10 things I’ve learnt this week
25 Feb
There was a blog challenge last week on Female2Female about 10 things, and I never did it, but while I’m waiting for this endless LR export, I might as well list 10 things that I’ve learnt this week.
It’s been a big week so far, with Connor having a tonsillectomy and I went on a photo workshop, so these should be easy enough to rattle off.
1. Don’t wear a white jersey when your child goes for surgery, you will get it full of blood when he starts recovering from the anaesthetic and thrashes around madly.
2. It’s required to wake your child up in the middle of the night for a snack of chips and sweets, when they’re recovering from a tonsillectomy because it stretches the muscles so they’re not as sore in the morning.
3. It takes 1 day before the kids are tired of coke and other fizzy drinks… because they’re now allowed it.
4. Lightroom takes too long to export… I get too impatient! But I have learnt it’s quirks now, and I know when it’s going to fail.
5. I’m charging too little for weddings. I know how much to charge now, so my rates will be going up.
6. I need to define my style photography… apparently I have one, according to most people… but now to put it in words and that’s impossible
7. I can say No. I’ve turned down a few shoots this week. I do have one or 2 days free in the next few weeks… but I actually need a day off! I’m starting to burn out, I can feel it.
8. There are a whole load of excellent photography bloggers that I need to add to my reader.
9. There’s only so much I can cook without using spices or tomato-based sauces.
10. I’m tired
Glad you’ve got a couple of days off – you need it! Hope things are going well with your new job – we must go for coffee sometime!
A lot on your plate! I also did no 1, but with a light pink top when L had his adenoids out.
Also very tired over here. Take a day of and rest girl!
you have so much going on. amazes me.
Here’s an idea for finding the words to describe your photography style. Ask some of your clients and friends to describe how they see your style to you in words (email) and then read them….you might find what you want to say through them.
I am impressed with #5!!
Good for you for listening to your body and taking time to rest and for saying no!