Mr Snail - Be Spontaneous

“It’s about reacting to what you see, hopefully without preconception. You can find pictures anywhere. It’s simply a matter of noticing things and organizing them. You just have to care about what’s around you...” Elliott Erwitt

Nature is gorgeous! If you take a moment and open your eyes, you'll be surprised at the little things in life. Pictures can truly be found anywhere! I love having my phone on me because of the awesome camera it has. Granted it's not my nice Nikon, but in a pinch it works well.

Like Elliott Erwitt said, the key is noticing what's around, and caring about it. Take a moment to slow your busy life down and enjoy nature and people around you. I've often been told to slow down, that I need to take time to enjoy each day. Sometimes it's hard between work, school, and other responsibilities.

But, this year I've made a resolution. Life will get hectic with class and business, but I'm going to take time to smell the roses and snap pictures of the little things (as well as the big things) in life.

On my way home from class this past summer, I paused a moment to enjoy the birdsong and the babbling brook on the backside of campus. The sun was shining and it was cool in the shade of the overhanging trees. I usually hurry down the stairs, oblivious to everything else, as I rush to my next shift at work or towards my awaiting homework assignments.

That day I stopped. I didn't have to be anywhere to be, no pressing demands, so I took a moment for myself. Amid the other student's running up and down the stairs, I happened to look down. Meet Mr Snail. Calmly sitting in the corner to avoid being smashed in all the chaos, no one noticed him. I wouldn't have noticed him either had I been given the chance on any other day.

After everyone had cleared out, I hunkered down and took a picture as he continued about his day.

Sometimes the greatest moments are the ones you don't anticipate. So what is my resolution for this year? Be free to be spontaneous!