busy little me...

here it is, my brief respite. a tiny little breather--memorial day with absolutely no plans. a first, i know. 

may was a crazy month, but i made it through. every single night of the month was booked with rehearsals, dinner, classes... wow. it was so much fun, but it was insanely crazy and here at the end of it all, i'm sick to boot! normally, i book, book, book, book with abandon, but i sort of put my foot down on making plans in june.

lately, when the clock strikes five and i'm packing up to leave my sterile hell hole in the burbs at the job i hate so much... i want to go home to the dude. no matter where i am or what i'm doing, i'm looking forward to when i can see the dude.

so, i made a bold and conscious move to take it down a notch. not to drop out of site, i love my friends and the hobbies i have, but i think i want to spend more time making dinner, watching movies, working on dueling laptops, going out as a couple... you know, being a couple.

i've been mostly single for nearly three years and it has been a real exploration in me and all the great people i've become close with. i didn't really expect the adjustment to being a couple to be so stressful--i really got used to the single girl life! and, he's awesome--always encouraging me to do what i enjoy and to go hang out with my friends. i couldn't be luckier in that department.

but, sooner or later, if you're serious, you need to make a change. right now, i feel like i'm trying to run a marathon in two left shoes.

hopefully, i'll be back to the blogging too, as i try to focus on my photography and business more. it's going to be an interesting summer. i can't wait get it started... in 15 minutes!

let's start off with a deeeeeeeeep breath and a pedicure!

Danielle, Chelsea and Tim

Danielle came to me with an idea for mother's day... the result was a laughter-filled afternoon of shooting in St. Charles with Danielle, her sister, Chelsea and brother, Tim. what great fun we had! here are a few shots... many thanks to Danielle for thinking of me for this project and bringing that picture frame!

the lovely and lighthearted Laura

IMG_3958, originally uploaded by MisfitHue.

Laura is a hoot! She has a delightful laugh and heart of gold. I started dancing with her more than a year ago, and i've enjoyed not only watching her develop further as a dancer, but goof off with her in class and out. i've wanted to shoot her for some time. next... i want to shoot the marvelous tats that she has--they are as lively and diverse as her personality!

dani

IMG_3567, originally uploaded by MisfitHue.

this is dani and she is a fantastic dancer! not only are her moves lovely, but she LOVES dancing! this girl knows how to have fun!