Pain is not a conduit to art or joy
Never put lettering in your photos unless you want it read.
If you don't have a camera, the best thing you can do is describe how great it looked.
Never say you're going back - SHOOT IT NOW!
If you're just going to meet consumer or clients' demands, you might as well be a plumber - the work will be more frequently available.
You must be open to what otherwise may seem to be a detriment to your 'plans'.