What time is it?

In my world, it is 262 shots taken on the journey I call a Photo a Day-365, done via Nikon Standard Time. NST is the ability to freeze time forever, unless you hit the delete button or format your memory cards. There is also another time zone called CST (Canon Standard Time) but the folks who live over in that realm are really weird...

Why is this important one might ask? I PaD for me and I am tired of this year already, it's been a chore to go three straight years doing this without a break. What prompted this rant today is that I got notice from the fine folks at PBase which is where I post my photos that it's about time to renew. This simple notification in my news feed on PBase creates a whole wave of emotional excitement, dread and second guessing why I keep doing this. I have friends on here who have been going 4, 5 7 and some longer in the effort of taking a picture a day. I was inspired by a few guys years ago before I ever knew what f stops were or had a concept of the rule of thirds and using a external flash unit let alone putting it all together for a decent picture. Looking back at my pictures is my greatest reward for doing this day in and day out. Seeing times past, friends, family and moments of my life brings intense joy to me (and hopefully those in my life).

Three years into this effort and I haven't said all I need to say or taken some pictures on my photographic bucket list which leads me to need to continue this path I am walking with my camera. I have no idea where it leads or when it stops but I for now I gave PBase some more money to keep the lights on and will keep looking for the elusive PaD as I live here in Nikon Standard Time...