I certainly expected some embarrassment when sorting through my archive of old photos, but a touch of perspective was a nice bonus. I’ve had my current laptop for nine years–I think that must be some sort of record. But alas, its days are numbered. It’s been getting hot and bothered from minimal browsing lately, and I worry that at any moment, it’ll seize up and refuse to go on. This wouldn’t be much of an issue–I’ve had many years of faithful service–if it weren’t for my lack of backups. I’ve got nine years of photos stored exclusively on this computer, so I’ve had to take action. A laptop retirement plan, if you will. In moving the photos elsewhere, I’m also taking time to do a bit of an edit. I’m not entirely sure they’re all worth saving. During the process, besides the nice walk down memory lane, I’ve realised some things. I look better than I thought I did. This isn’t a brag. Maybe the last nine years have been tough on my face, or maybe I’ve learned to be easier on myself. But I remember, at the time many of these photos were taken, thinking, “Ugh, my nose looks awful” or “My hair is SO […]

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