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So This Is The New Year

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There’s something to be said for just letting it all hang out, so to speak. By opening up about my feelings of anguish over my lack of creative drive, it’s as if I was instantly able to let go of any apprehension and focus on setting things straight. I spent every free minute today pouring over photography websites and felt more and more inspired with each click.

I drove to the bookstore tonight and picked out a pretty little journal. Just now, armed with my new purchase, my favorite pen and a couple of photo-heavy magazines, I clipped glossy images from each publication–new inspirations to be kept in my journal so that I can forever look to them to re-ignite my creativity as needed. I didn’t limit myself to only the most awe-inspiring photos, either. I clipped some simple shots that I’ve seen some variations of before, just as a reminder that beauty can be found in the simplest of images.

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You’re in My Dreams

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I’m saying this here and now with the hopes that it’ll encourage me to do something about it: I’m in a rut.

While it’s true I haven’t had much free time to go out and photograph for fun lately, I also haven’t been utilizing what little opportunity I’ve had. Instead of spending a couple of hours this weekend with my camera, I spent some extra hours visiting my family, and I don’t feel guilty about that one bit. I do, however, wish that I felt more inspired.

This isn’t to say that I’m not inspired once I do get behind the camera. Once I pick it up, I’m perfectly fine, so my clients (present and future) need not worry! It’s just getting myself to pick up the camera and create images just for the joy of it that I can’t seem to get back to lately. But I’ll get there again, I know it!

In fact, I already have a particular project in mind. When I told Chris about it, he suggested we take a weekend away so that I can focus just on that project. Sounded like a great idea to me. So, in a couple of weeks we’ll be renting a house in Joshua Tree for the weekend. The house looks magical and I’ve never been to Joshua tree, so I absolutely cannot wait for this trip. I’m hoping the locale will jump start my creativity.

Speaking of creativity, Chris has launched a new site called Creatively Stunted (hey, that’s the perfect term for what I’m going through right now!) He’ll be writing about all kinds of things like music, books, movies, etc. Chris gets a lot of his inspiration from the creativity of others. He’s the type who can talk for hours about a movie or an album–and he always has something really worthwhile to say.

I’m usually inspired by nature and emotion, but what inspires you?

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You Were the Mother of Three Girls So Sweet

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Yet another sloppy border; yet another old photo from Chinatown. Give me a break, I’m busy! Besides, I really kinda like this one.

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I Think I’m Paranoid

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For the past couple of months Chris and I have been really focusing on our health. We’re watching our food intake, getting some more exercise in and generally trying to make better choices when deciding what to eat. This decision has led to both of us losing weight and feeling better–both in body and in mind. Well, on Saturday I was home alone with not much to do and instead of going out to shoot some photos (the original plan), I ordered in some Chinese food and watched movies. Of course I ordered way too much food and proceeded to eat all of it by myself. As icing on the engorged cake, I opened a fortune cookie. When I read the message, shown above, I almost fell off the couch from laughing so hard.

Oh, cruel world. Why must you mock me so? I must say, it is pretty nice when the universe plays its part to keep you in check. Today I’m back on track and looking forward to hitting the gym later to take a bit of that cookie’s advice.

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