When I was little, I used to pretend I was a horse. Or a wolf. Sometimes a tiger. Whatever suited my fancy. I was one of thooose girls. I didn't really play with dolls or put on lipstick and wear my mom's heels. Instead, I created elaborate stories in my head and played them out for hours, sometimes days, until the story was complete.

As I got older, I thought for a time that I wanted to be a writer. Instead of acting out the stories in my imagination, I tried to put them on paper. I would sit down and start these grand novels, only to begin another one after a few chapters in the first. I had every intention of finishing them. I just... never did. Apparently writing isn't my strong suit.

Then I found a camera. Jackpot. I found a way to stop time. To tell real stories. The kind of stories that should be remembered. Need to be remembered. Stories full of life and love that beg to be preserved and shared.

So I guess you could call me a story teller. A really, really ridiculously blessed and happily married story teller who can't cook but laughs a lot and has three dogs. I love my life.

And I'd love to tell your story : )

Music Monday

I’ve seen a lot of people doing the thankful status update on Facebook this month. I love that. Every day they write something new that they’re grateful to have in their lives. Whether it’s their spouse, health, family, a job, or even the simple things like the fresh snow or homemade biscuits, they continue to list something they’re thankful for with each new day. And it has really made me think… Think of all the things I am thankful for, of all the things I’ve been blessed with. So much. Too much to list.

But it has made me realize that I need to try. I need to be more conscious of my blessings and be thankful for them every day, even when November has come and gone. Because although life isn’t easy, and particularly when hard times come, there is always something to be thankful for in my life. It might be hard to see at the time, I just need to pretend every month is November… So thanks to those of you who are sharing your gratefulness, even if it is through something as silly as a Facebook status.

And now for a song! After all, this is a Music Monday post. Enjoy this pretty tune from Rachel Diggs, called “Wanted.” It’s one of my feel-good songs. Hopefully it’ll make you feel good too : )