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Kaapoot.

And that’s the sound my computer made.

Unfortunately my computer has died. Yea. Not the happiest person in the world. I can still get emails and blog from my laptop, but no access to Photoshop, or ANY of my pictures on my other computer…yes folks, it is KILLING me.
Not sure when I’ll be back up and running.

But, for now, the ‘core group’(me, mom, amanda, and dad) went to the Air and Space Museum: Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center today. It is so amazing. After walking around for a bit we decided to brush up on our Kung Fu…Kung Fu Panda that is…at the IMAX theater. Even though I had a ridiculously ginormous headache, I was still laughing through the whole thing.

Hopefully I can get my computer working soon and I will post some of the awesome shots from the museum.

Megan 2. Rubix cube 9,583.

I am determined to figure this stupid thing out. I am now able to get one whole side.
As for the rest…well, I’ll let the score speak for it self.

Paper Love.

Check out this fabulous small piece of lime green paper that I like to call my business card.

They came yesterday and I’m so excited. I’m no photograper anymore, I’m an actual photographer.

Open for business folks!

The Un-Birthday Girl.

My Mom and Maureen used to work in the same office, and when I stepped on board and met Maureen I grew quite fond of her. She has taught me so much, given me great opportunities, and is down right hilarious.

Maureen is not a big fan of her birthday. So when her daughters said they were throwing her a birthday party, surprise birthday party none the less, we knew we had to be there! She had no idea, and the best part is she didn’t turn around and leave once she found out. Thanks guys for throwing your very special mother a wonderful party.

Did I mention that Maureen’s grandson stole a piece of my heart. He is so stinkin cute!
Here he is, ready for the party, with party beads and horn in hand.

Aodhan loved Grammie’s colander…if only he could get the price tag off.

Perspective.

The heavy wood door creeped open and in rolled four wheels and a young girl following behind with an American flag by the handles. My heart sank. He looked like a kid, so very young, and his twenty-two year old wife didn’t look a day older.

The restaurant I work at is less then a mile away from Walter Reed Army Medical Center,
which is where most of the wounded soldiers are taken to.

He steered his motorized wheel chair over to one of my tables, and jumped up in the booth. As Lauren, another server, took the wheel chair to park it in the back, he smiled and said “careful, if you put it into 4th gear, you’ll pop a wheely.” He was so upbeat and high-spirited for being “blown up” May 1st, less then two months ago.

He told us about how he had just looked at pictures of himself right after his accident and almost threw up. His long brown eye-lashes had completely grown back in, and the scars and burns on his face were barely noticeable. His left hand was blown away and had to be completely rebuilt with metal rods, and skin graphed from his tattooed arm.
BUT…he is alive. He’s alive to see his wife, and his three kids back home in Hawaii.

It was the proverbial slap in the face for me. He was fighting for our country, got blown away, and his complaints are his severe nerve pain and not being able to walk. I am over here complaining about not having enough time, or things. It put things into perspective for me, making me realize that I have two arms, legs, eyes, and can walk on my own two feet.
I need to be thankful for the things I have, when others are less fortunate.

My stack of papers.

I am drowning in a virtual stack of papers.

I have so many things to do, and it’s taking me forever to get through them. Tons of pictures to edit…and I mean tons, business cards to make, slideshows, album, website, emails to be returned, phone calls to be made, and that’s just the beginning. On top of everything, I’ve filled my hard drive. Yep, I’ve only had this computer since December, and it’s full…all 70GB(mostly everything is pictures and my design stuff). So my computer now works extra snailish.

Why is there never enough time, enough space, enough gear, or enough goodies? There will always be something more that you need in life. I keep trying to remind myself that there will never be enough time to get everything done, and there will always be something bigger, and better that I wish I could have.

For now, I will just trek along, one paper at a time.

An Un-Birthday party.

Just a little teaser while I edit all the pics from Sunday’s party.

The Best of the Best.

Happy Birthday to the best, best friend in the entire world.
Some people come and go, but it’s the true friends who stay in your heart forever.

Happy Birthday Nikki!
I can’t believe it’s been so long since the Griffin’s days and how much fun we had. You have grown up to be an amazing daughter, sister, wife, mother, and best friend. Everyone in your life is truly blessed to know you. Through all the ups and downs called life, our friendship will always be there. I just wanted to thank you for being such a devoted friend all these years. I miss you and can’t wait to come visit you out in SoCal.

Grapes anyone?

I’m excited to say that MY wedding photography business is finally growing. It’s very strange to think that you are starting your own business, let alone see it succeed and expand.

I finally ordered business cards to hand out, and got them in the mail the other day.
It seems my spell check, ahem Alberta, must have missed something.

Who takes photos of grapes?…Clearly I do.

Happy Father’s Day Dad!

Dad,
I wanted to thank you for being the strong motivating force that keeps me going some days. You push me to reach for my dreams and help me realize that anything in this world is possible if I put my mind to it. You pick me up when I fall, and when I struggle to find my footing you tell me “try your best, that’s all I ask for.”

Thank you for being there for me anytime, day or night, for whatever the situation. Whether it is encouragement in school, helping me step forward when I feel I have gone three steps back, or a $1300 loan for 3 days(whew you were a lifesaver!), you’ve never failed to be there for me.

I admire your drive, hope, strength, and willingness never to give up even when you are going through hard times. I hope that you know that I am there for you just as you have been for me… I’ll pick you up when you fall, help you step forward when you feel you’ve taken three back, and always be by your side.
I love you more then anything in this world and can’t imagine my life without you. I love you!