So, I found this blog post that I wrote in 2011, but never published. I never published it because I am a pretty private person. But I decided to publish it now for two reasons…. 1. it kind of goes along with my This is […]
All posts filed under: my brain is weird
the one about honesty, and why I failed marketing 101
As I got ready to announce my new website and the new type of sessions I am offering, I began thinking of ways that I could engage people. Ways to show them the importance of having photos of the every day things that we often […]
the one about tattoos and my poor impulse control
So, I bought myself a tattoo for my birthday. Another one. I wasn’t feeling like myself. I was going to lose weight and work on becoming more productive, but that sounded pretty hard, so I opted for a haircut and a tattoo instead. Instant gratification […]
the one about not stabbing people with forks, if at all possible
Charlie has a happy place. It’s in his chair, with his “little guy” blanket, an ipad, and a snack. He can sit there for quite awhile, contently scrolling through his youtube videos and apps, and covering my ipad with crumbs. He asks to “sit chair”……it […]
the one where my camera keeps me from taking up glass blowing as a creative outlet
You ever just feel the sudden need to make something? To create? I get that feeling a lot. But I can’t sing, play an instrument, draw, or cook. I am not a fan of most kinds of crafting. I can’t sew. I’m pretty iffy in […]
the one where I swear to do better….again
So, I decided to do a 365 project, where I take a picture a day, every day for a year. Yeah, well. It’s only two weeks into January, and I’ve already managed to mess that up. Go, me! But I can totally turn this around, […]
the one about strangers having weird expectations for a toddler
I get asked a lot if Charlie ever smiles. Short answer – well, of course. He smiles and laughs and screeches with joy, just like most toddlers. But, it’s true, his default mode is serious. He is a thinker. He is very smart, so I […]
sometimes you brush your hair with a toothbrush…and that’s fine, damn it
Being that I am constantly having to put what I do for money out in front of people to be judged, and because I am a perfectionist, I tend to heap criticism onto myself with a very large shovel, on a regular basis. And a […]
the one about the yoga pants and the name change
Since welcoming a surprise addition to our family a little less than two years ago, I have been scrambling to find that new normal that everyone says will come. Since having a baby at my “advanced age”, I have been feeling a little lost in […]
I…Wanna’ Rock and Roll All Niiiight..and Party Every Day!
So, I am pretty sure I know some of the coolest people ever. And I am lucky enough to have a lot of those people as my clients. A few days ago, I posted this image from a session…. Today, I received this in my […]
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