Wow... I really have let things go on this blog... ooops!
With my kids getting sick with colds, flues, my youngest having surgery, a few birthdays... you can see why I've been easily distracted.
Well, hopefully with my latest sessions and some other posts I really should catch up on, I'm hoping now that I'll be able to post here again more often.
To start off my blog again, I thought I'd share some things about myself, and thought this would be a fun way to share a little bit about what makes me "me"!
1.) I'm what you could call a quote collector... Just like books or movies, I find quotes can generate strong emotions, inspire, motivate or even make us laugh. Just recently I've gathered my favourites, and printed them up to inspire my day to day life.
2.) I absolutely love anything that's Purple or Vintage. Seriously you cannot go wrong buying something for me that fits either criteria... hehehe even better if it fits both (hint hint) ♥
3.) Darcy my sassy, strong willed mini me! My eldest daughter who tries so hard to be Mummy #2 in the house. There was a time when she was more like her younger sister... the ultra sensitive type, but she's outgrown her sensitivity and strives to please everyone... again alot like her mummy.
4.) I look at the world like a photograph. I find beauty in things big and small, and I love to capture those moments that might not seem photograph-worthy. And, of course, I am an aspiring photographer. It has allowed me to have creative freedom present in my life on a day to day basis. For me, photography is the most exciting, wonderful & rewarding way that I have to express myself.
5.) My Mumma & Pappa.
And aren't they the sweetest couple ♥ Married for 54 years... and still going strong!! If that's not something to admire & aspire to, I don't know what is..
They been there for me and supported me, guided me endless times... and not to mention put up with me and never gave up on me... when others would've. I would not be where I am or who I am without them.
6.) Gus my darling baby boy, the last edition to our family. He entered this world quite dramatically... (another story), but he's completed us.
He's a constant delight to our family and keeps us smiling and laughing every day.
7.) Tilly, my youngest daughter.. My lil Miss sensitive, storm in a teacup, my baby girl.. loves to demonstrate how independant she wants to be. As moody as she can be, she is the most friendliest child I know. Whether we're at the medical centre, out at the shops or just going for a walk she easily strikes up conversation with anyone.. Yes we do tell her the dangers of "stranger danger" but as long as she's with one of us, I think it's a very admirable trait!
8.) My tarago (aka mummy bus). I've come to terms with the fact that my car does not define me. My family is my biggest achievement …so why not just OWN my mumness and buy a car that makes my life easier... And If I am being honest..I felt empowered when I let go of the stigma.
9.) My wonderful loving husband Matthew, my rock & love of my life. We met when I was only 16.
I am lucky to have such a loving and supportive husband who enables my obsession as much as humanely possible. He is the love of my life and I just couldn't make it without him. I wouldn't want to try. He's the icing on the cake, cream of the crop. The smile that I long to see, and the voice I want to hear when I go to sleep and when I wake up.
10.) Zachery, my reason for being, our eldest son, the 2nd man of our house...
Zachery has taught me how to push and then how to back off again. He's taught me to put his needs before my own. He's encouraged me to break patterns I thought were normal. And even today, Zachery is teaching me to look at life in new ways. But the most amazing lesson my son has taught me is I don’t have to be perfect to be a good mum
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11.) I'm the kinda girl I suppose you could say looks at life through rose tinted glasses. My sentiments on life are to try and see the best in everyone, in any given situation...
There was a time in my life where others attempted to lead me to believe that wearing rose colored glasses was wrong... that by wearing them I was somehow out of touch with reality.
I believe we are each responsible for creating our own reality.
12.) My taste in music is evolving and is pretty diverse. I pretty much enjoy anything except for hard rock/heavy metal. Above all though my favourite would be classical music, and classic artists, such as Sarah Brightman. I easily lose myself in songs like La Luna, Pie Jesu, Time To say Goodbye.
13.) And then that's me … in a storyboard nutshell.
