It happens every year. Whether I’m ready for it or not, December 31st creeps in and I’m instantly flushed with the need to take stock of the previous year. Did I get to do the things I wanted to do? Did I achieve the goals I set out to achieve 365 days ago? It’s hard to measure, really. I’ve never been one of those “document everything” or "measure expectations" type of gals. I’ve never seriously held myself accountable to the success of my goals. I guess I just kinda flew by the seat of my pants. If things went well, awesome! If not, oh well there is always next year.
But no more. This year is different. There’s a spark deep down inside of me – one I have never had before. Oh, don’t get me wrong, I’ve had dreams and goals before, but none quite as strong as the ones I have now. Things have changed drastically in my life in the past 5 years; the fog has cleared and now I have vision, strength and hope. I know what I want and I’m determined to achieve it. As much as I’d like to take the easy road, stay hiding behind my fears, I feel it’s time for me to inhale my next breath that will take me into the happiness of now. I'm setting goals, measuring successes and failures of the past year, and clearly defining my future goals and expecations. I'm ready for all the new things this year will bring; new business model, new blog site, new space, new partnerships, new associations, new obstacles & opportunities. Yes, 2013 is going to be a changing year in my life and I can’t wait to live it!
With that being said, I'd like to take a minute to thank each and every single woman I had the pleasure of meeting and photographing this year. It has been so fulfilling, so inspirational, so exhilerating. I'm blessed to do what I love for a living. I am grateful for every single woman who walks through my door, trusting me to show her true beauty, inside and out.
And because I feel no post is complete without just a bit of sexiness, here’s a sneak peek from a very recent shoot. This image is definitely on the top of my Faves list for 2012. Can’t wait to show you the entire shoot, in a later blog post (and hopefully a new blog platform!).
In the meantime, let me wish you all a very, very Happy New Year, filled with all the very best life has to offer.
Stay beautiful
xoxo