Home alone

It's fun to have a day that you are not committed to anything at all! And, the very best part is seeing what you end up doing ~ I think it often tends to be the things you love the most ~ when you are just free to BE. This is what I did today. xoxo

Spell Bound!

Last night when I couldn't sleep, I got up and came down to my computer and before I knew it ~ I found myself gazing at these other~worldly images created by photographer Kirsty Mitchell. I am so in love with these brilliant creations. And so inspired to start getting REALLY creative with my own photography ~ I want to bring more of me and all the fantastical things that I love into my work ~ enjoy!

Someday I'll have a fabulous garden and forest in my backyard to photograph in . . . .

Just go with it . . .

Sometimes I want to control every single aspect and then I realize I am way over my head. I worked on our reality show today with my BFF"s - we butted some heads and kicked and shouted a bit, but all and all we made some headway. Below is an old photo of me when I always had my video camera in hand. Now-a-days ~ I have a bigger camera and only pull it out once in a great while!

The REAL Secret!

It seems as though everyone is looking for the magic ticket to SUCCESS.  As though you can just one day wake up and have your dreams actualized. I truly believe that in order to actualize your dreams ~ you NEED to do the work. Because the WORK is an integral part of success. It is proving to yourself (the most important person in this equation) that you are capable, you have what it takes, you persevered and fought for what you really wanted. That is 90% of the success, getting there and experiencing all the ups and downs on the journey -  and it provides you with the juicy stuff that makes for great stories later!

Thank you Ingie for taking these fun photos of me yesterday! xoxo

Everyday miracles

Every once in a while ~ your prayers get answered or life throws you a bone ~ however you choose to look at it. Well, yesterday was one of those days for me and I am so very grateful for this bittersweet symphony that is my life!

a bit of encouragement for the week!