Since I have found some time on my hands, I am checking things off my list. Working on my home finally. My room will be a new color soon, inspired by my favorite nail polish. I am also stopping to enjoy some small gifts in life.
I decided to us an old tea tin I bought from goodwill…. it made a perfect vase for flowers. Tea Tin $2.50 (goodwill) + Alstro $3.49 (Publix) = a few weeks of wonderful fresh flowers to enjoy!
I am always saying if I had time off, I would get so much done. Well I am taking advantage of lifes lemons and checking things off that list!
Today recover chairs.
I was informed I was losing my job. I scrambled to secure another job. I realized there is time to stop and have fun and play for a bit. Then the Santa Set needed a manager…. um yes please!
What better way to spend my holiday than with the jolly old Saint Nick, Sinterklaas, Pere Noel, Father Christmas or Santa Clause! Stop by and see him for yourself! Visit Citadel Mall. Happy, Happy, Happy!
I lost my job, which was shocking, sad, but not devastating. I saw potential out in the big world for me to find my own path. I decided to accept a job during the holiday managing the local mall’s Santa photo Set. I was afraid people would judge me, and wonder why I couldn’t find anything else. Turns out, I have a fantastic support system of people, and they all LOVED the idea just like I did. I never wanted to accept unemployment if I didn’t have to, I believe you should work if you can to contribute to society somehow, in any possible way. So I am helping kids smile with Santa.
My support system of people kept me out and about, and busy with side jobs, and freelance work. I had more work than ever… finally seeing an opportunity to find my own destiny, use my own unique skills.
The next assumed step is to find another “career”, but I am so confused as to what that is. I want to find something that excites me everyday and changes and challenges me constantly. I need to feed the creative part of my soul as well. Do I accept something stable that I can depend on, or do I chase that crazy dream that motivates my soul? Today I am just really exhausted from working, and my mind is sort of on the fence about everything.
I know one thing, at least I have a job to go to today that is fun and will make me laugh. I will think about the bigger picture when the time comes.
This is one of the most wonderful families I know
and some of the best friends I have come to know over the years.
Their kindness and enjoyment of life is contagious! Thanks Suggs Family, I know this is long overdue.
Music of the Moment – “Heaven” O.A.R.
I am not always keen to pick up family photo shoots, with many family members. It can be very difficult to get everyone together and sometimes the family dynamics can make things tough. Well the Thompson Family warned me of all of these things from the get go, told me it would be a challenge, and this is what made me intrigued. I LOVE honesty. After speaking to Kim, the matriarch, I decided to give it a try. Nervous as I was, I headed to Folly Beach, and met the family. When I left, which I didn’t really want to do because this family was so fun, I told them to call me next time they are in town. This family was awesome, warm friendly, and everyone had a great sense of humor.
I love those little moments you can capture with a camera. I snuck this one in, Kim was unaware.
Everyone deserves a great adventure now and again, and the Tolley girls just showed Greece a fun time! Sometimes it seems fake, but I have photos to prove it.
I love this! It is my mom, she was just taking a break from the crowded tour, and I turned and caught this. It was peaceful, and it makes me happy.
Goodbye Greece! Our last Sunrise on Santorini.
Several shoots that have taken place, but never made it up on the blog… and here goes nothing.
This is from a weekend in Pickens County, NC. Honestly, I am note sure if we were in NC or SC, or border jumping, but it was all adventures! I just tagged along for the Cherol family’s weekend on Lake Jocassee.
