Updates and other Random Babble.

So, the past couple of weeks have flown by.  I've been a busy bee, hoping to accomplish a million and one goals.  I'm pretty sure I've checked only a few off the list.  As always, it seems blogging falls to the wayside and other "more important" tasks take over.  The main problem with that is I really ENJOY blogging.  I miss you guys when I'm not around.  Hopefully, in my absence you haven't forgotten about me and this silly little blog.  I promise to do much better... have I said that already this year?  Probably so.

So anyway, I have a few random tidbits to share.  It could get weird.  Leave now, if you have something better to do.  I'll completely understand.

1.  Don't forget about the Valentine's Day special as it will be ending soon.  Call or email before Valentine's Day to get the discount.  This is an AWESOME deal!

2.  I've become TOTALLY ADDICTED to FACEBOOK.  I'm serious.  It's sad, but I check it a zillion times throughout the day.  Isn't it funny how people find you on there?  People you haven't seen or heard from since high school or even earlier?  I LOVE it!  I figure the more friends the better, right?  I've made lots of new friends through my page, as well as connected with tons of old friends.  I completely recommend you create a page if you haven't already.  Before you think I'm really weird, I'll let you in on a secret.  Even MY MOM has a page! 

Click here to become a FAN of Shannon Gurney Photography.  If you write a review, you'll be entered into a drawing for a FREE session.  Did I just say FREE?

3.  I've had a lot of people call me lately to inquite about me photographing weddings.  YES, I do weddings, BUT only weddings I'm comfortable with.  By comfortable, I mean USING NATURAL LIGHT as much as possible.  If you are planning a late evening wedding by candlelight, I'm probably not your gal.  Weddings start at $850.  Email or call me if you'd like a specific quote.

4.  I know many of you were keeping up with me when I was dieting with Nutrisystem.  I also know I totally quit posting regarding my diet status.  The truth is I sort of fell off the wagon for a while and am back on FULL FORCE.  On Nutrisystem, I lost a total of 30 pounds then went off the program last May.  I enjoyed an awesome summer full of BBQs and vacationing and lots and lots of junk food.  I'm not positive of the exact amount, but I'm guessing I gained around 10 or so pounds back.  Don't you hate how that works?  I sure do!  Anywho, I'm proud to say I've been working at it again since early December and have lost about 20 pounds.  WAY TO GO me!

5.  I told you this was a random post.

6.  Right now, Josh is reading this thinking I've completely lost my mind.  Who knows, I might have.  But when you spend most of your time at home with two boys under age 5 (one of which I still can't completely understand), you talk to whoever will listen.  For me, that's you.  I guess you sorta have to listen, right?  For those of you still reading, I LOVE you!

7.  I've been thinking of creating a blog and main photography site ALL-IN-ONE.  What do you think?  I feel like most of my clients visit my main website only to link to the blog.  I've also seen some really great blogs that combine as the photographer's main site and love it.  Like this one and this one.  Of course, it helps that these two are REALLY AWESOME photographers.  Tell me your thoughts.  Do you guys like that I have two separate sites?  OR would you prefer to go to one spot for all of it?

While I'm asking that, I should probably also ask if you'd rather me keep the personal stuff off of this blog.  Should I only be posting professional stuff here?  OR do you enjoy hearing about my nutty family once in a while?
 
8.  I'd really like to hear what you guys are doing for Valentine's Day.  Come on!  Share with us..  I might need to steal an idea or two if that's okay.

9.  I've decided I really HATE DISLIKE cold, dreary, winter days.  I'm ready for SPRING!  Please hurry up already!

10.  I was thinking of trying out a spray tan.  Your thoughts, please.  Is it really yucky?

Man, is that enough rambling for one night?  I'll see you guys again in a day or so.  I know I had more things to say, but now I'm starting to feel guilty about unloading them all on you.  Until next time bloggy friends...

Comments

[Amy]

1.

I love your blog---I wouldn't change a thing!! People aren't forced to read it--they do it by choice! I think you have a lot of "stalkers". LOL

[Ashley]

2.

Oh geez!...Where to start?!....
Love the blog and wouldn't change it. Some people prefer a more traditional site, so it's kinda nice to have a seperate link. And it makes it perfect for your personal tidbits (which I love, by the way!)

YES! SPRAY TAN!!! I have done Mystic Tan quite a few times and highly recommend it. It's perfect for mom's because who really has time to undress, lotion up, lay in the bed for 20 minutes, then take your stinky sweaty self home and pray you have time to shower before you have to be around grown-ups again. With Mystic I was in and out in 10 minutes. And I instantly had a tan!

I have a MySpace and it's crazy addicting.

Valentine's Schmalentines. No babysitter. No money. And the day before Emmerson's birthday. Ah, to be young again.

And now I must go Google Nutrisystem.

[Lindsey]

3.

YES to spray tanning! we have a special for valentines day at my shop! its $20, but only if you schedule t on THursday the 12th or Friday the 13th. We ave spots available. :) their AMAZING! ANNNND we don't us the "booth", its custom spray by us, so its perfectly even and looks really natural. I get them all the time!