Murphy’s Law, Revisited
Date: Monday June 23, 2008Posted in: Blogging, Photography, Sundry, Workin' It, me
I have had a number of really varied and unique opportunities fall into my lap lately due to this here website. Some I have mentioned and some I haven’t. Yet.
I really am in awe that people are interested in working with me. I am quite thankful to be given the chance to do thing that I love such as writing and photography, and even get paid for it. It does not even feel like I am working.
A few weeks ago I was exchanging emails with a blogging friend of mine who has had some sweet opportunities come her way in the past few months. I was expressing my glee for all that is happening to her, and she replied with something that echoed how I often feel. She was worried that maybe she was talking too much about all that was going on, and did not want to come across as bragging.
I told her that we all love her and are truly happy for her. There will always be a few haters who are so miserable in their own lives that they get bitter and mean when good things happen to others. I told her that the rest of us are content in our own lives. We are secure enough in our own happiness to be truly joyous when great things are happening to people that we consider to be friends.
I have been struggling a little bit with those same feelings that she had. I do not want to come across as a braggart. I am just flattered and awestruck and MAYBE A LITTLE EXCITED. Not that I get excited very often.
Heh.
I am also the type of person that just spews anything and everything about herself with wild abandon. I keep no secrets. Unless they are yours. I am an awesome secret-keeper for others.
My plan is to just keep on being me. To share what is going on when the time is right and to try to also convey how thankful I really am.
My only concern is that blasted Murphy’s Law. I thought I would address it, to make sure I don’t shoot myself in the foot.
Dear Murphy,
My life is horrible. Nothing is going right. I have no job, my camera died, and I cannot string coherent sentences together. I’m going to pack it all in and drown my sorrows in Diet Coke.
Take that, Murphy!
In wedding news from yesterday, I would like to channel a different Murphy. Mary Murphy from SYTYCD, to be precise. My thoughts on the wedding?
THAT. WAS. AMAZING! WOOOOOOOOOOOO!
I might even have a chance at the hot tamale train. Heh.
The day was absolutely PERFECT.
I had my friend Karen come with me to be my sidekick. Honey prayed for us before we left and I felt a peace wash over me.
The weather consisted of sunny, and warm, with white puffy clouds that covered the sun at the perfect times. I could not have asked for more spectacular weather. I was just praying for it not to rain. God one-upped me, it appears.
Having Karen with me was a lot of fun. I was up in everyone’s face with one camera, while she stood back with the zoom lens and popped off candid shot. I am so very thankful that she was able to come with me. It was a great way to start off my wedding career.
I worried a bit if having her there would make me feel like I could not do it alone for the next couple of gigs that I have lined up, but if anything it made me more at ease. There were a few lulls in the “activities” where I was also free to wander at large and get a lot of candid shots. I loved having her as my sidekick, but I also now know that I will be more than fine on my own.
The couple that got married have an amazing story, but it is not mine to tell. It started in a foreign country, and involves political unrest, international barriers, and a lot of red tape. Love prevailed, however. Yesterday the two became one.
I felt like I had the best job on the planet. Weddings are one of the happiest days of a person’s life. I was swathed in their happiness, and to was privileged to capture snippets of it for them. It. Was. Amazing. I think I’m still on a bit of a high.
I cannot WAIT for my next wedding shoot.
I also cannot wait to talk about the other things going on behind the scenes over here. Stay tuned!
29 Comments
Yaaaaaayyyy!! Brag away. I’m so happy for you. Looks like you had the same weather as we did. I was in the garden yesterday hoping the shoot was going well for you. I’m thrilled to hear it was.
And forget about Murphy. Just kick him in the shins if he tries to spoil your fun. Thanks for getting my Monday off to a great start.
More pictures!!
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Comment by Carolyn on June 23rd, 2008 @ 9:39 amI love weddings - I am such a cheeseball but that would be amazing to be able to share in special days like that!
And good for you on your accomplishments. I can’t stand when people are haters about other people’s accomplishments. I love your blog - keep writing and bragging please!
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Comment by Smilf on June 23rd, 2008 @ 9:45 amI’m So Glad that everything went well for you!! GETTING EXCITED!
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Comment by hills on June 23rd, 2008 @ 9:52 amJust yay. That’s pretty much it. I think we should start a big blog love-in, grumpies not allowed.
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Comment by Elizabeth on June 23rd, 2008 @ 9:58 amI’m so very happy it went so well. YAY!
(I have never once thought of you as bragging, btw.)
Comment by sizzle on June 23rd, 2008 @ 10:21 amWhat a tease! I was waiting and hoping to hear what these other exciting things are!
I’m glad your first wedding was such a success!
Comment by Jen on June 23rd, 2008 @ 11:09 amYay! I’m glad it went well! And feel free to brag! If people get upset that is their problem, not yours. You should be able to share good news! You deserve it!
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Comment by Kristabella on June 23rd, 2008 @ 11:14 amIt’s a wonderful thing when great opportunities come though things you love doing.
Comment by gorillabuns on June 23rd, 2008 @ 11:23 ami totally know what you mean. of course. twins.
but, yeah, i’m all for people who get opportunities from their blogs. and for them to get excited about it!!! it’s proof that we aren’t just a bunch of silly geeks wasting time on the internet.
