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Photo Moment: Connecting

By Carrie on February 18, 2009

Making Connections

Making Connections

“I think if I’ve learned anything about friendship, it’s to hang in, stay connected, fight for them, and let them fight for you. Don’t walk away, don’t be distracted, don’t be too busy or tired, don’t take them for granted. Friends are part of the glue that holds life and faith together. Powerful stuff. ”
- Jon Katz

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Originally from Ottawa, Canada, Carrie has kept a home base with her husband in Asia since 2003. She works as a full-time freelance writer, editor, and photographer in Taiwan. Visit www.carriekellenberger.com for more information.

11 responses to “Photo Moment: Connecting”

  1. Mia
    Mia
    February 20, 2009 at 5:02 pm | | Reply

    I love this shot. The colors and the angles are what makes it.

    Mia’s last blog post..Actually Knitting Eye Candy

    1. Carrie
      Carrie
      February 21, 2009 at 7:22 am | | Reply

      Hi Mia,
      Thank you! I really like this photo, too. I met up with some students over the holiday and they took me to this street in Ximending that has the most amazing graffiti. We really had a great time.

  2. Erica
    Erica
    February 22, 2009 at 8:23 pm | | Reply

    This is such a great quote. In my opinion, not being too busy and never taking friends for granted are the two biggest things to think about when it comes to friendship. I think friends are as important as family.

    Erica’s last blog post..Why London?

    1. Carrie
      Carrie
      February 23, 2009 at 1:25 am | | Reply

      Thanks Erica. These are my thoughts exactly. Sometimes we get so caught up in our everyday lives, it’s easy to neglect that people that we are close to. Nevertheless, I’ve always found that my true friends don’t tend to mind how often we get together. What matters is that we stay connected. Even though I don’t see my girlfriends as much as I’d like, we send silly notes and emails on a regular basis.

  3. michelle G
    michelle G
    February 22, 2009 at 9:06 pm | | Reply

    amazing shot

  4. Expatriate Games
    Expatriate Games
    February 23, 2009 at 9:01 am | | Reply

    Good stuff Carrie, both the Katz quote and the photograph. It’s made me think about giving more of myself to my friends. I know for me I have to fight to find the time. Fore me I know I need to “make” the time rather than depend on “finding” it.

    Expatriate Games’s last blog post..Reality Creeping In

    1. Carrie
      Carrie
      February 24, 2009 at 3:38 am | | Reply

      Thanks, Michael. I feel the same way. I would love to spend more time with my friends, but I’m always fighting to find extra time for myself. At least I draw some small comfort in the fact that my friends are feeling the same way. That’s why it’s even more special when we do get together.

  5. Stevo
    Stevo
    February 24, 2009 at 8:56 pm | | Reply

    Great angles and color, Carrie. I think friends are sometimes more important than family. Both get taken for granted. I should work on that.

    Stevo’s last blog post..Another term begins

    1. Carrie
      Carrie
      March 2, 2009 at 1:33 am | | Reply

      Thanks Steve. I think there’s a distinction between family and friends when you live abroad. Nothing beats family, but when you’re an expat, it’s often your friends who are stepping into that role.

  6. Nivin
    Nivin
    March 26, 2009 at 5:05 am | | Reply

    Well said Carrie. Friends are for life, just like family. I think the quote of Jon katz makes the photograph more sensible and beautiful. they really compliments eachother! creativity is always appreciated. Good Luck!

    1. Carrie
      Carrie
      March 28, 2009 at 6:01 am | | Reply

      Hi Nivin,
      Thanks for all your compliments. Since you’ve become a fan, I’d love to know a little about you. Your site is a photography site. Where do you draw your inspiration from?

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