pure excitement.

so, friday i finally met a local nashville photographer that i have been in touch with on and off this semester.
i was really nervous about meeting him because this could or could not have been a potential step toward my future career.
his studio is located in the heart of nashville on cannery row right next to mercy lounge, so pulling in i immediately began to freak out.
i walked up to his studio, was escorted in and sat down staring at what i have envisioned as a dream studio my entire life.
i literally thought i was going to swallow my heart it was pounding so fast.
i sat down, had an hour-long chat with tracy and after a while he paused and looked at me.
he asked, "are you prepared for an exciting yet exhausting job?"
trying not to sound scared out of my mind, i replied, "yeah, definitely."
his response was this: "alright, be here sunday at 10:30. you're going to be my assistant all day for a really big shoot. bring your camera."
i think my eyes almost popped out of my head!
i had no idea that he was going to throw me in there so quickly.
anyway, sunday rolled around and it was one of the most amazing yet exhausting days of my life.
i was on my feet from 10:30 until 8 (and that was letting me go early), didn't go to the bathroom and didn't have much of a break to ever eat, but learned more than i have ever learned in a photo class.
once the day was over, he gave me a hug, said i did great, and asked me if i could come back next weekend to do a shoot saturday and monday.
so, now, i am the paid intern!!
i had no expectation of pay, i didn't even think he would be interested in me being there.
this definitely has proven to me that persistence will definitely reward you in the end.
today i feel...pure excitement.