...Kare
email: karenk{at}eastlink.ca
website: http://kare.showitsite.com
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
40 is the new 20...
...or something like that.
I loved turning 40. I'm not even sure why. I was anxious for it, looked forward to it, couldn't wait. I spent my year as a 39 year old waiting to be a 40 year old. I celebrated with my best girlfriends, some who had hit their 40's before me, some with many years to go before getting there. We ate, we drank, we danced... we closed the bar.
And life was a 40 year old? It was wonderful. I felt a sense of peace, as though I know who I am and I'm okay with it. My life is far from being what I thought it would be at this point and I'm still a work in progress but I no longer struggle to be good enough for anyone else. Although if you knew me, you'd probably be surprised that that was one of my struggles, but it was. I wanted everyone to like me.
Then I turned 40. You don't like me? I'm okay with that. I like me. I'm not the prettiest, or the best, or the funniest, but I'm me and this is what you get. I'm a good person, I'm fiercely loyal, I love completely, I am optimistic, I take your stories and hold on to them tightly.
Sounds great, doesn't it? If only I'd share the bad stuff, too. But this is my blog and the optimist in me would like to believe that right now, in this very moment, it's all good. And it is.
For those of you on the cusp of 40 (and you know who you are!), embrace it. You can't fight it, nor should you even try. Be thankful for your 40 years and who you've become as a person. You are worthy of celebrating the impact you've made on those around you. And in another 40 years, we'll look back together at how far we've come...
Kare
email: karenk{at}eastlink.ca
website: http://kare.showitsite.com
Facebook
I loved turning 40. I'm not even sure why. I was anxious for it, looked forward to it, couldn't wait. I spent my year as a 39 year old waiting to be a 40 year old. I celebrated with my best girlfriends, some who had hit their 40's before me, some with many years to go before getting there. We ate, we drank, we danced... we closed the bar.
And life was a 40 year old? It was wonderful. I felt a sense of peace, as though I know who I am and I'm okay with it. My life is far from being what I thought it would be at this point and I'm still a work in progress but I no longer struggle to be good enough for anyone else. Although if you knew me, you'd probably be surprised that that was one of my struggles, but it was. I wanted everyone to like me.
Then I turned 40. You don't like me? I'm okay with that. I like me. I'm not the prettiest, or the best, or the funniest, but I'm me and this is what you get. I'm a good person, I'm fiercely loyal, I love completely, I am optimistic, I take your stories and hold on to them tightly.
Sounds great, doesn't it? If only I'd share the bad stuff, too. But this is my blog and the optimist in me would like to believe that right now, in this very moment, it's all good. And it is.
For those of you on the cusp of 40 (and you know who you are!), embrace it. You can't fight it, nor should you even try. Be thankful for your 40 years and who you've become as a person. You are worthy of celebrating the impact you've made on those around you. And in another 40 years, we'll look back together at how far we've come...
Kare
email: karenk{at}eastlink.ca
website: http://kare.showitsite.com
Sunday, January 24, 2010
A Quote for a Sunday...
"I've learned that people will forget what you said,
people will forget what you did,
but people will never forget how you made them feel."
people will forget what you did,
but people will never forget how you made them feel."
I couldn't determine an exact author for this quote; maybe Maya Angelou, maybe not. So we'll leave it as Author Unknown.
I chose this quote today because I feel blessed to have uplifting people in my life; today, as always, they give me warm fuzzy feelings on the inside. And that's always a good thing.
Happy Sunday; I hope your week is a good one.
...Kare
email: karenk{at}eastlink.ca
website: http://kare.showitsite.com
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Abby | ♥ Baby Love ♥ | Halifax, NS
I know I've been lacking in photos lately, but hopefully this beautiful little lady will make up for it.
Abby's mom and I discussed getting together to do a maternity session a few weeks before her due date. Abby had other ideas - she arrived two days before our scheduled session. Life doesn't always work out the way you planned; instead, I was lucky enough to meet her a few weeks later (on or very near to what was to have been her birthday).
She was just perfect throughout the entire session and her very lucky parents were up for anything. It was truly one of those sessions where everything just seems to come together.
To see more pictures, you can see Abby's slideshow here.
Lindsay and Shawn, I know I've said it before, but I really enjoyed our session. Thanks so much for welcoming me into your home and allowing me to photograph your little bundle of joy.
...Kare
email: karenk{at}eastlink.ca
website: http://kare.showitsite.com
Facebook
Abby's mom and I discussed getting together to do a maternity session a few weeks before her due date. Abby had other ideas - she arrived two days before our scheduled session. Life doesn't always work out the way you planned; instead, I was lucky enough to meet her a few weeks later (on or very near to what was to have been her birthday).
She was just perfect throughout the entire session and her very lucky parents were up for anything. It was truly one of those sessions where everything just seems to come together.
To see more pictures, you can see Abby's slideshow here.
Lindsay and Shawn, I know I've said it before, but I really enjoyed our session. Thanks so much for welcoming me into your home and allowing me to photograph your little bundle of joy.
...Kare
email: karenk{at}eastlink.ca
website: http://kare.showitsite.com
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Friday, January 1, 2010
January 1, 2010
As I sit and write, it's stormy outside my window. The first storm of the new year; a year only 18 hours old and full of promise. I try not to resolve to do anything particular this year as I have a full list of failed resolutions behind me. Don't we all do it? We resolve to quit smoking, to eat better, to exercise, to be better people... and by January 3, we're in our cars, having a smoke while driving to some unknown fast food joint and yelling at the other cars in our way. Not me, of course - I quit smoking long ago (the rest I'll admit to).
I can tell you that last year was an interesting one, but I'm glad to have it over with and begin fresh. It was a year of promise (my new photography adventure, how exciting!), a year of new beginnings (weddings and babies for friends), a year of struggle (a loved one battling cancer), a year of strength and resolve (beating cancer with grace and optimism!), a year of family (the ones nearby and the ones away) and friends who are full of support and love.
It's time to put 2009 to bed and to look forward to the unknown possibilities for 2010, but first a thank you. Thanks for stopping in and checking out my little blog. I don't know who you are, but I know you're stopping in. Thanks to those of you who leave comments (I love blog love!). Thanks to my family and friends for supporting me (and for being my guinea pigs when needed). Thanks to those who have trusted me to capture the moments in their lives, it's been an honour and I am humbled by it.
And so we move on 2010. Let's embrace it and make it one to remember!
...Kare
email: karenk{at}eastlink.ca
website: http://kare.showitsite.com
on facebook: Facebook
I can tell you that last year was an interesting one, but I'm glad to have it over with and begin fresh. It was a year of promise (my new photography adventure, how exciting!), a year of new beginnings (weddings and babies for friends), a year of struggle (a loved one battling cancer), a year of strength and resolve (beating cancer with grace and optimism!), a year of family (the ones nearby and the ones away) and friends who are full of support and love.
It's time to put 2009 to bed and to look forward to the unknown possibilities for 2010, but first a thank you. Thanks for stopping in and checking out my little blog. I don't know who you are, but I know you're stopping in. Thanks to those of you who leave comments (I love blog love!). Thanks to my family and friends for supporting me (and for being my guinea pigs when needed). Thanks to those who have trusted me to capture the moments in their lives, it's been an honour and I am humbled by it.
And so we move on 2010. Let's embrace it and make it one to remember!
...Kare
email: karenk{at}eastlink.ca
website: http://kare.showitsite.com
on facebook: Facebook
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
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