Hoo-boy. It’s been a while. Not sure if you’ve noticed, but this old blog has been severely neglected for quite a while. I don’t think I’ve blogged any of the weddings I’ve shot in over a year. Year and a half, maybe? Sessions, maybe a couple? Same goes for vacations, with the exception of one,...
Monthly Archives: February 2012
February 29, 2012 - 12:57 pm
I so resonate with where you are at. Right down to the last part you talked about with the blog:P Weird! I hope you are able to ‘throw up’ soon;)
February 29, 2012 - 1:08 pm
Thanks for sharing, Shannon. For what it is worth, I missed your blog. 
Hope your leap day is a great jumping off point to wherever you are headed!
February 29, 2012 - 1:33 pm
Shannon… Dear, sweet Shannon. I loved this. I know we’ve talked about some of these things a few times, but I feel like I understand even better now what you’ve been going through. You have always been such a candid, genuine writer, and I appreciate your raw honesty. I think so many of us feel out of sync for whatever reason, but don’t – or CAN’T – find the right words to express those feelings, as you have so fittingly. I adore you and I’m cheering for you.
February 29, 2012 - 2:09 pm
I understand COMPLETELY! I have no words on encouragement except to say that at the end of the day, you’re still one of the most beautiful, talented, creative people ever and you have a great husband and four sweet babies. And you’re a pretty decent book critic (two down one to go, but Laura Bush’s memoir has distracted me)!
February 29, 2012 - 2:18 pm
I think it was brave and wonderful, and hopefully healing, for you to put that out there. I believe in you!
February 29, 2012 - 2:20 pm
“If YOU could see yourself the way that others do, you would wish you were as beautiful as YOU.”
Grab a mirror sister. You are pretty amazing. Love ya!
February 29, 2012 - 2:27 pm
Leap away my friend! It is a struggle to come up from things that hold you down. You feel dark and sure you look dark to others but they don’t see it. They can’t see it. Keep striving and don’t worry about slipping – that part of the process. Keep that pin prick of light in sight and follow the good things.
February 29, 2012 - 2:42 pm
Just watched that talk. Pretty powerful stuff. I’ll need a book report on your other readings! 
February 29, 2012 - 8:23 pm
I LOVE what you had to say. I really admire how well you can express your feelings in writing. Definitely an awesome talent that I wish I had. I love you and am excited for you in this “leap.”
February 29, 2012 - 8:25 pm
Wow! Thank you for opening yourself up and sharing. I had a feeling you’ve been having a rough time based on some of the encouraging quotes you’ve been pinning I’ve missed you and echo what Andrea says, because it’s true! I know we have only hung out a few times, but I always feel comfortable and connected with you when we do! And you proved right here what this “research story teller” discovered is true, that what makes wholehearted people beautiful is their vulnerability. You are one of those passionate, beautiful, wholehearted people, or else you wouldn’t have taken the time to share this. I want to take this leap with you, because I can definitely relate to the numbing things over part of her talk. Thank you for always inspiring me! Looking forward to some of your celebrations here!
February 29, 2012 - 8:26 pm
Oops, that was me, Annette
February 29, 2012 - 9:10 pm
Shannon, thank you so much for sharing of yourself. This is just what I think I needed to hear today. I’m drawing near to the end of a hard journey (well I wish it was nearer to the end than it is) and I want to ignore the things that are hard and hide, but this gives me some encouragement to have courage and face those things. It reminds me what I need to do to reach my goals, and it reminds me that even though things are hard now and I may have disappointments along the way that it is okay and that because I have disappointments, I can also have joy. I’ve been feeling a bit numb lately and just trying to push through. It hasn’t been working so well, so thank you for being genuine and reminding me to do the same. Love you and miss seeing you guys very often. I’ve missed your blog too. It is a privilege to know you.
March 1, 2012 - 8:25 am
Shannon you have always been such a great writer. I think it helps us all feel connected (as is evidenced by all the comments). I’m glad Dave found his dream job – even though it might not be in far off, exotic places. Just remember, you are not too far away from me (and Annette). It sounds like some “Field Trip Fridays” are in order. Let’s find that gumption. Let’s celebrate. Let’s take leaps together. Much love <3
March 1, 2012 - 3:44 pm
I don’t even remember how I found your blog, but I’m subscribed via RSS, and I read this entry and was so proud of you–even though I don’t know you. Sharing pain and shame is scary but bold in a society that looks on those things as taboo. I am so looking forward to seeing your upcoming entries and hearing more about your personal journey! GO YOU!
March 1, 2012 - 3:52 pm
Wow. Just wow. I’m Andrea’s friend from high school (found your blog through hers quite some time ago) and I do not say this lightly when I tell you that reading this last night felt life changing to me. I should get your email from Andrea, just so I could tell you what it meant (not because I’m trying to hide what is going on with me, just that the comment section is a little limiting) . I’ve never had a reaction to something I’ve read like I did to this post. I can’t stop thinking about it, yet still unsure how to process it exactly. But I know I will get there. And I can feel in my heart I will feel grateful forever for your post. Thank you more than you could ever know, Shannon.
March 1, 2012 - 8:06 pm
I went through a similar transition in the fall of 2010. You have ot be happy where you are at. And who knows where life will take you (and honestly, I hope it’s not Arizona in July). Love you dude. Blogging is super cathartic.
March 2, 2012 - 9:11 am
i’m so sorry!!!!! i wish that i could say that i have no idea what you could be going through but I DO!!!! i hope that you can pull yourself out from underneith this. i had to be medicated in order to do that this last time…it was different, so so very different then anything i had experienced and it was the very last thing that i talked about on my blog. today you’ve inspired me to put up a new post, a post from the other side of darkness. i’m so happy that you can see where you are and where you need to be and i hope that for your family but especially for YOU that you can find yourself on the other side of this very soon. and i disagree with hilary i think life should take you to AZ even in july and then you should call me so we can hang out.
by shannon
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