Rochester, NY

Yesterday was spent at RIT. Kurt picked me up from Kit’s and dropped me off at the union for my luncheon date with Dr. Smith. We spent 1-1/2 hours visiting and I enjoyed every minute of it. Then I met Elliot for about 45 minutes. My conversation with him was wonderful. He is extremely interested in what I’m doing and reminded me of the opportunity that I had. We’re going to attempt to keep in touch, so as to exchange paralleling stories.

To Jim’s office . . . he sent in my grades (13 hours of A!!), so I’m officially a graduate now. Hope I get the diploma in time for Mom’s birthday!

Jim and I discussed my future, what I want to do and how to go about it. He has a way of bringing me off a cloud and making me think objectively. A good quality, I might add. He is anxious to supply me with a few names in NYC to contact before leaving Maine.

It’s time to start preparing a departure of sorts.

Upon my return, I am going to put the nose to the grindstone, work first, play later. I have quite a few ideas of photographic possibilities.

It’s so good to be around my friends in Rochester. It snaps me out of my mellow life in the Maine woods. Can I live a peaceful laid back life in the country? No. I need stimulation, activity.

Three to four more months in Maine, enough time to print a portfolio, shoot and publish, help Berenice, read, learn and ski. Also, make contacts. I am starting to think seriously about it now.

My life in Maine is really different that what I’m accustomed to. Before leaving Maine, I was pretty content with things, and I still will be upon my return. But being around young ambitious adults and the pace of the city life has reopened my eyes to what type of situation I prefer. I have many things to reach for, places to go, people to meet.

I’m beginning to feel differently about my relationship with Tom.

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