Posted on January 31, 2008
I often get inspired by the books and blogs I read. Today I was not only inspired, but pushed, challenged and motivated to think outside the box. I read a small book called: Whatever you think, think the opposite, by Paul Arden. It took me whopping 32 mins and 32 seconds to complete it (the only reason I know the exact time is because I was reading it while working out at the gym). By the time I was done with cardio part of my work-out I felt like I could climb a mountain. If you are looking for something to push you out of a rot, this little book is worth investing in.
Here is one of my favorites:
I hope that we all can have the courage to be different, to stand out of the crowd, to be original, and to celebrate differences of others around us.
Posted on January 27, 2008
Juliana was a friend of ours. When we met her about a year and a half ago she was battling cancer. It started out as breast-cancer, but then spread through her entire body. She was given only 6 months to live. Miraculously, however, she made it passed the two year mark. Until the last moment she was hoping for a miracle. Unfortanately, she died in the Spring of last year. Her death was devastating to her family. I am so glad that I was able to capture her, as she was: tired yet strong in her faith, and leave these photos as a memory for them.
Remembering Juliana I do not grieve, because I am certain that she is in a better place. Remembering her, however, makes me realize that our life is but only a moment on the grand scale of eternity. We are here but for only a second and then we are gone. I want to live my life in such a fashion, that no matter when I go, I will have no regrets leaving this earth. I want to know that I had done all that I was given to do, I loved passionately, and dreamed without boundaries.
Posted on January 25, 2008
I know it might look a bit narcissistic, but I have a few more favorites from my birthday shoot-off that I want to share. Demetrye did such a wonderful job capturing them (the ones that he did), I feel the need to share my excitement.
Posted on January 24, 2008
We took a few shots of ourselves, as we made it our tradition to do so on every special occasion.
And then it was my time to shine… And so I did in all my goofiness.
But then I wisened up and took more “lady-like” pictures. I think that Demetrye did a great job with the camera.
And here is THE MAN himself:
After pictures he took me out to a wonderful local vegan restaurant, and then we went to see a movie. The evening ended on a beautiful note as we drove home and he serenaded me with The Carpenters sond: Close to you. Here are the lyrics:
