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Project: Joie de Vivre bio picture

Welcome to Project: Joie de Vivre!

I'm a wedding photographer who is also fired up and passionate about
helping others find their joie de vivre, "the joy of living."

When studying abroad in France in college, I learned a lot about the world and how life should be enjoyed like a fine glass of wine or a delectable piece of chocolate. How can we enjoy life if we are caught up doing what we must instead of finding what we love?

What makes you happy? What
lights a fire inside? This blog is an exploration of all that. As the title suggests, this is an ongoing project. A work in progress. And I hope you may be inspired to find your Joie de Vivre. The joy of living.

Monthly Archives: January 2010

Friday Night Reflections: Step 2

Sometimes I don’t know how I made it through an entire week. From Monday through Friday, it’s a constant high speed chase. And then, when I sit down to think about what I did during the week, I can’t for the life of me, remember. Or when Monday comes rolling around, I can’t remember what...

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You are not who you were…

I was having a conversation with my husband about the notion of dating that somehow morphed into a conversation about life experiences. And I was lamenting about how my social life in high school were not my favorite memories. High school wasn’t a total wash, but I just felt like there was a lot more...

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Thoughts vs. Actions

I’ve been thinking a lot of about thinking lately. I’m sure that sounds funny. I’ve been doing a lot of reflection to identify and concretely find my passion. Because passion makes me feel alive. Having a purpose makes me feel on top of the world. It makes me feel like I am here on earth...

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Friday Night Reflections

So this project has been in existence for just a week, and it has been an amazing ride. So much so that I realized that I’ve written the length of an essay everyday for a week. It’s crazy because I never write that much on a regular basis, let alone everyday. It’s astounding what a...

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My life one week out

I’ve never been so excited to blog in my life. I don’t think I’ve ever been this excited in my professional life, period. Just a week ago today, my life was rocked in an amazing way. I experienced a roller coaster of emotions and just laid it all out on the table. I started to...

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Appreciating the Little Things

One of my fondest memories from France is just sitting in the park and taking in the beauty all around. Stopping. Taking a break from the hustle and bustle of life and enjoying the moment. Savoring the experience. Observing life. (Parc de la Tete d’Or, photo from Flickr.com) I was lucky enough to have found...

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On Being Authentic

You know, I used to be an unhappy person. I tried to hide it, but deep down, I had all these negative vibes running through me. I wasn’t good enough. I wasn’t pretty enough. I wasn’t smart enough. I wasn’t running with the cool kids. I used to compare myself to others, and that didn’t...

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The Phone Call

This blog isn’t even seven days old, and it’s totally rocked my world. For real. Last week, I had the opportunity and sincere honor of attending Lara Casey‘s Making Things Happen Intensive in Dallas. And it was amazing. It was empowering. It changed the game. I mean, I knew that this intensive was going to...

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Deep Conversations

There’s nothing quite like a deep conversation. The kind that digs deeper than the weather or everyday activities. The kind that challenges you and makes your heart smile. The kind that you never want to end. (Author’s collection. From Monet’s Garden in Giverny, France 2003) I relish deep conversations. I cherish each and every moment,...

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Dreaming Big and Out Loud

I think people forget to dream big. They overlook it. They take it for granted. They put it off for later. Or they never tell anyone. They keep their dreams hidden. Guarded and safe. But safe from what? Safe from achieving those dreams? Safe from pursuing your heart’s desire? Why? Over the last couple of...

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