BB/BS Dog Walk 2011

I've been meaning to post some pictures from the Big Brothers Big Sisters Dog Walk back in May, but never got around to it.  Oops!  

Overall the dog walk went really well.  It was suppose to rain, but thankfully the rain held off until later in the evening.  There was a decent turn out.  (I guess there were more people the year before.)  I had my own table where people could look at some of my photos and for a small donation they could have a picture taken with their pet (and e-mailed to them later).  All the proceeds went to Big Brothers Big Sisters.  

For the few hours I was there I took a little over 200 photos.  These ones are my all time favorite :)

Friday Five

1.  Last night I went with some girlfriends to get our nails done.  I almost never go to a nail salon.  I mean the last time I got my finger nails done was about 7 years ago!  But this time I got a thing called gel nails.  It is a special nail polish that stays on for about 2 weeks and doesn't chip!  How cool is that?!  I'm in love with it...so far.  Going to the nail salon might become a little more regular.

2.  Earlier this month I noticed I have a wisdom tooth coming in.  I was a little shocked because I didn't even know it was coming in.  It went from having nothing there to a little tooth pushing its way through.  And I think I have 2 more working their way in.  It doesn't really hurt, but I can tell my gums are a little swollen so it's not too fun.

3.  Abby has a new thing where she doesn't want to go to bed.  I have to stay up with her till at least 11:30 (where she sleeps laying next to me--or on me).  When I'm ready to go to bed, I put her away in her room and she barks.  She NEVER used to do this.  I don't know what is going on with her, but it is starting to get a little old.  And now she barks in the morning, trying to get into my room.  I don't know what to do with her.  She is one crazy dog!

4.  I had the dog walk last weekend and it went great!  I am so thankful it didn't get stormed out--I was really worried.  I'm till working on editing the photos, I hope it I will have them all done by this weekend.  I'll post them soon!

5.  I can't believe this weather we have had recently.  Last weekend there was a horrible tornado in Joplin, Missouri.  I have friends that live in Joplin, or live close to there.  I am so glad the people I know down there are safe, but I still feel so bad for all those who live there and lost everything.

Racing Mind

I have a bad habit of spending hours upon hours online.  I get bored and get on facebook, look on flickr, read blogs, and find different photo projects to enter into (through blogs where there isn't an award-just the hope of getting some awesome comments or a new follower!).  The next thing I know 3 hours (who am I kidding-it's more like 5 or 6) have past.  Who would have thought spending so many hours on the computer would actually come to benefit.

Yesterday I was asked to take photos for a local dog walk sponsored through Big Brothers/Big Sisters.  Umm, heck yeah I will!  (I will be considered a volunteer, but at least I'm getting my name out there!)  However, this event has left me with a lot of questions because I have never taken photos for an event before, only for my pure enjoyment.  In return this has left my mind racing.

How many people are expected to be there?  What happens if it rains?  Would people spend $5 to have a photo taken with their pet?  What if they want me to print it?  Where do I do that?  Should I make business cards?  Where do I print those?  How much would it cost?  What if they don't like my work?  What if they do and they want to hire me to do other photos?  What should I charge?  Should I make a facebook page?  Website?  How do I do that?  What if I'm missing something important?

You see...I am left with a LOT of questions.  And some of those questions won't be answered until the event actually takes place and is done and over with.  I have been brainstorming different ideas and trying to decide what is the best way to go about them.  (And mind you, this is in the mist of preparing for finals where I am trying to shove school information into my brain as well.  Of course, this photography project is overpowering everything else because it is something that I am actually excited about.)

I guess all I am saying is if you have any ideas, recommendations, or answers please share!  I'll keep you updated on how things go!  On Friday I'm meeting with the lady who is in charge of the dog walk so hopefully I won't feel so overwhelmed! And my mind can slow down to a 'brisk walk' :)