No worries, it will be a short one. I just need a quick break from the blog this week to refocus my attention on work. I also woke up sick this morning, so I plan on taking it easy in hopes that I will feel better in no time. I definitely can’t afford to feel under the weather when working with children!
Hope you all have a great week, and –like all the cool kids say– I’ll catch you on the flipside!
When you have a blog, and you start putting it out there (or attempting to), the first question asked is always the most dreaded for me: “What kind of blog is it?” It seems like the most basic of questions. One you should be able to answer without a second thought, but for me, a blogger that has been struggling to find some sort of focus for 2 years, it is a nightmare. Or is it?
I had been putting off the search for focus because I like the fact that I can post about anything and everything. The sky is the limit; I am not pigeon holed to only discuss one topic. But at the same time, every video created by famous bloggers states that your number one goal is to narrow your focus and decide what kind of blogger you want to be. Well, shit.
I was lucky enough to work with my good friend, Penn, from Blank Photos on Saturday. We had planned the perfect Melificent photoshoot so I can use some of the shots for my blog redesign, amongst other things! Penn has been my friend for awhile and I have always been certain of her talents, but those beliefs were solidified after working with her. I had such a good time and think she really captured my essence. She sent me this one teaser above, and I personally cannot wait to see all the others and share them with you all!
Sunday was a really proud moment for me. I have the pleasure of working with autistic children once again, and I cannot be happier to be involved in their lives, as well as those of their families. I formed a team: Team Melificent, and was able to raise $435 for the cause. I was also able to show support with some pretty amazing people: both my friends and family, along with my new corporate family. Thank you to everyone that participated: whether it was financially through a donation, or physically through joining us Sunday morning. I appreciate it with all my heart! xoxo
Just add one more candle to that pretty little pink cake goodness, because Melificent is TWO today!
Wow, what a journey. It’s incredible to believe that another year has flown by, this one better than the last. I have had so many amazing opportunities, met so many interesting people and have challenged myself to be creative and dedicated. This little blog is such an important part of my life, and it is so humbling to know that it is a part of so many others’. The blog has grown even more in this past year, and I hope those stats only continue to grow. I love sharing fun, cute and interesting things with you all on a daily basis.
In honor of my bloggy birthday (cute, no?), I will have some pretty special giveaways and features coming up during the rest of the month. I did not want to wait another minute, so let the BLOGGY BIRTHDAY BONANZA (I just made that up on the spot) begin!
That’s right! I am giving away a photo session of your choice (portrait, family, engagement, boudoir) with RGBmonster, my extremely talented hubby. This includes the 3-hour session and 30-50 of the best edited photos. The only restriction is that you must be a South Florida local! Feel free to look through his website as well as blog to check out his current work and projects.
Now, how do you enter? EASY!
1. Leave a comment to this blog stating what kind of shoot you would choose if you won
2. Like Melificent’s Facebook fan page
3. Like RGBmonster’s Facebook fan page
And in case you were wondering what it’s like to participate in an RGBmonster shoot, wonder no longer! Check out a behind the scenes video of Karina’s fun portrait shoot:
The winner will be announced one week from today: 2.17.11, so make sure to get your entries in soon! Good luck to everyone!
Congrats to the Packers!
Hope you all had a great weekend full of friends, food and fun like we did. Unfortunately, this is why I am still recovering!
I’ll be back in business tomorrow – have a fabulous Monday, everyone!
ps; so many great movie trailers last night!