is it wednesday?

i don’t even know what day it is! my brain is so full of lists, that i can’t keep track of the days. yesterday, i took several packages to pakmail to ship out and after paying and getting the receipt, i picked them up and was going to take them with me? the girl looked at me, i set them down and we both cracked up! luckily, they know me pretty well there! i’m doing some really dumb stuff. the funny thing is, my creativity is booming, even though i can’t seem to keep basic facts clear.

here’s what i do know:

• today is my pal vicki’s birthday! she has been a busy, traveling chick lately….she’s a talented teacher, so it’s no surprise that she is in demand! i miss ya vic! hope you have a happy happy day!
• usually when my schedule is the most crazy, i feel the most creative, but don’t have time to do what i have in my head. last night, i made time to do an assignment for fiskars and i am pretty happy with how it turned out! i am going to hang it up today. one thing i was thinking about last night as i put my idea together is this: since i got it in my head that i only wanted to do projects that i would actually love to have in my own home, have i found working in the craft industry more fulfilling and fun, less stressful and job-like. i suppose that is basic common sense, but something changed in me, when i made this distinction in my head. now, i only make stuff i love. i don’t make things just to fulfill an assignment. duh.
• tonight, i’m going to have an amazing evening- to quote kelly (read her october 1 post….very good food for thought). the bagels are coming to fremont! look out j’s steakhouse. i can’t wait! shrimp and scallop pesto pasta….no diet tonight! i’m even washing my hair and putting on makeup : )
• it’s sunny today! i have missed you mr sun. i just took a bunch of photos in my living room of projects and recent things of interest. the light is so pretty in there! i want to grab a cup of pumpkin spice latte and a magazine and curl up for the afternoon. unfortunately, that probably won’t be happening. maybe for a few minutes?
• tv: dancing. why does maks always get a dud partner? other than mel b. i watched sort of halfheartedly as i edited on monday night when i got home…tom had tivo’d it for me. he watched the vikings and the packers upstairs. what a guy.
• more tv: private practice. was it intense or what? i am liking pp more than grey’s these days.
• no more large groups. i’ve decided that i’m not going to take on any more large family groups (over 12 people). i should never say never, but i’m realizing that when a family wants a large group portrait, they don’t want a lifestyle shot. they want a portrait, with all faces forward and cheesy smiles. not what i do. unless someone begs me and insists that what they (every one of them!) want is my style! dynamics-not cheese. this isn’t meant to offend anyone, i just want everyone to be happy, including me!
• i’m a little traumatized about something i heard last night. i admit that i’m naive. but i kinda like it. i don’t want to be worldly necessarily, and i definitely don’t want to be jaded. i am so trusting, and especially of my local peeps. last night, i heard a horror story about a local contractor. someone whose family name (as well as their businesses) has been well respected for decades. it makes me so sad for everyone involved. makes me afraid to start our kitchen remodel.
• i’m anxious to share the photos i’ve been taking of recent family events, details and regular days. i’ve been taking them, just not sharing them. maybe friday? or definitely monday.

a week or so ago, i met up with one of tom’s harley buddies and his family for family photos. i was soooo happy that they brought their harley. i hadn’t seen this one yet.

• Pirate Camp film

i absolutely adore this shot. i included it in a storyboard too-

oh how i love this one. i want one of tom and i like this.

tom and lori’s son jake is a high school buddy of jared’s. it was SO good to see him and meet his lovely girlfriend!

i would like to do a session with brandi, just focusing on her someday : )

joshua kinda stole the show. it happens….when you’re 2 and adorable and loved by so many people.

i hope you have a wonderful day!

God bless!