Oct 8, 2012

Grateful

In the midst of a hectic and stressful month, I wanted to note how grateful I am to be busy doing what I love. Sometimes (rather, all the time) I still can't believe it. When I quit my day job in June of last year, I had absolutely no idea what lay ahead or if I'd be hunting for a corporate job again in a year or so. I have so much to learn still, so many goals to accomplish still, and that all greatly excites and terrifies me.

One area that ends up suffering is my personal work and all the fun stuff that began Lingered Upon. I used to be inseparable from my camera on the weekends, documenting all the details of my jaunts around the city. I hope I can pick that up again. I'm grateful to all you readers who have stuck around through it all.



These weather changes are not being kind to my body. I'm at that point of being on the edge of sickness and feeling slightly disconnected from everything that's going on. I'm hoping all the shooting I'll be doing soon will be a welcome distraction.

For now, dahlias.

21 comments :

  1. So beautiful! Dahlias are some of my absolute favourites :)

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  2. Absolutely stunning. When you do get back to personal material I would love to have an out of focus bokeh shot you are so wonderful at capturing. I will be keeping my eye out either here or on Etsy. =)

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  3. So pretty! You are so brave to take the risk and quit your job to pursue a career that makes you happy! I hope to do the same one day.

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  4. You're a talented artist, and it's great that you're able to do what you love. One day, I'll be brave enough to quit the corporate world. One day...

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  5. You have a great perspective. Good luck on the new ventures! :)

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  6. you are doing great Alice, wonderful clicks ! just breathtaking !! :) do take good care of yourself ! :)

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  7. gorgeous :)

    hope you feel better soon!

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  8. It has been a pleasure to follow you throughout this journey - and well deserved, my friend! Your work is beautiful. And to think, this is just the beginning~

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  9. I've really enjoyed hearing the odd tale of your last year. Keep up the great work!

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  10. Life is pointless if you don't follow your heart and live your passion. Congrats to you Alice, I'm so happy for you!

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  11. Your photos are always a treat for the eyes. Wishing you many continued successes!

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  12. Beautiful photos..such a great feeling to be spending your time doing something you love!

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  14. oh i also feel this way! sometimes i look back and i feel so fortunate to be able to do what i love doing, and yet, i still feel so much in the beginning and there is so much to accomplish and so much to think about in the future. i came from a corporate environment as well and going back was never the option but sometimes, i still think of it, afraid of what the future holds and in a way to just enjoy doing what i do without the financial pressure of making a certain amount to face the monthly bills. but anyway i ended up talking about myself, and that was not the point, but to wish you all the luck good and hard work can bring!

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  15. I've been hooked on your blog since the first time you left a comment via mine. I admire your courage to take a great leap of faith to follow your passion. Well done, my friend.

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