I was sitting in my office doing things, when I started thinking, ok ok ok, I wasn't doing anything. I was looking at pictures of gow-geous men, then I stopped and started to write, but ended up writing about something different from what I had orginally intended. Happens a lot...like just now. Anyway, so I was thinking: I'm glad I've gotten to know and be around 3 very different women.

Alex aka Photolens:

I've known Alex for a long, long time. There is a lot I could write about her. I love the way that she sees the world. It is so refreshing for someone not to be cynical or jaded about anything. I've aka-ed her Photolens, because she sees the world just as it appears in a picture. She can see a picture of a rose and talk about how beautiful and complicated the flower itself is, but also notice the shadows and appreciate them. She talks like she is not trying to explode in a burst of words, so much to say, no time to say them. Maybe that's why she lets her pictures speak for her sometimes. Everything is beautiful and worth being remembered (photographed) and she always sees the best in everyone, no matter what the circumstances. She's committed to give everyone the benefit of the doubt at least once. Do not mistake this with being pushed over. She knows when to stand up for herself. Even if I think she worries too much about what other people will think, I'm glad that she is able to stand up for herself. Some people can't or won't do it. She turns everything into a picture that she will remember, and despite many negatives always has something positive to add. In her a see a picture that is constantly being developed and everytime I peek I see something new. I'm glad I've had the chance to know her. Keep writing with your camera. Keep showing us that everything is beautiful.


Dominique:

I've known of Dominique since my senior year of high school, but I never knew her until a couple months ago I guess. She was always friendly to me here (at work), which I thought was interesting, because I'm not one to just offer you my friendly side. Since I've gotten to know her better, I see someone who is probably often mistaken for a bitch because she knows what she wants, and won't be pushed around. To me she seemed like someone who wanted and needed to be understood. I like that she says what she has to say, and means what she says. I like that even though I may not be so big on touching that she is always ready to hug someone who looks like they could use one. She has this mothering thing about her that makes you feel like things will be ok, even if you don't have a problem. In her I see someone who is getting to know herself and unashamed to be doing so. I think that's great, if you don't know yourself, no one else will ever be able to. I see a realist and an idealist at the same time, and someone trying to figure out the right balance between the two. Don't worry, you'll find it.


Katrina:

Katrina I haven't know very long at all, but since I have, I've always felt that there is something about her. I don't know what it is. I think she's like those Russian nesting dolls, I keep finding out more and more about her, and it makes me more interested. She's someone who you will learn the most about by watching. Sometimes I feel like she has a protective wall up, but I don't hold that against her. We all have our walls, and our levels of comfort at which we lower them. The more I find out about her, the more I like her, and that makes me want to find out more. I've always thought she has a lot to say, but censors herself. I can relate because I do the same thing. I hope we can (all of us) get to a point where she feels comfortable enough lower her walls more often. I've seen over you're barriers, and I know your secret. She's hiding a fun, sensitive, caring, giving, hilarious, thoughtful, insightful etc :) woman back there. Someone who has a lot to offer if she lets herself. Don't be afraid, I'll like you anyway. Did I mention that she's hilarious? Let it out!!



I'm glad I've gotten to know these three particular women because I admire and respect them. They all inspire me to be a better person in very different ways. They are all beautiful, intelligent, amazing people. Getting to know them is like unwrapping a beautifully crafted box only to find something more amazing inside. Everyone knows people like them, but I'm glad they aren't just people to me, I can call them friends.