Hurricane Irene and a sunny afternoon

I had the laziest weekend I have had in a very long time. I read and watched tv, all day long. It rained A LOT. And the wind howled, apparently waking up my dad. But at my house we were very fortunate since we never lost power or got flooded. Several people in my town were affected, but no one lost their lives to the storm. The news did report a man's death in a neighboring town due to a tree falling over into his house. Such a sad story. But I got home from church today and the sun came out and shone on till late. It was glorious! So I went out and had a mini photoshoot with a vintage dress I just bought.

You can't tell... but I'm standing in a marsh. :)

Bedtime

It's way past my bedtime. Seriously I need to work on getting to bed earlier. Thankfully it's fun Friday at work tomorrow and dress is casual! So I can sleep in a little bit more... :)

I wasn't going to post anything tonight, but then I realized just how long it's been. Suddenly I was overcome with the need to post! I'm also working on the details of another project to work through on this blog. It's not as photography related as my 365, but it's going to be grueling in the best way possible. And will involve lots of art, hopefully... Current plan is to reveal it by September 1st. I've got a lot to do before then! And a lot of it will be work related, which doubly makes me happy.

Anyway, here is one of my favorite images I captured from a wedding last weekend. I worked for Devin Olson Media, who is one of my closest friends and a very talented person. Check out his website if you have any video needs.

Shoes and Whiskey!

Update.

So I love my job. End of story. It's amazing and I need to get better at it asap, as there is a ton to learn. But, it is also insanely mentally draining, and that is why I have not been posting much. I hope to get back into blogging here, but right now I'm thinking I might just turn off the light and sleep till six am, when I have to be up.

To make up for being so lazy, here is a picture of my cousin's dog Storm, playing at the beach.

SANDY DOG!

Yes, I went and escaped the online callings to go to the beach over the weekend. Mmmmm beach. :)

To the daily grind tomorrow

I can't believe it. Never really thought I would have a job like I am starting tomorrow, but it is my reality. It is a "perfect" job for me, though we shall see how I feel in a few months. Anyway, I had one last day of freedom today. And I just had to share one of my favorite images of my day.

FREEEEEEDOM!!!!

Many thanks to my friend Andrew who was basically my human tripod while I jumped and ran in front of the camera. We then played frisbee for an hour. Ahhhhhh summer. How I love you. 

July 19, 2011

This date marks the end of a six year career. I started working at the produce stand my sophomore year of high school, and have worked it at least for a few weeks every summer since. Even though I officially won't be working there anymore, I might still help out a weekend or two if needed.

And to celebrate this official ending, I needed to take a last picture with the major seller and one of my favorite Eastern Shore things to eat.

White Sweet Corn

Since this is my final summer work picture, I might start another project. Debating!

Butterfly!

Made a new friend today at the stand.

Love the colors!

Just chillin'

And don't those blackberries look delicious?! I personally don't eat them... I'm a raspberries girl. But they look so good!

Anyway, today has left me exhausted but happy. I had a good time at work (though I had to stay way past when we "close") and then I met up with a friend at the local park. And he brought Lemonade in Mason Jars! Hope we do that again. :) 

Progressing on

Wow what a whirlwind life can be. Today while I was working the other stand, I was constantly doing something. Stocking, or reading... or talking on the phone. Today was a big day, and I am so grateful for it.

While today was not my last day at the produce stand, it kind of felt like it. I received a job offer and I accepted! I will start this month, which is unbelievable to me as it was this same month I submitted my application. Funny how I wasn't even looking for a job, but God orchestrated so much of my life this month that I can't deny it was Him. I do not know if He placed me there for more my benefit or the company I will be working for, but I very excited to start this new journey of my life.

Warm Endings and empty shelves :)

*Huge shout-out to my cousin Ryan for sending me the job description, and to his wife Amy for giving great interview and dress advice. 

*I also want to thank my AMAZING references who literally told this company to hire me. I am so grateful for them and the confidence they have in me.