Bethany Speaks

Day one of FULL TIME!

dbkayak — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:35:42 +0000

What an unimaginable blessing. I cannot begin to tell you how happy I am now that I am not working for someone else, but rather for myself, my husband, my future, and my brides. It is a feeling that is unmatched. Today started like any other day, but there was a feeling of calm about me. I enjoyed some tea with my husband, tidied the house, did my hair(!!), started a workout program, created an organizational system for my daily to-do’s and meal planning. I stayed on top of the dishes, ate raw whole foods, did an hour of social media work for Charles River, replied to all my emails, and thats just the beginning honestly. I can’t believe how happy I am just being able to take care of everything that we really need to do in our lives, and still be able to have time with Dan and is uninterrupted by work. Whew… this is amazing so far.

The Daily to do list for now: http://www.aholyexperience.com/2011/12/free-daily-planner-new-habits-free-daily-planner-printable/

The Workout: http://www.bodyrock.tv/2012/01/02/day-1-of-our-30-day-challenge-fit-test/

Happy Bethany!

Week Four

dbkayak — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:56:52 +0000

Jan 22: It was a crazy busy day at work. We got off at 3:00 and watched TV till we fell asleep.

Jan 23: The managers talked with us about the future of our jobs.

Jan 24: Dan fasted and we fought. He had decided to move to Maine and then prayed and found peace with staying here. We celebrated over dinner.

Jan 25: Lazy day @ home. Dan talked to the managers.

Jan 26: Morning @ the grocery store and picked up Flameing June at the frame shop

Jan 27: Celebrates Marks birthday at work but it wasnt actually his birthday. Zach and Jody on creative live.

Jan 28: Zach and Jody on Creative live again. Watched it again.

Week Three

dbkayak — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:50:27 +0000

Jan 15: I hate working for someone else. I need to get out. David Gray helps, along with peppermint tea.

Jan 16: Tyler called me. I got drunk.

Jan 17: Day on the couch. Im attempting to make the right phone calls and decisions about Tracy.

Jan 18: Went to Maine with Sam and laughed a lot in the evening. I keep thinking about Tracy.

Jan 19: I came home from work. Today was the public announcement.

Jan 20: Funeral. I didn’t go of course.

Jan 21: SNOW! Around 3-4 inches fell.

Week 2

dbkayak — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:08:40 +0000

I thought I might add the Lines from the 5 year journal here too:

Jan 8: Casey and Kristin came over and we have a fun girls night with Margaritas~
Jan 9: Today dragged on forever at work and I was in misery. It just reminded me of how thankful I am of freedom that is to come.
Jan 10: Today was good. A day for getting things done around the house and for our business. I also dropped Flameing June off at the frame shop.
Jan 11: Easy morning. Long day at work however I did get the satisfaction of organizing the office space which was good.
Jan 12: Nails with Brandy. Wine from 2:30 on. Dinner with Ethan Brandy and Dan.
Jan 13: Dinner out with Casey for her Birthday
Jan 14: Sam arrives in Boston

Week 1

dbkayak — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:02:30 +0000

This year I am doing a 365 project for the second time. Here are the photos from this past week.

Jan 1: First Day of the year 2012! Today I took a cross country ski lesson and started something new.
Jan 2: We had a pink smoothie for breakfast! Raw foods entering into our daily diet more often hopefully.
Jan 3: Heading up to Portland with Brandy. We are shooting a Portland session for Natalie and Thad. a wedding couple from last year.
Jan 4: Today we got to visit LL Bean and two apartments that Brandy had been considering. A pretty good day.
Jan 5: Dan spoke to Mark and Bryce today about his job and the potential of moving to Maine.
Jan 6: I talked to John and Mark today and let them know that I would be leaving in mid march to be a wedding photographer!
Jan 7: Today was winter trails day @ the Ski Track. It was just another day that let me know that I only want to be a wedding photographer.

