Have you ever had one of those periods where you seem “off?” You know…where you feel slightly out of step with everyone and everything and nothing seems to quite work out the way you hoped? Aside from marrying the love of my life, that’s been the past 2 years for me in a nut shell; a series of false starts and setbacks. Not that it’s been all bad. Don’t get me wrong. I have had much joy and love these past 2 years. But something has been askew and now, after 2 years, I’m finally getting back on track. I’m gettin’ my groove back…and groove is in the heart. I’ve got my moxie, my mojo, my get it while it’s hot. I can feel it. Everything, it seems, is beginning to fall into place.
Jump For Joy:
The Falling Into Place Edition
* The dentist. I know some of you squirm at the word, but I love going to the dentist…even though I just had my first cavity in 20 years. But if it weren’t for that cavity I wouldn’t have discovered my new Novocaine induced talent! Check it out! (Sorry for the creepy, glazed expression, droopy face and odd speech, but that’s Novocaine for ya!)
* Knowing that even bullsh*t has an expiration date. Woo to the Hoo!
* Shooting a wedding with Trinity Ridge Photography (they shot my wedding!) Not only is Nicole an amazing photographer, she’s also a blast to work with! She even wrote a guest post a few months ago about how to edit your photos like a pro using picnik. I love Trinity Ridge to bits!
* Springbox Gallery. My photography will be on display as part of their Photon Extraordinary exhibit in September. If you live in or around Portland, Oregon, go check it out. I doubt I’ll make it up there and I would love to know all about it, so if you can make it, please write me and tell me all the details! And take some pics if you can. I’ll love you forever!
* This beautiful story about a life-saving wedding dress from World War II.
* My loving, wonderful and amazing family. I love you all soooooooo much.
* You! I hope your week has been filled with wonder and joy!
I now leave you with one of my favorite-est of favorite favorites: The coolest hot air balloon EVER! (Now where’s the Death Star? If there’s a Vader, there MUST be a death star!)
Kisses & Chaos,
Alli Woods Frederick
image credits: There are no extra pieces in the Universe…by Jerrycharlotte * Darth Vader Balloon by MartyCTX
