The Small Victories.

Today, I am content with the small victories:

1. Annie only woke up once last night.  (She's been having HUGE problems with nightmares for the last few weeks so we've all been working on limited sleep.)

2. I got the kids out the door this morning without raising my voice and they aced the spelling words we were practicing on the way to school.

3. The Haiti fundraiser went sooooooo well (see the post below.)

4. I had chili cooking in the crockpot by 10am.

5. I worked out for the second day in a row.  (Go me!)

6. My (delusional) husband thinks I'm hot.

7. My personal 'to do' list is getting smaller.  (Got my oil changed, dropped off a package at Fedex, scheduled some appointments, etc. and it feels good.)

8. My current group of students are wonderful.  (I always miss my last group of students and I always worry that my next group won't be as fabulous...but somehow, they always are.)

9. My house is clean enough.

10. And I'm finally getting some time to start thinking a little bit more about classes in 2010...

- I'm teaching The Photographers One Day Workshop in Grants Pass, OR at Krop, Paper, Scissors this coming Saturday (Jan. 30th).  541 476 9300.  Several people flying in and lots of gals from my local area - can't wait to see you all!

- I'm teaching photography for a small group in South America with Scrapmap from March 13-24th.  I think there's still 5 spots available if you want to come too!

- I'm also teaching in Greece in September (the 19th-25th along with Ali Edwards and Jenni Bowlin (two gals I've never taught with before, but have always wanted to!)  This trip is with Cocoa Daisy and you can check it out here.

- And I don't do a ton of in store classes anymore and I really miss them so if you're a store owner (or know a store owner) who wants to have me teach the One Day Photographers' Workshop to your customers sometime this year, email me at karen@snapshotsofagoodlife.com and we can gab about all the details!

And one of my little Blog Hog.

Comments

[Kelli]

I love how Annie's hair is blowing!
I may be delusional but I think it's not possible that any class could be better than your class from the summer of 2009.

[Cathy Kuhlman]

I am certain there is a saying about wars being won with a series of small victories, but for the life of me I have no idea of the actual quote! I think you won a battle today!

[Carla]

That's a wonderful list...your blog always makes me smile :)
You're girlie is just adorable! Glad you got some sleep last night...

[JaYne]

I love how you find the positivities in a normal day! Wish I could go to Greece with you, maybe if I EVER get a camera worthy of your class, I'll join you!

[Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita]

Looks like today was a very good day! Totally loving your blog! Your class and photography in Greece? I wish!

[Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita]

P.S. I speak Greek fluently if you need a translator! lol!

[Libbi M.]

oh how i wish i could go to greece with you. i love, love, love ali edwards. i watch ali's blog and your blog every day and it gets me so inspired. love annie's shirt. must know where you got it.

p.s. please don't forget to check of your to-do-list editing your christmas shots and posting some to your blog.

[Libbi M.]

oh... and i forgot to mention that i'm so happy to see that bus is back. it just ads that perfect touch.

[Tammy Mellish]

You are super fabulous, and I ADORE the pictureo your little BLOG HOG (hahaHAha! love that one :)

[Kathy C]

GO Karen GO!!! ;-) The small victories ARE the best!

[elizabet h]

are you still doing a class in florida again this year?

[Terrib in Oregon]

Sweet photo!

[Addie]

Can't wait to see you on Saturday!:)

[Sandra]

Wish you could teach somewhere near me... Greece would be so cool, but still far to expensive for a student *lol* But a girl can dream ;) Hope to be able to attend one of your next online classes though!

[jakki]

Those cheeks are so cute! I so love #6....

[Tracy]

Sounds like a great way to spend time with all that you have booked. Another great and adorable picture of "Yannie" - I am glad she's your blog hog - though I think your other children are all cute and adorable just as much - there is just something extra special about her! :o) Great job on your personal to do list!

[julip]

Wow! that's awesome!
Thanks for the suggestion of back focus on my 50mm 1.2 lens. I called Canon and the tech that I spoke to check some of the photos that I was having a problem with and she confirmed that it should go in for a tune-up.
I just got an e-mail listing some technical information that means nothing to me, but in the small print "poor focus and calibration needed."
So, thanks! it's all covered under warranty....glad I sent it in, I would have just kept putting up with it and the warranty would have run out....It would have cost $375 for the repair.

[Tracy]

Greece...there goes that picture in my head again of you singing and dancing in the streets!! Good for you and your small victories...doesn't it just make you feel good?! Very cute shot of Annie...I can almost hear her laugh.

[Jodie [Australia]]

Greece!.....ever thought about teaching in Australia?? would love to have you!!

[Sierra]

I'm with you on the limited sleep! Miranda is going through the same thing. Only she's not having nightmares, she afraid of the door. She wakes up more than her 1 yr old brother! *sleepy sigh* Here's to hoping we get more sleep tonight! :)

[Linda]

fabulous post. My dd went through the night terrors for awhile...they are frigtening but they will go away. Thanks also for all the wonderful stuff you have done for the fundraising....you rock.

[lovely cee.]

sweet list! and now, i can add You and Mr. July to my small victories- oh disregard that- to my HUGE & BIG victories. thanks again, Karen.

[susan]

sounds like a great list to me! don't ya love when days go like that? have a great weekend!