10 Happy Things for December
/“Sure, I guess I pay attention.”
”Don’t you think maybe they are the same thing? Love and attention?”
10 HAPPY THINGS
One more month until this odd/crazy/horrible year comes to an end - let's make the best of it!
December's list is even more random than usual, but hopefully something here will bring you joy.
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1. Sneakers with wedding dresses make me all sorts of happy.
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2. I know I'm biased, but this holiday gift guide is AMAZING.
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3. Looking for something to do while we're all stuck inside? I just blogged a new reading/listening/watching post.
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4. What are you thankful for? (in six words).
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5. If you are looking for a great cause to donate to this holiday season, I spent the last year working with this nonprofit (I took several of the photos on their website) and I cannot say enough good things about their team and their mission.
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6. Mo Willem's NY Times interview is so good.
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7. My attempt to plan the perfect at-home winter date night (i.e."Dan, this is my Christmas list") -
PLAN A: (1) take out from here (yum); (2) a new release movie. (I can't wait for Promising Young Woman, but not sure it's date night material); (3) a not-too-expensive bottle of wine; (4) these glasses: (5) a super cool kimono (surely this is the 2020 equivalent of "dressing up").
PLAN B: (1) a cold weather cocktail; (2) a firepit; (3) this show on the radio; (4) a ridiculously lux blanket (which is hopefully still on super sale); (5) or maybe even this (if necessary).
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8. How great is this holiday card?
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9. So many 2020 lists (and surely there are more to come) -
BOOKS (yay!! The Vanishing Half & Writers and Lovers) - The 100 must read books of 2020 (Time Magazine). 100 Notable Books of 2020 (NY Times). Bustle's Top 20 Books of 2020. The Washington Post. BBC.
(Also, a multi-year summary).
TV (yay!! Normal People & Better Things) - 10 Best TV shows (Indiewire). Metacritic. Vulture.
MUSIC (yay!! Phoebe Bridgers & Adrianne Lenker) - 10 Songs (Time). Metacritic. The New Yorker.
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10. Summer plans? More here. A few more.
BUSINESS UPDATE
LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT? HOW ABOUT A GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR A SESSION?
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FOR FAMILY SESSIONS, I HAVE BOTH WEEKEND AND WEEKDAY AVAILABILITY IN DECEMBER (because stocking hats and blue-ish winter light make for wonderful photos!!).
Including the following weekend dates:
Sunday, December 13 (afternoon only)
Sunday, December 20 (afternoon only)
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2021 WEDDINGS DATES ARE STARTING TO FILL & I'M BOOKING INTO 2022!
Also, if you're thinking of eloping or planning a mirco-wedding, please get in touch - I have lots of advice/suggestions!
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REGARDING COVID
I am trying to be as safe as possible. I wear a mask at all sessions (both inside and outside) and continually sanitize myself (so. much. hand. sanitizer.) and my gear.
I try to keep a distance between myself and others.
If you have any questions and/or if there's anything I can do to make you feel safer - please let me know!!
PLEASE STAY HEALTHY AND HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY SEASON !!!
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