Yesterday was all GO! An early morning appointment for a MVI on our geriatric car came out surprisingly pleasant...too bad our "new" car never seems to have the same outcome when it goes in for service! A quick trip to the city for a visit to the camera shop and then I posed for the camera so I can get a passport in the works. I managed to get the mail in the post, the doggies walked twice, and all the while my mind constantly drifts to photography. The beautiful weather has me again thinking of outdoor photoshoots! The only downside of yesterday is that I missed not one, but two phone calls from my guy [sigh]. He made another attempt bright and early this morning but our connection was bad, so attempt two will hopefully be successful later on today....fingers (and toes crossed) for that.
If you haven't heard about my "Lisa Bennett Photography" give-away, check it out on Facebook. Look up my page by searching for "Lisa Bennett Photography" and you will get the full details there. In a nutshell, I'm giving away a full session INCLUDING high resolution files on CD, just for being a "fan". 30 days to go people! 30 days to make goal!
TODAY is much like yesterday, except it's my "new" car that is going in for service. I have a date with a travel agent to see how we can get to Greece the end of May, I have a pitstop at the post office and a meeting with the vacuum cleaner...a couple of doggie walks will be mixed in too! They're forecasting rain/snow/freezing rain, but outside my window I see sun. Gotta love these kind of days!
XO
Lisa.
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step'n out
...yup! that would be me. I have come out of my hiding place (sort of) and managed to keep my lunch down while I added a Facebook Page for Lisa Bennett Photography. You may say....big deal....everyone has a Facebook page! For this girl it was a big deal. It means I am officially saying to the world "I am a photographer"...I even find it hard to write that!
Fear can be paralizing, and right now I'm plowing forward even though I am very fearful. Writing this I am having another "what was I thinking moment". That is me though. When I really want something I can tell I am on the right track because I am very fearful. This feeling is the same feeling I used to get at every swim meet that I swam well at. I had more difficulty competing in front of a home crowd, but put me in the pool with all of the swimmers and coaches that I was in awe of and I excelled! I'm sure there is some technical term a doctor would use for this type of behaviour, but I just call it performance anxiety.
This type of behavior and photography goes hand and hand for me. I see things through my lens....I really see things when I'm looking through the lens of my camera. The little glances that pass between two people who know each other really well. The light brush of his hand on her shoulder. The sarcasm that screams I love you even though the words aren't spoken. How her eyes follow him as he chases after their child who runs away playfully. L.O.V.E. That's what I see. L.O.V.E. isn't perfect. L.O.V.E. and life can sometimes get messy. Documenting the L.O.V.E. and connections between people is what gives me goosebumps... and yes, sometimes even makes me cry.
I bet most of you never knew what a cornball I was until I started sharing this blog of mine, now did you? Wally says I'm a mooshball. I think both words can be used to describe me...and many, many more.
Fear can be paralizing, and right now I'm plowing forward even though I am very fearful. Writing this I am having another "what was I thinking moment". That is me though. When I really want something I can tell I am on the right track because I am very fearful. This feeling is the same feeling I used to get at every swim meet that I swam well at. I had more difficulty competing in front of a home crowd, but put me in the pool with all of the swimmers and coaches that I was in awe of and I excelled! I'm sure there is some technical term a doctor would use for this type of behaviour, but I just call it performance anxiety.
This type of behavior and photography goes hand and hand for me. I see things through my lens....I really see things when I'm looking through the lens of my camera. The little glances that pass between two people who know each other really well. The light brush of his hand on her shoulder. The sarcasm that screams I love you even though the words aren't spoken. How her eyes follow him as he chases after their child who runs away playfully. L.O.V.E. That's what I see. L.O.V.E. isn't perfect. L.O.V.E. and life can sometimes get messy. Documenting the L.O.V.E. and connections between people is what gives me goosebumps... and yes, sometimes even makes me cry.
