Just the thing I needed...

Yesterday I had my first photo shoot in a while. The shoot was a test shoot for a small jewelry company in Richmond and was soo much fun. Miguel, the photographer, was so knowledgeable about how to model jewelry so I really learned a lot. I can't wait to shoot with the actually company!! The image above was his favorite out of everything we shot. This is straight out of the camera and I think it's just stunning :) This image doesn't really show what he taught me but we still love it!

I really needed this shoot to kick my butt back in gear. Miguel and I had been talking for months to try to set something up. Unfortunately, I found myself in a super lazy state and just couldn't commit to any shoots in September. Now I'm totally ready to start shooting again.

I have another shoot tonight in downtown Norfolk. It's a group shoot so this should be cool! Stay tuned :)

::yawn::

Good morning, America! I don't know if it's just me (and I highly doubt it is) but every morning...no matter what I NEED to get done, I find myself lunging for the laptop and cellphone. Checking emails and other more trivial things seems to be at the top of my list these days, rather than tending to more biologically urgent things. I find it helps me to wake up and get ready for the day.

With that being said, my Mom is visiting me today!!! I'm praying that she may be able to help me finish unpack finally. All I have left to do is fold clothes. Problem is, I hate folding and it's two ginormous boxes that are overstuffed with clothes that need to be folded. I hang all of my nicer things now, including t-shirts, since I have an abundance of hanging space. Unfortunately, there are certain things that just can't be hung. For instance, a zip up hoodie; I suppose I could hang those...they dont really fold well after all. Anywho, this is the only task that I haven't been able to motivate myself to do yet. Otherwise, my new whiteboard is working quite well!!

Solutions

I pondered and pondered my total lackadaisical attitude today and came up with a solution. WRITE IT ALL DOWN...So now I have a looong list of short term and long term things to do. I ran out of receipt paper before I could even come close to finishing the list...I'll finish it tonight before bed.

Damn..there's another one! Stop procrastinating!!!!

Once I complete the list (TONIGHT), I purchased a white board so that I can have it all written out where I will see it every morning. I'll have no choice if all of these things are staring me right in the face.

That is merely a temporary fix though. One of the items on my list is to rekindle my creative flame that used to drive me years ago. So, I'll be creating a collage of pictures and words that will be much more attractive rather than a stupid white board. ICK!

Problem solved :)

Sheer Laziness

I don't know what has happened to me...but I am one lazy girl. I can't find the motivation to do anything. When I say anything, I mean just about everything. I get out of bed at 10 instead of 8 now. I don't feel like cleaning or unpacking for that matter...I have fabulous photographers out the hoohah that want to schedule shoots and I just can't commit to any dates. I still need to get a super part time bartending gig to help with the bills. The examples could go on and on.

I want to be myself again...the girl that next stopped going.

Can someone please give me a swift kick to the rear? PLEASE?!