2008 was… 2009 will be…

2008 was somehow different then my previous years. It looked like time was flying faster than before. Working, shooting, walking, going, planning, getting married, more working, shooting, and to top it all off my wife is 3 months pregnant. It was surely one of my strangest year. Beautifully happy and fun kind of strange, that was. A lot of changes have happened in my life as well as in this blog. I like changes, in a good way.

2009, I hope as always, will be better. And life will be as it will be. None the less. There will be some events that are going to happen next year. I will have a baby some time in June. I will most probably sell my camera, if anyone interested in buying the 70′s Rolleiflex SL35 (made in Germany) and the beautiful Carl Zeiss 50/1.4 Planar. Life in 2009 will be different for sure but I’m thankful to God that I can make it through 2008 and I’m sure He will help me again through next year.

One thing for sure, whatever happen in 2009, I will not give up on photography no matter how hard it will be for me to keep taking pictures. But the priority is and will always be my family, now that I’ve got one on my own, so help me God. I believe that family is all that matters and I’m glad that family and photography seem to be going along quite well.

What is the year 2008 for you? And what 2009 will be for you?

5 Responses to “2008 was… 2009 will be…”

Matt says:

Life will only continue to get better when your child is born. Being a father is one of the most rewarding experiences in life. I wish the best to you and your wife in 2009. For 2009 my dream is to relocate my family to Indonesia. I believe that all dreams are possible so I look forward to seeing you in Bandung.

Alice says:

Hi eric, looks like 2008 is a big year for you. Hopefully 2009 also bring a lot of good things for you. salam buat baby nya ^^
Merry Christmas 2008 and happy new year 2009.

Budi Sukmana says:

2008 is like a turning point for me. esp when became a father, my life is changing so much. but, it’s really a blessing from GOD. i suggest you to enjoy every moment from your wife’s pregnant until the d day, bro. it’s a magical experience. at the other side, i feel that this year is the time to start more commit to photography. it’s time to move to another level.

i believe 2009 is gonna be a year of parenting for me and my wife. i believe it’s gonna be fun, so i will enjoy as much as i could. meanwhile, i began to take many photos of my wife & my daughter and i hope it’s gonna be a valid photography project in the future. if it’s not, at least it’s gonna be a proper family album.

happy new year. just enjoy every moment :)