Number One

Well, it's official. I can now legitimately say I am now on the Blogosphere. So, that means that when one of those square-jawed anchor-types on one of those TV news magazines says "Let' see what the blogger's are saying," perhaps I'll be one of those featured. Probably not, but one can dream can't they? I always thought that was a silly notion when said like that. While I think there are many intelligent and thought-provoking blogs out there, there are also many others that, well, aren't. So, when one of those anchor-types would say something about what the bloggers are saying, I would immediatly translate it in my head to say "Let's see what a random wingnut in their underwear has to say about the subject."  Anyhow, here we are. And no, I'm not typing this wearing just my underwear. Tin foil hat, yes.

So, you've probably arrived here by one of two methods. 1.) I know you and said "Hey, I've joined 2002 and have started a blog."  Or, 2.) You randomly stumbled upon it. Either way, welcome!

So, for those of you who got here via option two, I guess I should tell you a something about myself. After all, I have to hold your interest somehow. I'm 31. I'm from Baltimore. I work as a photographer--photojournalism, documentary images and storytelling are the things I love. I also like old trucks, music, conversation, have played in a few bands, traveled extensivly etc. Why do I suddenly feel as if I'm writing a personals ad? OK, let's skip past the part where I say I like long walks on the beach etc.

I'm not really sure what this whole thing will be about. I'm sure I'll post some photos, ramble on about things that are going on, that sort of thing. Somewhat like the electronic version of the personal 'zine, which is something I miss from my young punk rock days. I still like the punk rock--though I guess most would term what I'm into as emo or indie rock,but let's not pigeon-hole ourselves-- I just relate to it in different ways now that I'm a bit older. I used to relish sending off a few stamps to some unknown person on the other side of the country and a few weeks later get back a hand-done 'zine. Especially if the author included a little note, even better if they included extra little goodies like stickers, other 'zines, or sometimes a mix tape. The Internet is great for many things, but you can't beat real mail, handwritten letters and hand done 'zines and the surprise mix tape.

Anyhow. I'm recently back from spending a year photographing in Iraq. I've been back for a little while now, though in some ways it still feels very odd to be back. I'd try and explain it, but I think it's one of those things that you only really fully get it if you've spent time there. Though, perhaps that was the time to start this whole blog thing, though let's just say that Internet access was, not what it could have been. If you'd like to see some of my work from Iraq you can see it here: www.jonsoucy.com . Guess which section it's under? And there is also other work of mine there too. 

Until then. Rock on!