I'm Blue for Blue Skies

Rain, rain go away.
Come again another day.

Missing Puzzle Pieces

Love can be such a cynical topic.  There are people in our lives we just seem to be drawn towards.  It may defy everything logical, and yet at those moments we find ourselves being the people we most want to be, but are too scared to become.  Listening to my single friends talk about their lives make me think back to my own crossroads in life and ponder it in retrospect.  I'm at a point in my life that I have grown to be so thankful for what I have accomplished and become, that I have to wonder what allowed me these opportunities, and what has passed me by due to my choices.

Someone told me that I blog because there is a void that I fill with my words.  There are moments I write because I am thinking of the what ifs, but who hasn't thought about that one thing, that would have changed everything in your life?  I think that admitting that love is work, it's hard, it's complicated and sometimes unfair, is half of the internal battle we fight.  The other half is just finding that missing piece to your puzzle that someone carries.  So, when you find all of this, my best advice to people is to jump, take that leap, no matter how cynical it may seem, you will just know, just like they always say, and it will be in the most mundane of days, when you least expect it.

So, yes, I blog because I feel like I speak best on paper.  I miss opportunities because I am afraid of change, of making a fool of myself, I hate to make decisions, and I know I can be a tad crazy at times.  These are all things I admit, but the people who love me, love all of me, so there are no voids, just moments I relive examining the possibilities and I keep writing...

"A love that defies all logic is sometimes the most logical thing in the world." ~Anonymous

Chic Chick

Today was a great day on the road, a busy, crazy, but, still a wonderful, hilarious day.  Not many people can say that in between rocking out to Lady Gaga, and stuffing their face with food, they have time to lay in the grass and laugh while taking ridiculous photos-just for fun, but I do all of these things, and pretty frequently.  For this, I am truly thankful.  It's in these brief breaks in my hectic schedule, that I get to catch my breath, only to lose it again in a fit of laughter.  Here is Nicole, before she broke down into a giggle today while we took some time to enjoy it all.

Are YOU!?

Are you a TOUGHMUDDER ?

..........I'm gonna be!

Lately I have been drawn to quotations. I find it amazing how some people have such a great way of articulating their feelings. I purchased two books the other day that are full of famous quotes and found two about friendship that got my attention.

A soul friend is someone with whom we can share our greatest joys and deepest fears, confess our worst sins and most persistant faults, clarify our highest hopes and perhaps most unarticulated dreams. - Edward C. Sellner

Eventually, it's the silences which make the real conversations between friends. Not the saying, but the never needing to say. -Margaret Lee Runbeck

Failure to launch...

Scrolling through the tv menu tonight I found Failure To Launch was on. It reminded me of the cardinal rule, us ladies, firmly live by....a man over thirty who is still single definitely has something wrong with him. Despite what some men will tell you, there is exactly 3 categories he may fall into: 1) he's divorced with baggage 2) he's a tool 3)he still lives with his parents

Ladies, beware of all three!! Hopefully this is informative and fun to read!

This will make your heart melt...

http://www.finelivinglancaster.com/HumaneHeroes/

First Time Flowers

It's the small things in life that matter the most, at least for me it's true.  Sometimes, I take the simple things for granted, not realizing that they may not be that simple to someone else.  Today I saw how a tiny gesture meant the world to someone, so much so, that she asked me to take a photograph of the flowers she got delivered to her.  When she told me it was a first, it was hard for me to imagine, since I, just the other day, was surprised by flowers from my hubby.

Enjoy these moments.  They are few and far between, but very important in life.  It's flowers "just cuz" that strike us women the most and make us smile.

Slow and steady

Tax season is upon us again, and for the first time I have tried so hard to keep on top of things and ahead of the game.  I accomplished another list item by finding myself a great accountant.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a good return, but really, who knows what will happen.   Hopefully I luck out and get some money back for all the expenses this year.  