Today was an important day.

dbkayak — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:26:19 +0000

Today I spoke with my Bosses at my day job and let them know that I would be leaving in March. My reason is that our photography business has replaced my job, both financially as well as time-wise. Being a wedding photographer as my full-time sole profession has been a dream of mine for years. We have been photographers for a little while now but I have always felt like it was incomplete in a way. The feeling of not trusting it to sustain us is very real. It’s hard to just take a leap and go for it financially speaking. We have had many roller coasters with that, in regards to following dreams. It almost seems as if we dont feel like ourselves if we are not taking big leaps in life. Quitting my day job is a leap for me. I must say, even though the job is not bad at all, it feels incredible to be out on my own… going for it. It feels like me.

2012 Resolutions!

dbkayak — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:46:28 +0000

Goodbye 2011. I liked you.

dbkayak — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:40:34 +0000

1. What did you do in 2011 that you’d never done before?
Finally NEST in a home.

2. Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
“Learn to cook” was my new years resolution of last year and I really think that I did a pretty good job. My number one accomplishment was cooking Pork Wellington, which was amazing. Thanks to my Nana, Mom, Aunt Julie, Annie, and Dan, things are looking up in the kitchen.

Of course I will make more for next year. Are you kidding me?

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Kacie. The third baby! Wild.

4. Did anyone close to you die?
No.

5. What countries did you visit?
No new ones. We will see what 2012 brings.

6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011?
Maine.

7. What date from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
3.14.2011 It was the day we moved to Massachusetts.

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Feeling like a professional photographer.

9. What was your biggest failure?
I dont fail… or not enough to dwell on it.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

Nope. Dec 28, 2010 I sprained my left ankle, and Jan-Feb of 2011 I was off my feet, but that was not an injury of 2011.

11. What was the best thing you bought?

Hattie, our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Huh?

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Not that involved.

14. Where did most of your money go?
House and Home.

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
HATTIE!!!!

16. What song(s) will always remind you of 2010?
Love in a Hopeless Place, The Civil Wars (stark contrast i know… but just the same)

17. Compared to this time last year, are you
i. happier or sadder?: Happier
ii. thinner or fatter?: Plead the Fifth
iii. richer or poorer?: Richer

18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Exercise. Depressing I know.

19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Unlocking my iPhone, and logging into the internet in all forms.

20. How did you spend Christmas?
Raleigh. 919 Ya’ll! It was sweet.

21. Did you fall in love in 2011?
Yes. Of course. Dan ROCKS!

22. What was your favorite TV program?
Mad Men

23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
I’m leaving this one alone.

24. What was the best book you read?
Harry Potter!!!!

25. What was your greatest musical discovery?
The Civil Wars

26. What did you want and get?
A Home.

27. What did you want and not get?
A bikini body

28. What was your favorite film of this year?
Soul Surfer

29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
28. Holla Back! I touched the Pacific Ocean for the first time.

30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Being a full time wedding photographer. ONLY. and Living in Maine.

31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2011?
Lame. Insecure. Lonely. Boring. and Boring…

32. What kept you sane?
Dan and Hattie. I wouldnt call myself sane though.

33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Matthew Mcconaughey. Always.

34. What political issue stirred you the most?
Occupy Wall Street

35. Who did you miss?
“All of my friends who live far away. You know who you are ” and I quote.

36. Who was the best new person you met?
Casey. She is a dear and I really am thankful I met her.

37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011:
It’s worth it.

I am so happy…

dbkayak — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 02:36:00 +0000

Life is good. It really really is.

30 Day Blog Challenge: DAY 30!!!

dbkayak — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 22:42:28 +0000

“Day 30 – Three good things that have happened in the past 30 days.”

Easy peasy:

1. We got a puppy!!!! I love Hattie so much and I have wanted her for years. It means so much to be at the point in our lives that we can have a sweet little pup.

2. Our house is feeling more and more like a home with the addition of our couch. We can now really enjoy our space without having to think about where to put things and where to sit.

3. We got to enjoy an evening in NYC, photographing a lovely couple in love!