Improvise

Most of you who read our blog from Italy, know that my camera was stolen on our trip. This was devastating, but only because of the inconvenience, the feeling of being victimized and the fact that it was a brand new camera. Fortunately, we had the foresight to bring our computer and download our pictures every night. We didn't lose any pictures (it was stolen in the morning before we had a chance to take any that day) and we just bought a disposable camera until we could find a replacement. I became paranoid that something would happen to the computer, so I also uploaded the pictures from the computer to the Creative Memories Photo Center, where they're stored and archived - and eventually I had them printed from there as well.

While on this trip, almost every picture I took was strategic - as a scrapbooker, I know what photos are essential to take and which ones I will use in my album. I couldn't believe how upset I was when this crime happened, I didn't lose the pictures, but I did lose the tool. And I did NOT want to take pictures on a disposable camera, I didn't think the quality would be good enough.

But we do what we can and I count my blessings... I didn't lose photos, I was still able to take pictures of the sights and adventures, I still have those memories and hey, I went to Italy!

Some pictures on the disposable camera didn't turn out well (we only needed it for about a day and a half) but some turned out great! This was one of the first pictures we took on our temporary camera at the famous Roman Collesium.