Small Dogs vs. Big Dogs, The truth as told by Natasha

We take Niko and Mary Jane on a 'special walk' once a month where we go to this dog/horse trail here. Usually I don't pay much attention to the other dogs we run into, but today I noticed literally every other dog there was a "big dog" and for SOME STUPID REASON I felt a little self conscious over our adorable little pups. I think it's mainly because I have talked to SO many people before that make fun of tiny breed pups (shamefully- I used to be one of them.)

When I was a kid we only had big dogs, I mean; not huge. We had a Red Healer named Honey and she was one of my best friends. When Brandon and I were dating and talking about the possibility of Marriage I told him I refused to have little pups. I am a 'big dog' type of gal, and I wouldn't settle for anything less. About a year into our marriage we decided to go to an adoption fair, I remember telling Brandon "We are not going to get a dog today." As soon as we walked up to the dogs I saw the big dogs and neither of us felt like they were 'our dog' when we saw Niko, a tiny Chihuahua half Terrier we knew he was our pup. So there we were, planning on not getting a dog (let alone, a tiny dog) and we were now headed home with one.

After having Niko bug for a good little while I realized tiny dogs are seriously cool. Surprisingly, I love my tiny Niko just as much as I love Honey. Niko definitely needed a friend, and we found this gorgeous German Shepard at another adoption fair and I LOVED her, we had to stop and honestly think about our already forever friend at home. Niko is GREAT with dogs if he's gotten to know them for a good period of time. He's even BETTER with smaller breeds. My heart broke a little when we realized the German Shepard wasn't the right choice for that moment.

A few months later we found Mary Jane, a runt of the litter Pug, and she's amazing I can't imagine NOT having MJ and Niko bug. They are our pups and we could never replace them.

I get it, big breeds have some enduring qualities. They can be great guard dogs, hunting partners, outdoor pups and adventure dogs. However- Small dogs have their positives as well. Now that I have my two small breeds I am a firm believer that a dog is a dog no matter the shape, or size. A dog will love you unconditionally no matter what.


I hear people all the time that say what I used to "I would NEVER own a small dog." Well, I am here to say: Keep an open heart and mind to all/any dog. Because... You never know what fury friend is just waiting for you to give them a chance to love them forever.

Also, I HATE HATE HATE it when people say "I want a real dog, a small dog is not a real dog." Let me ask, Then what is a small dog? Some mutant alien? SMH.
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PS, in no way am I closed off to big dogs either. When we have an actual home we want a big dog, but as for now I am PERFECTLY content with my micro sized doggies.

Spider-Man RE-(re)- BOOT

Why I’m not mad that they are re -(re)-booting Spider-man, yet again. 

A lot of people are sick of seeing Spidey’s origins, why am I not annoyed? Because I am a HUGE fan. If you’re a fan of idk.. Money, are you going to get sick of making money? I mean, maybe you will eventually. As for me I will be quite content for a long time if they decide to re-produce Spider-man every 5 years. I am never sick of watching ANYTHING Spider-Man. Sure, I wish they weren't re-making the same story of Spider-Man for the THIRD time, you've probably seen the comment “How many times must Uncle Ben die?!” ha ha well… As many times as it takes to achieve perfection I guess. ;) I wish they’d consider making a Spidey vs. Carnage film, a girl can dream right? I am super excited for this re-re-boot and I hope it’s one of those whole ‘Third times a charm’ thing. I absolutely loved the Andrew Garfield re-makes, but they were a bit cheesy; still I loved watching the movies, same with the Tobey Mcguire films, as I will with these ones I'm sure. 

With this re-re-boot it's rumored they’ll be adding Spider-Man into the Avengers which I’m very most excited for. Spider-Man is one of the original Avengers and totally deserves to at least have an appearance in the films. I believe this adaption is going to blow every ones minds, and all the nay sayers/haters are going to finally be silenced.
However- if it ends up being the worst adaption of all, I DON'T CARE! I'll most likely go out and buy the blue ray when it comes out and watch it every so often like all the others. 

Now- for the most important part, who do I think should play Mary Jane Watson?  (My favorite lead lady Spider-Man Character) 

They’re looking for a younger/teenaged Spidey to take us back to his highschool days, so I  think it’s only fair that they look for a younger actress as well, but either way I'll be happy; as long as they don’t make another Kirsten Dundst mistake. 

My number 1 choice: 

Chloë Mortez 18: I know, she does't really LOOK like a Mary Jane  Watson, but the girl can act. Dye her hair red and I think you're good.

#2 Bella Thorne 17: Okay okay, Bella is not my favorite actress. Actually, everything I've seen her in (Blended, The Duff) I have not liked her acting at all, but maybe it's because she just hasn't found the 'prefect role' yet. Maybe, just maybe MJ is the one! Let's face it, for being 17 she's a major Red Headed BOMBSHELL, lord knows I sure didn't look that good at 17; that's for dang sure. 

#3 Odeya Rush 17: Yeah, I don't really know much about her. I saw her on The Giver and I thought she did a pretty good job. I just needed a third gal for the running. So here ya go. ;) 

PS. Shailene Woodley has said she'd be game to have a 2nd shot at being MJW, and I'm STILL not mad at that. So many people hate the idea, but I totally have faith she could pull the part off. 

It's rumored that Dylan O'Brien, 23 (The Maze Runner)may be Spidey himself, and I think he is adorable. Just PLEASE make Pete NERDY this time. PS can somebody please explain to me how 23 is at all considered being a 'teen'?!

Modesty + Me

I respect any opposing view to mine (I know there’s a lot of you) so please know I am not trying to get you to agree with my opinion, or persuade you to think the way I do about this heated debate, but I do ask for a mutual respect. 

I will never be the type of woman that changes the way I dress just for a man’s comfort. I believe it’s a man’s responsibility to control his own thoughts, to me it seems men don’t get enough credit, the slime balls shouldn't make us (people) think that all of the male sex cannot control themselves. I do not believe in labels, or generalizing people in any group based on one person’s actions. 

With that said, I know men are wired differently and are ‘visual’ beings, but I do not feel showing my shoulders in a tanktop or my legs in a skirt should cause a man to think of me in any sexual way. 

I also believe there is a fine line between dressing with class, and dressing for wanted sexual attention. I however- would never slut shame, or ask a woman to change the way she dresses for mine or my husband’s comfort. I trust my husband, and we have talked this topic over many times. I am comfortable with the belief that my husband does not have a desire to check out other women besides his wife, and if he happens to check another woman out; I know he is not doing it on purpose or with the intention to hurt me, and that he is a grown man that can change the course of his thoughts. 

When buying my clothes I NEVER set an intention on buying specific styles to cause men to think of me in a sexual way. I buy the clothes I do because I have a passion for the clothing I buy. I don’t look at clothing the way most do. It’s an art form that I love to experience, and experiment with. 

This is just how I view this topic, and always have.  I do not plan on changing the way I feel about this any time soon. You are welcome to comment, but I will not tolerate comments trying to change my lifestyle, or immature mean comments. Just wanted to vent, and let people know exactly where I stand on this topic. Hope you all understand where I am coming from, because I have given it much thought and know this is the right decision for MY life.

I hope you give yourself time and decide what’s right for your own lifestyle, and I would never imagine trying to talk you out of your decision..."I don't dress for men, boys, women or other girls. I dress for me." - T. Momsen

(I know things are different when it comes to having sons. I plan on teaching my sons to respect a woman no matter what she wears on the outside. Because what truly matters is on the inside. I know, probably easier said than done...) 

Beginner Yogi ☾

Lately I cannot help but feel overwhelmingly grateful for Yoga and the importance it is in my life. I remember first starting out and wanting to know how to do all of the cool poses, but after a month or so of Jims class I realized I loved Yoga for the mental aspects. My mind was changing. I was happier, more energetic, apologetic, patient, kind... I was just become a better version of myself!

Recently my life got uber busy with work, family, holidays, cleaning and everything in between. I was uneasy, grouchy, bitter and NOT HAPPY. I needed to take a step back and really dig into my emotions and understand why I was being this way. I thought about it for a quick second before coming to the conclusion that I had not been faithfully practicing Yoga like I had before. Infact, I had not done any sort of yoga for over a MONTH! I know! I could hardly believe it either!

I have picked up my practice and I can tell you already... I am my better me again! It's funny how you'll hear fellow yogis talk about being 'enlightened' and finding your 'true self' I never really understood until going through this mini trial in my life. I have found my true self, and I feel enlightened. Yoga has opened so many mental doors for me. I don't pretend to be perfectly happy, or content ALL the time. I know that's unrealistic. Once you realize these things you can truly be lifted up, and set free from your mental locks.

