Dec 31 2008

Happy New Year

I won’t make a huge resolutions list. I really just want to do everything with intent and purpose next year.

I want to love with intensity. So much that, there is no question that anyone in my life knows how I feel about them.

I want to hug with meaning, make more eye contact.

Treat my friends like they are gold, because they are.

Treat the men in my life like they are kings.

And most importantly, if not the most important thing, give my relationship with God some major one on one time.

I want to dream HUGE. I’m not talking small term goals, I mean BIG. There are so many things I have been dreaming of doing. There are also huge goals that I want to set for myself, just to see if I can do it. No limits and no fear.

I want to open myself up to people. No more walls, just me

I want to use photography as the expression of creativity that it is for me. I get so caught up in what is technically correct, or what “so and so” is doing, that I forget to shoot for me. I want to shoot from my heart, from now on.

May 2009 bring many amazing things your way. Dream BIG, because you never know what can happen!

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Costa Rica from the airport

This photo was taken back in May when I was in Costa Rica to shoot a wedding. This was from the airport. Image SOOC.

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angie w - December 31, 2008 - 5:07 pm

melissa,thank you for your note today! your resolution list is definitely something to be proud of. love your work!

Nicole - December 31, 2008 - 5:15 pm

“I want to use photography as the expression of creativity that it is for me. I get so caught up in what is technically correct, or what “so and so” is doing, that I forget to shoot for me. I want to shoot from my heart, from now on.”

I was thinking about this very thing when your blog showed up in my Google reader. I’ve been very discouraged the past couple of days, and I’m happy to know that I’m not the only one who goes through it. Your work is beautiful, and also thank you for these beautiful words!!

Alyssa Lang - December 31, 2008 - 6:24 pm

Happy new year Missi! See ya Saturday!

Mark Leonard - December 31, 2008 - 7:18 pm

Happy New Year, Melissa. I hope we get to work together at some point this year. Congratulations on the new look.

Jasmine Marie - January 1, 2009 - 1:09 am

Wishing you a blessing-ful 2009! Thanks for adding to the fabulous-ness that was my 2008! I cherish you as a friend. I hope you know that. xoxo, jas

Cathy Crawley - January 1, 2009 - 3:59 am

……..and I want to visit Australia!

You left it off the list so I thought I’d put it on for you I like your goals, and I love the place in your heart that they came from. Happy New Year Melissa, I hope all you dreams become reality in 2009

Bianca - January 1, 2009 - 10:08 am

good luck to you, and happy new year!

rowena - January 1, 2009 - 1:01 pm

Yes! Dream Big and don’t settle for so so. Love ya girl!

Christine N - January 1, 2009 - 1:54 pm

Hi Melissa! Happy New Year! I’m so excited for your new goals and dreams for 2009. I too am renewing my relationship with God and can’t wait to see where that goes this year. Hugs!

Lisa - January 1, 2009 - 8:59 pm

This is going to be your best year ever…you are going places girl!

Leah Simmers - January 2, 2009 - 12:50 am

Love it! You ARE going to go so far! You are amazing!

MA5EN - January 2, 2009 - 1:22 am

Big things for ‘09! Cheers to a fantastic year ahead!

cristina thornburg - January 4, 2009 - 1:59 am

I am so glad you are my friend! Thanks for sharing and being so transparent. I’m sure God will bless your efforts this year. xoxo

jeanette sanchez - January 5, 2009 - 12:42 pm

Great post. Melissa, I have believed in you and your determination from the first time we met. God has BIG plans for your life and your talents. Happy New Year!

Tira - January 6, 2009 - 3:13 pm

You couldn’t have said it any better! To another rockin’ year! xoxo.

Melissa - January 6, 2009 - 3:16 pm

This was such a beautiful post