1,500 pictures in a month

My new camera arrived on April 18, 2007. Sadly, the last picture I took with it dates to May 20, 2007. Over that span of 30 days, I took 1,500 pictures. The professionals say to take pictures everyday, as that’s the best way to get to know your camera. I agree. I learned so much over the last month. Honestly, I’d like to take 3,000/month, which I plan to do. I’m going to focus on one specific thing each day (aperture, exposure, shutter speed, etc), or until I feel comfortable moving on. And then I’ll cycle back through to the beginning. Lately, however, I’ve been occupied with other things; but I’m dying to get back in the rhythm of daily pictures.