What My Camera Has Been Up To..

My camera told me that she loves me assisting Sara Purdy Photography. (:

Words

In my younger years I would lay down on my back next to a pile of books, one leg propped up on the other and read. With the book upside-down. Why? Obviously because that was the cool way to do it. And I was cool.

I like words. I like books. I like pens. I like paper. I have friends who would buy bras instead of a notebook. Weirdos. Personally, I find adjectives more fun than boob-support.

Over the years of my schooling I have perfected my handwriting to a unique font. Oh, speaking of, I waste my time searching for anomalous fonts for my computer. It's just that exciting.

There are many theories that I have explored that may explain my peculiar interests. Among them are: my mother fell during my residency in her womb; Jane Austen's soul has taken over my body; or I have caught a permanent case of writing fever.

I commonly feel a need to write (usually while I'm supposed to be writing a paper for a professor -- which I love doing). And I feel that need now.

During the summer, my family travels. A lot. I recently returned from a trip to a city I simply adore. Chicago is messy pony-tails, business men, and shiny revolving doors; it's lengthy walks in high-heels and the thrill of public transportation. (For me, Chicago also equals babies, for all our friends there have been blessed with at least one.) Whenever I saw a for-sale sign, I wanted to take it down. If I can't live there, no one else should, right?

Now, I am in Michigan, on the farm, where our abnormally large family is always present. We hug, eat, we play in the grass and love.

Before we get back home for the rest of the summer, my family is making a stop at our country's capitol. That should be fun. The truth is, though, with our family anything could happen.

Picture Adventures!

Yesterday was a splendid day. "Why?" you ask? Well, I have recently become Sara's photography assistant. Yesterday, it was our job to photograph the beautiful wedding of Melissa and Ryan. This was my first time having a photography job, and I'm thankful it was with Sara. She was extremely fun to work with. And upon finding that being a wedding photographer is a hard, sweat-producing, on-your-feet job, I had a great time. It was wonderfully glorious. I excitingly look forward to the weddings and shoots we have coming up. (:

A wonderful thing about being Sara's assistant is that 1) she lets me take pictures(: 2) she is oodles of fun(: and 3) she lets me keep my pictures as my own and still gives me photo credit. So, here is just some of my work from last night.

I love her. (:

“There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again.” ~ Elizabeth Lawrence

This Season

I haven't posted in a while. Well, in a week --which for me lately 'a while' is an appropriate way to put it. I wish I could post, and I have been contemplating how to scribe this truthfully, not too vaguely, and still allowing it to be something worth singing about.

In all honesty, what I have to say, I can't say here -- which is unfortunate. I will say this though: it is time for me to shut up. I'll pray, and be still, and find a peace within me with is God planted. God has always taught me through seasons, everything in my Walk has been seasons -- pure, clear, heart changing seasons. This is my season now. It is my least favorite season and one of my heart's favorite. This is me, my path, my life, a piece of everything I'll be doing.

There is an appointed time for everything.

And there is a time for every event under heaven

A time to give birth, and a time to die;

A time to plant, and a time to uproot what is planted.

A time to kill, and a time to heal;

A time to tear down, and a time to build up.

A time to weep, and a time to laugh;

A time to mourn, and a time to dance.

A time to throw stones, and a time to gather stones;

A time to embrace, and a time to shun embracing.

A time to search, and a time to give up as lost;

A time to keep, and a time to throw away.

A time to tear apart, and a time to sew together;

A time to be silent, and a time to speak.

A time to love, and a time to hate;
A time for war, and a time for peace.
Ecclesiastes 3

This, however is what I have been up to..

flowers, photography, bible-ing, babysitting my lovely little friends, and taking it day by day.

PS ~ YES! my camera is fixed! Praise God!

(photos mine)

A dear friend of mine...

...isn't doing too well right now. I fear she may not have many days left with me... We have been friends for a long time now, you see. We met on December 25, 2008 and have been inseparable ever since. We went for long walks, and I took her to all of the important occasions. She has been with me during every memorable moment since our friendship began...

I have been informed that my friend has an Error 99. After lengthy research, I have come to find that many others have friends who receive such a diagnosis. Error 99, I am told, may have to do with lenses, battery, or memory card -- basically a general notification that there is something wrong. (Like I couldn't have figured THAT one out on my own.)

Her shutter speed is nice and fast, but she can't take a picture. I am extremely worried.. I'm going to look up local store that I can bring my friend into.

I feel I'm not living as I should without her coming along and capturing my life. I'm praying for her.. and for my sanity..

Michigan in My Eyes

Sorry its been a while. I've been in Michigan for almost 3 weeks. I don't have much to say right now, but i have pictures.