Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me His own.
Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own.
But one thing I do : forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Sunday: up all night because of a dull pain in my abdomen
Monday: rushed to the doctors then the emergency room because the pain became unbearable.
Tuesday: home all day with pneumonia, on bedrest orders from doctor.
Wednesday: ^repeat
Thursday:^repeat
Friday:^repeat
Saturday:^repeat
My food has mosty been jello, pudding, and the occasional salad.
My days have been filled with sleep,movies and the above mentioned jello and pudding.
I news printed my nails! I had really wanted to use comic books but they don't work.
This is two of my four needle entries on my left arm. I was stabbed....a lot. *sigh*
I took up knitted again and had an Indiana Jones marathon.
part two of my marathon, not my favorite of the trilogy (yes, I call Indiana Jones a trilogy, there are only THREE movies *cough*)
I've had SO much tea that it probably has replaced blood in my veins.
I took a break from Indy but I couldn't give up Harrison Ford so I watched Sabrina.
Lastly but certainly not least, I've spent some much needed time in the Word. :)
Also! Blog redesign! I'm desprately hoping that the re-design will inspire me to write here more.
(who am I kidding, probably not...but...it's worth a shot!!)
I do, to a point, agree with that statement. But, I also think that that we should acknowledge that advancements in technology and start to embrace different ways of doing things.
I'm addicted to Instagram.
But why? Well, one I can incessantly post pictures and it's accepted. ;P
But secondly, because it's easy and accessible.
Even though I'm a photographer, I don't always want to lug around my chunky DSLR, but it's easy to whip out your phone.
The argument used to be "well, cell phone pictures are always crappy". Not the case anymore, with cell phone picture quality getting better, chances are that you can actually take a good picture.
I love being able to take unique pictures of the most everyday things easily.
It made me think about how much I want to travel and photograph the world.
UGH. (exasperated sigh)
I seriously want to look into going on a missions trip. Last time I went on one I was 13 and I went to Honduras. That was when my photography bug had just hit, but I pretty much just took snapshots of flowers and such.
It sounds kind of selfish looking back on this post to say "oh, let's go on a mission's trip so I can take pictures". Well, no I just would love to use my "skill" (meager as it is) as a photographer to document the world and to make connections with people.
As Americans we're...well, a little narcissistic. We're really quite used to getting our picture taken....but a lot of people, especially in third world countries, don't often get their picture taken.
Often simple joy can result from the smallest acts, like chatting with somebody you just met, getting to know them enough to take their picture then see their eyes light up when you show it to them.
I don't know. I just think I'd like that. :)
Sorry for not posting more....hopefully I shall change that this fall. For now though, I'm going to get some sleep.
What I'm reading? Emma by Jane Austen. (yes, I'm reading it on iBooks too. It's not as awful as I would have thought. It's really easy to read on the screen and it's nice being so portable)
Why pray tell, am I re-reading Emma? No, not just for fun. It's because another play is coming up! They're doing Emma and auditions are in September.
I am a HUGE fan of Emma. I think it's because I can identify with her more than other characters.
High-spirited, stubborn, matchmaker, at times insensitive to others (more often then I'd like to admit), a dislike of being chastised (albeit necessary) and general conviction of me always thinking I'm right. (heh, working on that one)
I'm trying to figure out what I want to audition with. Not necessarily something from Emma, either the book or the movie. Any ideas would be much appreciated.
Alright- I'm off to sort / edit photos from a wedding I shot last week.
Drinking coffee always seems to help with that. Perhaps I'll watch a movie too.
I'm SO happy I don't have to work tomorrow! That probably means that I'll unfortunately stay up far later then I should.
Finals are over! Annnnd, I can deal with a 3.7GPA. Not too bad for being gone an entire week before finals, and not always "putting my heart" into my projects. heh. I've left my over-achieving, home-schooled-self back in high school. ;)
This past Saturday I was third shooter (yeah, there were three of us), for my first "real/big" wedding. It was an experience, and solidified my belief that I do not want to be a wedding photographer.
Note : all photos were shot for Kester Imagery. Check out their work, it was a pleasure / honor to work with them!
Beautiful bride Sarah and husband Matt!
Yes, I befriended the dog.
such a fun lil' crowd
cupcakes! AMAZING homemade cupcakes, I might add.
gorgeous downtown "warehouse" venue, at sunset the light filtered in through the windows and hit the tables and flowers.
Sometimes I fear that my life isn't going the way it "should" or something. Which is ridiculous, I know. God knows all, I cannot walk out of His will, I cannot walk out of my own story.
