Now, Go Out and Create Something

I’m getting ready for a journey of a thousand miles.  Well, actually, it’s more like 830 miles, or thereabouts.  Making lists (both mentally and physically), prepping to travel by myself to Nashville this Thursday for a long weekend.  I’m so excited for a new adventure.  I am trying to remember the last time I took a trip by myself — probably when I visited my sister and her family in the Miami area when they welcomed their second son more than 10 years ago.  Oi.  I am due!  

The ImagingUSA conference is happening at the Gaylord Opryland hotel beginning Sunday for 3 days of engaging speakers, invigorating classes, and information related to professionals in the photography industry, plus an expo filled with goodies to please every level of photo enthusiast.  Gah!  I am geeking out about all of the camera gear, gadgets, encouragement and new friends to meet.  I will be meeting up with a group of other professional women photographers from different parts of the country — who also happen to proudly shoot Sony!  Even better!!  My heart beats a bit faster just writing this — I’m ready to go! 

I’ll also be spending time with some of my dearest family members (including friends who are like family to me) who live in the Nashville area.  It couldn't have worked out better to be able to mix business with pleasure.  Score!  I am bringing some of my gear so I can chronicle and document my journey.  I’m super stoked, looking very much forward to seeing everyone!!  I'll write more next week when I get home and let you know all about my trip's highlights.  I won't be on social media over the next week and only occasionally checking in with email.  But I'm certain I'll make up for it!!  

This quote showed up in my inbox this morning.  It truly resonates with me, and I thought you all might find it inspiring, thought-provoking, and enjoyable, too.  

"You are the books you read, the films you watch, the music you listen to, the people you meet, the dreams you have, the conversations you engage in. You are what you take from these. You are the sound of the ocean, the breath of fresh air, the brightest light and the darkest corner. You are a collective of every experience you have had in your life. You are every single second of every single day. So drown yourself in a sea of knowledge and existence. Let the words run through your veins and let the colors fill your mind until there is nothing left to do but explode. There are no wrong answers. Inspiration is everything. Sit back, relax, and take it all in. Now, go out and create something." — Jac Vanek     

I’ll catch up with you all next week.  Onward and upward, my friends!  

Cheers, y’all!!! 

xoxo,