Right now I am working on opening my Chakras. I am working on my Root Chakra at the moment, and boy- I did not realize how difficult opening just ONE Chakra would be.

For more info on how to open your chakras CLICK HERE, or HERE

Plow pose is my absolute FAVORITE pose HANDS DOWN! This was taken at the beginning of my Yoga journey. My does time fly!
Namaste. 

Pups and Adoption ☃

Why you should always consider adoption before buying a brand new puppy, and why to not feel bad for getting a brand new puppy.

First off, there's MANY reasons to adopt rather than buy. CLICK HERE for the top 5.
A lot of people don't want to adopt a pet because they're worried they will have attitude problems, or wont adjust to their family.
Most the time these animals were paid for as puppys, kittens or babies and are later sent to a shelter for many reasons. I personally believe there is no real excuse to buy a pet just to later discard it.
Now- with that said, there are certain situations I guess that occur where you have no other choice. Fine, just let me ask you to take into consideration before adopting, or buying a pet that you think long and hard about your future and whether or not a pet will be able to follow you into that future.

Brandon and I finally came to the decision that we wanted a furry friend. We decided we wanted to adopt our first pup to save a life.
Yes, a good amount of the animals sent to shelters end up getting euthanized. People don't like to think of the negative outcome when it comes to sending their pup to a shelter. Everyone likes to believe their loved one will get adopted, unfortunately that is not the case.
For more information CLICK HERE
We knew we wanted a dog that seemed lonely, and just waiting to be taken to their new home.
At the PetCo. down the street we heard of an adoption fair going on there. We packed up the car and I remember looking at Brandon and specifically saying "You know we might not get a dog here, so don't get your hopes up." (I think he knew he'd end up with a pup that day ha ha) As soon as we walked up to the caged chihuahuas we saw Niko sitting alone with his head down. As soon as I put my hand on his whispy head to pet him I knew he was the dog for us. We took him on a walk and quickly realized we'd be in for a treat. He was HYPER, and a little crazy. Still, we took him home with us.

Niko- Let's get to know Niko bug now. He has separation anxiety with Brandon He is technically Brandons dog, but I love him so much too. As soon as Brandon walks out the door he sits his bum right in front of that door until B comes home. (Or he'll just sleep) I realized he needed something to keep his anxiety off his mind. That's when we decided to get MaryJane, but right now we are talking about Niko. He is a hyper little guy and know's he has a bark and is not afraid to use it! He loves to play fetch, tug of war and any game that includes socks. He definitely has a sock fetish. He grabs all of our rolled up socks, takes them to a secret hide out and smooths them out on the carpet nice and neat. We like to joke that we'll train him to fold our socks since he loves them so much. He is potty trained and when he receives a treat he knows how to spin, sit and shake.
When it's tub time for Niko he all of a sudden becomes so melancholy, right after being taken out of the tub and dried off is when he's at his most hyper state. It's hilarious to watch! He's a begger BIG TIME anytime there's any type of food in your hands he will put his two front paws on your legs and stretch on them just so you know he's there, he will then proceed to stare with his amazing brown eyes until you can't handle it anymore, and give into his sweet face.

Niko has an old soul. He is only 3, but when I look into his eyes I see a soul 100 years older than that. His soul reminds me of my Grandpa Ernst's. It's so sincere and protective. He is OVER protective when it comes to his MJ, and Brandon. He has a beautiful aura around him and I can see it most when he's fast asleep.

The REAL reason you should consider adoption first is because your new family member is in need of your help, and love more than ever.

I would not have this incredible soul if we had not thought to adopt first.

The first moment we met Niko at PetCo

 With all of that said above. Here's why you should buy a brand new puppy without feeling too bad.
When it came to Niko needing a friend Brandon said this next pup would be mine. I told him the types of dogs I was mainly interested in. We'd look all over the place at adoption fairs, online adoption... I just could not find MY pup. One day Brandon decided to just give in and look on KSL for puppies. We came across MJ's picture. She was the last in her litter and was not selling. One of her sibling scratched her eye. If a dogs eye gets scratched (especially a breed with bulging eyes) you need to take them into a vet ASAP other wise they could get an infection, or worse... Need their eye removed completely. My heart sank and looking at this little puppies face I knew she was my MaryJane that we had been looking for. She had not been taken in for her eye and I just remember hoping and praying that when we got her she would not need eye removal surgery. We got her in and LUCKILY she just had infection. We had to use eye drops 3 times a day for a week. Her poor left eye will forever be scarred and achy due to never being taken in the moment it happened. I know for a fact I saved this little girl pup. I know that if we had not paid for her she would have been sent to a shelter, or worse. That's why I do not feel bad for one bit for buying a brand new puppy.

