Hindsight

These were taken in July of last year and elsewhen. The coincidence: a year prior, July 2003, my friends took me out bowling in Kitakyushu.

This weekend I stayed at my parents’ for the night and caught up with packages and junk mail that was mailed to me over the weeks. Since I find myself still trying to find permanence, the only “permanent” address I have is that of my mother and father.

I received a book from France. It took me a brief moment to recall why it was sent to me.

Months ago one of the book’s staffers found my weblog and a mention of the Lomo ActionSampler I was using. Through e-mail, and with no intention of making profit and a simple wish to see my creative bits go somewhere, I signed and mailed a release form to the publisher and the author.

I believe this is the first instance of my work in a print publication.

It was a nice feeling. It is a nice feeling…. to imagine that someone in a bookstore might flip through this book by chance. They’ll turn to page 105, read the tidbit about Lomo’s “toy” type cameras and find a picture of a San Diego house on page 106. Namely, one I took while in the back seat of my friend’s car.

When I saw the house up ahead, I liked how it’s color stood out. So I decided to take a snapshot of it.

Later, after a great breakfast, I took a picture of my friend and his girl walking. I thought it would be interesting. I never thought someone would want it in a book.

It’s a nice feeling. This afternoon I talked to my friend Mari about it and showed her the pages. She said it’s a sign. Maybe it is…