Hi friends, Happy New Year! Thanks for all of your questions, you are keeping me VERY busy! Let’s get started, shall we?
My friend Laurie starts us off today with a few questions: I could ask a typical holiday question, like what is your favorite present? etc., but I won’t.
What is your pajama style? Are you a nightgown girl or long pants, flannels perhaps? I am technically not a “real” pajama girl. I don’t like being hot or restricted, so I sleep in capri yoga pants and a t-shirt like this one. In fact, I’m wearing said outfit right now. Don’t judge man, it’s New Year’s Day.
Also, because it is 2 p.m. and I need sleep, do you use an electric toothbrush or not? I don’t typically use an electric toothbrush.
Oooh, pillows – feather or synthetic? Synthetic. A very flat, synthetic pillow.
Sandi asks: With your new photography business, do you have a mentor that is helping you figure out how to do things? business wise? (or maybe you already know that stuff) and do you have an advice for wanna be photographer about what to do to start up this kind of business? I do have someone, Amanda, who has helped me quite a bit with printing services and other pieces of invaluable advice, etc. And then my friend Debbie has offered some tips, too.
In my opinion, the most important thing for anyone who has an interest in photography is just to practice and try new things. Also, I always took pictures for my friends, for years. It was fun for me, good for my friends and wonderful practice.
In the Fast Lane wants to know: Do you like your new neighborhood? I do. It’s quiet and during the summer, late at night, we can hear cows mooing. I love that.
Have you met my friend Christi? I have not.
How do you manage to balance so many things (this blog, other writing, blog design, photography, motherhood)? I do a lot of things, but I don’t think I do a lot of things REALLY well, I just half-ass it, that’s how I can get so much done. Also, I hired a cleaning lady and that was among my best decisions in 2008. And my husband has been grocery shopping for me once a week and that’s helpful, very, very helpful.
My home girl (yes, I said home girl…shhhh….) Shantel asks: Where is your vacation house at? We are in Northwest Indiana, right on Lake Michigan, it’s perfectly freezing.
What things do you have in store for 2009? Gosh, I don’t know, I just want it to be a simple year, I am planning to attend Blissdom in February in Nashville.
Any family vacations this year? None planned so far.
What is your greatest memory as a child growing up that you hope to pass on to your children? Waking up on Sunday mornings and lounging in our little living room, all eight of us.
Christy says: I am wondering how you got to be such a great photographer. Did you take classes somewhere, or is it just something you have practiced and fiddled around with? I am always in awe of your photos.
Well, this question makes me blush because the fact that anyone thinks I’m a good photographer is just unbelievable to me, but thank you. I just practiced. And practiced, I typically take about 1500-2000 photos a month, every month.
And my real life friend, Nancy wants to know: What are your favorite holiday traditions? I think my favorite is waking up on Christmas morning and watching the kids see their gifts for the first time. Also, every year, my cousin makes almond tea ring that my Grandma used to make us before she passed away. I can barely sleep thinking about eating that almond tea ring. Are there ones from growing up that you have passed on to your family now? TEA RING!
Did Ariel and Racecar get what they wanted for Christmas. Are they having fun with all their cousins? They didn’t really ask for anything specific, well, Ariel asked for an Easy Bake Oven but it’s for ages 8 and up and she’s six, so Santa didn’t bring it. She was okay with that. (I think). The kids are having TONS of fun with their 15 cousins, we have barely seen. I miss them terribly, I don’t think they miss us very much at all.
Aimee asks:
I’ve really been wanting to know how your photography business is going. Did you stay busy taking pictures for lots of families during the holidays? I stayed pretty busy, not extra busy which is good because I’m not great at taking indoor pictures right now and I’ve been a very busy with everything. I’m very glad that I started my business when I did, because we have spent the last five weeks becomes a legal entity, opening accounts, etc. I’m very, very excited for the spring to come to see where Beth Fletcher Photography goes.
When are you coming to Texas? Since my best good friend, Christy lives in Texas, I’d say there is a 90% probability that I’ll be coming to Texas in 2009! I think we should have a big ol’ Texas party, don’t you think?
PHX Mama wants to know: Shallow question ahead: What was your favorite xmas gift that you received this year? Please note my caveat of “shallow”: this must be a material, physcial gift that you recieved. Describe it in explicit detail for us, so that we can vicariously receive this gift, too. (Er, I think I’m in teaching mode….)
This is such a great question. Not shallow AT ALL. My favorite Christmas gift I received this year was an iPhone, it’s beautiful, shiny, smart, cute, fun and is my best friend. We’ll be together forever and ever and ever. Amen.
Tracy asks: What is YOUR favorite childhood memory (whether from the holidays or from any time of the year)? I loved playing outside until dusk during the summer. We’d come in all sweaty and exhuasted, sometimes we’d come in and our Mom would give us ice cream cones. We had a great childhood.
and then Tracy asked (the same Tracy, maybe?) Tell us about your best friend growing up (childhood & adolescence)? What made this person so special and why do you think you connected? My best friend growing up was named Laura. We lived down the street from each other and had so much in common. We ALWAYS laughed and acted so silly, we loved the same foods, the same things, we still keep in touch and she’s still hilarious. My entire family absolutely loves her and I love that.
That’s it for now! I’ll be back for more!
I’m so glad you are back. I’ve missed you and can’t wait for more answers!!
I’m so glad you are back. I’ve missed you and can’t wait for more answers!!
