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And He's buying a Stairway to Heaven....
12 years ago
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So tonight... I crossed a barrier. I did something I have never done before. I signed a Lease XD. I am now a key toting member of society. I have my own space, a Photography Studio... and while small (200 some odd square feet) its a start of a whole new chapter in my life.
The price point is a lot cheaper then moving out with multiple roomates. This made it more appealing. Sure its small... but its also at a price that I can dabble with it as a hobby space and won't kill me even during months I have more bills to pay like MFF.
I've had the discussion with myself. Many times. I make a "living" wage yet I'm living at home. There are some things that in all honesty well... would suck if I moved out right now. Namely the ability to transport and store my boat. In order to do this I would not only have to rent a place WITH a garage but I would also have to buy a used truck... and we're talking several thousand dollars on TOP of atleast a grand plus in mortage/rent. I make a decent amount of money... but I would be struggling hardcore with those kinda of debts... when I don't need to be. Not yet, at least.
Regardless, the one thing that is missing out of my life right now is responsibility. I live the fun life. I help out a few communities and this helps... but when it comes down to it... I have a car loan and that's about it.
So I'm content enough of my living accommodations. So I live at home and have a huge nerd collection in my basement. Remind me again why I need to give this up?
But I have this extra money. And as much as I like buying toys... there is that part of me that says I should be responsible in some matter and start to invest it in something. Something I enjoy doing, but provides me a little place I can retreat to away from home if need be. An alternate path in life should the path I'm on currently with IT suddenly nose-dive and I have another means to possibly switch rails and do something else for a living.
It also provides that neutral ground where I can hang out with friends; lets face it... it can be awkward going over to someone's house when you are an adult and meeting their parents for the first time.
Right now, this Winter, it will be a Hobby. It will be a sandbox where I can play and unleash my creative juices and see where they flow. It is my little corner of Heaven on earth if you will. My sanctum. I think everyone should have a right to a place like this where they can go. During the summer, its a lot easier to just go out on the boat and the water becomes my santcum. During the winter.. that's somewhat harder to do without getting frostbite if you don't have a place indoors.
Many things need to fall in place yet. I have the key to the place, I've paid the deposit and signed a 6 month lease. I have a winter sanctum, a trial period if you will. Will I need to expand the sanctum after that, possibly including turning it into a legitimate part-time business? Perhaps. Will I be happy with the current arrangement? Maybe. Will I need to take a step back? I hope not- but I will reach that point when I get to it.
I'm very content right now. I may not have a relationship.. but I have a lot of friends, a steady paycheck, and now a little corner of leased space that is totally my own. I'm very grateful for all this.
So for the locals - If you want to get some photos taken in suit; give me a few weeks to set everything up and get through MFF. Come December- I'll be happy to ablige and get you a time slot for some photos :). The place does have a one-person sized changing room. Its tight, but after having the space looked over tonight with
innouva we think its more then enough to fit one suiter as a changing area with storage for a tote.
When I get back there with my camera and wide angle lens, I'll snap a few photos and put them up in my scraps of the new studio.
The price point is a lot cheaper then moving out with multiple roomates. This made it more appealing. Sure its small... but its also at a price that I can dabble with it as a hobby space and won't kill me even during months I have more bills to pay like MFF.
I've had the discussion with myself. Many times. I make a "living" wage yet I'm living at home. There are some things that in all honesty well... would suck if I moved out right now. Namely the ability to transport and store my boat. In order to do this I would not only have to rent a place WITH a garage but I would also have to buy a used truck... and we're talking several thousand dollars on TOP of atleast a grand plus in mortage/rent. I make a decent amount of money... but I would be struggling hardcore with those kinda of debts... when I don't need to be. Not yet, at least.
Regardless, the one thing that is missing out of my life right now is responsibility. I live the fun life. I help out a few communities and this helps... but when it comes down to it... I have a car loan and that's about it.
So I'm content enough of my living accommodations. So I live at home and have a huge nerd collection in my basement. Remind me again why I need to give this up?
But I have this extra money. And as much as I like buying toys... there is that part of me that says I should be responsible in some matter and start to invest it in something. Something I enjoy doing, but provides me a little place I can retreat to away from home if need be. An alternate path in life should the path I'm on currently with IT suddenly nose-dive and I have another means to possibly switch rails and do something else for a living.
It also provides that neutral ground where I can hang out with friends; lets face it... it can be awkward going over to someone's house when you are an adult and meeting their parents for the first time.
Right now, this Winter, it will be a Hobby. It will be a sandbox where I can play and unleash my creative juices and see where they flow. It is my little corner of Heaven on earth if you will. My sanctum. I think everyone should have a right to a place like this where they can go. During the summer, its a lot easier to just go out on the boat and the water becomes my santcum. During the winter.. that's somewhat harder to do without getting frostbite if you don't have a place indoors.
Many things need to fall in place yet. I have the key to the place, I've paid the deposit and signed a 6 month lease. I have a winter sanctum, a trial period if you will. Will I need to expand the sanctum after that, possibly including turning it into a legitimate part-time business? Perhaps. Will I be happy with the current arrangement? Maybe. Will I need to take a step back? I hope not- but I will reach that point when I get to it.
I'm very content right now. I may not have a relationship.. but I have a lot of friends, a steady paycheck, and now a little corner of leased space that is totally my own. I'm very grateful for all this.
So for the locals - If you want to get some photos taken in suit; give me a few weeks to set everything up and get through MFF. Come December- I'll be happy to ablige and get you a time slot for some photos :). The place does have a one-person sized changing room. Its tight, but after having the space looked over tonight with
innouva we think its more then enough to fit one suiter as a changing area with storage for a tote.When I get back there with my camera and wide angle lens, I'll snap a few photos and put them up in my scraps of the new studio.
Is it 10'X20' or something like that?
Hopefully you have room to shoot 100-200mm
Maybe shoot through the door from outside lol