More catching up...

Yesterday I finally tied up some loose ends and got together with Sabina (Winner of the Splurge Grad Photo shoot contest) and Mignon of Mignon North Imagery (http://mignonnorthimagery.wordpress.com/) for the actual photo shoot. Our schedules finally collided! First off Sabina is a gorgeous girl so no matter what kind of makeup I did I knew the photos would turn out awesome. Especially with Mignon being the photographer! She's super talented and I'm envious of her mad photography skills (and her giant Nikon lenses). It's always fun to do photo shoots and I hope to join foreces with Mignon for another contest next year. *hint hint* :P

*Acessories and Floral trench coat available at Splurge - 478 River Avenue)
*Photos Courtesy of Mignon North Imagery
*Makeup: Siuleen Thai

For more photos check out Mignon's blog at http://mignonnorthimagery.wordpress.com/
So after the photo shoot last night I got together with my best friend for some good catching up. It was awesome. Some times you forget how nice it is to just sit and chat. Especially with the people who know you best. We had a conversation about where we are in life...our career paths...what changes we want to make..hope to make...trying to find the courage to make...and the subject of practicality vs. passion. Back in high school--university, we were always told to follow our dreams and find something we're passionate about. I'm very fortunate that I've had the opportunity to do what I love to do. I mean, what girl doesn't want to be surrounded by makeup and pretty things? And I thank every person who has helped me get here and I pray every day that I do them proud. But every now and then I think about the other side of the road--the practical side of the road. The side that has a 401k plan and dental benefits. It's not always easy being your own boss. Being accountable for everything. Some times it wears me down and I think about... what if I had been more practical?

Today: Is a gorgeous day and I'm planning on making sure the pup gets to go out and romp in the fall leaves (maybe eat a few blades of grass) and then snuggling up with a pot of flowering tea.