issue :where have U been?:

Me? hmmm, just a little busy!

I've been:
* shooting a new editorial for lunchbox magazine
* working on my new promo material
* condensing my "to shoot for" list to fit MY style
* getting geared up to shoot for a new non profit where I shoot some super cool people
* cleaning up images
* cleaning up my hard drives
* preparing to send new promos to clients
* playing in a ladies poker tournament @ the Borgata where I placed 38th or 206 (clearly would rather have been #1 or even 27th so I'd place in the cash! NEXT TIME)
* being a mommy
* being a wife :)
* personal client shoots

And lots more... but that's just in a nutshell...

Right before I started blogging, I was working on a few images I shot of one of my fav models... We'll call her "Bean". She is such a sweetie and so professional. Her mom is ALWAYS on time and Ms. Bean is always on her best behavior on the set! Just about every chance I get, I submit her to be photographed for a job I'm working on because I can always count on her & 9 times out of 10, the client selects her :)

Well, I've got to run! BIG LOVE is on!

issue :life:

Right now I am feeling so overwhelmed and frustrated. Feeling like { Murphy's law } is right on point this week... Not much is going right....

I had an entire list of things to complain about and had to stop myself right in my tracks... NOTHING I am dealing with even scratches the surface of what the people of Haiti are having to endure :-( My heart goes out to everyone there and here who are having to suffer through this.

If you haven't done so already, please donate to help them out. Every $ counts...

Text YELE to 501 501 to donate $5 up to 6x's to be billed to your cell phone. I know that most of us are struggling to keep our heads above water, but it's the right thing to do.

sample from my Lunchbox Magazine editorial.. seems appropriate as a message for Haiti as well... LOVE

issue : a n e w y e a r :

Happy New Year!

January 1st is my anniversary & the beginning of a new year for me. I can say that I'm ready for this year, but the question is "is it ready for me!?" I feel soooo motivated, pumped, driven, unstoppable. I certainly don't plan on this wearing off @ all. 2010 has lots in store for me!

My "Resolutions" ???

1. choose my battles wisely. I have the tendency to "act up" when I don't get my way. This year I want less of that and more "bending" on my part.
2. DO IT MYSELF. Last year I feel as though I relied a lot on partnerships. This year I won't be scared to bang doors down on my own!
3. Don't let others block my blessings. By that I mean, I don't plan on letting anyone Else's negativity bring me down... Ultimately causing my blessings to be blocked by reacting negatively.
4. J U S T D O I T. I won't be "talking myself into" doing things. I'm going to just do it.
5. STAY ORGANIZED! (myself + kids)
6. Remain positive & inspiring.
7. Try to stay away from gossip! (ok, except for celebrity gossip, lol)
8. Follow up, Follow up, Follow up, Follow up!!!

Lastly, my top 3companies to shoot for in 2010 (amongst others):

1. Billie Girls
2. Shop Justice
3. Target

Lastly I'll leave you with a photo of breakfast I made for my hubby for our anniversary. Heart shaped pancakes + a "K" for Kardan & "T" for Tawny (short for JaTawny)