I bet most of you never knew what a cornball I was until I started sharing this blog of mine, now did you? Wally says I'm a mooshball. I think both words can be used to describe me...and many, many more.
the DRESS
I am getting close. Getting close to having my new blog and Facebook Fan Page completed enough to share. Can you tell I'm excited? They aren't exactly how I envisioned my web existence to be. I have many, many ideas of how I would like a professional website to look and feel; but alas, I am going with my theme that life is perfectly imperfect! Sometime in the next few days I plan on unveiling what I have been working on lately, and I can't wait for your honest feedback. For now, let me tell you what else I have been up to....
Besides all of the fun I've been having learning how important web designers and developers are, I was given the opportunity to see the daughter of a friend of mine have her wedding dress fitting done. Oh my! I knew she would be a gorgeous bride, but she found the one dress that is defintely hers. Now. Let me tell you how I know that dress was hers....She tried on over 30 dresses last week looking for the one that spoke to her. She and her Mom had narrowed it down to two but decided they would look at another store just to be sure. When they returned to their original two selections, the bride-to-be spotted a dress that looked nothing like the dress she envisioned for herself. Their special day is a destination wedding, and she will marry her love with their families as witnesses in beautiful Greece! Apparently, Mom of the bride felt some exasperation at this point, but this bride prevailed and tried the dress on anyway. I tell you all of this because it is an example of how I believe to my soul that is how life is. When we open our eyes and our hearts, what we need at that particular time, comes our way! B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L!!! Thanks ladies. From the bottom of my heart I am honoured to have witnessed you both share this special day.
Besides all of the fun I've been having learning how important web designers and developers are, I was given the opportunity to see the daughter of a friend of mine have her wedding dress fitting done. Oh my! I knew she would be a gorgeous bride, but she found the one dress that is defintely hers. Now. Let me tell you how I know that dress was hers....She tried on over 30 dresses last week looking for the one that spoke to her. She and her Mom had narrowed it down to two but decided they would look at another store just to be sure. When they returned to their original two selections, the bride-to-be spotted a dress that looked nothing like the dress she envisioned for herself. Their special day is a destination wedding, and she will marry her love with their families as witnesses in beautiful Greece! Apparently, Mom of the bride felt some exasperation at this point, but this bride prevailed and tried the dress on anyway. I tell you all of this because it is an example of how I believe to my soul that is how life is. When we open our eyes and our hearts, what we need at that particular time, comes our way! B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L!!! Thanks ladies. From the bottom of my heart I am honoured to have witnessed you both share this special day.
2nd thoughts
...and 3rd....and 4th...and so on....
I have been a little consumed with self-doubt lately. Not necessarily in a bad way mind you. Just that little knot that you get in your stomach that says what on earth was I thinking? I had that feeling this morning when I remembered what my post from yesterday was...what on earth was I thinking to let other eyes see the silliness that my husband I get up to? That feeling was so strong this morning that I opened up the Blog and almost hit the delete button for yesterday's post. But, then I said to myself, why would I delete part of me? So, there you have it. My name is Lisa and I am a corny, goofball...
I am still struggling with decisions regarding my photography. I have no doubt that this is something Iwant need to do. What I am doubting is how far do I take it? Do I pay someone to build a professional website? (anyone out there willing to trade services?) Do I pay an on-line company for services to provide a template and hosting? Do I just keep going along as I have been and let it happen organically? How on earth do I earn a living providing a good product (my eye, skill and design) at a reasonable cost so that my customers walk away feeling that they have experienced more than what they expected for the amount they paid me? This is when I really need someone close by to bounce ideas off of...no matter how hair brained they may be!
TODAY is another work day. I have been researching and researching on the web trying to nail down some ideas. Hopefully, I will have results by the end of today! It's another gorgeous morning in my neck of the woods so that makes for another day of enjoyable jaunts with the doggies. Lily has a visit with the vet and the laundry is already on the go. I have a date with Acadian Lines and a meeting with the boss. Today, my friends, is full of a bit of this, and a bit of that, mixed with a lot of thoughts towards the Gulf and Haiti. To everyone working away from home I wish you nothing but the best!
