I recently returned from California – where I attended a fabulous workshop. (I’ll blog about that later.) I made lots of new friends and had a GREAT time. I was also able to hang out and spend time with longtime Cali friends that I adore and mean so much to me. Overall I had a rockin’ time there and soaked up the AMAZINGLY perfect weather that I’m sooo envious of. As much as I feel like I am a California girl at heart, I’m so happy to be back home to my better half and my dog Mischa. Because they both told me that they were totally miserable without me. ; ) Yup, even Mischa.
In the last 10 days I have spent a lot of time in the air – which is where I always do most of my thinking. I swear my brain runs a hundred miles an hour when I’m on a plane. Some of the most inspiring moments in my life have been while flying. I don’t know what it is about it – I just get inspired. On my flight home from California, I did a LOT of thinking… I thought about my business, my life and my love. I began to feel overwhelmed with happiness and gratefulness for the many blessings God has given me. I am constantly amazed at how lucky I am and as I thought about everything… I began to fight the tears. I’ve been through some really hard times in my life – things I thought I would never make it through. But I was determined that no matter what “life tornadoes” came my way, I was going to hold on for dear life, make the best of it and most importantly – never give up. There were times the winds were so strong, that I felt as though there was no way my strength could allow me to hold on anymore. But somehow, with God’s help, I managed to not give up and I truly believe it’s the reason I am so happy today.
2009 has been the best year of my life so far. I feel like everything I went through in the past was all leading up to now – like it was my training to make me the woman I am today. It has helped me be fearless and realize that I can do ANYTHING I set my mind and heart to. Life REALLY is what you make it.
I’m so excited about the future and what’s to come. I feel super inspired by everything around me. I’m pumped about my business, about the fun exciting things that are going on around me in my life, and mostly about the man I love.
If you’re going through a hard time, hold on- don’t give up. I believe the key is having a good attitude when times are rough. You’ll be amazed at much better life goes if you can be content in every circumstance. Maybe life isn’t always perfect, but we only get one and I want to make sure that I always strive my hardest to make it the best one that I possibly can.
Live. Your. Dream.
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The following photo is COMPLETELY random. But I don’t like writing posts without a picture so I thought I’d post one of something I love — SHOES!!!! My favorites are usually a cute pair of heels or wedges but yesterday I was sporting my chucks on the way to a shoot and thought I’d snap a shot:
Coming tomorrow: Christina and Jeff’s Wedding!!
