Hi Brian,
To me, photography is a way to express yourself. In my own life it is also a way to enjoy my free time and relax after work :)
As far as surrealism goes, I have had a couple of goes at doing something in that style and really struggled:( I guess I don't get it well enough to be able to do it and be satisfied with what I've produced.

So, shoot what YOU want to shoot and if you want to do surrealism, do it...
Dave