I love your answers! It’s great getting to “know” you in this way. My question is, “Don’t you think it’s about time we have another NWI bloggy meet-up? If we do, where do you think we should have it?”
I love your answers! It’s great getting to “know” you in this way. My question is, “Don’t you think it’s about time we have another NWI bloggy meet-up? If we do, where do you think we should have it?”
You are one of the best photographer I’ve ever known, hands down. And I would not lie to you. Well, except that one time that I said I couldn’t drink because of a migraine, but that doesn’t count.;)
Also, I googled tea ring because I’ve never had one, and they look so good! I’m totally demanding (okay, asking nicely) that Shane make one.
You are one of the best photographer I’ve ever known, hands down. And I would not lie to you. Well, except that one time that I said I couldn’t drink because of a migraine, but that doesn’t count.;)
Also, I googled tea ring because I’ve never had one, and they look so good! I’m totally demanding (okay, asking nicely) that Shane make one.
Great post! What a great idea taking questions from your audience, perhaps I would if I had a big audience
I’m attending Blissdom too. Can’t wait as I am such a rookie blogger. should be fun.
No real PJs, really ~ I just can’t get enough of them
Great post! What a great idea taking questions from your audience, perhaps I would if I had a big audience
I’m attending Blissdom too. Can’t wait as I am such a rookie blogger. should be fun.
No real PJs, really ~ I just can’t get enough of them
I got my iphone for my last birthday (march, so it is the original) and it might still be my very favorite present ever. And I love my husband very much for telling me that “well, if you really need an iphone, why don’t you just go order it for your birthday.” YEAH ME!
I got my iphone for my last birthday (march, so it is the original) and it might still be my very favorite present ever. And I love my husband very much for telling me that “well, if you really need an iphone, why don’t you just go order it for your birthday.” YEAH ME!
I don’t think anyone asked this yet, but how many boozy drinks ’til your lips get numb? Til your hands get numb? Til your feet get numb? My answers are three, four and six. After six we’re all in big trouble!
I don’t think anyone asked this yet, but how many boozy drinks ’til your lips get numb? Til your hands get numb? Til your feet get numb? My answers are three, four and six. After six we’re all in big trouble!
Your answers are very insightful. I finally thought of a question a few minutes ago. How do you get the lurkers to come out and comment?
Your answers are very insightful. I finally thought of a question a few minutes ago. How do you get the lurkers to come out and comment?
Hey, Happy New Year and welcome back. What an array of questions you got asked.
Hey, Happy New Year and welcome back. What an array of questions you got asked.
Yes, we most definitely need to have a Texas meet-up, and then some. I promise to behave, or not!
Yes, we most definitely need to have a Texas meet-up, and then some. I promise to behave, or not!
I’ve been meaning to ask you a question…
Totally weird and random..
When was the last time you washed your pot holders?
I’ve been meaning to ask you a question…
Totally weird and random..
When was the last time you washed your pot holders?
I guess I should be more specific.. you know, like your oven mittens..
I guess I should be more specific.. you know, like your oven mittens..
My husband got an easy bake oven with his Christmas Money.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?type=product&cmCat=Related_IPL_510725&id=0055417518463a&cmCat=netcon&cm_ven=netcon&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=oven&cm_ite=netcon&rid=0180101070502
LOL
My husband got an easy bake oven with his Christmas Money.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?type=product&cmCat=Related_IPL_510725&id=0055417518463a&cmCat=netcon&cm_ven=netcon&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=oven&cm_ite=netcon&rid=0180101070502
LOL
Can’t wait to meet you at BlissDom!
And I hired a cleaning lady in 2008 as well. Isn’t it GRAND? You got some fun questions. It’s been a while since I’ve done a Q&A. Might be a nice way to start out 2008.
Can’t wait to meet you at BlissDom!
And I hired a cleaning lady in 2008 as well. Isn’t it GRAND? You got some fun questions. It’s been a while since I’ve done a Q&A. Might be a nice way to start out 2008.
Here are my questions
1. Do you cook/bake from scratch?
2. Do you garden (not flowers, but veggies)
3. Are you an early riser or a nite owl?
4. How old were you when you first discovered photography?
Thanks
shelley
Here are my questions
1. Do you cook/bake from scratch?
2. Do you garden (not flowers, but veggies)
3. Are you an early riser or a nite owl?
4. How old were you when you first discovered photography?
Thanks
shelley
Have fun at BlissDom. I wanted to go this year, but it lands on the week my husband is home. Oh well maybe next year.
Great answers so far.
Have fun at BlissDom. I wanted to go this year, but it lands on the week my husband is home. Oh well maybe next year.
Great answers so far.
Oh, I want a big ol’ Texas party! Can we meet in San Antonio and eat our weight in guacamole? You’d have a blast at El Mercado, the local Mexican market.
And when you come, do you want to do a little photo shoot with my familia? Because I’d love me some Beth photos.
Oh, I want a big ol’ Texas party! Can we meet in San Antonio and eat our weight in guacamole? You’d have a blast at El Mercado, the local Mexican market.
And when you come, do you want to do a little photo shoot with my familia? Because I’d love me some Beth photos.
Happy New Year to you! I just took a quick jaunt over to your photog site….very nice!
Wishing you all the best in 09′
Happy New Year to you! I just took a quick jaunt over to your photog site….very nice!
Wishing you all the best in 09′