Slowly I am crossing things off the list, but of course, it takes time.  It wouldn't be fun unless it was an interesting journey, so I'm trying not to rush to the finish line.  In this case, I think the turtle's speed beats the hare's.

Thank You

You ever sit back and count your lucky stars for certain people in your life?  On days that I'm at my worst, my best friend never fails to get me laughing until I am crying.  I know that it wasn't a coincidence that we found each other, nor do I think it's odd that we are so similar, down to our choice in husbands.  It's her who has a way of making everything better when nothing feels right and it's her that holds all of my best kept secrets and funny stories.  Sometimes we don't even need to talk, we still know what the other is thinking and tonight was just another one of those times that I find myself blessed enough to have found such a perfect best friend.  Thanks for all that you do!

If dashboards could talk...what stories mine would share

Dashboard Confessionals had the right idea with their name. I swear my car hears it's fair share of stories, secrets, and off tune singing. Today was one such day for my dashboard. With warm wind floating in and out of the windows, music blaring, I belted out some of my old school favorites as my mind drifted to fond memories which drifted in and out with each changing song. After a long week, God definitely needed to tempt me with beautiful weather and remind me that these dull days of winter are soon over. I miss my summers driving to no place in particular with not a care in the world. Today reminded me of these favorite things and for this I am thankful for.

Lights Out

Fool me once, shame on you.  Fool me twice, shame on me.

Well, the Doc only fooled me once, but I passed out quicker than he could imagine.  Let's just say I don't do well when people tug on my ear drum -while awake....next time Doc, please, please, please sedate me.  Wow, how childish it made me feel to blackout, at my age, in the office.

2012 Seniors

It's that time of year again..already!  Senior portraits are sneaking up.  Make sure you book your session early.  For those planners out there, anyone who books by the end of April gets a 10% discount on packages.  Call today!

Chainsaw Lullaby

As I write this, I listen to Pandora, and think of all the photos I have to edit, and then from behind me, I hear a chainsaw in the backyard.  Yes, a chainsaw.  If someone would have asked me what my life was going to be like, I definitely wouldn't have described a normal day as above, but in reality, there is nothing not normal about these things, which makes me smile just thinking about it.  I'm sure the neighbors hate us, but sometimes you just can't take the country out of the girl, just like the song says.  Some days I dream of being a famous photographer and living in the big city, but seriously, where would HE play with his chainsaw and toys?  Life has taught me many things, but it's those daily oddities, I never thought I'd love, that keep me smiling.  So, I hate to guess where I'll be in another five years, since I'm sure I'll be wrong, but I'm know it will feel right.  There is never a dull day in the life of Kate Greenawalt, so that will never change.

A small prayer

It's really sad that people only realize in times of need, how very important the people in their lives are. My prayers go out to all those being inflicted pain and loss as a result of the events in Japan and it's surrounding areas. I must remind myself on a daily basis that life is never as bad as I think it may be. Unfortunately, this proves it. Take some time to remind those you love that you care. Life is never promised another day.

Starting Monday....

New offer available!  Starting Monday, I will be offering a 30 minute session, CD, and a unique 11" circular metal wall print included in your session for only $115.  This deal will NOT stick around so book this month to make sure you get this awesome product!

Big Changes

I am so excited to share that over the next couple of weeks, this blog as well as the website will be making some huge changes.  Keep checking back to see what's in store for Kate Greenawalt Photography.

Bella Bug

This was my companion this evening.  She was not happy that her daddy went to work, but I sure did catch the cutest pic ever while she was pouting!

My Movie Marathon

Instead of feeling sorry for myself today, after completing surgery #3 for my ear in 6 months, I decided to take a full day off and enjoy a marathon of horror movies.  To most, I'm sure this sounds down right ridiculous, but to me, it's so fun to scare myself with these movies.  Every once in a while, everyone needs a movie marathon day to just lay in your sweat pants and today was mine.  Let's hope that I can function on a high enough level tomorrow to deal with my clients, while still taking pain medicine....this should be fun!

