I looked forward to going!

 I wanted to go the year before but I was not invited or told it was possible to attend, then when I find out that it is open to adults.

It was already too late as someone else was accompanying my daughter and the person accompanying her did not want me anywhere in proximity to him.   He considered being on the school property at the same time to close.  That was really hectic.
I am just glad that it was over quickly and that it wasn't that fantastic.  Who am I kidding?  I died inside for weeks after and I have it on great authority it was fabulous. 

This is just the beginning.  It will get worse.  Next it will be her graduation then it will be her 18th Birthday then it will be her engagement and her marriage and her pregnancies and her life and I won't be invited!

So, the plan is to not allow this to impact upon my plans for 2012 and the photography and writing involved with On the Hill.  This year will be an exciting year ahead.   All I have to do is let it happen.  I will endure this and try my best to push through and take the best images I have ever taken this year.

Video by Right Side View Media ( Sam Vallins)