I've never been one that is so sure about my future. I have things I would like to do and like to accomplish, but never set out a time line to have them done by a certain time. I trust that it will all pan out in God's timing, not my own, so what's the use in dreaming and making plans? I want to have kids. but someday. I want to own a house. The time will come when we're financially able. I want to not work, hardcore, full time. Maybe someday. Maybe never.
But at the same time, I like to think, plan out, and be ahead of the game. Mostly financially, so we never run into serious trouble. As of recently, though, I have this huge desire to take off with photography. I know, I'm very new at it and in a hobby/business surrounded by way more knowledgeable and talented people than myself. But I've never been so passionate about something.
When I started dating Micah I was amazed at how many hobbies he had. And in return, how many hobbies I did not have. Micah cycled. played tennis. played the guitar. sang. was very involved in church and leading worship. school activities and programs. basketball. ultimate frisbee. any sport, really. And not only did he do all of this, but he was really good at everything! Needless to say, I felt boring. Micah never said anything to me about my lack of unique-ness, but it encouraged me to find something that I really enjoyed. But. I can't sing. Or play an instrument. Or anything musically for that matter. I LOVE traveling, but that's expensive and after planning out our budget as mentioned previously, that wasn't the smartest hobby to take up right now. But after spending time with his photographically talented side of the family, I bought my first camera. I didn't know a whole lot, but from then on, spent many hours researching, reading, asking around, and shooting. So...I found my new hobby.
I have a desire within me that wants to just do photography all the time. I don't know if this is just a hobby I'm going to keep with me while I take on a real job. Or if someday...my ultimate dream...own my own photography business while raising two little mini Jill and Micah's and traveling the country. Or the world. That would be soo cool!
I say all that to say this. I need to study. I'm going to dedicate this summer to learning as much as I can about photography and getting to feel super comfortable behind a lens. That's my goal for now. As Micah would say, "baby steps. baby steps."
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Now on to the details of our recent adventures...
Sunday marks Micah and I's ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! YESSS! We're super excited and have been extra sweet to each other lately. It's just been a reminder of how far we've come, all the things we've accomplished in one year, all the difficult times we've already gone through, how God has completely and abundantly provided for us when we didn't know how. And we love each other more now than we did a year ago!
Last weekend we ran away to Kansas City to spend the weekend together. Apparently my frugal-ness...frugality...act of being frugal...whatev...I got a super cheap hotel that looked really cool in the picture and was a great deal but ended up being in the middle of an industrial park in north Kansas City in the middle of no where surrounded by a "pond" that brown and nasty and smelled. BUT, we were upgraded to a suite. score. Micah made fun of me hardcore when we pulled up to the place. He said I went a little too far this time. Maybe next I'll splurge with a Holiday Inn. Maybe. Oh, and the hotel served "free continental breakfast". Micah went down there at 8:00 the first morning and came back empty handed. He said there was a loaf of bread with no butter or jelly and coffee. Yikes. McDonald's it was.
Micah golfed while I road along in the cart and took pictures and got a really bad tan line. But it was a beautiful course and a great time chilling with my man. I got a massage and a low quality hair cut (again, I'm cheap, and I got what I paid for, I guess.) We ate at some great restaurants... Bo Lings, a mexican restaurant at the Power and Light District, Smokehouse BBQ, and our favorite, brunch at Eggtc. We shopped a little, walked around and got lost a little. Overall, a GREAT weekend!
