Five things, march 1 edition
Friday, March 1, 2013 at 05:00AM 
1. I think I'm beyond thrilled to announce a Food Photography Workshop that I'll be co-teaching with my beloved friend and and teacher Jackie at the end of the month. If you're local and have any interest in food photography, we'll be teaching a full-day workshop at MOCA (where I took my first photography classes) in Virginia Beach. Lunch is included, as is a ton of valuable information and FUN. It's a dream come true of mine, to be able to do this, and I'm so excited to share the news with all of you.
2. I think I'm ready for these meds to kick in any minute now. I'm still coughing like I belong in the sanitarium, and last night my friend Marianne called me and said "Hi...oh." when I answered. Voiceless, pretty much. That's me. Some of us, ahem, might not be complaining. Well, I'm complaining. I'm irritable and whiny and complainy. Ready to feel my way to full health again.
3. I think it's time to stop complaining. Baseball has started up again, and that fact alone brings such joy to our house. Callum has had tryouts all week at school, and they'll continue after next week. It's his first time playing on a school team, and he's thrilled. He comes home excited each night, and that makes me excited.
4. I think I have a pleasant day planned for today. A meeting with some of my favorite ladies this morning, some fun shopping and a visit to my favorite baker this afternoon. And, what's that? It's Friday? Yes. I'm ready. What pleasantness do you lovely people have in store for the weekend? We'll hit a big box hardware store for sure, and I think a sporting goods store too. Surely there should be some diamond shopping mixed in there somewhere, yes?
5. I think it's time we got away for a bit. Next week is Callum's spring break and we've managed to snag a couple of days at the mountain where he and Neel had his fateful ski trip a few weeks ago. We all decided it was for the best that I come along just in case someone else gets dinged, and we were lucky enough to find a condo available for a night or two right on the mountain. One that allows dogs no less! Miss Violet has a yen to feel the snow crunch between her toes. I'm ready for the break and a different view and to breathe some fresh mountain air. Doesn't even matter that I don't ski. I think posting will be light here next week, although I'll be here Monday and likely Friday too, but other than that I think I'll focus on some rest and renewal. We could all use some around this time of year, don't you think?
Reader Comments (13)
So cool to see you have opportunities to use and share your talents with a larger audience! Kudos!
Congratulations on your class! Very exciting! I'm thrilled for you. Please say hello to Jackie. Have a great trip too.
oh very nice! i have found in the moments that i have been the "teacher" or "sharer" it's such a great experience. i love the new interest that people have who are wanting to learn and it often reinvigorates my excitement too.
rest and getting away sounds perfect! i don't think our spring break is until the last week of the month here. which is well enough because it will surely be a little nicer by then. i am planning a little getaway as well, if my work allows (cross fingers!). hope you all have a lovely time and this ski trip is uneventful ; ) xoxo
Lauren!! When I clicked on your Tweet link and read this amazing announcement, I did a little cheer for you over here. A workshop like this is right up your alley. You're a wonderful giver and I can't think of a better way for you to give than to share your talent. (Somehow) I know you'd make an excellent teacher too. Show 'em what you got.
Happy to read that you're going to take some time to refuel next week. Just what the doctor ordered, right? You all have the best time and enjoy every second of that fresh mountain air. (And, no ER photos on IG, ok?) xoxo
Hi Lauren, big congratulations on the class, you will love it! Enjoy your getaway it'll be nice for you to get away & relax for a bit. Wishing you a speedy return to good health!
congratulations!! it's high time you started teaching what you know. i look forward to reading all about it, and seeing your set-ups and things. hooray!
have a safe and wonderful spring break. i hope the meds have kicked in and you are feeling 100%. joy and adventures to you, n
Just had a chance to look at Friday's post. The ad for the workshop looks great! How neat to see your name as one of the teachers. I kow it will be a great experience for you and for the class too. I so hoped you would feel better by now. Keep resting. The getaway will help I know.
Yay!! I'm doing my happy dance for you! The workshop sounds wonderful. I'd jump at the chance if i lived near you.
Rest and renewal and ime away sounds like a wonderful idea.
Have a wonderful weekend.
p.s my weekend is being spent indoors and we are scrubbing mould from the walls....fun :)
Weeeeee! Congratulations on co-teaching this workshop. I am so excited for you! And your little getaway for spring break sounds amazing too. Get some rest and relax. Hopefully you'll be able to shake the cough soon. xx
I can't believe you're still sick!! You poor thing. I'm so excited for your workshop! You certainly kept that quiet! I'd have been shouting it from the rooftops if I were you. You must be so proud of yourself, and with good reason. If I were closer you'd bet your behind I'd register and come to the workshop with pom poms and cheer for you the whole time (that wouldn't be distracting, would it?). xoxo
Woweee that's soooo exciting Lauren! I'm so happy and proud of you! You're so brave, I'd be terrified. wish I lived nearer as I would definitely come along. So exciting!
So jealous of your spring break vacation (crossing fingers for no ski mishaps)! For some reason, my blog has been sending all of your comments to the Spam account and then Bloglovin isn't refreshing your posts. So all that to say I'm sorry that I'm playing catch up with you a bit late now and that I appreciate your visits to my blog and your comments as well
Congratulations on your new workshop, that's soooo cool. I bet it will be a roaring success x