Friday, March 11, 2011

Celebrate Good Times!

This morning the sun shone a little brighter and my coffee tasted a little sweeter.  Why?  Yesterday was the last day of my day job - a place I had dedicated myself to for almost ten and a half years.  Maybe it's because I knew the atmosphere when we were a small business.  We were family style dinner at Olive Garden.  But we had evolved into power lunch at Tyson's Tower Club.  I'm not saying that's a bad thing, mind you, but the culture became very different (and not in a good way), even if the company doesn't recognize it.

So I decided it was time.  Time to make a move.  Time to move on to bigger and better things.  Time to pursue my passion and do something that would make me happy.  I have been in love with photography for a long time, and now I'm able to pursue my love with all my heart, each and every day.  How lucky am I?!  (I feel like Dr. Gupta in "Last Holiday"......."Hi, I quit my day job!  Hi.  I quit my day job!....")

This is the day to clink glasses, cheers, and smile.  To celebrate my first day as a full time professional photographer!  I'm so excited to see what the year will bring!

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Posted by Laurie at 6:02 PM
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17 comments:

  1. Anna KimMarch 11, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Woohoo!!!!!!

    Congrats Laurie! I am so very happy for you.
    *doing my happy dance*

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  2. Andy WilliamsMarch 11, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Your creativity, passion, and good-natured human-ness will win the day. You go and chase your dream, I've no doubt that you'll be successful. If I can help in any way at all, I'm a tweet, email, or phone call away.

    All the best,

    Andy

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  3. Moshe Zusman PhotographyMarch 11, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Congratulations Laurie, I think... hmm, I KNOW you'll do great! you're an awesome person and a great photog, good luck! I am here if you need anything!
    Moshe

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  4. mariaMarch 11, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    yayayay! amazing things are in store for you :)

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  5. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    congratulations!!! let's have lunch! :)

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  6. JanetMarch 11, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    You GO, girl!! I am so proud of you!!

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  7. LaurieMarch 11, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Thank you all so SO much! I am truly blessed to have the support of such amazing friends and family! xxxo...

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  8. KarlaMarch 11, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Congrats! You're an inspiration to all us "day-job-ers"!

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  9. UnknownMarch 11, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Congrats Laurie! I'm sure it will be great!!

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  10. srosanMarch 11, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!

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  11. rebekah j.March 11, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    YAY!

    sooooooo excited for you lovey.

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  12. Stacey Vaeth GonzalezMarch 11, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    great job and good luck, laurie! --stacey

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  13. AnonymousMarch 12, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    Whoo hoo! Congratz Laurie. Your photography is true art. I know you will enjoy this new career. And, as the data says having 4-5 careers in a lifetime is the norm now, so you are well on to your #2!

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  14. Jasmine*March 12, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    LOVE it!! so proud of you! :)

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  15. TracyMarch 14, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    What an AMAZING day!!! Congratulations!!

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  16. ChrisMarch 14, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    So I'm late to the party, but that's pretty normal for me.

    I am SO proud of you sweets, you are so talented and wonderful with people.

    I Love You!!

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  17. ChrisMarch 14, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Oh yeah, and you are hilarious too!

    i was replaying that scene in my head of Dr. Gupta saying Hi! I quit my job.

    hahahahahahahahahah. good thing my office door was shut

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