So why should you not feel bad? Because chances are, had you not gotten your brand new puppy they very well, most likely would have handed up at a shelter sooner or later due to un educated owners who no longer have the time for their *Now adult puppy.

Get to know MaryJane.

MaryJane is my (as colten would say) pugley pug. She is the sweetest little thing. When I very first held her she looked up at me and kissed my face. She is FULL of energy. I think her very favorite activity is pushing poor Niko bugs buttons. She LOVES to play with Niko. So far her potty training has been a breeze. She snores, and snorts and sighs. The cutest thing ever is when she yawns because she makes this little high pitched squeel. It is to DIE FOR! I love everything about my little MJ. I am still trying to decode her soul and aura I think it'll start to show more the older she gets. When she's sleepy she lets me hold her like a little baby and I can't help but feel so overwhelmingly grateful for her in my life.

I used to make fun of people who got really attached to dogs, but I can no longer make fun of them. I guess you never know what it's really like until you have a dog of your very own. I love my pups and I don't care who makes fun of me for it. I know they can never fill the space of a child, but they sure are a good second place winner in my book! 

PS EVERYONE READING THIS SHOULD CHECK OUT NKUT

Becoming a Minimalist ॐ

I made a goal in 2013 that I would become a minimalist. Little did I know this goal could easily take years to accomplish rather than just one year. In fact, it's a lifestyle that takes consistency. You can't get rid of a bunch of physical clutter and expect that to be it. I find myself constantly getting rid of more and more junk that we never use, or even need.

Not to mention I'm taking on a bigger part of Minimalism. I want to de-clutter my home, mind, spirituality etc.. It's quite difficult, but so very worth it in the long run.

I've decided to blog about my experiences through Minimalism, and ended up forgetting all about it. So here I am again, Blogging my journey through Minimalism.

Where did I start? By looking up ideas that have worked for other fellow Minimalists. Here are a few links that you too, can check out.

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Okay, so now that you now know I am officially a practicing Minimalist I will keep you all updated on what helps, what success I've had, my journey, my minimalist diet, exercise etc..

HALLOWEEN || 2014 ☠

This Halloween we were going to do a Halloween party, but we've both been SO busy lately we just never got around to it. I was a little sad because it would've been a blast :(

Instead we went to Sushi Ya in Orem with some of our closest friends, and honestly... That seemed to be a lot less stressful and a lot more fun.

Brandon and I LOVE Parks and Rec, We watch it almost daily even though we've seen every episode multiple times. Ha ha. In season 3 episode 13 "The Fight" The whole crew decides to show Tom support and go to the Snake hole lounge to promote his alcoholic beverage "Snake Juice" Andy, and April decide to use it as an opportunity for some role play and they dress up as 'Janet Snakehole' and 'Burt Macklin' anyways, this episode is HILARIOUS; Seriously, go look it up!

Afterwards we went home and had a relaxing evening. I watched the movie 'Horns' with Daniel Radcliffe, and it was the weirdest movie I think I've seen. It was a good Halloween, not to mention Halloween is indeed my favorite holiday so I wake up relax all day and then get ready (too early) and have a good night. Hope you all had a fun one!

Pre-costume almost 3 hours before even needing to get ready haha. (I get too excited) 

Look at those finger waves! 

Have you ever felt like you were born in the wrong generation? I feel like I could've been apart of ANY past generation from the 1940's up. Why oh why do I have to live in a day of age where technology rules us?! HAHA Don't I look like I belong back in the day?!

Almost every Halloween since before I can remember I've always been Spider-man, The last two years I have been something else. I've got to be honest... It is a little weird, but it is kind of fun dressing up as someone other than my favorite super hero. 

Carmen Sandiego, Hermione Granger, Cruella Deville, Janet Snakehole 

Birthday celebration ♋

Mine and Natalias Birthday happens to be a really bad day for us every year. Something bad always happens right on our birthday, however- year after year we slap on our smiles and celebrate life together anyways. It's been the most magical 22 years, and I can't wait for the many years ahead of us! Our birthday this year was quite depressing, but got better due to being surrounded by familiar faces. I love my friends so very much.

