A New Beginning
Hi friends, clients, family members and blog visitors! This new blog series springs forth from a profound desire to foster deeper connections with my clients. Relationships thrive on connection, which serves as the bedrock of trust. So often, my clients only see the professional side of me. It's important to realize that my life does not just consist of carrying around a camera and shooting weddings! Remember back in 1st grade when you thought your teacher lived at school and that there was no way they had a life outside of the classroom? Haha! I don't want any of you to imagine that about me!
My intention is to provide quarterly blog updates / photo journals that delve into the personal aspects of my life: the highs, the lows, the extraordinary, and yes, even the mundane - all in the hopes of forging deeper connections with each and every one of you. The best part, is that I will have an organize time capsule of sorts for "future me" to look back at and reminisce.
Without further ado, let us embark on this journey together!
New Discoveries in Quarter one
Steamers!! What in the world! Why has nobody introduced this delightful drink to me before? I ordered a vanilla steamer off the kid's menu at East View Coffee in Kenosha and I do declare, steamers are my new favorite hot drink! I later ordered a caramel steamer from Blüm Coffee. I loved it so much that I got some Salted Caramel Torani Syrup and I'm trying to perfect my steamers at home!
Seph Schlueter! Thank you to K-Love radio for introducing me to this new artist! As soon as I heard his song, Counting my Blessings, I had to find out immediately who it was. If you're into contemporary Christian music, check him out! His voice is smooth and his lyrics are powerful! Plus he's been a missionary for the last 5+ years. He seems like a super cool guy!
Skip-Bo! Apparently this game came out in 1967 - however, I wasn't introduced to it until 2024. I played it at a photographer's retreat in Door County and then again with my sister-in-law! Highly recommend this fun game! It involves both strategy and chance. :)
IKEA meal hack ... okay, hear me out. I love going to IKEA just for a meal of meatballs. However, I realized during one of my last visits that instead of ordering the meatball meal, order just the sides. Two sides of meatballs and a side of mashed potatoes is less expensive than the whole meal - plus you don't get the nasty overcooked peas on your plate. (I enjoy peas - just not these ones haha)