so. much. to. do.

kind of an odd feeling when you realize you have tons of pictures of someone (in a non-creepy way of course) and they have like absolutely no pictures of you. 

either you enjoy taking pictures way more or you are just not good enough to have a picture of...

but either way, i find it humorous. in the, i have way too many other things to be concerned about at the present moment than whether or not a person has an equal number of photos of me as i do of them, kind of way. 

this week:

-last week of school

-family portraits to edit

-REVO pictures to finish editing (sorry, sorry, sorry!)

-bridal portraits to take

-purchase photo equip for upcoming project (taking pictures of cell phones for a company)

-starting that project

-need to find a summer job

-sick husband

-doctor's visits

-say goodbye to a precious child named michael :-(

-breathing. 

*sigh*

a tale of two choices: the decision

the day finally came where the burden of the choice was lifted off my shoulders. and as i felt relieved, i felt my heart grow heavy...

as i put michael in his car after school today, his mom said that my director would speak to my regarding the meeting she had with michael's future school. i was quite apprehensive, as i thought through different reasons why my director would be talking to me about it instead of his mom. my director and i walked through the hallway to her office and she told me, i would be staying at st. george's this next year. the family was not able to make the arrangements for next year that would have been most suitable for both me and michael. it would be too big of a risk for me to go with him. 

whereas i am relieved to finally know what i will be doing, i am quite heart broken that i won't be able to see my special little buddy everyday. over the school year, michael has become more than just the child i assist, he has become my friend. i know it may seem silly to have a seven year old friend, but michael is amazing. he has taught me about loving unconditionally and about perseverance. i will miss all the hugs, laughter, joy, all the silly moments, and his love. even if i have to get on to him, he will just look at me and smile, and almost instantly forgive me. he still loves. and i hope that i have has as big of an impact on him that he has had on me. 

i can only hope after the school year that i can maintain my friendship with my little buddy. i am going to miss him so much. 

seis de mayo

me- "how does it feel to be annoyed when you are doing something? well, don't bother me when i'm trying to go to sleep."

nathan- "you don't make money when you sleep."

rachael- "well, i make dreams!"

i feel pretty silly tonight. just thought i'd share. 

nathan took me out for "seis de mayo". it was too crowded for cinco de mayo. 

hope you are having a great night!