Weekly Wishes

Weekly Wishes

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1. Sign up for Beyond the Wanderlust WPPI Shoot Out. 

    I've been meaning, for so so long, to get into a workshop or shoot out this year and I finally made a   

    deposit on one coming here to Las Vegas! So excited!

2. Build a new photography website. 

    I did this yesterday! It's about time I got a professional website for my business! I really love it and 

    I'm still debating on paying for the domain name since it's a pretty long url. Don't really have the 

    extra cash right now though. Check it out!     

   JessRaquel Photography

3. Start studying for math placement test. 

    This is the very last class I need to take ever to graduate college. Unfortunately my SATs expired, I 

    haven't taken a math class in over 10 years, and I'm terrible at math. So apparently I have to take a 

    placement test to get into the math class I need. It's really stupid but as my Capstone Course class for 

    this semester doesn't start till April and it's only 3 weeks long… There's no excuse not to get this over 

    and done with. So I need to start studying.

4. Sign back up for riding lessons. 

    My trainer wants me back and I think I'm ready to get back in the saddle again now that things have  

    calmed down a bit.

5. Send in application for summer internship for Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. 

    Put in the mail today! Fingers crossed!

6. Study Italian. 

    I bought some Italian books a few months ago and was determined to learn the language. They've 

    been sitting on my desk collecting dust when things went haywire and it's time to put my mind to

    it again.

7. Stick with Resolutions. 

     My resolutions this year besides the usual going back to the gym and eating better are to be more 

     independent and self-sufficient. This includes doing more things on my own without always 

     needing a friend or significant other around. Getting my shit together including a part-time

     job since photography isn't finacially stable yet and I'm always broke which will also 

     hopefully lead to me finally being able to move out on my own. 27 and stuck with my

    grandparents.. Not that I mind it really because I love them but still.. I'm almost 30. It's not

    cute. Also to travel more and I'm already well on my way with that! Hawaii in a few months

    for my Aunt's wedding and London in the fall!

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This weeks wishes photo was taken during my snow day while following one of my resolutions of doing more stuff on my own and being more comfortable being by myself. You can see more photos from the day here. 

Weekly Wishes {Colorful}

Geez, haven't done this in awhile. No better way to do this then to just jump right in.

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Weekly Wishes

- Hitting the gym at least 4 times a week. I did pretty well last week and went three times but I want to step it up and get back in the swim go things, specially when I'm super slammed this week. I need to make time for this and be motivated!

- I have photoshoots coming out the wahzoo this week (everyone and their mom needs holiday photos) which is great for me and stressful at the same time. Please let me get through all these photos and have them sent out in time for my clients!

- I was going to say finish Christmas shopping and then I realized that I am actually pretty much done with that so let's just give a big thanks to the universe for helping me out in one area of my life.

- I've come to the conclusion I won't be in my own place for awhile and I need to update the small space I do have since I spend 90% of my time working and hanging out in my room. I've rearranged my furniture and I'm waiting on some new curtains and twinkle lights and have a few tweaks to add… I'm really excited about this. Having a great inspirational space will do wonders for my creativity. 

-I wish that my dad continues to hold on and that my family can have a decent Christmas, all things considering.

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My Colorful photo was taken at the Flamingo Hotel & Casino while I was waiting for clients to arrive. This little area with flamingos, pelicans, koi ponds, and waterfalls can be a nice place to hang out for a quick lunch or visit if you're ever in the area.

Weekly Wishes #1

I've been a little MIA for obvious reasons. We all need to take breaks every now and then... Between the break up, starting school, and getting back into a schedule after traveling... Blogging has been the last thing on my mind. Not to mention I spent Friday through Saturday at the hospital with a close friend who was extremely sick... on his birthday no less!

So between not knowing where to even start on a blog post and all that, linking up for Weekly Wishes for the first time seemed very appealing. 

Weekly Wishes #1

- Finish editing pictures from the trip. I'm not even half way done with these. The last thing I've wanted to do is sit down in front of my laptop and edit away when really I just want to go out and be with my friends. However, in between homework, I'm sure it will be a good distraction. 

- Try to be positive about my classes. I'm only taking two classes this semester (since the last two classes I need to take to graduate I can't take yet) but these classes suck. Like really bad. It's funny that I use to be a Theater Major and love to act and sing but I hate public speaking. HATE IT. But I had to take Com 101 as required. I also had to take Statistical Methods and I'm awful at math. Truly awful. It's only been one week into the semester and I'm already ready to be done with it. I'm trying to remain positive about these classes I hate in an effort to do well and get through it as quickly as possible. Luckily the Statistics class is only an 8 week hybrid course and I'll be done with it in October so fingers crossed.

- Get inspired. I need to line up some photo shoots and get back into what I love to keep my mind clear. I want to get inspired and come up with some creative ideas. I also want to come up with some personal creativity for self portraits and such.... To feel better about myself and such. And I also need to get amped on blogging again, come up with some good content to make up for the time I've been away.

- Get my head on straight. I know this will take longer than a week but I'm having a lot of mixed emotions about Kris and one of my friends among other things. I just want to get focused and sort some things out before I can feel good about choices I want to make. 

- Drink lots of Pumpkin Spice Lattes. I found out last week that Pumpkin Spice was back at Starbucks and nothing puts me in a better mood like good old PSL's!

What are you weekly wishes? Don't forget to link up by clicking the button above!