Today my blog isn’t about a wedding. Today my blog isn’t about an engagement session. Today my blog isn’t focused on my business or what latest photo I have taken.
Today, my blog is about my life.
Sometimes things happen in our lives that are simply unexplainable. We don’t know why they happen, how they happened, or what the outcome is going to be from what happened. Life has been so unpredictable lately and I’ve been tested with so many things. God has presented challenges to me on a whole different level. I can’t say I was prepared or that I understand why some things have happened, but all I can do look for the good and pray for understanding and peace in my heart. Looking back at this past year, I’m completely blown away by how much in my life has changed. It’s easy to look back and point out all the things that were difficult and “bad”…but it takes time to carefully analyze just how much good has happened. I wouldn’t change any bump in the road that I’ve crossed during this journey we call life.
Yesterday morning I woke up distraught, confused, and lost. Today I woke up refreshed, hopeful, and peaceful. That is pretty much how life has been lately…I know what you’re thinking…I’m a crazy lady right? Well, yes I can see exactly why one would think that haha…and maybe I am a little crazy but for how much I have been learning about myself, I wouldn’t change it for the world. So much of my blog is about what I do and the business that I run. There are always people saying that my blog should be strictly business, but that doesn’t feel right to me. Yes, my blog is where I show my work and connect with people, but my blog is also a reflection of a part of my life. Photography is a passion of mine, but it isn’t WHO I am, or what DEFINES me. There is an actual human with feelings, wants, needs, joy, confusion, love, and opinions behind the lens that captures the images here on this blog. And maybe they are right, maybe talking about my personal life and my love for Jesus will turn some people away…but the truth is, I’m really okay with that. I use worry and over think what I would write on this blog…terrified of what people would think of me, or nervous about the work I put up. That fear consumed me and I began to actually dislike blogging. I’m so thankful that I have been able to put that behind me. Not only do I want this to be a place where I share my love for photography and show off all my awesome clients, but I want this to be a place where I can meet and interact with people. A place for people to connect and relate. I’m always checking my analytics to see where all my readers are from and I’m blown away when I see readers from other countries! I feel so blessed to have this blog and to be able to share my love for photography, life, Jesus, my family, my clients, and so much more with people all over the world. So please please feel free to introduce yourselves. I truly want to meet every single one of you.
As I sit here reading over what I’ve just wrote, thoughts of “should I post this or should I not?” run through my mind…and there really isn’t a solid point to this post, but it’s more for me. It is so I can look back at this time in my life and read about what I was going through. So I can look back and see just how much I have grown. So if you have made it this far through the post, THANK YOU. I’m so grateful to have readers that support not only my work, but my life…through the the good, the bad, and the ugly.
And because every post is better with a picture. Here is an old old photo I took when I Â was still in school. I still like it…
Thanks for posting this Ton Ton! Loved it!
I’m glad u post personal stuff from time to time. It shows ur readers who u really are,and That’s a good thing. The people who look at your blog could be ur potential clients an they should know every side of u. Not just u as a photographer. It makes it more special I think
This is a beautiful post lady! Thank you for sharing. I will be praying for you during this time of growth. You are an amazing woman and I am blessed to know you! hugs!
You are a beautiful person and beautiful for writing this post… never stop expressing who you are! God honors that… 🙂
Love ya! xo!
Always follow your heart, do what you feel is best and forget what others think. It’s your life, your experience(s) and we love having you share it. Keep it up, Tonhya. You’re so headed in the right direction!!! 😉
Always stay true to yourself Tonhya. Nothing but love and respect.
Love Ya BabyToon!!!!
♥ Love it! I’ll always be a follower, even on your personal blogs! 🙂
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