I was thinking that every now and then it would be interesting to post “8 Things” that are currently happening in my life. I suggest you get out a piece of paper and try it…… in a few months, check back at your list. What’s different? What has stayed the same? It’s amazing to see what time changes. Why 8? Well because 8 is my little brother’s favorite number. When he was younger and just learning how to talk, that’s all we heard…EIGHT EIGHT EIGHT! Anyway, I like the number and whenever I hear it….it reminds me of Mike.
1. I am truly blessed to have a career that I love. One that allows me to capture life and express my creativity on a daily basis. There will always be a new face to photograph and a new personality to meet. My job will never be boring or stale… there will always be goals to set and new people and things to document. My possibilities are endless and I think that’s pretty awesome to think about. I am enjoying watching the way my photography business has changed and evolved over the past 2 years.
2. I have been on a bit of wedding planning roll this past month, I feel like I’m making headway. Needless to say, I’ve been given the pleasure to photograph lots of great weddings, so I’m always keeping a record of what my eyes see and and my camera captures. Photographers are sticklers for detail….so there are lots of things I have brewing in my head for our wedding.
3. Since this past Sunday I’ve been trying to get back into the mode of eating healthy. Attempting to only eat fruit, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats and seafood. Drinking only water and occasionally wine. No sugar or fried food. I’d like to see myself getting into the gym or doing some type of physical fitness 4-5 days a week. I tried this “diet” better known as a “lifestyle change” a year or so ago and I felt great! I had so much energy and just felt super healthy. What am I waiting for?
4. I have GOT to take a new website head shot! I feel like I don’t even look the same anymore. My hair has been dark brown (my natural Italiano color) since March, which is a record breaker for me! Usually I have at least 5 different shades of color by the end of each year. I’ve been trying to keep it consistent so that for my wedding pictures, parties, etc.. my hair will match. Let me just tell you, its getting boring! I’m itching for some highlights or a big blonde chunk in the front. My healthy hair will thank me later I guess :)
5. Speaking of photos, I really need to schedule Randy and I’s engagement session! I keep putting it off and time is running out. Hmm, maybe I can sneak in a website head shot then?
6. I am so excited about the Saints football games this year. I know it’s still only pre-season but we are lookin’ good! I love hanging out with all of our friends watching the games. We’re either at our favorite bar Cajun Mikes on Baronne or occasionally I’ll get lucky and score a ticket to the game with friends. I must get the football thing from my Ma-Maw because she LOVES watching it! Now my mom on the other hand, she’s like “What’s a touchdown!?” HA! Love you MOM!
7. This week I will be taking photos for my uncle’s restaurant Mother’s. He wants some food shots done to put up on the website for Thanksgiving and Christmas catering orders. I’m sure I will be posting some of those photos next week. I am looking forward to challenging myself with a little food photography! Seriously, if I weren’t a photographer, I’d probably be a chef or a baker. I am obsessed with the Food Network…. obsessed I tell you.
8. I am really happy that I’ve been blogging every weekday. I started off just thinking I would try to update often to keep things fresh for my clients/potential clients. It’s gotten a little addicting! It’s kept me in check and has made me even more business organized then I already am, if that’s possible? I love keeping a record of what’s going on in my life. Hopefully, this time next year, I’ll still be blogging regularly and I can check back and be like, “Oh, that’s what I was up to then.” Pretty cool, huh?
Happy Tuesday!
