Sometimes I wish I could just press the pause button, look around and see the world standing still. And then I will have enough time to do everything I have to and want to do. If I have to explain the past few months in words, it would include: crazy, awesome, exciting, wonderful, out of the ordinary and a total rollercoaster ride!
In 12 months I shot 38 weddings, visited 4 countries and shot my first 2 international weddings. I started The Pretty Blog, KIKI outreach program and the KIKI London group, as well as hosted 2 workshops. And to top it all, I got engaged and am now planning my own wedding, which is on 29 October this year!
I have to be honest and say that all of this happening in 12 months was very overwhelming and super exciting at the same time. When I look back there is one word that comes to mind: blessed. I know I’m blessed and I am so thankful to know that I have the support, love and encouragement of so many people. A big thank you to all of you.
I know I’ve been a bit quiet during the past month and I didn’t blog often. I just needed to take some time out to plan my life and organise my wedding :) And a slight bit of warning, it might stay a bit quiet here, as I have less than 60 days to my and Iaan’s big day. But as we celebrate Spring today, I know this is a new season and a very exciting one!
My mom phoned me today and said she thinks we need to phone the guy who announced the 1st of September as Spring Day and tell him to move it a month ahead, because today was really cold and looked more like winter. And then I thought about it. Sometimes our days seem chaotic and a bit like winter, but tomorrow might be different. Luckily I know my spring will be starting tomorrow, as I just appointed a full time PA. *big smile x 1000* All replies to those emails you’ve been sending me will be coming soon! Welcome to the office Mariné! You’re going to be such a blessing!
And if you can’t see any flowers outside…here are a few pretty pictures of a little flower shop I visited in Germany. These photos were taken in München, right around the corner from where Iaan and I got engaged.
*Happy Spring Day!*
“Sometimes our days seems chaotic and a bit like winter, but tomorrow might be different.”
……..presies wat ek nodig gehad het op hierdie oomblik!! baie sterkte met die planne vir die troue. jy is werklik a “super women”! :)
Soooo happy for you and of course Iaan too! But you’re right, I wish there was a ‘pause’ button :) Always, let’s not forget to look around and see all blessings God has bestowed upon us and embrace all the small and big moments! Yay!!
wonderful memories of a gorgeous little shop …
& as for busy it happens, sometimes you just need to step back & take care of yourself.
It’s Autumn here now so enjoy the nicer weather! You’ve really been a busy girl and totally inspire me to keep pushing for my dreams and striving to make things happen!
You are like WONDERWOMAN! I can not WAIT to see your wedding up here! Who may I ask is shooting it? All the best for the rest of the planning!
i looove spring it’s my favourite season. Here Summer is ending, automn is coming so I’m so happy to see your spring photos ! The colours make me feel good :-)
Christene, I absolutely looooove your photos. They always cheer me up. I get lost in your pictures…..