{day one}

She woke up and realized she had forgotten the definition of the word impossible. She decided it must not have been that important. {Monique Duval}

On this, day 1 of a New Year, I'm making some promises to myself. I will try not to take myself too seriously. I will embrace the moments and understand the beauty in the simplicity. I will believe in myself and push myself to keep getting better. 

They aren't fancy resolutions. I'm not going to berate myself if I don't lose 20lbs, I'm not going to pretend that my house will be spotless every day. I've given up on striving for perfection in myself or those around me. My most simplest of promises is that I will take a picture every day. It won't always be profound. But I will try each day to find something that moves me. Most days that will probably be my beautifully photogenic family and friends. Come Spring it will probably be my flowers. But every day there will be something. I'm pushing myself creatively this year. May it help me grow both as a picture taker and a woman. 

Hey there, 2012. Bring it.