June 01, 2013

i am what i am

"Being real is more a process of letting go than it is the effort of becoming.  I don't really have to become myself, although at times it feels this way.  I already am what I am.  And that is both the simplest and the hardest thing for me to realize."



It's been so long since I've blogged.  Part of me misses it, but part of me is also very thankful for the break.  The quote above is something I've been contemplating the past few days.  Being real - myself - is something I always strive to be.  And so if I take a month off of blogging, then that's ok with me.  To be honest, the month of May was so busy that I hardly thought about blogging.  I've always heard that junior year was the hardest...they were right.  But, I survived, and my brain still can't fully grasp that I'm a senior.  And the rest of my time?  It's been spent working at home on the garden.  With my (amazing) class of seven, who are also some of my best friends, as we try to soak up every minute before the graduated senior of the group goes to college.  And I've been working - babysitting, Latin tutoring, photography, and maybe some other things as well.

Life is full and busy and good.  And it is moving too quickly, too.  I'm working on getting my blog redesigned, and so I'm trying not to post until then (because my lack of html knowledge means my photos don't like up correctly and that drives me crazy).  So, when I do get a new design, I'm hoping to blog some recent shoots, as well as photos of the life that has been going on around me.  I'm excited to be back!

17 comments:

  1. Welcome back! :) I've missed your posts!!!

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  2. ^^ same here! I missed your post so much! :)

    I love that quote, people always talk about "being true to yourself" and "being who you are", but sometimes when I think about who I am, I think about who I want to be, not who I actually am. It's hard to know how to let yourself just be who you are than go with what people are constantly telling you to be.
    You are such an inspiration to me. :)

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  3. good, you're back. i've missed you, actually. like, a lot.
    also i've been thinking. you're cool. we should get to know each other. you're such a sweet girl, you've encouraged me SO much throughout these past few months of my blogging. i think it's only fair that i return the favour. :) <3

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  4. so glad you're back. breaks are...so beneficial sometimes. they help us put life in perspective. can't wait to see more. :)

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  5. So glad you're back girl. You know I've missed your posts-but I agree that taking a blog break is sometimes really good for you..my blogging has been sporadic this year due to a crazy schedule and not feeling as "bloggy" lately either haha. Can't wait to see the new design-it drives me crazy too when my photos don't line up. :P
    H. Elise

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  6. I've actually been thinking about you a lot lately. I'm so glad you're coming back. :))

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  7. ohh yay, glad you're back!
    that quote-- yes.
    can't wait to see more + the new design.:)
    (oh and meh, you're not alone--I'm almost convinced that html hates me. haha;))

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  8. Yay! I'm glad you're back! I missed you and your blog. I'm still finishing my junior year and I would have to agree it's crazy hard! Still feels unreal that I will be a senior this fall. I'm looking forward to seeing your new design :) How fun!

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  9. I'm so glad you're back, Olivia! I've missed your posts...but you're right. It is so good to step back and take breaks every now and again.

    I'm looking forward to the new design and future posts!

    Blessings!
    ~Madi

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  10. so glad you're back. you've been such an inspiration and i love reading your blog!! btw i can really relate; i'm a senior now too, and it's still is so hard to get used to!!

    -Carli

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  11. Breaks really are good for a person.. I love your words + you're a beauuuuty!

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  12. oliiiiiivia! ahhh so glad to have your sweet little self back!

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  13. Yay, you're back...and looking as pretty as ever! :)

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  14. and I've missed you, but glad for your sake that you enjoyed your break! you're as lovely as ever, dear.

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  15. i love you so much Olivia <3 (and that photo danggggg) I love that quote, its defs a reality check and an encouragement to just be myself and not try to fit anyone elses mold for me

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  16. Welcome back! I can't wait to see your new look and more photos. I've missed them!

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  17. Seriously you are the cutest thing EVER!!

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