The Joy Of Enjoying

Fabulous Friday: Not for Jason

This week I actually want to dedicate a 'fabulous Friday' type of post to Love.

But I want to do it cute and all. So I will try my best to have it by tomorrow.

Right now I have to meet my cousin,

whom I haven't seen in a while! Prima I'll be there shortly!

My days have been filled with smiles

and I want to tell you why soon... just simple things.

That's how it should be though... be happy by noticing the simple

beautiful things around.

Anyway, you're probably wondering about the title. Well, here it goes. I am not sure who created it, but I came across it and I think it's 'cute.'

I actually found it in December or November. I told my friend "I

have to find a Friday 12th on the calendar next year!!" he said "oh you probably

won't remember to put the picture on..."

So, to Dustin, who's in France having a great time, I remembered!! :P

Have a wonderful Friday dears!

'The kayak man' and some news

Hi dears :)

I'm sick. Yesterday I went to bed feeling a little congested, but it became worse at night.

I woke up like three times to clear my nosey and throaty. My boss told me to

stay home today and rest. I think my inner-self was really hoping I would receive

that suggestion. One actually needs those days once in a while.

I haven't posted pictures in a while! But first I have three things to say in terms

of photography :)

# 1: I had my second Etsy sale!! I know... such a small number. But really guys,

it makes me happy. Etsy, to me, is only the first step in realizing

whether it is possible to make people love your images.

Two sales is enough, for now, to know that.

#2: I finally made a Facebook fan page! I would love

it if you joined! It's still under construction, as I only

have a few pictures, but I will be adding more and more.

click here to join!

#3: A very sweet person wrote about my pictures on her blog. I loved what she wrote,

and I felt truly honored to be chosen for that post

out of so many wonderful artists on Etsy.

Today I'm going to show you pictures I took of a man kayaking two weekends ago.

As soon as I saw him approaching I started clicking that shutter button!

He just smiled, talked to my friends and I for a few seconds, and then

continued his 'journey.' Since all of these pictures happened so close in

time to each other, I could only think of simple names such as:

'Here comes the kayak man'

'There goes the kayak man'

'I can see the kayak man'

'Witness Of A Magical Journey'

Untitled (any ideas?)

and this is one from that same day called "Dancing for the clouds"

Have a wonderful afternoon kidos.

Dopplegangers

In view that many people are posting their 'doppelganger' pictures

on facebook as well as on blogs, I thought I

would do something similar here. I often compare facial features of people

to those of celebrities anyway.

Here are a few things I wanted to show you today... first, the closest

matches for myself:

Remember Alex Mack? My dad said one day "look Marcelita, she looks like you..."

And maybe I sort of did when I was younger. Larisa Oleynik

Will I look like that at her age? I wouldn't mind :)

That is Holly Hunter. I don't think I've seen any of her films yet.

I do know someone who looks a lot like a celebrity.

In fact, he looks a lot like two celebrities morphed.

My boyfriend. He looks like a mix of Paul McCartney and Jim Sturgess (first picture).

He's my peruvian Beatle.

And do you know anyone who looks like an animated character? I do!

When I saw the film 'Up,' which by the way is very beautiful, I couldn't help but to

think of my grandpa the whole time. Not just because they have the same chin, nose, glasses (my grandpa has them on his hands), and peculiar head, but also the cute grumpiness, the adorable pants, and most importantly, the love they have for their wife.

I gave my grandpa a mug with that drawing above... the real 'Up' character has hair;

I edited mine in Photoshop.

That's all the dopplegangers I wanted to show you dears.

xoxo ~*~ Marcela

Nite Nite

Hello pretty people! I wanted to post something about dopplegangers today but

forgot one important picture at my office, so I guess it will be tomorrow.

I also have pictures to show you from the weekend! But today... today I only wanted to

say goodnight. I am going to bed now. Sweet dreams to all of you, and

have a lovely day in case you're in an area of the world where it's already morning.

I'll leave you with a picture that makes me smile (and laugh a little bit too).

I love silly dog costumes.

See you tomorrow!