Comment by ali on June 23rd, 2008 @ 11:24 amI really know what you mean about the “bragging”. I have also been very excited to announce some things, and have needed to write at length about others to promote my book. But sometimes I feel uncomfortable about that - for the same reasons you mention.
Now I’m taking a break from all of that and getting back to my normal stuff. And it feels great!
I’m happy to have found your blog through the BlogHer rotation. Great stuff!
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Comment by Kelly @ Pass the Torch on June 23rd, 2008 @ 11:51 amThis is truly wonderful, Angella! Couldn’t happen to a nicer person!
And? I can’t wait to find out what good news you have tucked up your sleeve.
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Comment by witchypoo on June 23rd, 2008 @ 12:17 pmSo glad to hear the wedding went well! I love stories like that couple - I have several friends who have/are going thru similar things in their life stories, and when they can finally pass thru all the barriers and get married, it’s the coolest thing ever.
Can’t wait to hear the rest of your good news! 
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I was thinking of you yesterday! I was praying that the day would be spectacular, and it sounds like it was. Isn’t amazing to be the one to capture treasured moments?
I love good, exciting news….. Looking forward to hearing it!
-Andrea
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Comment by Andrea on June 23rd, 2008 @ 12:35 pmI have to give you an AMEN SISTA! for the first part of your blog. It’s YOUR site. YOU are excited. Write away. If people have a problem with it, well, they’re trolls so that’s their problem. Ha!
I’m so glad you had a great gig!!
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Comment by Mrs. Wilson on June 23rd, 2008 @ 12:43 pmI’m so happy to hear (but not surprised at all!) that the wedding shoot went so well! I can’t wait to see more pics up on your site (you will put them up there, won’t you?)
I’m EXTREMELY happy for you and for all the good things that have been happening in your life. You’re a beautiful person who deserves all the good things you get! xox
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Comment by Hannah on June 23rd, 2008 @ 12:53 pm I echo Hannah because she is so eloquent. You deserve it all and I have never felt like you were bragging. You have every right to be excited about all the opportunities you have and we, you faithful readers and friends, couldn’t be happier for you.
And also?
CAN’T WAIT TO HEAR WHAT ELSE YOU HAVE UP YOUR SLEEVE!
Sorry for yelling but I am just excited for you And to see the wedding pics, I bet they are fantastic!
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Comment by Kami on June 23rd, 2008 @ 1:06 pmI love it when bloggers post when they have success. Besides, we link to other people’s projects, articles, blah, blah, blah, it only makes sense to inform people who read your blog of success you have, right? Sure there are times I am envious, but that certainly doesn’t mean I would wish them to not have the experience. I just wish I could come along for the ride, too!
I think you deserve every single good thing. (Plus a case load or four of Diet Coke!)
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Comment by Loralee on June 23rd, 2008 @ 2:34 pmI come here to read about you being excited, and don’t think you’re bragging at all. If anything, you’re actually writing about happy things to cheer me up. IT’S ALL ABOUT ME…
Hehehehe
You’re not a braggart at all!
Hurray for the wedding being awesome!!! Good job!
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Comment by Meg on June 23rd, 2008 @ 2:38 pmYay yay YAY! Can’t wait to see more photos. I’m glad you had fun. Need to call you.
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Comment by christy on June 23rd, 2008 @ 2:43 pmCongrats!!! Glad it was a success!
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Comment by little miss mel on June 23rd, 2008 @ 3:18 pmI’ve been thinking of developing a book for my brother of his wedding. Have you heard of this site before? http://www.blurb.com
You can actually have all of those photos put into a pre-formatted book… you can order one book at a time. i haven’t done it yet myself but - a guy at work had one done of his vacation pics and OMG, the table book looks AMAZING and it’s professionally done.
Maybe in the future, you can offer it as part of your “package” or - as an extra. You can take quotes, stories, etc. and place it around the photos, etc…. I bet yours would look stunning once you edit your pics and such
Just an idea!
Comment by anji on June 23rd, 2008 @ 3:56 pmWell yay! I’m so glad it went well, good for you!
And MEGA congratulations on any and all other wonderful things coming your way!
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Comment by Victoria on June 23rd, 2008 @ 4:55 pmWoohoo! I’m so glad it all went well
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SO happy to hear the wedding gig went SO well!
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I agree, that darn Murphy’s Law - Why does it have to ruin everything, anyways?
You’re definately not a bragger, I have never thought that. And besides, who cares what the “downers” think…It’s your blog and we want to hear about you and your kids!!!
I’m so happy to hear that the wedding shoot went well! Now you can relax a little about the next photography gig! I can’t wait to see the pictures on your website and I’d love to hear the love story, now that you’ve said it’s a good one!
Comment by Michele on June 23rd, 2008 @ 10:16 pmAwesome! Awesome! Awesome! So glad the wedding shoot was a huge success. I can’t wait to enjoy the pictures.
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Comment by Karla on June 24th, 2008 @ 4:19 amOOOH! I can’t wait to hear your news…
Glad the wedding went well. Sounds like it was a beautiful one.
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Comment by Elaine on June 25th, 2008 @ 8:29 pm
I wish our wedding was ahead of us so I could fly you there and have you photograph it.
Also, you’re right, those that love and care for us (in action, not just in words) will always be happy for our good news. They’ll always take joy in our joys. Those that don’t aren’t worth our time.
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Comment by She Likes Purple on June 23rd, 2008 @ 9:25 am