Friday, December 31, 2010

New Year Plans..... 2011!!

So 2010 is the year I decided to fully drop all my classes at school and dedicate myself to really kick starting my photography business. When I want something... I dont stop until I get it, until I achieve what I want. I would say that 2010 was great to me and quitting school to get my nursing degree sounds CRAZY but was crucial for what I REALLY want in life. I managed to book myself weddings pretty much every month next year and I look forward to 2011 for a beautifully busy year of weddings and photgraphing wonderful couples!!! :D

The goals for 2011:

* Get myself in "The Wedding Cafe" (Friggen most brilliant and amazing store ever!)
* Take a trip to Chicago and go to a photography seminar
* Book more weddings and nurture and keep my business growing!!! :)

Happy New Years everyone!!! 2011 will be a GREAT year!!

Saturday, December 25, 2010

xmas at 24 years old

So it's funny how the older you get the less of a big deal xmas gets in a sense of gifts and giving. When your younger all you can think about is when santa is going to be putting that bike under your tree or that sega genesis (OOOLD SCHOOL). Also waking up and dispersing the presents separating yours from your younger brothers and parents. Always feeling bad your mom and dad only have about 3 to open. You feel sooo awesome with 30 boxes surrounding you, you sit in a barricade of shiny wrapped gifts waiting for your mom to give you the green light. Christmas today at 24 years old... I sleep in. First thing on my mind when I wake up... When can we eat and what will we eat? Whats under the tree? There is no tree... its such a hassle to clean up the leaves and dementia grandpa will fuss with it way too much. ALL 3 of my presents were already opened from the moment I got it from my best friends a week before. But of course those envelopes from relatives are still and maybe even NICER at 24. :) NO this is not a bashing xmas Grinch stealing scrooge blog. Its just realizing how funny life is and the process of growing up. I still love December and xmas... yes its still my favorite time of year. Just for different reasons... I decided to make December my relax take a break month. I've worked so hard this past year with 3 jobs and kick starting my photography business. I had a nice week long vaca of nothing (kinda) Of course I ended up doing a family portrait and met with a couple of brides... I just can't really fully not do anything, its just in my blood to work!! BUT all in all I did a lot of partying and with the little bro whose home from SF. xmas is the time to enjoy the simplicity of being together and enjoying family time. I'd say this xmas was a total success! :)

BUUT here are some GREEEAAAT stuff i got this year!! Thanks Mung Bean and bro for the xmas gifts!!!





Friday, December 10, 2010

Dreaming of a wedding with Michi and Justin

One and a half more years. One and a half more years til Michi graduates from Law school at the university of Hawaii. One and a half more years til Michi and Justin remain just as a sickening cute couple! I always ask when are you guys going to "tie the knot"? She says marriage is not a topic until she graduates, so... I am waiting for that exciting phone call later down the road after one and a half more years. They been together for 3 years now and they are the epitome of the saying "oppisites attract." Justin is this laid back joke-ster guy, very affectionate and not afraid to be affectionate in public, very young and playful at heart and just always cracking jokes, very outgoing personality. Michi on the other hand is more conservative and reserved with the public affection and in general. She is more serious although if she's my best friend you know she's gotta be a little looney!! :) With her go get it attitude she always gets what she wants, she is the hardest working woman i know! Since elementary she's been doing remarkable things with her life and always amazing me with her accomplishments. Including her choice of her current man. :) Justin keeps michi laughing from all the seriousness in her life while she keeps justin from being too crazy and out of trouble! How do I know how this works? Because that is EXACTLY how michi and my friendship has been working for 19 years! So kindergarten bff... I commend you on your life accomplishments and the man you have chosen to be with. He has my absolute stamp of approval as long as he keeps you smiling and laughing and I look forward to the day where I can be standing next to you as your maid of honor (I BETTER BE YOUR MAID OF HONOR!! haha) as you officially give your heart to Justin for life. :) Love you both and thank you for doing this shoot with me!!

Much props to Jae and his wonderful flower shop/business "My Florist" If you want an amazing bouquet like the one used in this shoot hollar at him and visit his website at www.weddingsbymyflorist.com



































Wednesday, December 1, 2010

oprah can even bring cats together!

Last night I was watching my 20th anniversary 7 disc dvd of oprah! I was stuck home watching my grandpa so I needed something to help make the night a little more fun. lol. Anyway I was enjoying my oprah marathon while crying and then laughing and then smiling uncontrollably and then crying again. Of course my family zoo was all in the living room with me (my 3 cats and one hotdog daschund sammy) Well later in the night this amazing thing happened and the only explanation I could think of was... Oprah. They were probably watching oprah with me and felt in the oprah mood and had to put aside stealing of catnip toys, constant hissing at each other, swiping at each other with their clawless paws, and growling when they walk by each other. Oprah managed to make them bffs for the night!! Oh Oprah how you really are GOD! haha Here's the bff moment of my two cats... of course they were back at it the next day fighting but it was cute to see them getting along while it lasted. :)