So yes I am now officially a slacker...as if I wasn't already. I've been so busy with work, and trying to keep up with a blog is hard. I have had a lot going on over these last few weeks...
For one I turned 30 last Thursday! As odd as it is, it's quite liberating too to move into another decade in my life. John took me out for a night on the town in Orlando and we got a hotel room so we could just spend some quiet time alone. We had every intention of going out to the bars and partying like rockstars, but never quite made it there. We slept in the next day and John got up and went and got us some bagels and we ate our bagels and coffee on our patio at the hotel. Then we went to the Home and Garden show...which was complete chaos and people everywhere, but we got some great ideas for improvements we've wanted to do to the house.
I went to Chicago for a Photography Convention that was hosted by my online photography forum. It was SOOOO amazing! I
spent 5 days with women (and men) who I have known online for about a year. It was really nice to see them in person and hear the voices behind the type that I see everyday. I have bonded with some really great women who like me are moms and photographers trying to get through the struggles of balancing both of those things. We had classes everyday on different photography topics, and I spent lots of time picking the brains of several photographers whose work I admire and respect.I did a great session for a little boy named Weston last week. You can view his slideshow at www.cristynielsen.com/Weston/WestonWebshow.exe . He was just too cute and so serious most of the time. I think he'll be a lawyer or doctor when he grows up...he has that really calm, serious demeanor.
I also updated my website to a flash website. I have been working on the design for months, and finally unveiled what I
have done so far yesterday. Feel free to check it out and give mefeedback! www.cristynielsen.com .
Shaylee is doing well, it's been cold here the last few days, but she was swimming in the pool the week prior. Hopefully we'll get some warmer weather so she can get back in the summer mode again! She did great hanging with her daddy while I was in Chicago. I think I probably worried about her more than was necessary, but it was my first time leaving her for more than a night. We had the help of a few friends while John was working, so THANK YOU to Lesa, Bambi, Angela and Tamu for helping to care for her while I was away.
I'm adding a few of my Chicago pictures... it was such a cool city to photograph. Next time I'm there I'm hoping it will be in the spring and not so darn cold! I'll schedule some more time in the next time I am there to capture some of the sights of that city. It really is hugely overwhelming with all of it's sky scrapers and amazing architecture!
My modeling job went well. You can view the video clip at www.cristynielsen.com/DailyBuzz .
I'll try to do better about journaling... It's hard to find the time, but yet I find it such a release to talk about what I'm up to. Helps me to process what I have and still haven't done...lol.
Till next time...
