An apology to those taking the time to read this.

There is no photo post today. And there wasn’t one yesterday or the day before. And I’m absurdly far behind on the posting part of this project. I’ve thus far interview 176 people. And posted ... not enough. My laptop is cluttered and my workflow method obviously needs to be modified because I’ve got 6 full CF cards to upload, a binder full of interviews to type, and I just started a second binder earlier this month.

I keep thinking, as soon as I finish (insert school/work/social activity on my agenda), I will upload and post. But inevitably what came in the parentheses involved a computer, and after hours on end staring at a screen I feel that I cannot do any digital photo work because my eyes are tired. And I feel like to do the work in that state would be an insult to those who’s photos I’d halfheartedly churn out in order to post sooner. While waiting for a time when my eyes aren’t drained, when my head is in the game, and when I can do this project justice, I’ve ended up letting the presentation part wait on the back burner.

So time passes. And my sleep debt gets worse, the backlog increases, the exams never stop and therefore the potential excuses never end. Which needs to stop. Many people advise: Enjoy life. (Specifically my day 55 and 56 ... both people on the page my binder is open to) and I do, or I try to. But perhaps enjoyment at the cost of productivity should be warned about. Because eventually you’ll end up over 120 days behind with a pile of photos, interviews to type, and people to contact with apologies for the wait.

I am sorry. Not for any specific delay because I do have my reasons. But rather for letting the delay get this bad. For the fact that the majority of posts recently have been my rambling comments rather than the images you’d expect to see. I know my schedule is ridiculously busy so I can’t promise it will change soon, but I will try to get some more stuff posted in a more timely manner. Thanks for your patience and for still being here to read this.

My songs of the week:
I’m Happy Just to Dance With You - The Beatles
Take My Hand - Dido

Day 55 - Alex

Day 55 - October 25th 2007
Location: Air above Europe between Madrid and London
Setting: BA flight 465

1. Preferred nickname?
Alex
2. Birthplace?
The UK, in Chester
3. Paper or plastic?
Plastic
4. Favorite childhood toy?
A teddy bear
5. Where were you on 9 -11?
The belfry, which is a golf course in the UK
6. Best piece of advice you could give?
Enjoy Life
7. Favorite way to spend an afternoon?
Out riding horses
8. Song of the week?
Let me think... It was really annoying. April Showers

10. Latest book or movie you’d recommend to a friend?
The sign of the cross
11. Who wins in a caged battle-to-the-death match: Rosie O’Donnell or Oprah?
I’d like to say Oprah, but I suspect it’s gonna be Rosie.

Day 54 - Jay

Day 54 - October 24th 2007
Location: Gelato Shop
Setting: Madrid, Spain

1. Preferred nickname?
Uh my god... uh.. they call me Jay sometimes
2. Birthplace?
Belgium
3. Paper or plastic?
Paper
4. Favorite childhood toy?
Lego
5. Where were you on 9 -11?
I was sick at home. (In Belgium)
6. Best piece of advice you could give?
Oh my god. Just do what you like to do.
7. Favorite way to spend an afternoon?
Somewhere in a park, quiet, just sitting, relaxing, preferably in the sun.
8. Song of the week?
I haven’t heard music in a while. Probably the Lord of the Rings theme song

10. Latest book or movie you’d recommend to a friend?
Silmarillion
11. Who wins in a caged battle-to-the-death match: Rosie O’Donnell or Oprah?
Oh definitely Oprah