Brandon took me up to City Creek and let me pick out an expensive top, and then threw us a (not very) surprise party, he is so sweet, and I just adore him. It was a depressing day due to personal family reasons, but it ended up being one of our better birthdays compared to past years. 

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Soccer and outdoor lovin. ☺

My good lookin hubs has decided to join his works soccer team, and I'm so happy for him. He loves sports, and is a natural at all of them. (He'll be modest and tell you otherwise) His favorite is Basketball and it's been so fun to see him get pumped to try something new (even though he played some on his mission) He wanted to practice today and I couldn't say no, especially to this weather! I decided I'd practice a little on my handstands which are absolutely horrifying when it comes to my posture lol, but every day I'm getting stronger and learning more. ;)

I had forgotten for a long time how fantastic it feels to just be outside surrounded by the noise, smell, and nature. I used to take it for granted, and that makes me so sad! Now I want to constantly be outside, play, and relax.

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Photography, Goals, and Venting. ☠

I LOVE photography! It's an artistic outlet for me that let's my imagination fly. I always have ideas running around rogue in my mind that some how never surface. For me, the world is my canvas, and my camera is my paint brush.

Photography lets me be really me.

Like most great things in life, photography has some huge downs, at least for me.

DISCLAIMER: I'M ABOUT TO VENT LIKE CRAZY!

You don't have to agree with what I'm about to say, infact, that's the last thing I'm asking of you. I'm sure lots of people will be so annoyed with this post, and wonder why I'm even still trying in photography. All I really want to do is vent. I may feel this way today and feel completely opposite tomorrow.

One time I met another female photographer that literally did not have a SINGLE bad thing to say about photography. Good for her, but honestly... It kind of drove me CRAZY! Has she really not dealt with some of the things I've dealt with?! Granted- I'm sure she gets paid 10x more than me, and has help when it comes to figuring it all out.

MY TOP 10 (OK maybe 12) COMPLAINTS ABOUT PHOTOGAPHY.

1. When going to a photographer to shoot you, a wedding, your family etc. TELL THEM EVERYTHING! Give them a detailed description of what, who, and where you're wanting photographed.
Example: I have agreed to shoots where I expect to be photographing just one person and than showing up to find out I'm photographing them and their entire group of friends. I agreed to photographing a girls bridals, and ended up being manipulated into photographing almost her ENTIRE WEDDING! I just think it's so deceiving. I agreed to photographing a "family" shoot to later realize they meant their actual little family AND their cousins, uncles, aunts, grandparents etc. PLEASE be upfront about what you want from the VERY BEGINNING otherwise as an amateur photographer I feel trapped, and obligated to still photograph you because I already said 'yes'.

2. If I offer to photograph you for free don't be expecting 100's of 100% edited photos. If I am going to be putting in 1 hour - 2 hours photographing you, driving to the location, occasionally having to spend my money to get into the location, and hours of editing time, you better believe you'll get 1-10 images, and you better be gosh dang happy with those 1-10 images. If you aren't... You can pay me a couple $100 for the rest. Most photographers charge a LOT of money just to give you ONE photograph. Adding on to this... When I give people my photographs and they completely RE- EDIT the photo. I get that the photograph is 'technically' yours, but it's 'technically' mine too, and then uploading that photograph without giving me a pinch of credit!


3. When I photograph you for free or for a BARGAIN and tell you it can take a couple days, weeks, months to get your photographs I would hope you'd be patient enough to wait. I cannot tell you how many times I have done a free photoshoot to have the person text me every day wondering where the heck their photos are when I told them it'd take some time to get them edited. You came to me because you liked my work. If you want what I can offer then you'd better be patient. Otherwise I will send you the photos straight from the camera, and I'll tell ya what... You wont be too happy with the result. I get that other photographers you've worked with have given you your photos within hours or a day, but photography is kind of like reading. You may be able to read a full chapter book in one day when for me, it can take weeks.

4. If you come to me wanting to shoot and I offer you a screaming deal, or to do it for free please don't come back a couple months or even a year later expecting me to honor that price. Everytime I photograph in between that amount of time I am excelling, learning more, and getting better at what I do. A couple months ago the price might have worked (and was probably way cheaper than it should've been) now it doesn't. I once created a coupon for an expo, it had an expiration date and everything. TWO YEARS after the expiration the person that won that coupon expected me to still give them a free shoot. Seriously??

