so many different things on my mind today. so i guess i'll go with that! unlike one of my favorite bloggers who does her posts in a very concise, organized manner. no idea why i can't do that.
thoughts: i love being the age i am. i feel better than i've ever felt. i know more than i've ever known. i have experienced enough heartache to be grateful for not only the big things, but the small. i have amazing children in my life, who i adore...but don't have the daily responsiblity for. i have my parents and appreciate them more than ever. i have a man who fits perfectly with me. i am passionate about my work and life. i recognize the importance of faith and how without it, i am not at peace.
it's not that i think age makes one superior. i just love the perspective that age undeniably gives. here's a quote that i read recently:
"at this stage, my happiness at home is more quiet. i have raised my family. they have their own exciting lives to live. i now have more free time to contemplate, to read, to study and question deep philosophical, universal issues." alexandra stoddard
she goes on to write about how it's not necessarily a more happy time, just a different time. i loved when my kids were young and at home. but embracing this new season of life is a good thing too. i'm glad that our kids are living independent vibrant lives. i don't want to hang on to the past!
creativity: i've spent more time in my studio again this winter. i love snuggling into my little world upstairs and getting creative. my studio is one of my favorite places to spend time. here are a few recent layouts featuring melissa frances:
i love the fresh twist collection! so pretty.
another thing i'm super excited about, is 2 upcoming classes that my talented friend vicki and i are planning at the loft! i just adore her, so the idea of a day of classes and a luncheon with her sounds divine! i'll be teaching a mini-book class and she'll be doing an altered shadow box. and here's the kicker-it's going to be really affordable! yay! we have a date for the classes too-it's saturday march 28. more details on friday!
t.v. : yes, i am shallow enough to include t.v. with my philosophical thoughts and my creativity. i really like danny gokey and alexis (girl with the pink hair) on idol. they really stood out last night! tom and i are also watching survivor. we just get such a kick out of it. we always end up having inside jokes as we watch. it's literally the only show we watch together! i'm looking forward to a new season of dancing too! i'm sad that boston legal is done. and i'm also sad that our local channel 6 isn't available in my studio anymore. no more law and order. i did rent the first season of gilmore girls this week. so i can watch as i work. i just adore that show. i guess with my little ramshackle tv in my studio, i'll be watching a lot of dvds. either that, or we'll be buying a new t.v. our spending dollars rarely go for technology...and if they do, it's for computer stuff. no ipods, no fancy tvs. we do have tivo and a nice(albeit simple) system for music listening, which includes outdoor speakers. i guess technology just isn't our priority when it comes to spending money. we're pretty content with our simple stuff.
organization: i had to laugh when martha sent an email with her organizational tip today: organizing the basement. more motivation for me. i'm about 1/10 of the way through.
photography: i am so anxious to get back into full out shoots. this week has just started to get back into a fuller schedule as far as photoshoots go. i've kept busy all winter with design work and orders. so i can't complain! God has been so good! i always get nervous about making it through the slower winter months...but this year has been much better! i even tried to relax and enjoy the slowdown and recognize that i would soon be busy, busy again. yesterday i did a shoot of harper for the march healthwise cover. although i can't show the specific images we did for the cover, here are a couple we shot after clearing the props-
cute tummy.
she is so easy to photograph! i just engage her in conversation and she's in. we had the best time!
i'm going to go out to the hospital within the hour to join my dad, as my mom has a routine procedure done. mom is doing great! after today, they plan to gear up to head south for a few weeks. thanks for your continued prayers for her.
God bless you!
Just wanted to pass along a hug.
Loved this post and love these pics!
I accidentally deleted your email via typepad...Johnny is a chiropractor but also a firefighter with our town's fire dept...but on call only. He is trained but, obviously, it's more of a passion thing than a job...so he gets to do 2 things he loves :) Lucky guy!
Posted by: Maureen | February 18, 2009 at 10:19 AM
hi Becky! i always love reading your detailed posts!!
can you tell me where her blue shirt is from? i love it!! thanks!!
Posted by: maggie Holmes | February 18, 2009 at 10:19 AM
harper is so adorable! and is growing up way TOO FAST!
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Posted by: tara pollard pakosta | February 18, 2009 at 11:09 AM
I love how you write on your blog...whatever is on your mind. That's one reason I love to read. I think as women our minds are all over the place and you touch on many of the same things I'm feeling or interested in! ;)Our daughter is out of the nest and our son is still at home finishing college but is gone a good amount of time so I can certainly relate to being very content at this stage of my life too. :D Oh, and I've been cleaning out and purging too so I loved yesterday's post! Thanks for sharing your life! :)
Posted by: Gina | February 18, 2009 at 12:03 PM
we're a danny house here as well - i swear if tatiana gets through you'll here my scream from here...
Posted by: melanie | February 18, 2009 at 12:35 PM
Great post Becky! Love the shots of your little munchkin! Have a great day!
Posted by: Lynn | February 18, 2009 at 01:44 PM
i cant believe that tatianna ( or however you spell it ) actually did good on AI last night! what a shocker... Cant wait till tonight to watch more... :)
Love the harper shots... still her #1 fan :)
♥-Emma
Posted by: Emma | February 18, 2009 at 06:08 PM
is that harper? i didn't recognize her with her clothes on. :) Such a cutie!
Posted by: kim | February 18, 2009 at 06:10 PM
QUESTION:
prov 4:23- What translation did you quote the other day? Thanks. Norma.
Posted by: Norma | February 19, 2009 at 01:04 PM