Now THIS is photography!!!

House for Sale

We have now sold our house twice!  But have yet to close.  Both times it came down to loans!  We are devastated because we can't do what we need to do until we sell the house.  And it baffles me that this time, it went PAST the closing date to find out anything... and that was with me constantly driving my realtor crazy insisting on some information as to what we were waiting on.  I know that these two parties really wanted the house and it is so sad they didnt' get it.  What is sadder is that they are going to continue to drive down the street and wish they had.  Sometimes the time to do take chances is when the chance presents itself.  Although I have others that are interested in it right now... and one couple that still calls and says they will be back in January to try to buy it again.... it doesn't relieve the stress of NOW!  And I am a little aggravated because since this has happened twice, I feel like people are dropping the ball.  We will not be doing anymore contracts unless the loan is secure.  Don't care what the protocol is.  If the 3rd time isn't a charm I might go BALLISTIC!

Is it in Chicago?  Denver?  New Orleans? TV shows, as well as movies, gives us this false impression of what the REAL WORLD is suppose to be like.  I think from birth we are delusional about our matter of importance and the role we play.  Of course as infants and toddlers, our world is much smaller and we have a much bigger role... we are young, helpless and needy and therefore our needs are seen to.  As we get older and stretch on into the youth stage, our situation doesn't change too much, we still depend on others to take care of us... It isn't in wonder then when the real world happens at age 18 ... we are in a state of a culture shock.  Graduation happens all along the Nation, and young adults are expected to contribute to the work world.  No more summer breaks, or Christmas breaks. No more playing hooky, or exempting out of test.  So many allowances are always made by people these days and they seem to think the world still revolves around them. It makes me wonder if they are ready.

Education

I don't understand this vicious cycle we live in!  It cost a WHOLE lot to get a college education.... and it isn't about taking just the subjects required for that job... but off the wall stuff that has nothing to do with your major!  But the reason you go to college is so you can have a better paying job.... but it cost so much that if you had that kind of money to spend on that education to start with.... you would be out laying by your pool talking to your cabana boy!

The Effects of Ambience

I am an atmosphere type of girl.  Restraunts, hotels, stores... if it looks good and feels good then I am good.  The new outlet mall is pretty sweet.  I can imagine it at night around Christmas time.  A chill in the air, all the shops adverstising and decorated for Christmas... Christmas music filling the air.  The TeePees are pretty sweet and I love the outdoor dinning at the footcourt that sits close to the fountain.  I am actually excited and look forward to Christmas shopping there.  Everything in one place!  Atmosphere is a powerful drug and it has a powerful pull.  

Something New?

Wanting to make some changes and excited that they might be coming soon!!!!! Ironic however, what the price might be.  It won't bother me... I will love the fact that I have moved with the times...certain people complain and I will admit, when I was in a different circumstance, I would have too... but I don't think you can grow from staying still.  You become stagnet and at this point... I could work somewhere & retire from there and still be young enough to enjoy my life.  Ha! 

Feeling Guilty

ACK!  I can't shake the guilty feeling.  It is ridiculous to have this emotion at this stage in my life.  I have literally worked since I was 15.  I have worked while I was raising two kids by myself, and I have ran a business and worked in the home and volunteered my time, and made all those football games and cheer leading competitions... I have been so busy my whole motherhood life that finally when I can slow down some... I feel guilty.  I love to be home... but I am so on top of things... my house works stays done and I have very little to do.  I feel like I should go back to work, but I dont' really want to work for someone else.  I tried that.  It was LAME!  I think I will try to turn my passions into some money making ideas.  Maybe this way I will feel less guilty about getting to stay home!

Not Welcoming??? lol

My blog is not welcoming?  What? lol  It isnt' suppose to be welcoming... It is suppose to be my VENTING place.  Express concerns or frustrations  it only exsists because I let it! Buahahahahahaahha  My sister is a DORK! lol  But I love her anyway! :)

“Don’t lose who you are in the blur of the stars!
Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing,
It’s okay not to be okay.
Sometimes it’s hard to follow your heart.
But tears don’t mean you’re losing, everybody’s bruising,
There’s nothing wrong with who you are!”

This is Katie.....

I wanted to make this for her business web page... She is starting her choreography business and already has 5 schools that have called her about jobs just this week alone....but because of the song.... it won't let me post it... Oh well.. I will figure out something.  Enjoy!

100 miles?

Matthew passed his drivers test on Wed and since then... (2 days) he has put over 100 miles on my truck and $50. worth of gas in the tank.  He drives himself to work, but that only explained 13 miles.... we are trying to figure out where the other 87 miles were to. lol  I saw this shirt and thought of him.

How Dinosaurs Became Extinct ....

 (The very first "senior moment".)

Thinking Photography....

My love of photography should not come as a shock to my family or friends.   I have always loved capturing the moments that make mine or my children's life. I have taken several and filled up so many creative albums... I have a special cabinet that is the length of my hallway just to store all my albums in. My favorite kind of photos are the ones that are unexpected.  The ones that capture a smile, or a laugh with a wide opened mouth.  A look between a happy couple... an older couple that still hold hands... A water balloon as it hits your face... or the look ON the face after the balloon busts and half your face is soaked.   Those are the fun pictures to capture.  Staged photography is great, but it doesn't show me personality or reaction to the surroundings.  I am really good at capturing the feelings and emotions  when I take pictures.  I also like to get creative with them to make them better.  My creative mind works into over time when I have the thought of a photo shoot.  That is why I am thinking, very seriously I might add, of really pursuing a career in photography.... even it if is strictly part time.  I know a lot of people that can't really afford to have "professional" pictures taken, yet really want them, and that is where I could come into play.  I could take pictures for that happy couple that just got engaged, or that single mom or dad that wants a family shot.  I can even do a special day if your willing to let me do it.  My nephew had a professional photographer at his wedding, yet use my photos for everything because he said "they were better and were more fun looking." While building my portfolio I could take them for a very low cost... next to nothing... and it would help me build up my experience. I have tons of examples of my photography on my facebook.  So, if you, or anyone you know, would like to have any type of fun pictures taken, send them my way. 

Happy Birthday MTV

This was the first launch for MTV 30 years ago today.  I was 16. The channel opened with this video and then went right into music videos.   Here is a recount of the first 24 hours of MTV...