A photo journal comprised of my thoughts on motherhood and other life happenings, as well as some of professional work as a photographer. Southern California is home.
I haven’t felt like blogging much lately. Actually, that’s a lie… posts pop in my head all the time but the time that I have to sit in front of the computer does not seem to be coinciding with the time when I’m inspired to write something. I have a slew of posts in my drafts folder, I guess it’s just a matter of finding the right time to finish them.
I’ve been posting here and there over on the Ma Books, which I really enjoy. I hope some of you have had a chance to check it out as it’s something I really believe in; I love the community aspect of it and I love the realness in the posts.
I’ve also been trying to get this photography gig up and running, as it will be a very necessary supplementation income for us. I hate financial stuff, don’t you? I started my official business just about a year ago and though I’ve done a lot within that time, it’s no where near where I want it to be. The thought of getting it from where it is now to where I want it to be can be paralyzing at times, but I tell myself to keep on truckin’. And so, I do.
Summer has yet to give way to Fall down here in Southern California and our air-conditionless house is hot enough to put just about the happiest of people on edge. We’ve all been snappy and I have no doubt it’s the heat. Hooper woke up in the middle of the night last night complaining of being hot. Not long after getting him back down, Van woke up. We played whack-a-mole a bit before everyone was back to sleep, albeit sweaty and still hot.
I’ve been attending physical therapy. I go three times a week and though I know I need it, I really want to tell it to kiss my butt. It’s crazy how one hour, three times a week can more-or-less destroy any chance of adventure for that day. It just throws off our whole schedule. On the flipside, I’m getting so much stronger.
The house is a disaster. I cleaned the stairwell banister the other morning and felt good for the two minutes it stayed clean. There’s nothing like moving into a new-to-us home, remodeling it, and then watching as it slowly self-destructs.
So, I guess I’ve been overwhelmed for a number of reasons. Sometimes just putting them down on paper, or typing them into the weird ol’ world of the worldwide web feels better. Because, ya know, I doubt I’m alone. I’ll post more when I can catch my breath. Until then, I hope you don’t mind me invading this space with some recent photography sessions. Which begs the question of what kind of blog this really is? Ha. That’s been bothering me too. But, I’ve always shared what’s important to me so if what’s important to me grows and changes and looks different than before, so be it. Right? I hope you all don’t mind.
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I like these journal-type posts… They give a little window into your super busy life. Do you guys leave windows open? As you know, we’re air conditionerless too, but the fresh air helps. It’s just been a weirdly hot summer. I’m totally confident in you getting back to nursing and I have a feeling you’ll be up to your eyeballs in shoots before you know it. Love you!
We have every door open, including the front door and garage door. It helps when it’s not super hot or muggy but when it’s super hot or muggy, nothing helps.
I love the randomness of your blog and the pictures too. I’m sure this sounds odd, but my daily routine consists of taking two breaks from work to pump (I have a 10 month old son who I still breastfeed). During these said “breaks” I check my email, catch up on words with friends, and read your blog. Your posts are beautiful and they calm me and bring a fresh perspective to my often hectic life. So thank you for that and keep on truckin’!
I guess sometimes I wonder if anyone is even reading, ha. But knowing I’m part of someones daily routine, now that’s pretty special. Thank you for sharing. And two thumbs up for pumping, that shit is hard work.
I feel when any blogger starts writing posts only because they have to, or to meet deadlines, or to satisfy their readers, they start to lose what initially drew their readers to their blog in the first place: rawness. I love blogs that are a true representation of the author, that are raw and honest and aren’t written purely for views, or followers or shares. You stay true to you and post only when you feel like it. You owe yourself nothing more 🙂
Hello! We live in Australia, in an AC free apartment, my twin daughters room faces west (not ideal) and our summer nights are ridiculous. Muslin baby wraps run in cold water and wrung out, over us as blankets (they dry out in a few hours, so I usually redo them for the girls before I got to bed) with fan blowing on the girls and occasionally little ice packs all help – good luck!
Love this little corner of the web you have carved out. Your blog is a breath of fresh air, filled with honesty, humility, and vulnerability. (oh and all sorts of beautiful images)
I haven’t felt like blogging much lately. Actually, that’s a lie… posts pop in my head all the time but the time that I have to sit in front of the computer does not seem to be coinciding with the time when I’m inspired to write something. I have a slew of posts in my drafts folder, I guess it’s just a matter of finding the right time to finish them.
I like these journal-type posts… They give a little window into your super busy life. Do you guys leave windows open? As you know, we’re air conditionerless too, but the fresh air helps. It’s just been a weirdly hot summer. I’m totally confident in you getting back to nursing and I have a feeling you’ll be up to your eyeballs in shoots before you know it. Love you!
We have every door open, including the front door and garage door. It helps when it’s not super hot or muggy but when it’s super hot or muggy, nothing helps.
Thanks for your sweet words of encouragement.
I don’t mind what kind of blog you do, I just love reading your posts. This is your blog, so you get to do whatever you want with it.
Aw, you’re so sweet. Thank you for taking the time. xo
I love the randomness of your blog and the pictures too. I’m sure this sounds odd, but my daily routine consists of taking two breaks from work to pump (I have a 10 month old son who I still breastfeed). During these said “breaks” I check my email, catch up on words with friends, and read your blog. Your posts are beautiful and they calm me and bring a fresh perspective to my often hectic life. So thank you for that and keep on truckin’!
I guess sometimes I wonder if anyone is even reading, ha. But knowing I’m part of someones daily routine, now that’s pretty special. Thank you for sharing. And two thumbs up for pumping, that shit is hard work.
I feel when any blogger starts writing posts only because they have to, or to meet deadlines, or to satisfy their readers, they start to lose what initially drew their readers to their blog in the first place: rawness. I love blogs that are a true representation of the author, that are raw and honest and aren’t written purely for views, or followers or shares. You stay true to you and post only when you feel like it. You owe yourself nothing more 🙂
Hello! We live in Australia, in an AC free apartment, my twin daughters room faces west (not ideal) and our summer nights are ridiculous. Muslin baby wraps run in cold water and wrung out, over us as blankets (they dry out in a few hours, so I usually redo them for the girls before I got to bed) with fan blowing on the girls and occasionally little ice packs all help – good luck!
That’s not a bad idea… I’ll have to dig some of those blankets out from storage…
Love this little corner of the web you have carved out. Your blog is a breath of fresh air, filled with honesty, humility, and vulnerability. (oh and all sorts of beautiful images)
Aw, thank you 🙂