if you read my blog, you may be privy to the fact that i'm getting married next month (in 16 days to be exact). as a result of my own personality, i tend to take on a lot of projects at once and our wedding has been no exception. add that to a laundry list of other "to-dos," photo sessions, and a year full of family weddings and traveling. to put it mildly, i'm exhausted...but so thankful for all the celebrations and memories thus far!
about a month ago, when almost every necessary piece of equipment in my life (computer, car, home, etc...) malfunctioned in some giant way, i stopped to take a deep breath - mostly to hold back the flood of tears. i was reminded that no matter how great my intentions, no matter how many "oh yeah, i can make that happen faster" promises i extend, and no matter how many organized lists i make...sometimes i can't handle everything.
i made a conscious effort to fully engage myself in the most important things right now. i didn't want the weeks before my wedding to feel like a blur, or to feel guilty when i couldn't exceed everyone's expectations. i want to be present in my own life.
to those of you patiently waiting for photos, for favors, or for phone calls, thank you! i cross my heart and promise...they are coming...and you will be wildly happy for the wait! i'm just taking care of me right now. my hand-written lists no longer include "make sure to blog!" and i declined to take photo sessions during the month of october. and guess what? it feels great!
i read a post this week from one of my favorite blogs that really stuck with me - pour yourself a cup of tea and
READ IT HERE.
i won't be gone for long, but i will be enjoying this great quiet for a few more weeks. when i return, make sure you have a front row seat for loads of photos and a big (i mean BIG) announcement!
hint: we're going country!
xo,
L
