Nine Surgeries Later

In my photography class, one of our assignments was a self-portrait. And this is the idea I came up with, I think it's pretty applicable to the contents of my blog:

"Although the focal point of this picture is my neck, the key point is my smile. This photograph is a big, bold step for me ... although it is bold, it is effective; this image is important to me because it reveals more than just my imperfections, but also my character. Throughout the nine surgeries I have had on my neck, including the reconstruction of one half of my jaw, I have seen a lot of damage and scars on my body. But through it all, I have kept a smile on my face. Life is hard, but I choose to be optimistic." 

(excerpt from my artist statement)

Keep running!