November 12, 2011

it's okay to be yourself.....


my friend diana reminds me to dream big. so i do.
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my big dream for next year is to teach. 
i want to teach a photography workshop.
in person. 
surrounded by all of you. hopefully by the beach.
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just today i read this post
and
if i teach next year
this is what i'd love for all of you to know before you arrive
because
i want you all to be yourself. 
everyday. everywhere.
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i hope you're all having an amazing weekend so far

41 comments:

  1. I want you to know how much I want to come to your workshop. I promise to pack only things that make me comfortable, and my camera stuff of course. And we'll see how we can make everything work. I mean, if you're really going to have one. And if things are ok enough for me to come.
    Luv the photo. Lots.

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  2. I'll come to. I'm a novice.

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  3. Oh..I share that exact same dream - to teach!! Wishing for you dreams that come true!

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  4. What a great photo, Beth. I had to make it BIG - the bark and total texture just grab my attention. You always tell us to "be yourself" - it's right there in your title. I think with your BIG talent, you can do anything.

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  5. A photography class at the beach! What fun! Love the photo for today's thoughts. Good stuff.

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  6. Very cool. Maybe we should leave all of that baggage...everyday. I admit, I was very very hard on myself all day today. I think I'll chill now.

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  7. Photography at the beach? Sounds awesome. And I like the post about bringing yourself. Because we are all good enough!!

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  8. I love that post too! It should apply to every day life. You should totally have a workshop!!! I would definitely try to make it just so I can say hello to you in person!

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  9. Would I ever love that. Is it open to "old" ladies? I have already learned so much from you and love leaving the spanx at home.

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  10. OMG! Yes, dream big! Love that post thank your for the link. Just what I needed today!

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  11. I'm on the verge of a huge life change so this is definitely something I needed to see today. My dream is percolating in my head and as I start checking off the items on my list I become terrified. I need to just keep dreaming and believe that I can do it! Thanks for sharing. :)

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  12. Well, you've certainly put it out there, lady! you know how that works and I know you'll be more than ready. I'm in love with this image.

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  13. What a wonderful idea! Keep me posted - I'd love to come. You'll be awesome! I promise to be myself :)

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  14. Such a beautiful photograph. If only it was possible, I would love to attend a class taught by you.

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  15. I generally love your posts...but today...
    I LOVE the picture! How did you happen upon this nest?
    Would love to hear more about your class! When?

    Yes...DO dream big!

    Julia

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  16. Teaching would be fabulous! You have so much to share and I am sure you would be a wonderful instructor!!
    And I am having a wonderful weekend!
    Thanks
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  17. Oh you could so teach!!!! And I would so be there!!!! ♥ You teach us all the time here on your blog...about life and being, not just about photography. So being in a setting with you where you share your gifts? Bliss!!!

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  18. And thank you for sharing that link...a delightful read for early on a Sunday morning...I needed that!

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  19. you would be a fabulous teacher. you care. you understand. dream huge!

    xoxo

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  20. dear beth,
    that would be really a great idea...thanks so much for the link.

    that shot is fantastic so are all of your photos.
    i love the composition and tones in that one.

    hope your weekend is going well.
    betty

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  21. Ohhhh, how exciting....teaching a photography class! I think that's a wonderful idea, go for it girl.

    Be sure to give us all the details. An online course, like a webinar perhaps????

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  22. Would you teach photography or writing? I LOVE this photo by the way.

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  23. You share your wonderful self so well, Miss Beth, that it makes it is easy for others to be their best selves with you !
    Congrats on this dream - it sounds like a perfect one for you !!! So excited for you.
    Enjoy your Sunday, Lovely One !

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  24. What an opportunity that would be ... to attend one of your classes.

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  25. Oh God I'd so LOVE to BE in that
    workshop by the sea
    or on a plane
    or on a trane
    .....anywhere!
    Oh yes to your dream:)
    -Jennifer

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  26. How fun would that be and your photo is so awesome today!

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  27. Oh wow, I would love to come. I love your work.
    I have enough baggage that I would feel light as a feather if I actually could leave it at home. hahaha

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  28. Beth,

    You sweet dear would be a lovely and very supportive teacher. You do it every day with this here blog of yours. Dream big! I was told years ago to ask for what you want and it works, it really does.

    Looking forward to seeing updates from you about your class next year.

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  29. Any class that doesn't require Spanx is a class I'm interested in!
    You'd be a great in-person teacher! Go for it.
    xo jj

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  30. I can't think of a better teacher or more amazing time to enjoy OR better people to enjoy it with! Great idea!

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  31. Reading your blog, and seeing what you do with a camera, has given me the nudge I needed to go and get a camera that can better capture what I want others to see. so thank you. Very much.

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  32. great photo, loved the link, and you would be an AWESOME teach. but i've said that before...

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  33. This photo is gorgeous!!!

    I would jump at a chance to learn from you at a workshop:)...especially if it was on the beach:) Good luck on your dreams, I hope they all come true!

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  34. I dream of attending!!! Any way you'll be teaching close to Seattle? Love the image - so innocent and peaceful!

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  35. You are already teaching me more than you'll ever know and for this I thank you Beth :-)

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  36. I think my favorite lessons are when you teach YOU... you are so talented. Although I know there is absolutely no way I would be able to come, I would love to follow it through blog world somehow. :) Maybe you could include us all online. :)
    Thanks Beth, for always sharing yourself!

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  37. getting
    my
    suit
    case
    out!!
    ;))

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  38. This sounds like a fabulous idea and you'd make an awesome teacher. May your dreams come true. (I can see them all jumping for the class photo) ;)

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  39. Gorgeous bird's nest, and I wish I could take your class at the beach.

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  40. oh, Beth.
    do.this.

    I have no idea if I could attend, but
    do.this.

    ( and the link - thank you. wow )

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**I love reading the comments you leave, as they make me feel like we're sitting in my kitchen, having a cup of tea, discussing life and wondering where all the time has gone ...beth