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There is no reason as to why I haven't touched my blog in a week. Life is full of ups and downs, twists and turns and until recently I was spinning out of control. I've done a lot of soul searching over the past few weeks and I am pleased with the person I am molding in to. I think (one of) my breaking point was realizing I was finally following my life long dream and could not be excited.

On several occasions during the course of this blog (assuming you do read my randomness) I have expressed my passion for photography, and all art in general. Somehow; after spending a lot of money on a new camera, photographing every day life for months, and having the wonderful opportunity of teaching basic photography in my hometown...I wasn't as passionate about the whole situation as I should have been. Once I lost a piece of the puzzle that has become my life (having to cancel all of my photography classes), it dawned on me...I am tired of being in this rut; I have to change.

I'm still doing a lot of searching but at least now I can see an improvement in myself and my surroundings.

I think the inspiration for this blog post came from a new online magazine called "Wild Sister" I have been reading positive blogs and am challenging myself to become a better me. I found Wild Sister by shear mishap. One of the blogs I follow religiously "kind over matter" had a link on their sidebar. I was curious enough to click and didn't look back. I bought and downloaded the magazine and am on page 11/47. Wow...If I'm so inspired to share feelings within the first 10 pages..this is going to be one deep magazine. lol.

I've been saving this photo for a meaningful post; guess this is perfect. I'm once again able to find beauty in the simple things of life. Walking in the bathroom and seeing my shirt swaying to the air condition vent made me calm...I hope I manged to capture the feeling in the photo. My mother called while taking this shot. My husband walked in (with her on the line) and said "She's sitting in the floor taking a picture of a shirt" My mom's response? "She's got a vivid imagination." I'll take that as a compliment. :)

<3

Mika.

Photography; It's Work

"Whew" That's all I can say about the past few weeks! I'm tickled pink to sit down long enough and type out more than a sentence. I have been terribly busy, but I can't remember half of what I've done. lol.

My photography class was going surprisingly well, despite the entire downtown area flooding the day before the first class. Becky at The Wilder Side of Art made an announcement today...she is closing her store at the end of the month. I'm truly upset; and not for the obvious reason. I have waited years for an art store to open up in town; and now it's over. I will still have classes elsewhere; but it won't be the same.

I have quite a few new followers on my blog and my fan page, so welcome to my crazy world. ;)

I hope things continue to look up.

I braved my sanity and lack of energy last month and took my 5 year old cousin Alyssa to the park for the day. I was pleased with the photos, but had to take a nap as soon as I came home. lol.

Enjoy; and as always I welcome feedback. :)

Several of the photo effects came from The CoffeeShop Blog I had been searching for a good Polaroid action and found much more on the blog!

Until next time,

<3

Mika.

It's Official

I'm almost a week late on blog posts. To help keep my thoughts in some sort of order (ha) I guess I need to post the next day. I can honestly say last Tuesday was one of the best days of my life-thus far. As fate so willingly intervened in an otherwise grey life...I was able to officially announce something simply amazing.

Here is the announcement straight from my fan page: "Beginning June 21, 2011 I will be instructing a Beginner's Photography Class at "The Wilder Side of Art" in Middlesboro! Classes are 2-4 every Tuesday" I am so thrilled to be doing more and more with my photography. Becky Wilder is simply amazing and I can never thank her enough for giving me the opportunity.

After I left The Wilder Side of Art I drove to the Veteran's park in town with my camera. Below are the photos from my happy happy day. :)

More info about the classes will be posted to my fan page soon!

<3

Mika.