After an even longer absence than the previous one, I'm back to catch up on this blog. Many changes in the works- I have a separate blog called Zen Photographer, which is different from this artsy/daily one in the sense that it focuses almost completely on the happy and positive moments. I'm doing a lot of freelance photography- shot my first wedding this past October- 350 photos later I settled in to do edits. Lots of great moments captured on film. It was a beautiful day, and the perfect location wedding- New Orleans- ceremony in the middle of Jackson Square (closed off for the wedding), followed by a reception on the Natchez steamship. My first steamboat experience!
Despite the fact that my reliable long-lens-less camera is getting "up there" in years, its continuing to do a good job and its my workhorse. My thoughtful hubby is treating me to a new photo quality printer for my birthday (late present to avoid conflicts with those crazy Black Friday shoppers! not worth the savings to get crushed to bits by an angry crowd) so I'll be able to start giving gorgeous portraits to family and friends as gifts for the holidays. Not to mention this adds another important facet to my freelance shutterbugg business- offering potential clients a physical print of their photos will only help things out.
What else? Lots apparently- too many to list here, even in a checklist. Let's give it a whirl anyway:
We are once again gearing up for the holiday time. I have all three plastic storage bins dragged into the house, awaiting some free time so we can decorate the house. Will probably do it this Friday after the work week is finished, and I'll bake cookies and make cocoa to get us in the mood (decorating! minds outta the gutter, lol).
My volunteer work with Sula is still going strong- they made me the Volunteer Coordinator a few months ago. Nonstop busy, but its good to help the animals, and the people involved are stand-up awesome folks. Beau is still spoiled rotten, but momma is not putting up with it anymore. Discipline is in the works and one day it will pay off (I hope, I hope!)
I am getting back to my writing roots and helped out a friend- Chuck- formerly of Agents of Oblivion (Google it, great local Louisiana band that is now defunct- Dax Riggs is still going strong as Deadboy and the Elephantmen, and we might see a reunion in the future). I wrote Chuck's song lyrics to a melody he calls "She cries in her sleep". He's working on recording it in his new studio in CA as we write/blog. I'll post a link to it/Chuck's site once its up and running.
The weather finally feels like the holidays, and pretty soon the house and the neighborhood will reflect it as well. In the spirit of the season, wishing you all Happy Holidays! Stay tuned to hear the rest of my crazy life brought into blog focus....
