Two football teams and one volleyball team. Those are the only fall sports teams still active. The volleyball team plays tomorrow in a regional final. The two football teams play in a regional final Friday.
We are nearing the end of the fall season and I can see its closing on the horizon. In the past there has always been a week or two break between the end of the fall season and the start of the winter season. There is no break this year. The local colleges started their winter seasons last week. It was only this week that they have had home contests. In a couple of weeks, the local high schools will start their winter season games. It is a never ending cycle. But it is also my job. I photograph a sporting activity year round. Sometimes it is nice to take a break from it all.
My original plan for this week was to photograph three games. After Tuesday's volleyball games, drive time and editing that took a total of 6 hours, my plans were changed. I realized that I wouldn't have enough hours for Friday's football game if I photographed the regional final volleyball tomorrow. I gave up the assignment to another photographer. By doing that, I can save hours and the gas in my car for Friday's football game when I will be driving 85 miles one way. I will spend almost four hours driving and maybe 1.5 hours or less at the game.
I was so happy that there weren't any local games tonight that needed to be covered. With my evening off from work, I got in an 11 mile run. Now my Thursday night is free as well, I plan on a shorter run and maybe watching a movie. Like I said before, its always nice to get a break. I try to make the most of my evenings off from work. With the winter sports season going to be in full swing soon, I won't have many evenings off. I need to enjoy them now.
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