10 on Monday

Several people in the blogging world like to do a 10 on Tuesday post. Just 10 random things that they want to talk about or that is going in their life at the time. I was feeling froggy and decided to do one, but couldn't wait until Tuesday. So here you have it: My 10 on Monday. 

• My 8 year old daughter, Eva has Bieber Fever! She is in love with his music and after seeing his movie over the weekend she loves him too! We were dancing in our seats by the end singing along...those poor people sitting in front of us never had a chance. Lol! (they were singing and dancing too) I confess to having The Fever as well. There's just something about him that makes me go "Awwww!" 
• I have been focusing so much on the business side of this journey. So much that I was frustrated and feeling very defeated. I'll just say it: I know NOTHING about business except that I want to run one. The past several weeks I haven't been shooting as much because I've been reading, researching and planning. I was getting into a funk. I HAVE to have a creative outlet or I'll go bonkers. So I have taken a step back and reevaluated. Conclusion? I'm working on finding a better balance so I am happy.
• Reese's Peanut Butter Cup EGGS! They're everywhere and somehow end up jumping into my shopping cart whenever I'm out. 
• I am head-over-heels in love with this almost Springtime weather. Seriously. I want to give it a hug and a big smooch.

 

*For those of you that are wondering; yes, I asked permission before taking this photo*

• I've been reflecting a lot lately about the paths we follow in life.  It sounds cliche but you know that poem by Robert Frost? "Two roads diverged in a wood And I - I took the one less traveled by..." I've  been down many of those roads in my measly 31 years some by choice, some not. Sometimes the direction of that road is so clear, so straight forward that I walk with confidence. Other times it's rather foggy and I fear the unknown and grow leery of what's around the next bend. Something good always comes at the end...it's all about perspective.  
• Several months ago one of my family members who I am extremely close with was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer. Then this past week the Sister of one of my best friends unexpectedly left this world too early. So as things naturally go it has brought up a lot of thoughts about life.  I think most of the time we don't really consider it...how precious life is. How we need to be so thankful for our loved ones. Hug them tight and be sure to say "I love you" everyday and tell them how much you appreciate them.
• I've been reading the autobiography of Anne Geddes. That woman is a genius.  The majority of her props are hand made and she uses digital manipulation as little as possible. She makes me want to put a baby in a flower pot and get all crafty.
• I am having Spring Mini Sessions the first weekend of April. It's a wicked awesome deal and I hope to see a lot of kiddos getting their Spring/Easter photos done. I absolutely love shooting outside especially amongst the flowers and green grass. Natural light, cute kids and gorgeous weather. *sigh*
• We went to the local St. Patrick's Day parade in Downtown Wilmington on Saturday. It was fun! (and not so long where the kids got bored).

• I am patiently waiting for a baby boy to be born! Well, I'm trying to be patient and I'm sure his parents are very anxious to meet him. I've been planning his session for weeks and and can't wait to show off some of the new props I have. 

Hope everyone has a great week!! And happy early St. Patrick's Day!