Just stop.

Just stop.

Throw away 
looking to others
for dreams, at others
for confidence, away from others
for a chance to return
to you.

Close the lid,
shut the clasp.
Click it off.

And get to know the present moment.

So full of energy, I think tears could come.
Filled with life, each moment, every single one.
Brimming with potential -
promises of dreams
and the confidence
that YOU can make them happen
if only you would...

Just stop.

♥

Do you ever find yourself doing the most ineffective time-wasting things?  Today, I found myself wasting valuable time, doing things that weren't enhancing any personal relationship, weren't moving my business along, weren't increasing my relationship with God, weren't self care...

 It's time to work on not getting sucked into "idle tasks" and working to make every minute count.

Time to take a little perspective from my clients, as they're starting a life with a new addition to the family.  Thank you for the inspiration, loves!

♥/Kalli

It's 2014, baby!

It's a new year.  Now I am more determined then ever to work hard toward the goal of expanding my little family of two.

Pre "trying-for-baby" goals:

1. Throw out half the things I own (or sell them) and get more organized.
2. Keep making sure Kalimana Film Stories (http://www.kalimana.com) grows, so I can get ready to work a little less once the time comes.
3. Get healthy.  I am MANY pounds overweight - to the point that it could cause major risks if I try for the natural homebirth I hope to have - so it's time to eat better & start a lifetime routine of getting active.

Then... *drum roll* for the ultimate goal of the year:  Start trying to get pregnant. That will be fun. ;)

After documenting so many births, I find myself in tears sometimes for my desire to have a baby myself.  I am the only one preventing this, as my hubby and I have set some goals to meet before we start trying, and I haven't been working nearly hard enough on them.  But now is the time.  I am more motivated then ever. I'm so excited about this that I set up another exciting motivating factor to lose that weight:  I scheduled a couples portrait session for April/May with the amazing Jenny Cruger (http://www.jennycrugerphotography.com). AHH!!! So excited for that! I need this. :)

If you can cheer me on in any way at all, it would be very appreciated.  And yes, I will update this blog with photos. ;)

Thank you for your support (whether that support comes in the form of subscribing to this blog, following my pages to get the updates, leaving comments, praying for me, or sending me "healthy vibes" ... I LOVE IT)!

High fives, all around! ;)

Your Tennessee film-maker,

Kalimana
(AKA... Kalli Pavon)