What am I doing in Destin?!!

I've been asking myself this question a little too much throughout today, but I think I will just let it rest. I've had my share of crazy and spontaneous moments, but this sure tops it. Monday, a friend told me he was extending his stay in Destin after the holiday weekend and invited me and other friends to come down and join. Of course, out of everyone else (who worked normal jobs), I was the only one who had the flexibility to actually pack up my things and go the next night. I ended up leaving at 2 something in the morning and showing up in Destin at 9:30.

Sometimes, I surprise myself. I proved to myself I could survive a six hour drive by myself despite the fact that I absolutely hate driving. I think I like surprising myself. I know that artists are supposed to be overflowing with creativity, originality, spontaneity, and whatever other -ity you can think of. I've been hearing a lot, that it's all part of being an artist. But sometimes I do wonder when it can become excessive. There is always a delicate balance for everything. A time and place to relax, have fun, laugh and share great moments with people you love and take it all day by day as it comes, and there is also a time to be *serious* about life and map out what you want to do. Maybe for me, I'm just built differently and the planning may have to be more for the bigger picture and not so much the daily activities. haha PAs can come in handy too! Anyone want an internship?! hehe It's under control for now, but as my photography is getting much busier, I may just need one!

Here are some fun photos taken yesterday! ;)

This place is so beautiful!! I love the smell of the ocean, and the breeze, and this goes without saying, the beautiful view! The condo, the beach. I love it all. What more can you ask for? Other than a quick swim in the ocean, we pretty much ate brunch and dinner, worked, chatted, hung out, etc on this balcony overlooking the water. It was relaxing.



Besides client meetings and photo coverage the day of a wedding or a session, most of my work is editing and behind the scenes. Sometimes, these are the not so fun details. A pro, however, is that they can be taken with you wherever you go... even to the beach! ;) Here's a photo Bruce took of me working on the balcony. It's nice to have a change in scenery when you're editing.





Here's Bruce!



Can't wait for the rest of the gang to come join us tonight! ;)