Personal: Who I am.
Sunday, April 13, 2008 by Lindsey
Well, I decided to start this new blog, rather than all of my writings and muses going to separate websites. (Facebook, Xanga, Myspace, Gallery, etc.) And...with that said, I should probably introduce myself. So...bear with me. I'm just coming through a very chaotic and rough few weeks, and am beginning to find myself again.
So...I'm about as quirky as they come, and I have a fair share of 'Geek' to go along with it!
I'm spontaneous, intelligent, independent, stubborn, resilient, broken, sarcastic, straight-forward, honest, loyal, prideful, stressed out, overemotional, free-spirited, untamed, open-minded, bohemian, diverse, restless, spiritual, content, curious, conquerer...and above everything, I'm passionate.
I am passionate about...
...my faith.
...my family.
...those few friends I care dearly for.
...new experiences.
...traveling.
...bringing joy to people's lives.
...self-expression.
...creativity.
...learning.
I am currently in some sort of limbo between High School and College, so rather than bore you with the details of that...I prefer to share my career goals. I intend to build my career as a professional Photographer (mostly wedding, but also family portraits, and event pictures.) and Web Designer.
My goal is to provide innovative Photography & Design services, and create a relaxing and comfortable photography experience. I have unique ideas, and am developing affordable, creative packages to make family portraits a fun bonding experience -- and take stress out of events like Weddings, by assuring clients that their moments will be captured vividly.
I enjoy traveling, working out, sketching, and have recently developed a passion for volunteer/missions work, which I've been avidly pursuing for over the summer.
My life goal is to build a flexible career that allows me to capture and bring joy to people's lives, however God intends me to do so...in a manner that allows me to support myself, but that I don't get so invested into my career that it's difficult to pull away when God finally brings that special 'someone' into my life. I have been discovering that God is preparing my heart to be a supportive, loving, nurturing (even if I am unconventional!) wife, and probably Mother. I also wish to continue pursuing my passions and career, but in a way that allows me to be the best, most supportive and devoted wife I can be.
Of course, I'm going to HAVE to continue to pursue my career, even if only 4 times a week...so I can pay someone to clean my house. Because...I always forget those domestic things. :P Hey, what can I say? I'm an artist. I'm quirky.
I would like to travel the world, and share experiences and culture with the significant people in my life, and potentially other people by way of an Arts & Culture column.
I am a conquerer, as taught to be by my Mother, who has survived and flourished through being a single divorced mother working three jobs, to opening her own business, to entering the beautiful journey of a God-intended marriage, and blending two families into one. She has inspired me to know I can set goals, and accomplish them no matter how irrational or unrealistic.
Things I'd like to do before I die (I'll add to the list):
-Be THE. BEST. quirky unconventional wife/mother/photographer ever.
-Learn to gracefully accept hardship and sacrifices.
-Discover a cure for Female hormones. (Stupid emotional roller coaster.)
-Compete in a Ballroom/Latin Dance Competition
-Publish Cognoscenti
-Own an Art Gallery
-Learn to Surf/Snowboard
As for now, I'm working hard, studying and developing my small business. Building my finances to be able to rent a nice townhouse within the next year, as well as purchase a car, and some nice photography equipment.
I live on coffee, and sleep deprivation...and thrive on imagination as I always have. All throughout my life I've seen things vividly, I dream vividly and remember my dreams, I see the world in brilliant color, and the imaginary "games" I played as a little girl have become so ingrained into my history and personality, that I associate certain memories (birthday parties, holidays, etc.) with adventures I played out in my imagination. This is potentially due to my being a mild synesthesiac. (Wiki it...it's kinda cool.)
I'm the oldest of six siblings, and I'm not terribly social. I generally spend my time at home, or Starbucks, studying or working on design projects.
Overall, I'm just your average almost-eighteen-year-old girl. Sometimes I laugh so hard my sides hurt, and sometimes I'm depressed. Hopes and dreams are a part of every moment. I get lonely, and irritable, and annoying to be around...and yes, I even get hormonal. (Boys, go wash your eyes with holy water.) Sometimes I'm shallow, I like Gap brand PRODUCT (Red) clothes, and Vans shoes, and dump WAY too much money into DVD's and nice furniture. I'm an apple/mac fangirl , another thing I spend way too much money on. I'm in love with my macbook and my iPod...and have intent to purchase an iMac, airport, and iPod Touch in the near future. :P
At the end of the day, I'm me...take it or leave it. I'm proud of my accomplishments, and my hopes for the future. I've made mistakes (as has everyone) but I pride myself in being accepting of others, and learning from my own mistakes. (Most of the time...)
