Monday, August 31, 2009

two.


So another month has gone by.
I feel like I just blinked my eyes and the year is almost over.
The US Open is happening. Go Rafa!

Last month I assisted my sister with photographing a wedding. The wedding was perfectly perfect. The setting was great, the dress was amazing, the flowers were bright, the weather was hot! Taking pictues was hard. I did not realize how little I actually knew about wedding photography- My sister taught me a lot of things and surprisingly trusted me. We are supposed to do another wedding in October. So when I got home, my mom lost my memory card. She was printing out pictures and we are guessing that the memory card fell out of her pocket or something. She was so upset, so I definitely could not be mad at her. It's ok though, I got chewed out by my sister. Hooray.

Currently, I am trying to get a small photography business up and running. I have been slapped in the face with the fact that I know nothing about.....websites. I am severely lacking in computer skills. Also, I need a business card. It will make me feel legit. So, if anyone is in need of pictures- let me know!

Family matters are happening. People with heart problems need help. That's all I will say about that. I will say this though- I am NOT ready to have my own children. NOT READY. I absolutely love my niece and nephew, but not all day, every day. When they are a bit older, it will be easier.

I have been struggling with letting go of my plans- surrendering my plans to whatevery may happen. I want things to happen now, now, NOW! But that is never the case. I enjoy where my life is right now- I just can't help think that I will enjoy it so much more in the future. That's normal, right?

My boyfriend started the Fire Academy. I love firemen.

Ok, I think I am done now. I feel very uninspired and blase.
Until next time.


Sunday, July 5, 2009

One.


So for most of my life i have been under someone's shadow. I do not think it has been a bad thing, just a thing. Something to overcome and to deal with. Obstacles come in so many different ways- a look, a word, lack of money, too much money, war, losing a job, no ice in an ice machine... it's just something you deal with. You MUST deal with it. I have come to learn that quitting is not an option.

I think the longer i live, the more free i become.

Some things to look forward to:

-My new camera. My FIRST digital slr camera. After shooting for 4 years with my beloved canon rebel... the time has come for me to stretch my wings and get a digital! I expect to do great things with it: great by my standards, that is.
-Toms shoes. I have never purchased a pair, but i strongly believe in their cause. So, I added my contribution to them.

-My niece and nephew coming into town. Ages 2 and 1 with 1 on the way. So much love.
-Teaching at Art's Camp. I will teaching photography to students and hopefully inspiring them to never be afraid of life and to plunge headlong into their Jealous Creator.
-Being inspired again. I have felt dry for awhile now, but i believe that there is rain coming.

I will leave you with the quote already on the blog...
"God is not proud...He will have us even though we have shown that we prefer everything else to Him".-- CS Lewis
This is not to condemn anyone, but merely demonstrate how much we are loved. Jesus takes us even if we halfheartedly go with Him. He continuously sweeps us off our feet- we just need to realize it.