Lisa.
XOX
I have been a little consumed with self-doubt lately. Not necessarily in a bad way mind you. Just that little knot that you get in your stomach that says what on earth was I thinking? I had that feeling this morning when I remembered what my post from yesterday was...what on earth was I thinking to let other eyes see the silliness that my husband I get up to? That feeling was so strong this morning that I opened up the Blog and almost hit the delete button for yesterday's post. But, then I said to myself, why would I delete part of me? So, there you have it. My name is Lisa and I am a corny, goofball...
I am still struggling with decisions regarding my photography. I have no doubt that this is something I
TODAY is another work day. I have been researching and researching on the web trying to nail down some ideas. Hopefully, I will have results by the end of today! It's another gorgeous morning in my neck of the woods so that makes for another day of enjoyable jaunts with the doggies. Lily has a visit with the vet and the laundry is already on the go. I have a date with Acadian Lines and a meeting with the boss. Today, my friends, is full of a bit of this, and a bit of that, mixed with a lot of thoughts towards the Gulf and Haiti. To everyone working away from home I wish you nothing but the best!
Lisa.
XOX
a little L.O.V.E.
...sent in the form of non-expiring coupons tucked away in a Valentine card in hopes that it arrives sometime in the month of February.
TODAY: So far, it's been a busy one. Lots of work before and after operation of the snow blower (you won out Wally - I took your advice and used the machine instead of my back). It's beautiful out there. Two walks have already been completed thanks to Lily and one more to go (thanks to Lily again), but it's not a complaint when the weather is so lovely.
XOX
Lisa
a Firetruck Birthday
On Monday, I did a bit of humm'n and haww'n about whether to make the short trek down to the valley for a birthday dinner for my nephew Ty. It wasn't that I didn't want to go....it was the fact that if they're forecasting even so much as flurries, I avoid the highway like the plague. I know, I know. I am working on it!
BUT, I am so happy that I went! Ty will be back out west working when his birthday rolls around, so even though it's a little early...Happy Birthday!
Mind you, if you take a look around it seems that it might have been someone else's early birthday too! Uncle Ty managed to deliver his birthday gift to Baby "B" early at his own birthday celebration. Very sweet!
This is how you make lots of noise to keep Mommy & Daddy on their toes...
No drinking and driving.....
I'm now "driving" on my own...Uncle Ty is the best uncle ever!
...and there's cake too??? Yummmm....I like this cake stuff!
...as Great Grand Dad would say....wash it down with some "mook"
After all of this, I'm feeling a little old now....thanks guys! (just kidding).
TODAY: It's all work...and waiting in anticipation for the storm to hit. So far, it's just flurries in my neck of the woods. I can't wait until spring & summer. Mostly because my guy will be here with me, but I can't wait for the good weather to arrive too!
XOX
Lisa.
(I would like to add as a disclaimer....these photos are straight out of the camera (SOOC), so don't judge me....OK!)
Connections
Monday is here after a weekend of detours. I learned I must communicate better when speaking to answering machines so I can make the connections I am striving for (my bad!). I found my groove, after a break, getting the paper ready for press and shed tears watching Dateline last evening. I have been following the saga of "Bring Sean Home" but to see the love that his father has for his boy was more than touching. What a gift he received this Christmas!
Waking up this morning to a clear sky displaying a beautiful moon really is a welcome sight. Waking up knowing I have a sleepover tonight with a couple of my favourite people in the world is enough to make me giddy. Now I just have to get the floors cleaned so the little tikester doesn't start coughing up furballs.
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And since a post is soooo much better with eye candy, I thought I'd share this photo that was taken January 2nd while Wally was on an overnight safari in Kenya. I am busting waiting for the remaining photos to come my way. The expression on this adorable giraffe above is priceless. Those eyelashes are only what a girl can dream of!
TODAY: It's all about connecting with family and connecting with my camera lens. The sun is shining on this crisp cold day and I can't wait to get at it.
