Emma's weekly portrait: Week 59

I love these curly-q's! :)

All our dreams can come true - if we have the courage to pursue them. 

- Walt Disney                                                                                              

Quote of the week | by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Follow your dreams & live a life full of satisfaction, even if it means to go on the path less taken. Scary? It can be, but it is good to step out pur your comfort zones if it brings improvement, right?

Happy Wednesday!

Quote of the week | by Lowell Lundstrum

Dream big. Have you done that lately? With the new year and all most of us set new goals in order to improve ourselves. Does it mean we are not happy? Maybe. But as they say, there is always room for improvement. This doesn't just have to happen at the beginning of the year. We are always changing as well as our circumstances & environment around us. Doing this a couple times a year is a good idea.

FYI: Whenever I write, I first write to myself. I then analyze & decide if it can possibly help others. If it can encourage one person, I'm delighted! Then, I click "Publish". Just wanted you to know that.

(photo taken on one of my hikes with iphone)

Here are some simple steps to gear us in the right direction (year- around):

1. It's a matter of taking a step back, looking at how we spend our time, money & energy. And does the result of these equal to somehow improving my life? My way of thinking.. The way I treat those around me, etc...
2. Write your dreams down on paper. Good ol' paper! Post them somewhere visible to remind yourself constantly.
3. Take control of your life. Make the changes necessary as difficult as they may be.
4. Get inspired. Surround yourself with positive people.
5. Believe in yourself.
6. Work hard at making your dreams a reality, because remember - dreams dont work unless you do.

Friends, we must stop living mediocre lives. I'll be the first to admit there are things I can improve (better wife, mother, sister, friend, artist - this list can go on for days) just today by tweaking things here and there. Let's give people something good to talk about.

I'd love to hear from you. Comment below & share a goal, personal, school or business related. I truly believe in expressing goals not so much to keep each other accountable, but more like encouraging. Can't wait to hear from you!

And if you find this post useful don't forget to share it :)

Happy Tuesday <3's!

Quote of the week: Thomas Edison

When I stumbled upon this quote by Thomas Edison, I knew right then I wanted to share it with all of you. Its very inspiring & uplifting. Because as we all may have experienced, life doesn't always go as planned. Circumstances, mistakes, relationships, goals, etc... 

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this weeks quote & maybe hear about some of your favorites!

Happy Wednesday!

xoxo

- Belinda

Quote of the week by Emile Zola

The artist is nothing without the gift,

but the gift is nothing without work. 

Quote of the Week: William Arthur Ward

The quote speaks for it self so I'm not going to say much. Needless to say, after reading it for the first time yesterday, it instantly became my new favorite! It is a question to ponder on... A question to ask ourselves. 


I'm very excited for tomorrow, I'll be second shooting alongside the fabulous Damaris Mia! 


Happy Friday, stay safe & for you Southern Californian's, stay cool. Its suppose to be in the 80's! We are soo spoiled here!!!  :)


xoxo,


B.Love

December.

I cannot believe it. Or maybe I just don't want to. Another year has pretty much passed us by... Today is the 2nd of December, next thing you know it will be Christmas and then New Years!!!


This is what I'm doing & you may want to try it too. It can be a challenge, but I love challenges, thats just how I am. Instead of looking at it as "I'm a year older" I'm going to say "another year where I've been blessed and cant wait to see what the future holds." Seriously, outlook has a lot to do with how happy we are. I continually remind myself that life could be worse this instant if I didn't have the people I do in my life, if I was missing a limb, had a life-threatening disease or simply did not have food in the fridge to feed my family. You see what I mean? And it helps to remember that God is in control. If there is something that I need. He knows. If there is something I'm struggling with. He knows.


Let's all take a moment and reflect on the people, things and opportunities we've had in the past year... Like the quote below says "recognize & appreciate." Just do it. 


I took the picture below as I was scouting an area for future photo sessions... Photographers, you get me right? :)

Happy Thursday <3's!!

Quote of the week: John Wooden

Picture taken with iphone while in Pismo last weekend, so don't hate ;)

This quote really struck a cord with me. I know I cannot do it all. It's just not humanly possible. Ever get that feeling when twenty-four hours isn't enough? I may not have the house sparkling clean 24/7 but I can make sure its presentable for unexpected visitors. Laundry basket won't always be empty but for sure hubby will have something to wear ;) You see where I'm going? I may not be perfect; One because perfect doesn't exist, and two because I've come to accept I'm perfect being imperfect. And for good measure, so has Eddy. Every day may not be a "great day" but we can always find something good in every day.

What I want to leave you with: FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE VERSUS THE NEGATIVE.  Its the only way I see to live a happy life. I got bad news early this week, but you know what? I'm not going to dwell on it & let that get me down.  I have to be strong not only for those around me, but for ME. It can always be worse right? Sometimes it's soo easy to get caught up on how you cant do this or how that isn't going as planned. Remember, attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.

It takes courage. I know its in me & I know its in you too.

Now go spend the weekend with those you love & enjoy every second. Tomorrow is never guaranteed. And too many kisses doesn't exist!

XOXO,

Blove

Quote of the week: Albert Einstein