Things I dislike

In the spirit of being more personable...

Yes I love many things but there a few I just can't handle:

Peppers!

I wish I could learn to love them but I hate them :( The taste, the smell, and some times the spicy-ness. I hate when they are unexpectedly in food or when people cook with them and then I'm forced to eat them to be polite. Sorry to those of you who have cooked stuffed peppers for me.






Food that turns your mouth blue!

...or any color really. I don't like it when your teeth or tongue or anything change color. This is probably the main reason why I don't eat a lot of hard candy-can't risk it.





Scary movies

So much so I don't even want an image on here. Why be entertained by terror? How numb do you have to be to enjoy that. NO THANK YOU.


Wet socks:

Well, yes puddle jumping is fun, unexpected puddles that leave your feet wet and cold for hours is no fun. And if there is nothing you can do about it then it's all the worse. Another similar problem, when the hem of your pants gets wet and then transfers to your socks. Only made worse by being short and not being able to find the right length pants.






And lastly, when people feel like they don't matter. No matter who you are or what you've done don't let anyone make you feel less than wonderful. "You is smart, you is kind, you is important."-The Help

Things I love

Ok....it's a new year and with that tends to come resolutions. Here's my main one-to blog more often :) To regularly keep you updated on what I'm doing as a photographer and in life as well. So in order to do that lets start at the beginning-a little bit about me and the things I love:


My sisters: 

No matter what or where we are, my sisters are my best friends, we can hang out and do nothing or have the best time and laugh until we cry-and through whatever, I know we will always be there for each other. 


My parents:

No matter what I need or where I am they are always there for me and willing to help. And they are crazy enough to keep all of us laughing :) 


My girls: 

As scattered throughout the country as we are, I love that we are just a phone call away. 


My man: 

Funny, supportive, wonderful, caring, can't ever make a serious face in pictures, and always calms me down when I get a little crazy.


Color: 

I love the way it can brighten a room or change a mood. How it can be created purposefully or just stumbled across. How it's found in nature, or created by artists. Color inspires. 


Coffee:

The taste, the smell, the different roasts, the way it makes me a more pleasant person in the morning. 


Food: 

From any country, any variety, any time of day. I love watching about food, cooking food, reading about food-yes...I think there is a 300 pound person stuck inside my petite 5'3 frame. But seriously, I love how food can nourish, comfort, and cheer. How cathartic cooking is and how fun sitting around a table can be. Food brings people together.


Nature: 

The beauty you stumble across or seek out, the scenes that are waiting to be shot. Be it breathtaking sunrises or the still quiet of the rain forest I love being out in the world, exploring. 


My newest inspiration:

While I have many inspirations the latest is Jasmine Star's Exposed magazine. Her honesty in mistakes and tips where she excelled inspired me to do more and be more, to stop being held back by my fears and go for it-to take risks for the things I love. So where ever you are out there in the great universe, thank you Jasmine Star for not giving up on your dream-and being real enough to encourage others to do the same. 






Well, that's just a little taste for now, an insight into who I am when I'm not behind a camera. I hope you enjoyed it. And for those who were featured, thanks for making a difference in my life :)