HMCS Fredericton: Crossing the Line Ceremony
One of the less common traditions that has been passed along through generations of sailors involves crossing “The Line.” This line can be one of many lines, but is generally agreed on to be one of the Arctic or Antarctic Circles, or the Equator. HMCS Fredericton crossed the Equator on December 30th enroute to a Mombasa, Kenya port visit.
Below are a few photos celebrating this achievment along with a description taken from the HMCS Fredericton Website. Looks like a good time was had by all.
Looks like fun was had by all.
Have a good weekend folks!
Below are a few photos celebrating this achievment along with a description taken from the HMCS Fredericton Website. Looks like a good time was had by all.
Crossing the equator brought Fredericton to the attention of King Neptune, who sent his messenger Davey Jones to inspect the guard the night before. Finding the Tadpoles (those who hadn’t crossed the line previously) “unclean”, he prepared them for the following day’s arrival of King Neptune himself. This included a quick scrub down with a trout, and a follow on washing of salt water. The Shellbacks (those who had crossed the line previously) watched on with mild amusement, knowing what was in store for the Tadpoles.
On the morning of the 31st the crew was divided into two groups. Tadpoles, who ate a breakfast fit for King Neptune himself consisting of salmon guts (pink scrambled eggs), seaweed (green bacon) and entrails (green noodles) and Shellbacks, who ate a breakfast of steak and eggs. Following a short respite, the Tadpoles were mustered on the flight deck to attend Neptune’s court, where they were finally introduced to the legendary King himself. The King inspected each tadpole individually, cleansing them once again and ceremoniously dunking them in a pool of salt water before declaring them “Shell backs.”
The specifics of the crossing of the line ceremony may change slightly from navy to navy, from ship to ship, even from crossing to crossing, but the idea is the same. It exists to recognize a special occurrence in a sailor’s life in a fitting manner; by surrounding them with their shipmates and publically acknowledging their accomplishment.
Have a good weekend folks!
...and more GO!
Yesterday was good. It was good in the sense that I spent hours and hours in front of the computer (until my head felt like it would explode), and happily took the doggies on their 2x daily jaunts. I actually ate a proper lunch of soup and sannie, even though dinner was an awful unfortunate mess that contained crackers, cheese & oysters (hey, at least it didn't come in a paper bag!)
My head is swimming with thoughts about photography. It is what is constantly on my brain. I could spend hours drawing up business plans, logos, websites & brochures; but what I'm really dreaming about is location sites, family sessions and newborn sessions. I constantly have ideas about poses, positions, locations, and hats. I am obsessed with hats. Trust me when I tell you that I need restraint when it comes to visiting Etsy. I want almost every darn hat that could be made by mankind!
What I wish I had was a mentor. A photographer who I admire (which there are many) that I could watch and learn from. That would make for a very happy me!
TODAY is almost like groundhog day. Work. Walk. Food & meds.
...and a shout out to Candice...Hope this birthday is the best!
My head is swimming with thoughts about photography. It is what is constantly on my brain. I could spend hours drawing up business plans, logos, websites & brochures; but what I'm really dreaming about is location sites, family sessions and newborn sessions. I constantly have ideas about poses, positions, locations, and hats. I am obsessed with hats. Trust me when I tell you that I need restraint when it comes to visiting Etsy. I want almost every darn hat that could be made by mankind!
What I wish I had was a mentor. A photographer who I admire (which there are many) that I could watch and learn from. That would make for a very happy me!
TODAY is almost like groundhog day. Work. Walk. Food & meds.
...and a shout out to Candice...Hope this birthday is the best!
it's all GO!
Yesterday I said the worst thing about a whining, snippy, complaining wife was one that was clear across the world. Well, I'd like to amend that slightly today. The worst thing about being the whining, snippy, complaining wife who is on the other side of the world, is that said wife cannot make contact with her husband after her said whining, complaining and snippiness. The e-mail was sent to remind him it was just a bad mood that happened to be taken out on the wrong person at the wrong time, but somehow it just isnt' the same....my stomach is all aflutter just waiting for his reply...
