Wednesday, September 4, 2013

this is me blogging ... sisterhood stories

Hello ... surprise ... happy hump day ... yep i'm actually blogging ... please now take a minute ... sit down ... breath ... & see what i have to say. I have become a member of a blogging circle (i believe that's what it's called) ... the Sisterhood Stories ... hopefully this will get me back into the swing of things because you know i like to blog. 

So last thursday i set out on a little photographic road trip ... just me & the camera ... it was a screw the weather kind of day I just needed to get out shooting & escape this rut i had found myself in. & it was a wonderful adventure ... no munchkin (not that i don't love my adventures with the munchkin) ... & what turned out to be some beautiful weather. I headed out to the coast via a little random trip around the fens, 30 miles took me about 2 hours but it was all worth it, even the dreaded sand that naturally made it's way into everything. But more importantly for me at least i found myself inspired once again, so much beauty around me screaming to be photographed. There are certain things i need to do ... spend time alone, read books, run & take pretty pictures ... without the above i feel as if something is missing, the same way i feel as if something is missing when my son isn't around ... things that are all part of the person i am. & wow did it feel amazing!! 

So enough talk ... sit back ... relax ... take a load of your feet ... & check out some pretty pictures. & When you're done be sure to head on over to the beautiful blog of Karrie Drake & see what words of wisdom this has to offer & of course check out some beautiful photos. 













& a little bit of fun ... have a wonderful day everyone. xx

12 comments:

  1. I can totally relate! There are things in life I need in order to be creative and to be at peace with myself. I love your photos Laura, that road at the top, I would jump right in and walk until I got lost...

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    1. hehe what's funny is that if it wasn't for the fog you probably wouldn't ... hahaha! & for me it's a huge part of who i am, if i'm not (happily) shooting i feel lost.

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  2. As always your images are amazing!! I so know what you mean the more I listen to what I really need the happy I became:)

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    1. i never realized how true that was Jessica until this year ... but when you step back & remove a stressor in your life, however small it can make a huge difference to everything. For me it's not just about my work but about me being a happier person & family time & the rest.

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  3. Oh, I love some spontaneous me-time! And you are right it is very important to make that time, for yourself, be creative - I am trying...

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    1. as an only child & someone who lived alone for a long time i learnt to value it so much more after i got married ... i would kill people without my alone time!

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  4. Lucky you, to be able to take such an awesome, little road trip! Although I'll miss my little one when she goes back to school, I do look forward to more "me" time, to do the things that make me whole and complete as a person, too. :)

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    1. yeah i do adore my time with the little one but we time alone ... plus he doesn't always do as asked when it comes to picture taking ;)

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  5. Ah Laura! I've always envied you your get up and go! The way you just take yourself off on your photographic field trips.... I MUST follow your example! And I love the images too!

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    1. yes yes you must ... everyone should ... just jump in the car & go!

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  6. Such beautiful photos, Laura!!! I understand your need to do certain things to feel fine, the same happens to me - taking pictures and reading books are also on my list. Running isn't, I'm too lazy for that! But I know what it feels like, to regenerate through certain activities. Actually, after looking at your beautiful pictures I am longing to check my list and do the same!! :)

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    1. running is a different kind of outlet but they all let me relax, day dream & just feel alive in different ways. Sometimes in the midst of the crazy we find ourselves a little lost.

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