When pictures took time

Do you remember life before the internet?

I still remember what it felt like to wait for photos to be developed.

You’d take pictures without knowing exactly how they’d turn out. No preview or filters.

Then came the waiting. You’d bring the roll to the shop, and for a while, forget what you even captured.

And when the photos were finally ready, there was this strange kind of excitement. You’d flip through each one slowly, trying to remember the exact moment it was taken. Some turn out to be blurry, some had bad lighting.

It wasn’t all perfect but the photos somewhat felt more alive.

Negative 35mm film strip by Markus Spiske is licensed under CC-CC0 1.0

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Hi, I’m MJ and welcome to focaldreamerr journal.

This is a personal space where I share thoughts, moments, and things that matter to me. Whether it’s everyday experiences, reflections from my travels, or just small updates from life, I created this blog to slow down and document along the way. I’m not aiming for perfect. If you’re here, thank you for taking the time to stop by.