March 13, 2012

Simplifying

I'm in the mood to simplify in areas of my life.  I stopped pinning things on Pinterest and uploading to Flickr.  I organized my binders to prepare for the last few months of my sophomore year.  And, yes, faintly, there was this desire to stop blogging, to just put the computer away and never open it again.  But, you know that I won't do that - blogging is sometimes the one thing that drives me to improve my photography and writing - and I need this motivation.

My constant excuse has been "I've just been really busy", and I apologize and move on.  Am I really busy or am I just too scared, too lazy?  There is so much coming up - a summer job, getting my license - and filling up a summer.  I want to have time to enjoy those summer days and be intentional.  So...I'm simplifying.

In other news, there are some exciting things coming up.  For example...guess what comes out in ten days? Guess who is very excited? Also, I'm hoping to do some photography jobs soon.  And soccer season starts soon.  Doesn't sound like simplifying, does it?  These are the things I want to do, though, not the blogging, emailing, and photo-gazing on the computer.   

Some photos lately....
And lastly, what do you think of the new design?

25 comments:

  1. I noticed the new design right off the bat. I love it. :)

    Great photos here. I think that cat has taken on the roll of the bodyguard. Haha.

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  2. Re-evaluating and simplifying is always a good thing. In fact, I've been doing some of the very same lately. :b

    ps - your new design looks fabulous.

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  3. i love your shirt. i love your siblings. i love eggs, and i love you.
    -jocee <3
    {pea ess: and your new design ;)}

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  4. So beautiful, Olivia. Simplifying has been stirring in my heart lately. There seems to be so much excess clutter in my life that I don't need. I've been contemplating drastically simplifying my online presence, simply to cut out unnecessary distractions. I'm so excited for you with your photography, girl! And that picture of you is beautiful! Love the new design. :) x

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    1. Also, THE HUNGER GAMES. I AM SO EXCITED!

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  5. 1. I know exactly what you mean. I'm tempted to quit blogging because I'm tired of what a distraction the internet is. But blogging is such a motivation. I could never quit.
    2. THE HUNGER GAMES. THE HUNGER GAMES. THE HUNGER GAMES. I could scream.
    3. your pictures is seriously amazing.
    4. and so are you.

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  6. I totally see what you're saying when it comes to simplifying.You have inspired me to do the same! //LOVE the new design.=)

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  7. simple is best :)
    love the new design and the photos are great as always!

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  8. I have been in the SAME EXACT mood lately! it was super inspiring to me to see someone who actually did simplify instead of just talking about it. Nicely done.

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  9. Wow. Yes. This is just absolutely stunning. I know exactly what you mean. gorgeous. Also, the pictures are beautiful and you are absolutely gorgeous! :))


    Cindi

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  10. seriously, every post you write, I'm nodding my head in total agreement as I read! :)

    love-ly photos! your sister is SO cute...but you already knew that. :) gorgeous light in every one.

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  11. I love this post. I know exactly what you mean, simplfying is awesome though, but please, don't delete your blog. ever. :) I love it too much. Oh my goodness, Hunger Gamess....AHHEHAHHAHA!

    :)

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  12. Oh, I completely understand the simplifying thing. I thought about cutting down on my computer time, just because the computer sucks the time out of my day. I never realize how much time I spend on the internet until that time has already passed. Then I end up feeling like I got absolutely NOTHING accomplished. I hate that feeling.

    p.s Adorable photos! So cute! <3

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  13. I understand what you mean; for me, my online world has been getting more full. Ahaha. But everyone has a different path. I'm just adoring that fourth picture. The lighting, your outfit, and your hair is all sososo beautiful! :)

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  14. I've been thinking about simplifying a lot, as well... but I agree that blogging is a motivation, and I'm so glad that you blog :) Anyway, I love these photos! There's something about the ones of the eggs that I really like - maybe its simplicity :)
    ten days - SO EXCITED!

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  15. i really like your new design and i totally get what you mean about simplifying things, i really need to do that... beautiful pictures!

    emilie

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  16. hmm yes, sometimes life needs spring cleaning, eh? (: love the fonts in your new design, and that first photo is totally perfect.

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  17. These are beautiful photos!

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  18. Great post! that is such a beautiful picture of your sister! I also have to say... that bracelet is really pretty!!!! ;)

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  19. I totally agree with you. I've been working on simplifying my online time as well.
    I love your new design, it's very sweet and spring-ish. :) Also, the picture of you is gorgeous. :)

    Blessings!

    ~Madi

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  20. Love the new design, and you are beautiful. I also feel the need to simplify EVERYTHING often; even if it's just organizing my room. Weird, but true. Beautiful pictures Olivia. (:

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  21. All of your Summer plans sound wonderful! Those pictures are beautiful, and you? You're really gorgeous.

    Your new design is really great. Makes me wanna change mine again!

    xx, Annie.

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  22. Beautiful. I love the design, and the need to symplify. That is bluntly why I have no facebook, no pinterest, no twitter, only blogging and texting and emailing. Those things keep me occupied in my spare moments but don't overtake my used up moments. The ones where I do things with my family, and dance, and read my Bible.

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  23. What wonderful captures of the little details in life. Beautiful!

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  24. Awesome post and so true. Sometimes when I'm not on the computer for a while it feels so good just to get away from it all. :)

    Ha, I know what is coming up, and it's coming up on MARCH 23rd! THE HUNGER GAMES! AH, I'm so excited! :D Eeep.

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