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While the title of this post may sound like a negative - it's been a really positive week or so. Last week at this time I had the opportunity to be the photographer for the Veteran's Convention, hosted by the Circle of Friends for American Veterans in D.C. It was a great event, and I really enjoyed learning more about the cause while expanding my portfolio. (Plus, talk about some GREAT networking, I handed out more business cards in one day there than I have in the past three months.)




My photography is really starting to pick up, and I'm in the process of upgrading equipment in preparation for several photoshoots in the next few months. It's nice to finally have some exposure and portfolio work that doesn't consist of my siblings and "that one picture that was in the Design Museum in London." As much of an honor as that was, and as impressive as it looks on a resume - it's one photograph. Geeking out for a moment: I got my first piece of new equipment in the mail yesterday --- my 50mm prime lens. It's a beautiful thing. Today I'm gonna run grab my paycheck and tomorrow I will be ordering some lighting eqipment from alienbees.


A few days ago my wonderful boyfriend, Nathan, encouraged me to go a week without makeup/hairdryer, etc. I had been really stressed out and focused on my weight and appearance and was talking with him about how disappointed in myself I was that I was so focused on unimportant things. So, I put away my makeup and hairdryer and have been focusing on skincare, eating right, and exercising. I've been running about a mile a day for the past few days and I feel great. I'm glad to get this kick-start to the summer, Nathan will be moving here for the summer in 6 days and we've committed ourselves to encouraging each other to be active and healthy. (SIX DAYS! I AM SO EXCITED!) He is from California, and we typically see each other for a week every few months. I am thrilled to have him here for three entire months.



Following the thread of lifestyle changes and healthier living, I've taken on the challenge of planning an entire two-week menu for our family with all healthy choices, AND staying within our budget. I've recently become addicted to several "money-saving Moms" blogs, so I'm anxious to try out some of the tricks I've learned. It is a challenge because I have to find several recipes that the kids can fix: easy, quick, healthy, budget-concious. I'm really looking forward to it, I figure if I can do it for 8 people (9, if you consider the fact that Nathan will be here by that time and will most likely be eating over here.) then when I have a family of my own and am buying/budgeting/cooking for 2, or 3, I'll be an old pro!

Time to go be productive now - I've set the goal of getting all of the laundry done today, my coffee cup needs to be refilled, and I have a powerpoint presentation to try an throw together. :D

More soon, hopefully!
-Lindsey