The gift that keeps giving.

This year, I only asked for one thing for Christmas, a Nook.  I am an avid reader, from horror to romance, anything that keeps my attention and makes me think.  I absolutely love to enjoy a glass of wine and escape into someone else's story every once in a while.  Reading is such a relaxing and enjoyable past time, that I think many people forget with all of the hustle and bustle of every day life.  So, I'm off to enjoy a mind grasping story that just might envelope me into another world, and hopefully allow me to unwind enough to fall asleep.

Heavy Words

I got an interesting email today that I had to pass along...

Paul Harvey Writes:

We tried so hard to make things better for our kids that we made them worse. For my grandchildren, I'd like better.

I'd really like for them to know about hand me down clothes and homemade ice cream and leftover meat loaf sandwiches. I really would.

I hope you learn humility by being humiliated, and that you learn honesty by being cheated.

I hope you learn to make your own bed and mow the lawn and wash the car.

And I really hope nobody gives you a brand new car when you are sixteen.

It will be good if at least one time you can see puppies born and your old dog put to sleep.

I hope you get a black eye fighting for something you believe in.

I hope you have to share a bedroom with your younger brother/sister. And it's all right if you have to draw a line down the middle of the room,but when he wants to crawl under the covers with you because he's scared, I hope you let him.

When you want to see a movie and your little brother/sister wants to tag along, I hope you'll let him/her.

I hope you have to walk uphill to school with your friends and that you live in a town where you can do it safely.

On rainy days when you have to catch a ride, I hope you don't ask your driver to drop you two blocks away so you won't be seen riding with someone as uncool as your Mom.

If you want a slingshot, I hope your Dad teaches you how to make one instead of buying one.

I hope you learn to dig in the dirt and read books.

When you learn to use computers, I hope you also learn to add and subtract in your head.....

I hope you get teased by your friends when you have your first crush on a boygirl, and when you talk back to your mother that you learn what ivory soap tastes like.

May you skin your knee climbing a mountain, burn your hand on a stove and stick your tongue on a frozen flagpole.

I don't care if you try a beer once, but I hope you don't like it... And if a friend offers you dope or a joint, I hope you realize he is not your friend.

I sure hope you make time to sit on a porch with your Grandma/Grandpa and go fishing with your Uncle.

May you feel sorrow at a funeral and joy during the holidays.

I hope your mother punishes you when you throw a baseball through your neighbor's window and that she hugs you and kisses you at Hannukah/Christmas time when you give her a plaster mold of your hand.

These things I wish for you - tough times and disappointment, hard work and happiness. To me, it's the only way to appreciate life....

Waiting on Kaeley

Saturday I went over to meet the Nelms at their home.  We laughed as they watched me hit my head a couple of times on the ceiling while climbing to shoot.  What can I say, sometimes it can be hazardous when I work!  They were such great sports, allowing me to direct them any way I wanted.  It's so enjoyable to have clients who let me use my creativity!  Here's just a few from this shoot.  I'll post some others later this week!

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First Friday Fun

A great night included mock duck, laughs, and a brisk walk in the city.  Thanks everyone for an enjoyable evening!

WORST Hairstyle mistake contest

There is always that one hairstyle that you look back in photos, and can't believe you actually paid someone for.  This is my WTF moment.  Curls were in, and I had stick straight hair, so I got a perm, that made my head look like a mushroom.  Crazy how we think we look so cute at the time.  So, this lends me to this week's contest.  Post your WORST hair style picture to my facebook page and like me for a chance to win a $25 dollar gift certificate.

March Mania

This month will have some great contests, so stayed tuned and check back everyday to see what you have a chance to win!

Lyla's Vday

This weekend I went over to visit Lyla and her parents at their house.  It worked out perfectly that she was able to pose by the bar her Daddy made all by himself.  We found quite a few areas of the house to shoot at.  Check out her Mommy's awesome blog here.