Last October, a new friend of mine invited me to go on a hike with him and learn how to use his DSLR camera. He knew I really wanted to buy a camera of my own and start getting into photography, so he gave up his whole Saturday to teach me (over and over again…) what all the confusing buttons did.

I was blown away by his sweet gesture. He showed real interest in helping me follow one of my dreams.

We ate peanut butter and jelly sandwiches by a waterfall that day.

GPOYW: “First Hike with the Man I’d Later Fall in Love With” edition.