Enjoying the snow and the sun in CO

So, I have only had minimal time to focus on my art and photography while in Colorado.  I have spent time talking about and thinking about business models/plans for all of the various routes that we are working on.  I am spending today doing some research on price points and the probably writing some stories to go along with the Iphone applications since I was not able to fit my tablet or art supplies, but this will help me to get off the ground running with that part once I get back.  I did spend some time editing Jeff and Julie's wedding photos, which they loved.  They want to create a separate album just for the pictures of the Mission San Jose that I took while I was there.  I have seen some interesting places that I love, like Boulder, where I have been before, but love every time I go there.  I also spent time walking around old town in Fort Collins with Mrs. H, we went to a lot of neat stores and art co-ops.  It was a wonderful way to spend the day.  Most of the rest of the time has also been spent seeing friends and catching up with everyone.  We also spent some time in Lafayette, with Jorge and Christina, doing what it seems that we have done best while here...eating and frequenting coffee shops! All in all, it has been a relaxing trip. I am happy for the time to spend here with friends, but even more focused than ever to make concrete headway on my goals.

Getting Ready for Colorado

Well, I have been running around like a fool all day.  I had so much to do before Colorado and I made a big dent.  I was also able to see Maggie and Sadie and take a few pictures.  I will spare you the laundry list of things that I had to do. I do feel much better now that I made a dent.  I am confident it will all get done before I leave.  I was also able to order a selection of pictures from two different print companies to see who's professional photos are better.  Jenny and I are going to continue to do the photos for weddings, family, portraits, etc..  we are getting cards printed, working on a website and completing a portfolio.  Anyone need a photographer? Okay, off to bake cookies and Jenny is bringing over Thai Food...Yum!

The Jones River and the start to a busy week...

Well, I have been trying to be committed to my goal of working with my art and photography.  I would like to try and do at least one thing a day toward my goal.  I am trying to do either drawing, photography, or another chapter of web design.  I did right my first website, which i was super proud of and may share in the next blog.  For someone with computer experience it will be less impressive, but to me I was proud of it.  Today, Dave and I went and got coffee and then drove to the nature trail across from where we are getting married to go for a morning walk and take some pictures.  I was pretty happy with the results.  I am attaching one of them here and then the Flickr page on my last post should show you the other new photos I have uploaded as well.  It was a stunning day out, the sun was shining and it was really warm and clear.  An easy day to get some great fall shots.  The rest of the day was spent helping Dave get ready to fly to California, doing laundry, getting food together for him, continuously telling him how much I was going to miss him!  Thankfully my mother came with us to the airport, she interjects just enough humor and balance into my mood that I can't be distraught for too long.  I am really glad she came along.  After I got home, I burned several CD's on Jeff and Julie's wedding photos to bring to them when we go to Colorado and I also made a copy for Christina who sadly had to miss the wedding.  Now I am winding down, I am a little tired and weary.  Too much worrying about Dave flying and my mother having surgery tomorrow.  Her surgery is routine, but of course I still worry.  I am sure both will be fine, but it is just my way to worry.  Enjoy the photos and I will have more soon!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/44287850@N07/4087165025/

Out of the gate running...

Well, it has not even been a week yet and I have managed to keep a schedule of doing something with either my drawing or photography each day.  On Monday, I did spend a lot of time cleaning and doing laundry..not very creative, but I have a hard time working in a cluttered environment.  I did spend 3 hours drawing with the tablet on the computer.  My results are cute but I am still out of practice with capturing exactly what I am going for.  I am also still learning how to use the tablet so the results would probably be mixed anyway.  I am happy that I am at least doing it and seeing some results that are favorable.  We went to Borders over the weekend and found a web design book that seemed reasonable for me to follow.  My task for this morning is to read at least one chapter and complete the exercises. I am going to try to do that every day on top of spending time either taking pictures or drawing each day.

It is a beautiful fall day out so I am torn about which to do today.  Originally I was planning on drawing so that I could make smoky corn chowder for tonight while I was home, but I am tempted to go outside and try to get some shots while the sun is still out.  The winters in Massachusetts can get quite grey and the pictures you get outside are not the best because there is not always good light to speak of.  I am attaching my link to Flickr, so that you can see some of the photos I have taken lately.  I attempted some night photos too, but my camera is finicky with those.  I have one in here that came out okay.  Jenny and I also photographed a wedding this weekend, which was awesome.  It was a Halloween theme, the details were so cute.  I was really happy with those pictures too.  Once I put together the website for that business, I will include the link so that you can see some of the pictures we have done.

I am already feeling healthier and happier just in the few days since I stopped working at BBH and started doing something that I really enjoy.  There is so much less stress.  I have slept just slightly more, but without the commute, I feel like I have a lot more energy.  Off to read about website design...have a great day!

Flickr Site:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/44287850@N07/4074293434/