Oh snap….. almost forgot. HOW could that BE???? It’s been going on 2 years I have written every day. And I would have forgotten if I wasn’t watching “Under the Tuscan Sun”. A wonderful movie that reminds me to not take myself too seriously and be careful what you wish for…. because you may GET it!!
Today was a lovely day. I achieved a couple of uncomfortable tasks! There are things I hate; facing myself….and facing myself!! Just awful, I tell you!
What makes us look at our reality….and then run away as fast as we can??? What is the harm in dealing with our truth?
Today I had to do two tasks….and I handled them both the same; one step at a time!!!
The first was going to a Weight Watchers meeting. I knew I had been creeping up and have to turn things around; but if no one actually acknowledges it, does it really happen? If a tree falls in the woods and no one is there…does it make a sound??? Well, the answer is yes!! Because if someone gains weight and no one documents it…it can still happen!!
Twelve pounds later and Boom….Bobs your uncle!
I knew it was happening. It’s been happening over the last year. And nothing will change to fix it until I realize and truly acknowledge it. And today I did. I stood before someone and had her document my status. And today, I vowed to make it better!!! Step one accomplished!
Step two; create a cost sheet for an upcoming shoot!
Charging people is the hardest thing I do. If I could, I would shoot everyone for free. But what I have found is “Free” is not “Free” for me!!! I have costs. Time costs, wear and tear on my equipment costs, batteries, editing, education, etc…. To be in business is to charge.
I have been given an amazing opportunity to shoot dance teams. So, today I had to put together something to provide to my upcoming clients. As it was WAY out of my comfort zone (to which I will go big or go home), I consulted some friends. And in the end I came up with something I am very comfortable with and proud to provide.
To raise a child isn’t the only place that takes a village, that is for sure.
I’m pretty much ready to move forward with what I have and I can do that in confidence.
In watching “Under the Tuscan Sun” I was reminded that it’s great to take everything with a grain of salt. If you take yourself too seriously, you will kill yourself. And as we are all dying from the second we are born; I’d rather take my time.
Today was a good day moving forward. I went out of my comfort zone twice and will go to bed feeling good about my choices. I’m so thankful to my cohorts who stick by my through my ‘therapeutic’ stages. I doubt myself a lot. My friends keep me in check.
Thank you!
and Happy Tuesday! (what’s left of it!)
Mom of two grown ass girls and married to a short guy who is funny and cooks really well! I’m a photographer by trade, so you can say I’m a bit “peopley”. My favorite sessions are the one on ones where I just get to chat and find out about my clients. I’m blessed with what I get to do every day! Blessed by the support of my husband and kids, and blessed by the ongoing support and encouragement of my friends who are always lifting me up.