I am Yolanda, I live in the Portland, OR area - I've been reading DPS for several months. I got my first digital SLR this past summer (Canon T1i) and it has changed the way I shoot. I'm trying desperately to get out of "snap shot" mode and get more creative with my subject matter, and this site has given me so much inspiration for new ideas and techniques.
I haven't posted anything yet, but perhaps soon.. for now, I have been trying a daily photo blog which forces me to shoot and post every day. Although I'm only a few days into it, I'm discovering that I might actually adopt this new habit!
Giving it a shot...
Peace!