January 31, 2012

The Paper Mama Challege: Self

Chelsey @ The Paper Mama just wrote a post about how sometimes people say cruel things (whether it be in real life or on FB, or on our blogs), and it can really take a toll on your self-confidence. Her point in writing about this, is to say that we all need to take a step back and not let these people get to us.

To follow it up, she has challenged us to take a self portrait and share a little bit about what is going on in our lives by following Danielle's "currently" prompt.

So in light of my recent post about the importance of sharing photos of ourselves, of course I needed to step up to her challenge. And I even challenged myself a bit further and didn't use my phone or hold out my point& shoot at arms length. Go me!

{30 weeks along}


Obsessing over…
All of the things I want to do to decorate in my house. And how I probably won't get to do many of them because it's tax time and I will need to save my money to pay taxes (on my business). I'm super bummed but I guess decorating can wait a little longer. :)

Working on…
Editing the wedding I shot a couple of weeks ago!! This particular wedding was absolutely an crazy/interesting & fun experience and I've been having a good time processing the images. Hoping to make a pretty good dent in the work so I can be ready for all of the upcoming photo sessions I have lined up this month!

Thinking about…
Names for this little baby I'm carrying. Wonder what we'll name him!! (a post about this coming soon!)

Anticipating…
The nice weather this weekend!! We're supposed to have sunny warm weather. Well, warm for us in the winter(like in the low 50's). I have several shoots this weekend and am so thankful I won't have to deal with the rain!!

Listening to…
Nothing right now. The sound of my fingers clicking away on the keyboard.

Eating…
I'm actually eating Ritz toasted chips right now. Soooo good.

Wishing…
I could plan a vacation in the next year, but just dno't see that happening with a brand new baby coming this Spring!@

Okay your turn! Go link up with Chelsey's challenge!



23 lovely thoughts:

melanie said...

beautiful picture! I completed my self photo blog post today (it will post on Thursday)!

Summer Crosbie said...

I love your picture! Can't wait to read the baby post.  :)

Ashley said...

lovely picture.  the stripes are fun and I always like your hair in a bun :)

heather said...

You look gorgeous kudos to not holding the phone or the camera. Peach is a good color on you.

Amber S said...

Your photo is beautiful. I can't believe you have 10 weeks to go!! I haven't been reading blogs much lately, I guess I miss alot lol

Alissa said...

You look so cute!

Hilary@BabyMooHoo said...

such a pretty picture of you! 

Meg @ Beauty&theBanker said...

Your belly is adorable! Great photo!

Heather Clark said...

You look BEAUTIFUL Mama! 

Angie M. said...

You look absolutely beautiful <3

Sarah Halstead said...

Love this. So beautiful. 

Philip Chiappini said...

Lovely picture, My Dear. You are beautiful. 

Meghan said...

What a beautiful picture!

Amanda said...

Mandy, you are stunning! I absolutely love this photo!!
And you and Chelsey have definitely inspired me! I will be posting my own self photo soon......but like you, I want it to be the real deal, so I've got to find a time to do that! ;)

Courtney Kirkland said...

Can't wait to hear what names you guys come up with for this little baby! Beautiful, beautiful picture. Pregnancy suits you. :) 

Hannah said...

Gorgeous photo! I really love that shirt.  Can't wait to see your post on names for the little guy. 

Britt said...

New follower! GORGEOUS pic of you! and your boy is adorable!

Emily @ PeckLife.com said...

I meant to comment on this yesterday but then went to bed and forgot! You look absolutely GORGEOUS in this picture! What a stylin' mama! <3 the shirt. :)

Shalyn said...

First of all, your are GORGEOUS! I just read a couple of your posts and congratulations on the soon-to-be new addition! We are having our first boy (due April 8) and what you wrote about needing more good men really made me happy!

Sarah Fox said...

so beautiful! I am so glad that I stumble upon your blog.

hope said...

you look/are gorgeous.

Christina Main said...

Gorgeous!!!

samarah said...

you are so stunning!! :)

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