Yesterday, I did manage to suck up the fur that was taking over the basement, wash all the stinky doggie toys and blankets that inhabit our home, take a couple of walks with the doggies, get lots of work done, ate an entire pizza (it was all natural which makes it OK right?), and spend lots of time researching on the Internet. That my friends, makes yesterday a GO!
TODAY is day two of GO and I have already been at it for several hours. Work is getting accomplished, clients have been spoken to, walk #1 of 2 has been accomplished, breakfast was eaten sitting down and news has been caught up on. The sun hasn't made it's appearance but the roads are clear, the temperature is agreeable and the soft flurries floating down make me want to head outdoors again.
....today....it's all GO!
Yesterday, I did manage to suck up the fur that was taking over the basement, wash all the stinky doggie toys and blankets that inhabit our home, take a couple of walks with the doggies, get lots of work done, ate an entire pizza (it was all natural which makes it OK right?), and spend lots of time researching on the Internet. That my friends, makes yesterday a GO!
TODAY is day two of GO and I have already been at it for several hours. Work is getting accomplished, clients have been spoken to, walk #1 of 2 has been accomplished, breakfast was eaten sitting down and news has been caught up on. The sun hasn't made it's appearance but the roads are clear, the temperature is agreeable and the soft flurries floating down make me want to head outdoors again.
....today....it's all GO!
I Suck...finding my GO!
There. I said it. I am confessing that I did not act the way I wish I would have when I received a morning phone call from my guy. At first I was quiet....which most likely scared the crap out of him. Then I snapped. Then I complained. Ugh! The only thing worse than a whining, snippy, complaining wife is a whining, snippy complaining wife that is on the other side of the world!
I could find many excuses for this bad mood...could be because I'm feeling like sh*t, could be yesterday's very disturbing dream that sent me flying out of bed from hearing Wally's voice to search for my little dog who I was convinced was dead (who happened to be sitting like a little pricess in the middle of her "sister's" HUGE bed when I found her), could be that I'm fighting the blanket of loneliness that is shrouding me. Hell, it could be a multitude of things that I'm sure many of us are feeling right now. These are all just excuses to me. And I really have no excuse to make someone elses day bad, just because mine isn't going so great.
TODAY: I plan on snapping out of it and shaking the aches and pains of this non-cold. After a couple of walks with the pooches wishing for the sunshine and a trip to the bus to pick up some work I am going to find my get up and go! There's a pile of laundry, a pile of dust, a pile of fur and a pile of photos to make good work of. Now GO!
XO
Lisa.
I could find many excuses for this bad mood...could be because I'm feeling like sh*t, could be yesterday's very disturbing dream that sent me flying out of bed from hearing Wally's voice to search for my little dog who I was convinced was dead (who happened to be sitting like a little pricess in the middle of her "sister's" HUGE bed when I found her), could be that I'm fighting the blanket of loneliness that is shrouding me. Hell, it could be a multitude of things that I'm sure many of us are feeling right now. These are all just excuses to me. And I really have no excuse to make someone elses day bad, just because mine isn't going so great.
TODAY: I plan on snapping out of it and shaking the aches and pains of this non-cold. After a couple of walks with the pooches wishing for the sunshine and a trip to the bus to pick up some work I am going to find my get up and go! There's a pile of laundry, a pile of dust, a pile of fur and a pile of photos to make good work of. Now GO!
XO
Lisa.
2009 - a year in review
I have been working on my new blog, and have gained only a little progress. Sheesh, I really wish I had more patience with this kind of thing! For now, I have put together a little bit of "us" from 2009. As most would know, Wally has spent more time away in 2009 than at home, but we did manage to spend some "quality time" together in between. Soon. Soon, I hope, things will be back to normal...
