Its at times like this that I wish I had some close girlfriends... I guess with the wedding planning, and figuring out whether or not to have bridesmaids has gotten me a little sad, because there are only a few gals that I would want by my side up there, but I'm afraid our friendships may not last or even be existent within the next 2 years and 8 months until my wedding. Our friendship has faded a little over the past few years, and I wish we had more time and life wouldn't get in the way as much so that we could get together. Its things like this trip to California that I would want to share with them! But I probably won't come to my decision about bridesmaids until at least another year or so. Hopefully by then, I would have built a strong friendship/relationship with someone new and unexpected, or maybe I'll be able to rekindle the old relationships with my childhood best friends and start our relationship fresh again, because I really do miss what we had together. I guess we'll see where life takes us!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Trip to Cali in May!
This past weekend my mom and I planned a trip to California for May 2009! I'm so excited because during this trip we are going to be visiting different venues to finalize where my wedding will be held! We will also be meeting with some florists and photographers. Our first two days/nights will be dedicated to everything within the Laguna Beach area... we will be staying in two of the most "reasonably priced" hotels in the area so that we can pick the best, most reasonable hotel to block rooms at for our guests. We will be visiting Occasions at Laguna Village (which is my #1 choice), Laguna Cliffs Marriott, and Surf and Sand Resort. We may also visit some other locations, but we'll see when the time comes. We will then go to Encinitas (right outside of SanDiego) for two days to visit my cousin Luanne, and to check out a photographer in San Diego. And our final day and a half we are going to spend in LA, visit Rodeo Drive and just have a fun girls day. I can't wait! I LOVE CALI!Its at times like this that I wish I had some close girlfriends... I guess with the wedding planning, and figuring out whether or not to have bridesmaids has gotten me a little sad, because there are only a few gals that I would want by my side up there, but I'm afraid our friendships may not last or even be existent within the next 2 years and 8 months until my wedding. Our friendship has faded a little over the past few years, and I wish we had more time and life wouldn't get in the way as much so that we could get together. Its things like this trip to California that I would want to share with them! But I probably won't come to my decision about bridesmaids until at least another year or so. Hopefully by then, I would have built a strong friendship/relationship with someone new and unexpected, or maybe I'll be able to rekindle the old relationships with my childhood best friends and start our relationship fresh again, because I really do miss what we had together. I guess we'll see where life takes us!
Its at times like this that I wish I had some close girlfriends... I guess with the wedding planning, and figuring out whether or not to have bridesmaids has gotten me a little sad, because there are only a few gals that I would want by my side up there, but I'm afraid our friendships may not last or even be existent within the next 2 years and 8 months until my wedding. Our friendship has faded a little over the past few years, and I wish we had more time and life wouldn't get in the way as much so that we could get together. Its things like this trip to California that I would want to share with them! But I probably won't come to my decision about bridesmaids until at least another year or so. Hopefully by then, I would have built a strong friendship/relationship with someone new and unexpected, or maybe I'll be able to rekindle the old relationships with my childhood best friends and start our relationship fresh again, because I really do miss what we had together. I guess we'll see where life takes us!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Tindall: Sibling Beach Pictures
Last night I did a beach session at the 59th street beach in Ocean City. It was a perfect spot with beautiful dunes, rocks, and even an old pier for really nice pictures! The only downfall was that because of the humidity, it was a tad buggy! My friend Lauren, and her siblings Nicole, Amanda, Rob and their golden retriever Ginger, wanted to take a beach picture for their parents anniversary coming up this November. How sweet! Below are some pictures from our session.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Mom & Dad: 25 Years Of Marriage!!
"Love seems the swiftest,
but it is the slowest of all growths.
No man or woman really knows what perfect love is
until they have been married a quarter of a century. "
- Mark Twain
Twenty five years ago, on September 10th, 1983, my parents made the best decision of their lives... to marry one another! I wish I could have been there on that wonderful day, with all the family members I wish I could have met, and danced with... but I wasn't even thought of at that time! Its a big deal that they said "I DO!" to each other on that day... or else I may not be here right now! My parents have been through it all together: Richer, poorer, sickness, health, love, honor... and yet in my eyes, they've always been like a King and Queen in my fairy tale that I call life!!
