Runnin' Behind

Ok, so I've been a bit of a slacker on my blog (a bit = almost two months...yowza).

A lot has happened and there's just been too much going on to really focus on the blog...but now it's starting to slow down and I'm able to take some time to express myself again.

Most of you probably know, but I was laid off at the end of June due to some restructuring within GLS by the new owners. It was devestating...but I had been stressed ever since the new company bought GLS from Holland America, so I was half expecting it.

Everyone who knows me know that I believe everything happens for a reason. So, even though I did mourn the loss, I know my time was up for that position and God has something else in store for me.

So since then, I've just been applying for jobs and trying to slow down and enjoy summer life. It's hard when most of our friends and family live a lengthy distance from us, but I'm learning to cope.

There is a certain amount of stress that comes with the complete freedom of doing whatever you want, whenever you want (who woulda thunk). It's almost like I don't know what to do with all the time I have...it's overwhelming. Strange. When you're working, all you want is some time off. Like always, the grass is always greener on the other side, right?

That being said, I hate having nothing to do. So I decided to send out an e-mail to some of the top photographers in the area (including some of my favorites) to see if I could volunteer my time and talents during the extremely chaotic and busy wedding season. I figured that I would find a way to stay busy and entertained, while doing something I have a passion for.

I got quite a few responses...some saying no, some saying maybe, and some saying yes! Then I got a call from my absolute favorite photographer in Seattle...Azzura Photography (check out their blog, they will rock your socks!). They called and asked to see me and some of my work. When I went to see them, I thought that if I was lucky, I would be able to have them as mentors and I'd be able to see how their business works and how they are inspired. But God surprised me...instead, they booked me to be a second shooter for a bunch of weddings they have coming up!! I get to shoot along side some of the best wedding photographers ever!! I was so excited...I actually "squealed" with joy (of course I waited until I was on the phone with Colton and in the car).

So anyhow...it's been a rollercoaster (in more ways than I can really describe at the moment)...but I'm trying to enjoy every moment of it. (In actuality, I hate rollercoasters, but you gotta face your fears right?) So here I am, facing them head on and holding on to the core of my being with all my might.

Looking forward...