5. I have photographed several weddings where I did it DIRT CHEAP. My husband and I paid almost $2,000 for our wedding photographer. Yet almost every wedding I have photographed I have to wait months upon months upon months to receive any kind of pay. Which is EXACTLY why I have stopped photographing weddings, sealings, receptions etc.

6. Fun fact for ya, 50% of Americans consider themselves 'self proclaimed photographers' makes sense considering all the iphone photogs out there. Good, great, fantastic! That means you understand why I love photography so much. However- There is nothing more annoying then scheduling a shoot for someone just to have them text you the day before saying 'oh my uncles cousins sister in laws best friend owns a camera and said she could do it free.' In most cases that person owns a camera, but has never photographed a wedding, family event, etc. in their entire life.

7. PINTEREST! Women (occasionally men) of course want the most amazing photographs ever taken! They want the EXACT replica of a photograph they saw on pinterest. That's almost next to impossible! Even the same photographer that took that image probably couldn't get an exact copy. Not to mention most of the photographs on there have been taken by professionals that have been in the photog business for decades. I don't mind people showing me photographs on pinterest to show me an idea of what they want, but it's so upsetting to give the photographs to that person to have them angry at you because it doesn't look JUST LIKE that perfect pinterest photo.

8. BABIES! I absolutely LOVE photographing babies, but here in Utah it's very popular to have your newborn sitting in unnatural poses while in a basket on top of fabric in front of crazy backgrounds. I refuse to conform to that! I love seeing babies in their natural state. Whether they're crying, sleeping, or so messy it's embarrassing. Because that's what a baby really is! They aren't some weird porcelain doll that is perfectly somehow holding their own head up. I am more than happy to photograph your baby, if it's in their natural state.

9. Another wedding one for ya. I have been hired to photograph weddings just to show up to their uncle, dog, and friend showing up with their professional grade camera to photograph as well. I seriously do not mind! I am a hypocrite if I say I do. I brought my camera to my sisters, and brothers weddings, but please understand that I am the HIRED photographer which means I am being paid to get the money shots. It's so difficult to get a newly married couple coming out of the temple doors when there's a thousand other cameras in front of me. Nothing is more humiliating than giving the couple their wedding photos when there's not 'money shots' and their friends somehow magically got the most amazing shot because they were blocking my view. Oh on top of this... That ONE family member that happens to be a 'professional photographer' that bosses everyone around telling them what pose they like when I'm trying to get the family in a specific pose I like. The people that hired me obviously like what they see when it comes to my photography. So please let ME be the photographer.

10. I absolutely despise the fact when I upload and image that took me FOREVER to edit to have some Joe that literally just started up photography to tell me everything wrong with the photo that they would've changed. "You should've edited it this way" "why didn't you photograph this in a studio instead?" "Why didn't you photograph this with a $10,000 lens that my daddy bought me, that you so obviously cannot afford right now?" < Ok that last one is sarcastic, but I have heard something quite similar before! I honestly don't mind constructive criticism from wise photographers that have been in the industry for years and years but not when it's from a person that just barely got into photography and had their rich daddy buy them a better camera than me. Just because you have nicer equipment than me doesn't mean you're any better...

11. It sucks to have so many people tell me I need to charge more. That is... except when it comes to photographing them of course. I honestly don't mind doing free shoots, it's kind of my way of giving back. However- if you tell me I should charge more and then expect me to charge you $5 you're kind of stepping out of line.

12. LAST ONE I SWEAR! Just because I BARLEY knew you in highschool does not mean I'm going to give you my family/ friend discount. I have had people I hardly knew expect me to give them my family discount, and when I don't, they get very butt hurt that I wont charge them less since we talked that ONE time 5 years ago.

My very top complaint... Feeling this way... Whining about something I love so much. Please take this post and remember what it may be like for the person behind the camera. Their job may seem like a piece of cake, but it isn't. Unless they are some mutated gifted natural like that female photographer I had once met. Photography IS hard for some of us, and it would be so wonderful if these kinds of things did not happen to make our job just a little easier.

Literally every complaint I have listed has happened to me, and it has made my experience as a photographer bitter, and I already know what so many of you will say. Don't take that, stand up for yourself, charge more and you wont have to deal with this kind of thing, but I will have to deal with it because I have met many other photographers that have dealt with the EXACT same. Please remember that if you want the photographer to produce great photographs, you need to respect them.