It has been such a priviledge and joy and honor to grow up with such loving, caring, warm and amazing parents like mine! As I think about the two of them, I can only hope to be able to see my 25th anniversary, and have a lifetime of memories and accomplishments, like them. I love them both and respect who they are and what they have done not only in their lives, but the way they raised me and my younger brother. They've shown us that life can't always be perfect and go the way we want it, but if we try hard enough and put our minds and our hearts to it, we can accomplish all of our dreams! I couldn't be more blessed than I am right now to be a part this amazing milestone in their lives together.
Mom and Dad, I appreciate you and love you more than you will ever know! There is no daughter in the world that could be as lucky as I am to have parents like the both of you!! I wish you the best 25th anniversary and many many more!! xoxoxo
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Noah: My First Beach Portrait Session
On Friday evening I had the priviledge of photographing the cutest little boy in the world! My neighbors, Gracie and Steve, wanted me to do some beach pictures in Ocean City of their 17-month little boy, Noah. He was such a pleasure, and the happiest little boy you could ever ask for! Boy, was he active too! Ryan helped out a lot and did some of the "running around" pictures. For my first beach session, I was so memorable, and overall, so much fun! Below are some of my favorite pictures from the day... Two are of the cute family, with their Yorkie Ava and the rest are of Noah... I hope you enjoy!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
My First Blog!
Hello, and welcome to My First Official Blog! Wow, I never thought I'd create a blog... but I figured I've been doing new things, so, why not? Life can get so busy, and I realized that I'd love to have somewhere to jot down anything and everything that is going on in my hectic life. I tried writing in a journal once, but I just don't have time for it because I'm on the computer all day, everyday, and being able to type 65 wpm helps a lot too...
So, I figured since this is my first blog, I'd give a brief history on myself.. my past, present, and all that fun stuff... where to start?
Past
I've lived in the same town for pretty much my entire life. I have a 19 year old younger brother and two wonderful parents about to celebrate their 25th anniversary. I had some really great friends growing up, who definitely helped to mold me into the person I am today. I wish I was still close with some of them, but as you grow up, you lose touch, and its pretty upsetting... But the bond that we share is undeniable, and I'm sure if one of us needed the other, we'd be next to one another in a heartbeat... or at least I'd hope so...
I was never into sports. I did jazz, tap and ballet up until about sixth grade, but that wasn't my thing either. It wasn't until recently that I realized my undeniable passion for photography, but I'll get into that later. I may not be into playing sports, but I am a die-hard Philadelphia Flyers hockey fan! Girly girl / hard core hockey fan... great combo, huh?
I was a member of Young Life throughout my high school years. That organization really changed my life. It really gave me something to look forward to every week, and it really helped me to have faith in life and in myself. It really gives you a sense of belonging and what you mean in this world and how much you can really give back.
Since high school, I've been working and going to school... boring! While working for a bank, I went to the local community college and received my Associate of Science in Business Administration. I graduated with a 3.8 GPA and a member of the Permanent Deans List, as well as Phi Theta Kappa (The International Honor Society).
Present
I am one class away from receiving my Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management. I start my final semester on September 9th! The beginning of the end... how bittersweet. Nah, its more sweet than anything! After all the class cancellations and time changes, its about time I receive my diploma, and hopefully see the benefits of a better salary at a better job! I am currently working for a staffing agency and gaining a bunch of experience, so that when I graduate, I can hopefully find a position that will take me as I am, and pay me a whole lot more, since I have my degree! I'm hoping at least!
Photography
I just started up my own photography business this summer called Tami Melissa Photography. I have been very passionate about Photography for as long as I can remember. I've always enjoyed taking photos, but never really thought of it as anything more than a hobby. It wasn't until just recently that I realized my passion could be more. I now want to take this interest to the next level. To turn this hobby into reality I have to take the initiative, get the professional mindset and give it all my heart. With this, I hope to construct my passionate hobby into a successful business! My fiance Ryan has helped me along the way, and we're hoping to build this business together. We're starting with friends and family to gain more experience, and hopefully by next summer we'll have our website up and a successful photography business taking off!
