I love mail. It’s like getting an unexpected present. And I’m a sucker for presents. ;)This is one of the many reasons that I love Christmas so much — for all the cards I get. But now that we’ve made a big push to go green I don’t get mail all that much. Before, I [...]
Archive for December, 2008
December Contest: Free Wedding Photography
December 21st, 2008 by Patricia
For me, life always comes back to paying it forward. I’ve blogged about this before. Earlier this year I ran my first marathon and donated to cancer research. Very often I have some kind of contest to give back to my supporters and spread a little love. There are always ways to make a difference [...]
If You are Planning a Wedding, Check This Out!
December 14th, 2008 by Patricia
There’s a slew of great information out on the web. But I came across this really cool site called Elegala that I thought was exceptionally awesome at providing information to brides. It has time lines, checklists, advice for everything from budgets to etiquette, unique gift registries, a vendor directory, giveaways, and a whole lotta details [...]
Josie & Emily: Family Portrait Photography
December 6th, 2008 by Patricia
I met Josie and Justin last year when I did their wedding photography. Simply put, one of the sweetest couples I have ever met. Full of life and enthusiasm, they share a love for each other that’s practically tactile. When I heard this year that they were expecting their first baby, Emily, I was just [...]
Weird Things Have a Way of Happening Weirdly
December 6th, 2008 by Patricia
The night before last, I very weirdly had a dream about Norman Reedus. This was particularly weird because I have not thought of or even seen a movie with Norman in it. In…well, I don’t even know how long. Another weird thing, I could not remember his name. So I Googled the one movie that [...]
Revelations of an Oxymoron
December 4th, 2008 by Patricia
Well, it’s no secret: I was feeling a little blue yesterday. It happens. Fortunately, I usually bounce back with renewed resilience and this time was no exception. I was surprised, though, at how much quicker the bouncing occurred – but even more so with the why. It was all due to writing in my blog!! [...]
Melodrama
December 4th, 2008 by Patricia
What to say to someone you can’t talk toA question that begs to be released of its rhetorical natureFor there is no answer that can come close to being rightWhat to do with emotion that has no home to come toWhether it be love, or hate, or sadnessSometimes there is no way to relieve the [...]