Morning on Coronado Island
This past week has been a little rough. Maybe it boils down to my expectations? There were so many instances the last few weeks of unexpected outcomes which were not planned or expected, including this first photo. I missed the perfect moment of sunrise by just a few moments. This was the start of a long day of slightly missing the mark, followed by the rest of the week of slightly missing the mark.
Lessons this week:
Challenge: Late for sunrise due to unexpected traffic. Though it’s been a long time, I thought the closure of the toll booth on Coronado would alleviate the the traffic jam, especially at 6:00am.
Lessons: 1. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Do not second guess what you already know. 2. And be prepared! Give yourself an extra 45 minutes to an hour.
Challenge: Did two good deeds for others which were both soundly rejected.
Lessons: 1. It’s not up to you to fix the world. 2. Understand your role. 3. Not everyone kind.
Challenge: Camera equipment failure, ugh!!
Lesson: Always bring your back up camera and extra SD cards. In other words, be prepared! I’m glad I’m learning this so early!
Challenge: Credit card malfunctioned right before my trip!
Lesson: Don’t want until the last minute to get things in order, especially if you haven’t used them in a long time. In other words BE PREPARED!
Looking back, the main lesson is obvious, be prepared. Nothing in life goes perfectly, but we can mitigate some of the misery by slowing down, thinking things through, and preparing the path.
Which is exact what I plan to do today. Prepare for the road!
Sunrise on Coronado Island
Marbled Godwit and maybe a Greater Yellowlegs on the beach, Coronado Island
Beautiful wide Coronado Beach. Lifeguard tower in the distance.
Mussel shell on the beach
Black and white mood, Coronado Island
Point Loma as seen from Coronado Island