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Do you ever wake up in the morning and just know that it is going to be a bad day? I don't. In fact, most days I wake up convinced that it is going to be a pretty great day. Call me a hopeless optimist, but it is true. If only I had that keen intuition tell me what the future holds, I would have just stayed in bed today.
I am back in California now and I still have a ton of images to get up from the trip, I will keep putting them up, but probably not quite as frequently now. It is time to get back to work! My first wedding is this weekend and I thought I would start getting my gear together while I have a few days to get acclimated. The funny thing is, when I opened my bag I noticed that there was a big empty space where my camera and long lens used to be. My heart just about fell out of my chest.
The story: When we were in Zurich about to board the plane the air hostess made me open my bag and re-arrange things because my gear bag was too heavy. Hmm. I did as she said, I put one camera in my camera backpack and the other I left in the gear bag. Now, I am back in San Francisco and my camera and a few other little things are missing from my bag. That means that at some point between Zurich and San Francisco someone must have gotten into my bag (my carry on bag) and taken out my camera. What a cheeky bugger. I know he (or she) probably didn't realize that that camera is like an extension of arm (and my heart) but still. Punk.
So today, I had to go out and buy a new camera and lens. I know I should be happy about new gear but I am mostly just devastated and a little bit shocked at what it did to my bank account. So, a word to the wise: please please have insurance. Also, it wouldn't hurt to have a lock on your gear bag at all times when traveling. sigh.
I am back in California now and I still have a ton of images to get up from the trip, I will keep putting them up, but probably not quite as frequently now. It is time to get back to work! My first wedding is this weekend and I thought I would start getting my gear together while I have a few days to get acclimated. The funny thing is, when I opened my bag I noticed that there was a big empty space where my camera and long lens used to be. My heart just about fell out of my chest.
The story: When we were in Zurich about to board the plane the air hostess made me open my bag and re-arrange things because my gear bag was too heavy. Hmm. I did as she said, I put one camera in my camera backpack and the other I left in the gear bag. Now, I am back in San Francisco and my camera and a few other little things are missing from my bag. That means that at some point between Zurich and San Francisco someone must have gotten into my bag (my carry on bag) and taken out my camera. What a cheeky bugger. I know he (or she) probably didn't realize that that camera is like an extension of arm (and my heart) but still. Punk.
So today, I had to go out and buy a new camera and lens. I know I should be happy about new gear but I am mostly just devastated and a little bit shocked at what it did to my bank account. So, a word to the wise: please please have insurance. Also, it wouldn't hurt to have a lock on your gear bag at all times when traveling. sigh.
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Try not to be angry it wears at the sole, The true blessings you enjoy are plentyful and limitless, Your ability to see beauty in the world cannot be stolen. There will be other cameras but only one Sara, hope you feel better soon.
(07.28.10)My sincerest condolences on your loss .
(07.28.10)Thank you Anony... I just have to keep taking those deep breaths. Tomorrow will be a better day.
(07.28.10)Oh Sara! I am so sorry! I would be completely devastated too..what a rotten thing to have happen! I know it's bittersweet being able to buy new gear but under those circumstances a bit tough to enjoy. In any case, I hope you can soon forget the unfairness of it all and move on with new gear and a smile on your face... you'll make up the cost in no time, besides now you have another deduction :) Welcome home!!
(08.01.10)It is a rotten thing to happen, I am trying not to let it keep me down for long though. Thank you for your kind words!
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