So...I'm about as quirky as they come, and I have a fair share of 'Geek' to go along with it!
I'm spontaneous, intelligent, independent, stubborn, resilient, broken, sarcastic, straight-forward, honest, loyal, prideful, stressed out, overemotional, free-spirited, untamed, open-minded, bohemian, diverse, restless, spiritual, content, curious, conquerer...and above everything, I'm passionate.
I am passionate about...
...my faith.
...my family.
...those few friends I care dearly for.
...new experiences.
...traveling.
...bringing joy to people's lives.
...self-expression.
...creativity.
...learning.
I am currently in some sort of limbo between High School and College, so rather than bore you with the details of that...I prefer to share my career goals. I intend to build my career as a professional Photographer (mostly wedding, but also family portraits, and event pictures.) and Web Designer.
My goal is to provide innovative Photography & Design services, and create a relaxing and comfortable photography experience. I have unique ideas, and am developing affordable, creative packages to make family portraits a fun bonding experience -- and take stress out of events like Weddings, by assuring clients that their moments will be captured vividly.
I enjoy traveling, working out, sketching, and have recently developed a passion for volunteer/missions work, which I've been avidly pursuing for over the summer.
My life goal is to build a flexible career that allows me to capture and bring joy to people's lives, however God intends me to do so...in a manner that allows me to support myself, but that I don't get so invested into my career that it's difficult to pull away when God finally brings that special 'someone' into my life. I have been discovering that God is preparing my heart to be a supportive, loving, nurturing (even if I am unconventional!) wife, and probably Mother. I also wish to continue pursuing my passions and career, but in a way that allows me to be the best, most supportive and devoted wife I can be.
Of course, I'm going to HAVE to continue to pursue my career, even if only 4 times a week...so I can pay someone to clean my house. Because...I always forget those domestic things. :P Hey, what can I say? I'm an artist. I'm quirky.
I would like to travel the world, and share experiences and culture with the significant people in my life, and potentially other people by way of an Arts & Culture column.
I am a conquerer, as taught to be by my Mother, who has survived and flourished through being a single divorced mother working three jobs, to opening her own business, to entering the beautiful journey of a God-intended marriage, and blending two families into one. She has inspired me to know I can set goals, and accomplish them no matter how irrational or unrealistic.
Things I'd like to do before I die (I'll add to the list):
-Be THE. BEST. quirky unconventional wife/mother/photographer ever.
-Learn to gracefully accept hardship and sacrifices.
-Discover a cure for Female hormones. (Stupid emotional roller coaster.)
-Compete in a Ballroom/Latin Dance Competition
-Publish Cognoscenti
-Own an Art Gallery
-Learn to Surf/Snowboard
As for now, I'm working hard, studying and developing my small business. Building my finances to be able to rent a nice townhouse within the next year, as well as purchase a car, and some nice photography equipment.
I live on coffee, and sleep deprivation...and thrive on imagination as I always have. All throughout my life I've seen things vividly, I dream vividly and remember my dreams, I see the world in brilliant color, and the imaginary "games" I played as a little girl have become so ingrained into my history and personality, that I associate certain memories (birthday parties, holidays, etc.) with adventures I played out in my imagination. This is potentially due to my being a mild synesthesiac. (Wiki it...it's kinda cool.)
I'm the oldest of six siblings, and I'm not terribly social. I generally spend my time at home, or Starbucks, studying or working on design projects.
Overall, I'm just your average almost-eighteen-year-old girl. Sometimes I laugh so hard my sides hurt, and sometimes I'm depressed. Hopes and dreams are a part of every moment. I get lonely, and irritable, and annoying to be around...and yes, I even get hormonal. (Boys, go wash your eyes with holy water.) Sometimes I'm shallow, I like Gap brand PRODUCT (Red) clothes, and Vans shoes, and dump WAY too much money into DVD's and nice furniture. I'm an apple/mac fangirl , another thing I spend way too much money on. I'm in love with my macbook and my iPod...and have intent to purchase an iMac, airport, and iPod Touch in the near future. :P
At the end of the day, I'm me...take it or leave it. I'm proud of my accomplishments, and my hopes for the future. I've made mistakes (as has everyone) but I pride myself in being accepting of others, and learning from my own mistakes. (Most of the time...)
