i always say that i am very positive about myself and my capabilities...
i believe in myself
i say yes
i try things
i put myself out there.
i think i am sure of myself and that i have a good sense of self.

so it surprised me yesterday
when i found myself
doubting my ability to take photos anymore.
feeling anxious and
not good enough.

i know what it was triggered by
i just don't know why i reacted so strongly.

i usually am pretty good at just shrugging
things off but this bothered me for most of the day.
it may just be that the euphoric high of doing something
new and receiving feedback and interest has altered
and that i need to adjust my own feelings...
i need to get back to doing it because i love it...
or not doing it.

and i can't imagine not doing it.

but maybe this is a natural progression,
maybe this is where i weed out the parts
i don't like, the sessions that don't excite me
and concentrate mainly on the ones that do.

or maybe.
this is also where i go back to the roots for me
regarding photography...the art side of it...
the ideas i originally had but did not act on
because i got suddenly so wrapped up in the
"business side" of it...

something to think about at 6:30 am.

6:03 am


it's early morning and i am only partially awake
typing with sleep in my eyes...
it seems to be the only way i can get here today...
or this week...
time feels soft and liquid like
literally slipping through my fingers
though i'm trying to grip it tight...
but maybe thats the problem...

maybe i need to let go a little
and just let things happen.

LOVING::
waffle cones and toffee twist almond ice cream
the new book i just started
chocolate chip teddy grahams
that S. surprised me with pretty flowers at work Friday
14 asking me to watch a movie with her
spending all day saturday driving with the camera beside
me and no set of plans...just driving...
my dad fixing my car after i put it in the ditch...

sunday night deserves a little more than i can give...


a list of what i've been doing.
because a list is about all i can manage right now.

editing engagement photos
shooting newborn photos
working lots of overtime at my full time job
watching/listening to/reading the secret
being grateful
drinking diet coke
driving
loving the soundtrack to where the wild things are
wishing on stars
doing dishes and laundry and income tax
daydreaming about a new camera
taking deep breaths
and letting them out...

a monday list...

have been seeing this list-a-week idea
around and thought i would join in on the fun...
and it suits me well right now
to give me something to write...
life is so busy at the moment that i feel like
every post says the same whiny thing...

but now...
a list to amuse you instead
and take my mind off my growing to do list...

today list?
current food obsessions
~red marshmellow hearts
~diet coke
~sugar doughnuts
~fudgesticks
~baby tomatoes
~pb&j on thick homemade bread
~tomato juice with lots of salt

happy monday...

simple things...


a text full of sweetness
stolen naps on the couch
sugar doughnuts straight from the bakery
hot pink sunrises tinged with purple
a poem that lingered on my mind all day
warm socks
jellybeans
a new haircut
an unexpected date night
fireflies by owl city
red marshmellow hearts
melting snow
my new staind cd
books waiting to be read
blogs to catch up on
real mail
the comforting hum of the dryer
a long hug from 14...which rarely ever happens anymore...

more simple things here...go visit...really...
she's expecting you...