Lastly, something unexpected happened. I took a friend's senior pictures, and she went to get them printed at Wal-Mart and they refused to give them to her after they were printed because they looked too professional and they were afraid of breaking copyrights. So, she contacted me and I had to sign a "Copyright Ownership Indemnification Agreement". (dun dun dunnn) Anyway, she shouldn't have a problem now since I've "released" the photos to be printed.
I obviously know about photo copyrights and stuff, but this surprised me. I mean, from a photographer's standpoint it makes sense, and really I should be thankful for it. But, from just a friend's standpoint, I'm like "Psh!! Whatever".
Although I must admit, I'm a little bit proud they thought that looked so professional that they couldn't give them out. ;P
(seriously, I wish I was rich and indy enough to buy everything from urban outfitters)
Once upon a time, there was a girl. Waiting to find out something that would change the FUTURE OF THE WORLD!
Ok. Not really. Just, her future. And only for about 6 months. ;]
I'm waiting to find out about my intern application with a pretty fantastic organization, the letter will be mailed out July 1st. Not that far away, I know. But, I just wish I could know now. Sorta like a band aid, rip it off quickly instead of slowly, over say a period of out a month. ;]
In the mean time, lots of prayer is going into this. As well as life going on normally, I have so much to do.
I have my final finals (hah!) tomorrow! Hurrah!! Although, I need to finish my website tonight.
Luckily, I have most of it finished. :)
the pretty stuff-----------------------------the techy code stuff
fascinating, eh?
But, in my efforts of avoiding homework earlier today (it was unbearably hot, and I couldn't face my homework)....I decided to web surf.
“You can't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.” -Winnie The Pooh
First, I'm going to make an effort to blog more, specifically about every little thing that happens to me like some people do. ;)
Secondly, school is nearly done! I'm so very excited. Not that I'll get *any* less busy, but...it will be nice to officially be on "summer break".
Thirdly, my brain is a little fried after sorting nearly 2000 pictures. (and editing about 200 of them) I'm loving my internship though...really. ;P They fed me and that's always awesome.
Fourthly, you know that itching you get when you're slightly sunburned? Well, I've got that. It's annoying, but also exciting because it means that I'm tanning. :)
Fifthly, is it grammatically correct to say that you're "itching" something? Or is it just "scratching". I tend to lean towards saying "scratching", and it bugs me to hear somebody say "stop itching it". It's a bit of a pet peeve of mine.
Sixthly, I'm such a type A personality that I'm utterly loving that this blog post is organized and numbered.
Seventhly, I don't think seventhly is a word. I believe it would be sevenfold? Or...what does sevenfold even mean? 1. equal to or having seven times as many or as much. 2. composed of seven parts. (Thank you Google)
Eightfold, perhaps I should tie the introduction quote into my whole post. Sometimes it's just so easy to stay in your corner and just wait for "God's will" to happen and not take action. I have nothing deep or insightful to say about this beyond that God doesn't want you to do that. Oftentimes us taking initiative is how God brings about opportunity. Disappointments in life will come, but...God knows oh so best for your life.
I'm taking a quick break from the flurry of finals homework and image editing to do a lil' slideshow video of some of my "people" pictures from TeenPact National Convention
These people are some of the most passionate, on fire for Christ teens I know, and they are some of my greatest friends. I have been so blessed to know all of these people and especially to get to be with them all for a week.
As cliche as the phrase "when one door closes another door opens" is, it's incredibly true. As disappointing as it is when doors close, if they didn't close, then other doors wouldn't be opened. :) yup.
I really don't have much time to devote to this, since my to-do list is...HUGE.
Not even kidding.
But, since I've written so many lists recently...I'll just continue the trend.
TeenPact National Convention is in 2 days, and I'm beyond excited for it.
finals are the first week of June.
I'm shooting a wedding in July!
big thing : two month intensive internship with a fabulous local wedding photographer. everything from photography, graphic design, advertising, organization and administration. such a great experience opportunity.
BIGGER THING: ---drumroll please--
For the next 2-3 weeks I'm a graphic design intern for independant film, designing books, labels and such.
But...wait for it......
Producer/director and star of the film is non other than Josh Radnor, aka....Ted Mosby from How I Met Your Mother.
EEEEEEEEEEKKK!!!!!!!! <This has been me, for the past two days.
Alrighty, I need to go and start organizing and packing for National Convention. :)
To be, or not to be: that is the question: Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing end them? To die: to sleep; No more; and by a sleep to say we end The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to, 'tis a consummation Devoutly to be wish'd. To die, to sleep; To sleep: perchance to dream: ay, there's the rub; For in that sleep of death what dreams may come When we have shuffled off this mortal coil, Must give us pause: there's the respect That makes calamity of so long life;