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Answer to the previous post's comments

I thank you guys for all for the comments! Lissa and Laura, that helped with feeling positive about following anything I want! Thank you very much ladies, it was nice to come back home to that today. Morgenstern might have the wrong idea however; while his comment is supportive, it still sounds like he misunderstood some things. So, to him:

First of all, I am extremely happy with what I have and with my life. I see the news, I know how the real world is, I know there are people suffering in other continents; I always try to apply that to when I feel down for silly things. What that post was about was me being confused. I don't want to look back one day and say "I could have done more with my talents" that is all. And actually, you are wrong about me wanting more. I actually don't want to be rich. I don't even want the most expensive camera. Maybe, yes, one that's a little more expensive than the one I currently own, but nothing outrageous. And the rest of things I listed, I am not sure why you say most people never have them. I am a big believer in metaphysics. I think whatever you want to achieve you can have it; and I also think that whatever attitude you put into things influences the outcome greatly.

I can assure you that as long as I have what I listed, I will not desire anything else. But don't blame me for wanting to live my life to the fullest. I was not whining. I was just saying that I'm scared of being confused for a looong time (I've been questioning this for a while now). You ask me if I am happy... and what things make me happy. Well, the answer is, A LOT of things make me happy, and that is part of the reason why choosing something to dedicate my life to is so hard. I also don't want the best job in the world... in fact, I want to live more for my loved ones, dedicate a lot of my time to them. But it would be awesome to leave my little mark on the world, whether it is with pictures, art, architecture, or whatever. I don't think I was complaining, and in fact, all my friends know me and can tell you how positive I am. I always thank God for all he has given me; and I try not to take things for granted. So, as you said, "I do feel privileged, humbled, and joyful that life has no other problems for me to solve." I hope it is the same case for you. Thank you for your advice,

Marcela

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I need a sign from God. Ever since I was a kid I thought I wanted to become an architect one day. When I finally applied to College, I didn't get in the University of Texas' Architecture School, only to the Liberal Arts School. I was sad, as I didn't want to go anywhere else (I also couldn't afford to) and wanted to stay close to my family since we had just moved to Austin. I decided to pursue a degree in Urban Studies and do Architecture as a Master. A lot of people said that was a good idea.

After graduating, I was able to get a job at a small Architecture firm (where I work now). I was thrilled. I wanted to learn stuff, interrelate with architects, and perhaps even design something small with the help of my very basic AutoCAD and Sketchup knowledge. Months passed, and for some reason, all my excitement began to fade away. I am not sure why... maybe it was because I discovered I was in love with photography, maybe it was because I read that architecture is one of the most overrated careers, maybe because I thought about my future life and decided I didn't want to live for my career-- I want to be able to have time for me, for my family, etc-- or maybe it was because one of the architects in the office told me he would choose another major if he could go back in time. I am not blaming him... each person goes through different experiences in life. Anyway, the point is that I woke up one day and said "I don't want to be an architect anymore, I want to be a photographer-- a popular one."

Well today, I talked to one of the new architects in my office. He used to be a T.A for one of the classes I enjoyed the most in college. He talked to me about the positive things about the career. He said there are firms that still do hand drawings and models, that in South America architecture has a high demand, that he absolutely loved architecture school. Unconsciously, he awoke some curiosity in my brain again.

I don't know what to do. I don't know when to do it. I will probably go to Peru for a few months in the middle of this year and I wish I could go knowing what I want to do with my life, so that I can prepare myself further while I am there, whether in photography, or architecture.

A few months ago I discovered a Masters Degree that sounded very exciting to me. "Photography & Urban Cultures." They offer it in London only, though. Maybe I should just go to London? Why is it so hard to decide what I want to do? Why am I so indecisive? Some say I could do Architecture because photography can be a hobby. That's the thing... I wish it wasn't just a hobby. If I do architecture, then I won't be able to study photography and pursue it 100%.

I seriously need one of those rays of light they show in cartoons, when people suddenly know what to do.

All I want in life is:

- To have a job that I LOVE

- To be somewhat 'popular' with what I do, at least in the town I live in

- To have extra time for me, for my future husband, for my family, always

- To earn a good enough income

- To never feel I wasted any talents

- To enjoy life, places, people, nature, etc. You only live once...

Any suggestions? I know... crazy huh.

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