A day off...

Not bad to have a day off work, I should say. Started somewhat early with a trip to the store to get some much needed supplies to celebrate a casual day with the missus. Lunch on the balcony was smoked garlic mackerel with potato salad - my own secret recipe, with a glass of wine. Then an afternoon run across the river. Just me, though, since Vendela has dramatically feigned a sprained ankle. She really went into the deception, though. Complete with bloody lacerations and swelling and whatnot, but it just came at too opportune a moment for it to be REALLY real.

Today, I learned something about the way we communicate as men and women. Dunno if it's true, really, but a though. Women tend to discuss matters with each other, interrupting each other and building on each other's ideas. That tends to distract me. I want to deliver my message, so I tell a story, more or less. So men, delivering stories, tend to be silent and listen with hums and "yeah"s and nods, while women interject more to show their interest. Like when you nod and say "yeah" when listening. For a man, that means you agree with the speaker. For a woman, it means you have heard and understood what the speaker said, but has nothing to do with your own personal opinions. Just a thought, not sure there's any truth to it.

As for the pictures, I tagged along with my friend Håkan to his second home, the BG Fantasia photostudio, and we played with lightning. That is to say, we tried to get some lightrigs work for us. Very interesting. Being able to handle the studio lighting is perhaps one of the primary skills of a photographer. Personally, I see myself as somewhat able with natural light, but a newborn babe with the studio lights. To be able to play with a friend and capable photographer as a model in a relaxed environment was a gift, truly. Reignited my interest in photography! I just adore the pictures!
Thug-style picture. Can't get more manly than that! 

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