 I was in a group a few weeks back that was discussing Gary Chapman's Love Languages and how to incorporate them into daily life more. You have to know your own (because not only is that how you feel loved the most but it's the way you naturally show love) and then you can learn to see what other's languages might be. But one of the discussion points was that life is so full already, how do we make time to intentionally speak these love languages to our family, friends, and even coworkers?
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 I've been working with kids since I was a kid myself. My first childcare opportunity was when I was 8 years old. The little girl's grandmother was just in the room next door but I was watching her. I've done various babysitting/nannying jobs, VBS, and more over the years and have interacted with a lot of different families and kids but there are a few things that stand out to me when it comes to how kids live their lives. I think they are things we adults have lost and could stand to try and regain. I think they would bring us a lot of joy.
 I find myself praying for a change, a new opportunity, but then I think, "would I actually be brave enough to step into an opportunity if it presented itself?" I'm not sure I am, which leads me to pray for the courage to step into any opportunities God may bring. These are the things that have been swirling in my head the past couple of weeks, and then I started watching through the Patterns of Evidence movies again.
 Historically, I have been a saver. When I was about 11, I was given a small, decorative candle, and I never burned it! Eventually, we stopped burning candles and I gave it away during a room clean. Isn't that sad?! It's one thing to save something for a purpose but I tend to save things for a nebulous "someday" that never comes.
 I'm going to get really niche and reveal something about my childhood at the same time with this post. Most people won't be interested in this, and some will probably think I'm being silly (I will admit to probably overthinking the whole thing), but that's okay. I just want to write the post and if it's only ever for me, I'm okay with that.
 It's been a month since I went on the trip of a lifetime to California. There were so many "firsts" for me, so many opportunities to be brave and step out of my comfort zone, and I learned several key lessons.
 Even in my twenties, I still enjoy a good teen-flick. My friend and I actually ended up watching Hannah Montana at our last girls night :) And classic Disney Channel Originals like High School Musical and Camp Rock are still comfort movies for me. If you're looking for a fun movie for your next movie night with friends, here are my top recommendations!
 You know when you ask a kid what they want to be when they grow up, and they say things like "fireman", "ballerina", "superhero", and "princess"? And then they get older and maybe start becoming a little more practical but still dreaming? Sometimes kids have pretty wild dream jobs. Sure, there is someone who does the job of setting up the dollhouses in The Henry Ford Museum (yes, I thought that would be a fun job) but probably only one person and that is not their whole job. Are you tracking with me?
 These last two months have been crazy busy. I don't know when life was last like this and it's not something I want to become normal. However, it has shown me things about myself and helped me learn.
 I was an adult before I got my first social media account but I'd grown up with friends who had them and hearing all the warnings about how toxic of a place the Internet was and how addicting it could be. So I went in to my Instagram account with VERY strict rules for myself. Six years later, I have learned a lot about regulating social media, making it an enjoyable place, and making it serve me, not the other way around.
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Hi! I'm Sarah!
I am a natural light portrait photographer. I've been taking photos since 2014 and would eat a smoothie from Tropical Smoothie Cafe for lunch everyday if I could. Thank you so much for stopping by. I blog about sessions, things I'm learning, stuff in my life, and information for YOU, my client. If you like what you see around the site, I'd love to work with you! I'd also love to connect with you on Instagram. I'm @sarah_jayne_photo :) Archives
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