Yosemite

I'm going to create a checklist of "Things to do in the Bay Area before I leave." Last weekend, I got to accomplish one of the top items on my list: visiting Yosemite. Even during winter months, the weather was gorgeous and there was some breathtaking scenery. The picture above is my best attempt to be Ansel Adams with my Canon SD400. From this point, I captured Half Dome in the center, and the face of El Capitan on the left. If you look closely on the right side, there's a waterfall that lines up with one of the near trees. The lush valley on the bottom contrasts the snow covered tops. I wanted to include a lot of blue sky so I have a place for my icons when I set this picture as my desktop wallpaper.

This picture is meaningful to me because it represents a quick snapshot of where I am in my life. The face of El Capitan shows the difficult MBA journey ahead. Half Dome, which is dead center and far away, represents my ultimate personal and professional goals. While earning my MBA is important, I hope I don't ever lose focus on the big picture and what really is important to me.