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!

Have a fun Friday my blogger friends!

My friend Ingie Markovich took this photo below (on the right) of me! It reminds me of Courtney Love in her hay day! And I thought it was a fun Friday foto! xo

Frustration!!

Arghh! Have you ever shared your dreams with someone?  Maybe someone close to you ~ that you would expect to be excited for you and tell you that they hope they all come true . . . but instead they say your dream is stupid or unrealistic or they say "And how are YOU expecting to make that happen?" Well I did, just last night and was really bummed to get that exact reaction. I guess next time I need to choose a little more wisely ~ as to who I share my dreams with.

Slow down ~ and enjoy the ride

Sometimes we get ourselves caught up over our heads. We race around, over commit and try to do more than is humanly possible. This always leads to a crash ~ either literally or metaphorically.  Pay attention to what you are doing, when you are doing it. Be present ~ right now, not thinking about what you are going to do tonight or tomorrow. What are you doing right now? Whatever it is ~ just enjoy it.

Spoil yourself today!

If you want to be treated like a princess, sometimes you need to act like a princess to remind people who you are and how you want to be treated! Just saying . . . 

Could have, Would have, and Should have . . .

. . .  but Didn't!  That is a saying my Dad used to say all the time!  He'd say "Don't just talk about it, or make excuses why you haven't done it, or procrastinate some more ~ do it!" He would always encourage me to live my life with no regrets,  do the things that you say you are going to do. And do them while you have the opportunity ~ don't wait until it is too late!