The Love Triumvirate and The PUG

I was ironing JD’s dress shirt when I heard his muffled voice complain, Not HIM, again! JD was standing in the closet choosing the right tie when I turned on my latest musical crush, Tyrone Wells. I’ve had his music playing non-stop for the past week and there’s no end in sight. Which is driving JD crazy.

I curtly responded with, Yes, well, at least HE’LL be going with me to San Diego tonight! Oooh, that was a low-punch. JD appeared in the doorway with a red tie in his hand and an apologetic expression. You know I want to be there…I’m sorry. JD was supposed to drive down to San Diego with me for the PictageUserGroup presentation, but later realized the event was on the same evening of his sister’s high school graduation. We decided it’d be best for him to go to the ceremony.

But still. I was kinda sad to go by myself, so I took a low-punch. It was a cheap shot.

Later that afternoon, I rushed home from a meeting to change and depart to San Diego. Then I noticed them. The note from JD. The bouquet of flowers. The book I’ve been saying I wanted to read. The Love Triumvirate. And then I felt so incredibly guilty for not being nicer, kinder, gentler…more like him, and less like me.

Feeling blessed with such a great husband, I happily drove to San Diego by myself for a totally awesome PUG meeting! How there are so many cool photographers in one city is beyond me, but I want to thank everyone for showing up! I felt so much love and support and I couldn’t be more proud to call all those people my peers. I especially need to thank Jeff and Erin Youngren for being such awesome hosts and putting together such a great event!! They’re the best!

Here are a few pictures the lovely Erin captured…

I was SO surprised to see everyone show up…Jeff said 85+ people were in attendance!

Thank you, again, to everyone who showed up and for making me feel welcomed!