Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Inauguration

I don't usually talk politics, but here it goes.....

First let me say that yes, today is a historic moment in history and will always be remembered as such.

Second....and here's where I actually get on my soap box....I voted for McCain, but I'm so tired of everyone complaining about Barack Obama. We as a free society voted on November 4th to choose the next President of the United States. Yes, I will say that the media has given him so much hype and basically turned him into a celebrity, but the majority of voters decided he should be our next president. Some may have voted based on him as an individual and the promises he made. They may have voted based on the media hype, or many different reasons for that matter. The bottom line is they voted. If you voted, your vote was counted. Your voice was heard. If you didn't vote, you definitely need to stop complaining. He was elected president and now the country needs to move on. Whether you support him is totally up to you. I certainly don't want him to fail though. If he fails then the country fails and goes into more of a decline than it is now. If he does something that is for the good of this country and her people then of course I'll support him. If he doesn't something that isn't in our country's best interest, I will voice my opposition as a citizen of this great country.

My main point is stop belly aching, and whining over things that have been decided and cannot change. Look forward to the future and stop dwelling on the past. Wait and see what happens. Don't base your emotions on past events, base them on what he does going forward.

I'm certainly not thrilled that he was elected, however I'm not going to waste my energy being critical, making jokes, name calling, etc......We should all hope he succeeds for the sake of our country.

Monday, January 19, 2009

I'm very excited because things for Simply Elegant Photography are looking up. We have received a lead through Wedding Wire that looks promising. It wouldn't be until October, but exciting none the less. I'm really hoping that the bride chooses us.

Things in life are looking up too. I'm just really happy at the moment. It's not often that I can say I'm truly happy. I'm feeling happier with myself and most importantly my marriage. I'm feeling much more confident in myself as a photographer too.

I'm still going to be doing some things solo as well. I have a project coming up with Catherine to do more photos for her website. You can see Catherine's photos at www.myspace.com/photosbymichelle and click on her album. She's a model and so beautiful and fun to work with. She's teaching me a lot about poses, lighting, directing the subject, and catching details I might not otherwise notice. It's just really great fun.

Well that's all for now....thanks to the few who actually read this :)

Monday, January 12, 2009

Oh how I love Vera......

Ok....I'm weird, but the highlight of my day has been getting a rockin new pair of glasses and deciding to buy a Vera Bradley bag. I'm so excited about the Vera Bradley bag. I'm going to buy it in just a little bit and will be counting down the days until it gets here.

Those who know me, know that I'm not a girly girl into foo foo frilly things. However recently I've decided that I need to try and bring out my inner girly girl LOL I know she's in there and I'm trying to coax her out. I've always secretly liked the VB bags, but never admitted it to anyone until recently LOL My new eyeglasses are girly, yet very sophisticated. When I get them I might even post a rare self portrait or two.

I'm kind of watching TV a little as I write this and can't believe all these commercials. Is it just me or are commercials just getting way out there?

Anyway, off to buy my Vera....I'll be having sweet dreams of carrying my Capri Blue Lola LOL

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Good times with the girls!

I had the most fabulous time yesterday with Stephanie, Mandi, Mama Cribb and Jenivee. We went to St Augustine to do some photos of Mandi and had a blast. We spent some time in the square. Took a walk down St George St, went to the Light House and visited the Castillo. It was so much more than just pictures. We all had such a great time just talking, laughing and being girls.

We're planning our next adventure in February. Savannah is our next stop. It is such a beautiful place to photograph. So much history and fabulous architechture! Oh and probably the best part.....we're going to dine at the Lady and Son's baby! It's a country girls dream come true.

Today was a really lazy day for me. Got up and went to Stephanie's and just sat on the couch all day. This blog and the fact that I'm going to work on some editing will be the most productive part of my day. It's ok to have some lazy days right?

Tomorrow it's back to work. One day my hard work at photography will pay off and maybe I can either go part time or do photography full time. That's my dream anyway.

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Keeping with the committment...random thoughts

In keeping with my commitment to update my blog on a regular basis....here it goes.

Stephanie and I are really excited with the progress of Simply Elegant Photography. We already have a couple of shoots lined up. Yay. Our Myspace page is coming along quite nicely. Pricing structures have been developed, forms created, equipment is being purchased, slowly but surely. Once we're more established and earning a little money we're going to publish a website. Things are really coming along quite nicely.

We have an opportunity in March to do school photos for a school with special needs children. Stephanie and I are really looking forward to this!

It's going to be an awesome year, I can feel it! Thanks to everyone, our friends and families who have supported us and continue to support us!

Monday, January 5, 2009

With a New Year comes those pesky resolutions

I'm not making any resolutions this year. Why? Because I never follow through. I'm just going to say that I am going to try harder at the things that need fixing in my life. The main thing being George and I. Not too much to do there because things are fabulous! I can't believe how great things are.

Second....my photography business. Stephanie and I have created Simply Elegant Photography. Yep, we're going in together and creating afforadable, but fabulous photography options. I've got to get into the whole networking thing! My wonderful husband gave me a laptop for Christmas (yay!) I don't have to fight over the computer anymore and can work on my photos in peace. I can really get out there on the web and promote our business. I'm into the whole technology thing now lol

Thirds....blog! I really need to keep this blog up. I'm going to make a committment and really work on it!