I feel like I haven’t blogged in.. well, years. And that is true. But oh man, what a year 2020 was. A whirlwind of stress, emotions, loss.. I remember this time last year at the beginning of the first lockdown in a bit of panic. A type of panic that I really hadn’t experienced before, not knowing what was going to happen. Not being able to make any plans, wondering how my business would survive this. One of the biggest adjustments that felt so strange to me was that it was no longer acceptable to shake someone’s hand when you met or give them a big hug. I started with questions like – what were we going to do if we couldn’t go out to a restaurant, go to the movies, or go shopping? What would life even look like? I quickly realized though that those answers were simple. We have more meals at home together and we learn more about cooking, (who else made lots of bread or cinnamon buns? haha) we go for walks and enjoy the outside and on top of it all, save money while buying less ‘stuff’. If it has taught me anything, it is to slow down a bit. Maybe we all just needed a little reminder to just.. be?
While 2020 was different than any of us had ever planned for, there was definitely some good stuff in there too. Like this day. I was fortunate enough to document a handful of these tiny celebrations that brought me back to a sense of normalcy that I was so grateful for. Being able to celebrate just a few of these during last season kept me going and was a reminder of what is most important on a wedding day. I was so happy that Danielle + John were able to move forward with the celebration they had planned from the beginning. Just the two of them, their little guy & their closest family. It was honestly the most perfect day and everything they were envisioning. If you haven’t visited Oceanstone Resort – I highly recommend it! (especially if we need to stay close to home once again this year – such a cozy spot to enjoy a night or two)
While I am anxiously awaiting COVID to be over these days, it’s not to go out shopping, eat out or go to any events. What I am most looking forward to is being able to be close to friends and family without worrying about all of this. To be able to hug them so tightly, to be there in person with them. To have fewer virtual chats & plan memorials for those that we have lost during this time. And to document more love, happy tears, SMILES, dancing, hugs, and of course little celebrations exactly like these.
P.S. I am a hugger, so when this is all over – friends, family + future clients – be prepared. I’ll be making up for a lot of lost time. 🙂