Anywho thanks for letting me vent! My goals in photogaphy is to get more into the art scene. I want to photograph ART more than anything, and I don't care if that doesn't pay the bills. It's what makes me truly happy.

A gift I could not refuse ✌

Brandon really wants to get a dog, and at first I was VERY apposed

to the idea. We already have a pet snake (Severus) and it's already

hard enough feeding him ONCE A WEEK. ha ha.

So the idea of a dog is almost like the idea of having a baby

(I said 'almost')!

However- The more I think about it, the more I like the idea

and the more I do my research (google of course) the more I want

a pup, not just any pup...

I WANT A TEACUP FRENCH BULLDOG!!!!

If Brandon were to suprise me with any sort of gift for

any future birthdays, christmases, or anniversaries

I would not be mad about 1 of 3 things.

1. Camera equipment 2. A TEACUP FRENCH BULLDOG 3. Designer Clothes

I WANT ONE!!!!

http://www.boutiqueteacuppuppies.com/catalog/new-puppies-8-1.html

If we weren't saving money and looking for a home right now, I would sooooo get one right this instant!!! This one right here is $5,800. Now you understand why I couldn't just
drop everything and pick one up today.
I WILL find an adoption center, find one there at a decent price, and in need of a loving family.
That's the goal.
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Who should play Mary Jane Watson in the next Spider-Man?

If you've seen The Amazing Spider-Man 2 then you already know it's time for a new love story for Peter.

I've seen several posts with their lists of who they think would make the 'best' MJ's, honestly some of the lists are SO WEAK. I saw one that had Diane Agron, Lilly Collins, and Alexandra Daddario. I mean, come on people, these girls are gorgeous but do NOT look like 'MJ' to me. MJ is supposed to be WAY out of Peters league. A drop dead bomb shell! Let's not make another 'girl next door' Kirsten Dunst mistake, yeah?

Here's my list of women that I think would make great MJ's. I'll probably get a lot of haters, but oh well. ;)

My list will go favorites-least favorites. 

1. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: By far my number one favorite choice. I know I'll probably get a LOT of neigh sayers, but give me a chance to explain. I thought her acting was decent in Transformers, but it seemed like an odd role for her. MJ eventually becomes a model, Rosie IS a model. She has the sweet yet totally seductive face to transform from 'girl next door' to 'Mega Model'. You may think she's 'too old' to play the roll of MJ, on the contrary! She is 27, two years older than Emma Stone, and three years younger than Andrew Garfield.

Trust me, I can't really picture her with Andrew Garfield either, but that's the thing! You aren't supposed to be able to picture Peter Parker with MJ, it's supposed to be mind boggling! 

Don't think she could pull off the red hair? Think again. 

2. Emmy Rossum: Ok ok I know what you're thinking... "Emmy Rossum as sexy MJ? Are you on crack?" No actually, no I'm not. I'm a total nerd when it comes to romance, and fiction. If you have not seen Beautiful Creatures yet, you're missing out. Emmy plays Lena Duchannes CRAZY seductress cousin Ridley Duchannes and I personally felt like she KILLED it! Red hair? No care! She had red hair in the movie! 

3. Kate Mara: I don't really know much about Kate Mara, but I do think she looks quite a great deal like the 'innocent' MJ... Could just be me? 

The Resemblance is uncanny! AH HA HA HA. :O (I tease, I tease)

4. Shailene Woodley: Fun quick fact for ya. Before they got the ball rollin on The Amazing Spider-Man 2 they were thinking of having a Mary Jane Watson appearance, and Shailene Woodley would've been the lucky gal. At least - that was the plan Stan! (Pun intended, Stan Lee... Get it? Get it?) At first when I heard this I did not like it in the LEAST, but the more I think about it, the more ok I am with the idea. I mean I feel they have picked an OUTSTANDING cast so far with Andrew Garfield as Spidey, Emma Stone as Gwen, and Dane DeHann as Harry. I have absolutely 100% faith that they'd be able to pick a fitting MJ. 

Would you look at that? I even found ya'all a fan made red head pic. How fun. x) HA HA!

5. Kaya Scoldelario: Not really a rhyme or reason to this one, except the fact that she actually has a talent when it comes to acting. Please, for the love of all that's holy pick Kaya over Diane Agron, or Lilly Collins boring personalities. 

 

I mean... If it were ACTUALLY my decision to cast the role of MJ... I think the obvious choice would be me... ;) tee hee. Hope you enjoyed this post.