Happy New Year
This photo was taken a few years back while I was standing on the roof of the Fleet Club in Halifax, overlooking the MacDonald Bridge. That evening I felt very lucky!
HMCS Fredericton: Santa Arrives
Christmas day Wally spent a little time escorting Santa and delivering packages. Santa arrived with lots of mail, but not all of the mail. When they reach Africa I'm sure there will be tons more to deliver!
Christmas 2009 - in stories
Hard to believe this little guy is actually not feeling very good while he is awaiting the arrival of Santa. Such a cute little trooper.
...and this one above is self-explanatory. On Christmas Eve Santa Cody decided he would drive his reindeer around the room. Too cute!
TODAY: I had plans to head to the city but it seems little Lily is not herself. I saw it coming on last evening, but this morning she is acting strangely...not as before...she has totally new symptons. Sheesh! I wish I knew what the heck was going on with her? If anyone knows what dehydration looks like on Shih Tzus I'd love to hear from you.
Christmas - DONE
Isn't this the funniest picture? Most noticable is that there are a lot of people missing from it! Not to mention I must have been flapping my gums, and it looks like Mom was ready to respond to said gum flapping. No one really wanted the darn thing done anyway, because of the absences, but I figured we can't break tradition. Let's just say I'm looking forward to when the whole gang can be together for the "real thing".
This Christmas will most likely go down as the most unusual Christmas I have had in the 44 Christmases I have had. The obvious is that Wally is at sea, but also it was the fact that I had to be near to home to give my little doggie medicine at scheduled times as well as feed her six times a day. Trust me when I say it isn't easy traveling to visit people when you're on a schedule! The other reason this Christmas was so different is that little "B" wasn't well enough to get out, so he and his Mom & Dad weren't able to join us. I must add that it was great to have Cody's & Krystin's company in our mix. I loved being the reindeer that Santa (Cody) drove around the room on Christmas Eve!
Happy, Happy Holidays!
I wish everyone who is touched by deployment a peaceful and loving holiday and a safe return to those who are deployed. AND just for HMCS Fredericton - I wish you a safe voyage and just as important, that Santa manages to find you before the pirates do!
My heart is full knowing I have love and support in my life. To my family and friends, I thank you for being a part of my life. And to my husband, the miles may separate us, but you are close to me at all times. Your thoughtfulness and support are always there, even if you are not. To you Wally, I love you more every day... which I didn't think was possible.
XOX
Lisa.
Evidence & the gift of LOVE
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This time of year can be especially difficult for some people. "Some people" sometimes can even include me. I wondered how I would feel this year without my righthand (and lefthand) guy, but things are moving along quite swimmingly (how's that for a word). My thoughts are with those people who have sick babies, or kids, or fathers or mothers, or anyone who is worrying about an ill loved one.
What I woke up thinking about this morning was that the most precious gift a person can give (or receive) is LOVE. Knowing that you are loved is like a warm security blanket forever wrapped tightly around you. AND today, my friends, I feel very warm.
the GIFT(s)
I had a second gift [of sorts] yesterday too. It came in the form of two parcels layed on the ground by little Lily. Yesterday was a perfect day after a few not-so-perfect days. The new food/meds schedule is taking a little getting used to, and I haven't quite figured out what I'm doing on Christmas day yet, but it will be all worth it in the end if it works out the way I intend.
TODAY: I plan on finishing up the things I've been avoiding and get back into the spirit of the Holiday! Christmas music, Christmas gifts, Christmas baking, Christmas shopping....there will be meds. and tbsp(s) of food being doled out too, and most likely a little poop checking to boot! Sounds like a perfectly [im]perfect kind of day.
with LOVE,
Lisa
XOX
time to SOAR.
My heavy heart is lightened by my own imagination. You soaring. Robust. Forever youthful. Even joyful. Your smile lighting up the sky as it did on earth. You are here. You are near. You were ready. It was your time. I am grateful and honoured to have seen the person you struggled to be. Yes, indeed...grateful.
XOXO
Lisa
XOXO
Lisa
