Self-Portrait Tuesday...lights, camera, action

I thought for quite a while about this SPT challenge and I just kept thinking, if my life were a movie or if I were telling my story this landmark would definitely make an appearance several times.


I remember visiting temple square as a young child to see the lights during the holiday season and to this day enjoy giving that memory to my children. It was the place I married my love for time and all eternity. A year after we were married Adam and I moved downtown and lived down the street from this magnificent building. We went on many walks that included it's beautiful grounds. It has been the temple that my wards have all been assign to and have enjoyed the beauty and spirit of the inside numerous times.

Though not in any Hollywood productions (it is in many church films) this building, landmark, place of worship is known throughout the world and just so happens to mean a great deal to me. It would definitely grace the screen in my life story over and over.

Self-Portrait Tuesday...Mirror Mirror

I have never really been a fan at looking at myself in the mirror. Too often all I notice is my crooked nose, my freckles/moles, dark circles, or anything else unpleasant looking back at me. However, there are times when I'm drawn closer to see what is really inside. I'll sit and stare and look at the person looking back at me and wonder who she is. What she is feeling and why.

When I contemplate what others see in me, honestly I haven't a clue. It's a great mystery filled with a lot of speculation. I would love for them to see a girl full of hope and determination, but tend to believe all they see are my insecurities written all over my face. Maybe it's easier that way, to think someone is looking at my flaws (aka weaknesses) instead of seeing who I really am. It's definitely safer that way, but than again, I've come to a point in my life where safer just isn't worth it anymore. It certainly doesn't make for a rich lasting relationship and those are the ones I crave. It's what I need and long for.

I know I could do much better about opening up and sharing who Amy really is and that's truly what I want for myself this year. Give. Do. Be.

Self-Portrait Tuesday

There I am outside with my new cute shoes on lounging back in a chair with my feet kicked up on the railing as if it were spring weather. Unfortunately this is what I'm really enjoying (all of which came down between 8am-11am). Yes, the mountains are beautiful, but the cold and shoveling all that snow...not so much. Why am I out here then, it's definitely a great place to hide when trying to get away from loud grumpy children.

I like this idea of "putting our best foot forward." Pushing aside those things that pull us down and doing what we know to make us a better person. Essentially our best foot will always benefit others. It's really something I would like to ponder more about. Thanks for the challenge Lelly and for making me think.

Self-Portrait Tuesday

Coincidentally I have taken self-portraits both today and yesterday without knowing there was a challenge/invitation given by Lelly until I read Jill's post tonight. Actually I take them quite frequently, every month and a half or so. My philosophy, if I don't take photos of myself there won't be any to share with my children later in life (It's rare the camera gets in the other hands). I had planned on using them for another day, my day, but thought I would share one with you. A silly one.

I've already loved what I've seen. Thanks for the inspiration ladies.