I got to take some portraits for this graduating girl from Cal State Long Beach. She's got a vivacious personality and a caring heart that makes room for everyone - from the overlooked little kid to people in countries around the world.
We went to the Irvine Regional Park and had a blast! Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!
We had lunch with the Wikles. They have 4 kids... 4 WONDERFUL kids. And now with one of our own, I appreciated the immense work and love that goes into raising little munchkins. There is a lot of coordination and teamwork that goes into executing even a simple meal.
In the end, my soul and stomach were satisfied after sharing a meal and fellowship with good friends.
For our second anniversary, we ended up having Korean BBQ for lunch and doing an impromptu photoshoot at the Great Park because we missed the dollar theater show time. Keeping our celebrations simple. :) This private man's willingness to be photographed shows his support for my desire to grow as a photographer. That's love.
"I want to live a life that's simple yet meaningful."
This was written in my high school yearbook's random quotes section by an anonymous classmate. Maybe I still remember it after all these years because this is how I've always wanted to live my life.
Simple: For me, this means living a life that's not dictated by materialistic desires to keep up with the Jonses or Pinterest. As someone who appreciates art, craftsmanship and beauty, simplicity turns out to be a balancing act. Simplicity doesn't have to be drab nor does beauty have to equal excessive luxury. A large part of it has to do with my heart. Where are my treasures? Is there room in my life for the things that matter?
Meaningful: I think we find meaning when we connect with other people and live in community. Only Connect. I want to serve and walk alongside others, from my own family to people in completely different cultural categories, as they experience their full creative and created potential. Learning, growing & building memories together. Doing life together. Working through the mess together.
My husband stores his babies in the board rack he designed and built himself. I was pretty impressed when I saw this. I never thought I'd marry a surfer - much less a Korean surfing pastor. I didn't think they (Korean surfing pastors) existed. But I love that he has a hobby that keeps him active, creative, sane and relaxed. It's his sanctuary.
I tried it with him 3 times. It seems like a lot of work. 90% is prepping, paddling against the incoming waves and sitting around to catch the right wave. 10% of the time is spent actually riding waves. (There's a life lesson for ya!) Yet, he still loves it and gets up early in the morning to catch a few waves.
There must be something magical about walking on water that I have yet to experience.
