Weekend Wisdom from Ayn Rand.

At times, I struggle a little bit with my speech. I toss over my words even in my photo sessions. My brain is thinking five things ahead of what my mouth is capable of speaking in the moment. It can be embarrassing and frustrating at times, but you know what? I make light of it, have a laugh at myself, and am consistently reminded that I have the best clients in the world by their good natures.

So because of all that, writing has always been a big deal to me. Most know I was an English major in college (hence the Jane Austen obsession). I've always had trouble finding spoken words to say-- yet every time I picked up a pen or took to my keyboard, words came more natural. I became better understood to myself and to others.

With a pen, I could express my thoughts and feelings much more clearly. I could create worlds, characters, plots, and even the everyday schedule. Ayn Rand's quote "Words are a lens to focus one's mind" was just the perfect combination of words for this little photographer. :)




- Chelsea :)

Weekend Wisdom from Henry Thoreau.

This is one of my busiest months of the year, and so Henry Thoreau's words rang especially true.

What are we busy about? Are we meaningful busy? Are we making sure that busyness isn't affecting our family and personal lives? Why do we stay busy? Are we busy to change the world? Or are we busy dealing with meddlesome situations?

I don't know about you, but I use busyness as an excuse sometimes. There. I said it! I get overwhelmed and busyness is a lovely little scapegoat packaged in purpose. But not always a good one and relationships can be affected by it.

As we go into the holiday season, it's my goal to let go of the meaningless busy and embrace the meaningful busy. Makin' the moments count! Because when it's all said and done... "When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me.'" - Erma Bombeck.




- Chelsea :)

Weekend Wisdom from Theodore Roosevelt.

I got into a discussion the other day about how different forms of media can give us a bit more courage to speak our minds. Take the internet for example! We can use it for bad or for good. We see anonymous posters scribble down on news websites about how they have a strong dislike for an individual or idea. We wonder, "Would they say the same if they met the author in person? How far would their point get across if courtesy were incorporated?"

And we also see the beautiful anonymous comments of people showing support for loved ones passing even if they had never met each other in person. As Snoopy once said, that type of courtesy "warms the cookies of my heart."

How will you use your courage today? :)




- Chelsea :)

Weekend Wisdom from Audrey Hepburn.

I love typography. And I love quotes. And I am trying to really adhere to a more balanced work/home life and do more things that I love. So I came up with a fun little weekend creativity project that I hope to continue every Sunday or Saturday (pending the schedule for the weekend, of course!). Oh, Photoshop, thank you for making it easy for me to play with words. :)

I was drawn to this quote today especially as I was thinking about some Persuasion Boudoir stuff. With some less attractive attitudes and ill will for treating others kindly, it's such a refreshing reminder of how we can transform the world with such simple beauty.

You aren't alone. :)




- Chelsea :)