My Fiance
I cannot wait until Friday, May 13, 2011 at 6 o'clock in the evening in Laguna Beach, California when I will marry my best friend! Ryan and I met on August 14, 2003 at our place of employment. We had an instant connection that continued to grow throughout the next few years. When the timing was right, on November 12, 2006, Ryan had asked me to be his girlfriend. From that moment on, I felt like I was living in a dream... where everything goes right, and you don't want to pinch yourself for the fear that you might actually wake up from this perfect world. On January 13, 2008, in the Poconos, Ryan proposed to me, and of course I said Yes! We decided on Friday, May 13, 2011, in Laguna Beach, California because:
a. Its Friday the 13th! And we both love the number 13
b. 5 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 1 = 13
c. We want the sun to be setting while we get married
d. Who doesn't love a California sunset?
e. It will be the perfect gathering of all of our closest friends and family
Future
What does the future hold? Who knows!? All I know is that I will have this awesome blog to document my adventures throughout it all! I'll chat about my final semester in college... the progress of my Photography business... updates on current books I'm reading... hopefully looking for a house within the next couple years... wedding plans... and the wonderful relationship with my best friend/fiance/prince charming!
I will end this long entry with my favorite quote, which seems very appropriate:
So, I figured since this is my first blog, I'd give a brief history on myself.. my past, present, and all that fun stuff... where to start?
Past
I've lived in the same town for pretty much my entire life. I have a 19 year old younger brother and two wonderful parents about to celebrate their 25th anniversary. I had some really great friends growing up, who definitely helped to mold me into the person I am today. I wish I was still close with some of them, but as you grow up, you lose touch, and its pretty upsetting... But the bond that we share is undeniable, and I'm sure if one of us needed the other, we'd be next to one another in a heartbeat... or at least I'd hope so...
I was never into sports. I did jazz, tap and ballet up until about sixth grade, but that wasn't my thing either. It wasn't until recently that I realized my undeniable passion for photography, but I'll get into that later. I may not be into playing sports, but I am a die-hard Philadelphia Flyers hockey fan! Girly girl / hard core hockey fan... great combo, huh?
I was a member of Young Life throughout my high school years. That organization really changed my life. It really gave me something to look forward to every week, and it really helped me to have faith in life and in myself. It really gives you a sense of belonging and what you mean in this world and how much you can really give back.
Since high school, I've been working and going to school... boring! While working for a bank, I went to the local community college and received my Associate of Science in Business Administration. I graduated with a 3.8 GPA and a member of the Permanent Deans List, as well as Phi Theta Kappa (The International Honor Society).
Present
I am one class away from receiving my Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management. I start my final semester on September 9th! The beginning of the end... how bittersweet. Nah, its more sweet than anything! After all the class cancellations and time changes, its about time I receive my diploma, and hopefully see the benefits of a better salary at a better job! I am currently working for a staffing agency and gaining a bunch of experience, so that when I graduate, I can hopefully find a position that will take me as I am, and pay me a whole lot more, since I have my degree! I'm hoping at least!
Photography
I just started up my own photography business this summer called Tami Melissa Photography. I have been very passionate about Photography for as long as I can remember. I've always enjoyed taking photos, but never really thought of it as anything more than a hobby. It wasn't until just recently that I realized my passion could be more. I now want to take this interest to the next level. To turn this hobby into reality I have to take the initiative, get the professional mindset and give it all my heart. With this, I hope to construct my passionate hobby into a successful business! My fiance Ryan has helped me along the way, and we're hoping to build this business together. We're starting with friends and family to gain more experience, and hopefully by next summer we'll have our website up and a successful photography business taking off!
My Fiance
I cannot wait until Friday, May 13, 2011 at 6 o'clock in the evening in Laguna Beach, California when I will marry my best friend! Ryan and I met on August 14, 2003 at our place of employment. We had an instant connection that continued to grow throughout the next few years. When the timing was right, on November 12, 2006, Ryan had asked me to be his girlfriend. From that moment on, I felt like I was living in a dream... where everything goes right, and you don't want to pinch yourself for the fear that you might actually wake up from this perfect world. On January 13, 2008, in the Poconos, Ryan proposed to me, and of course I said Yes! We decided on Friday, May 13, 2011, in Laguna Beach, California because:
a. Its Friday the 13th! And we both love the number 13
b. 5 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 1 = 13
c. We want the sun to be setting while we get married
d. Who doesn't love a California sunset?
e. It will be the perfect gathering of all of our closest friends and family
Future
What does the future hold? Who knows!? All I know is that I will have this awesome blog to document my adventures throughout it all! I'll chat about my final semester in college... the progress of my Photography business... updates on current books I'm reading... hopefully looking for a house within the next couple years... wedding plans... and the wonderful relationship with my best friend/fiance/prince charming!
I will end this long entry with my favorite quote, which seems very appropriate:
“What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?”
~Vincent Van Gogh
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