We've survived the holiday season. And another year. Yeah, that's bogus.
I'm literally giddy when I think of 2015. I just imagine it is going to be full of awesome. 2015 should be rainbow colored and covered in glitter.
As I sat down and started doing my usual list making routine and working on my business plan for next year, things got a little out of control. If you've known me 12 seconds, you probably aren't surprised. I had target numbers scribbled on post its and calendars and lists...I just couldn't take it. I was on the brink of some kind of planning breakdown. Maybe it was the fumes from the highlighters or all of the colorful pens, but I lost my vision. It was DEFCON 5.
I did the most logical thing I could think of, I threw it all away, poured a glass of wine, changed into elastic waisted pants, and took a breath. Intentional breathing, it's a fabulous thing I should do more often. And just like that, my list went from being a million things that I generally don't care about, to two things that will change my year.
Are you just dying to know what they are?
Drum roll...
First of all, not original to me at all, I will be starting (another) 365 project. Last year I got the wild idea mid-year and made it 3 months before calling it quits. I was following prompts and trying to use my iPhone only..it was a disaster. I'm an iPhone idiot, so I was basically doomed from the start. This year, no prompts, no poses, just everyday messy and delightful living. The most intimidating thing to me about a real 365 is the editing and uploading. To save my sanity, I'm going to shoot daily and edit/upload once a week. It's nice when my resolutions start out with shortcuts...much like my diet plans.
Basically, I need more moments like this in my life:
My second resolution is to just say no. To both drugs (a little joke for those of us that grew up with the "Just say no!" slogans everywhere) and shooting outside of my style. My rainbow of a year 2015 is going to be all about documentary and beloved shooting. I'm taking time from my life when I go to a session and I want that time to mean something to me and the people I'm with. I'm so excited to say no that if people want traditional portraits and props, I've built up a fabulous list of photographers that will do that for them that I will recommend. I won't. Oh, you saw something on pinterest you want me to copy? No. You only like saying cheese and looking at the camera? No. It's so freeing already.
Yes, I know it will mean turning away money. And yes, I know it will mean turning away money. I say that twice because some people, like my cutie patootie husband, focus on the paycheck. Yes, the paycheck is important, but for me, working with people that need me as much as I need them is equally as important. If I don't walk away from a session wanting to poop skittles and sunshine, I don't think I've spent my time well. If I don't feel pumped, there's a pretty good chance the session will produce mediocre photos, and that's just sad. A bonus I'm hoping for is the n-word making my life more feng shui. You know, life balance and all of that jazz.
I just made that up.
So that's it! I'm going to spend the year working hard, doing lots of reflecting and growing how I want to grow. I'd love to know, what are your resolutions?!
If you don't already, be sure to follow me on Facebook so you can see how I do with these two goals throughout the rainbow and glitter filled 2015 :)
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