Just heard this song and it touched my heart today as a mom and as an individual....
Your Going To Miss This
Sung by Trace Adkins
If you haven't ever heard this song or haven't in a while, here is the you tube link are the lyrics below.
Ponder this..... where do our lives go... trying to get to the next phase... the next achievement...
why can't we stop and just live .... why can't we be content?
I am in the process of purging my home and creating a simple space...(as simple as three kids and two cats allows)..... Went into a store today and asked what can I live with out instead of what do I have to have.
Right now my daughter has 5 years remaining until college. My son eight. My youngest 12 years.
Seems like a long time before I have an empty nest... however, the empty nest of the babies and preschoolers has begun this year with the beginning of Kindergarden. I am going to miss that time of
diapers, bottles, loveys, car seats, strollers, nap times, play dates, onesies, footed pjs, nursery rhymes, sesame street, cribs, high chairs, sticky faces, dirty hands, crafts, board books, tears, screams, and lots and lots of love.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZIBediEAcUQ
Your Going to Miss This.
She was staring out the window
Of their SUV
Complaining, saying,
I cant wait to turn 18
She said, "I'll make my own money"
And I'll make my own rules"
Mama put the car in park
Out there in front of the school
And she kissed her head
And said 'I was just like you"
You're going to miss this
You're going to want this back
You're going to wish these days
Hadn't gone by so fast
These are some good times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you're going to miss this
Before she knows it
She's a brand new bride
In her one bedroom apartment
And her daddy stops by
He tells her "It's a nice place"
She says "It'll do for now"
Starts talking about babies
And buying a house
Daddy shakes his head
And says "Baby just slow down"
Cause
You're going to miss this
You're going to want this back
You're going to wish these days
Hadn't gone by so fast
These are some good times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you're going to miss this
Five years later
There's a plumber
Working on the water heater
Dogs barking, phones ringing
One kids crying, one kids screaming
She keeps apologizing
He says "They don't bother me.
I've got two babies of my own.
One's 36, one's 23.
It's hard to believe..."
But
You're going to miss this
You're going to want this back
You're going to wish these days
Hadn't gone by so fast
These are some good times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you're going to miss this
You're going to miss this
Yeah you're going to miss this
Michelle East
January 4, 2011
Michelle East Pondering on Life and Art - Germantown, Memphis Tn Artist and Photographer
What have you done with your first 4 days of 2011? Has it been memorable already? Have you celebrated your life, your accomplishments, your successes? If not, then you should. You are special and your life should be celebrated.
Over the last few days I have been diving into books and documentaries about the abstract expressionism movement that happened in art around the 1950's. New York is the setting with artists Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Willem de Kooning, and a female artist that I love, Joan Mitchell among many more as the players.
My focus has been on Mitchell and Rothko in particular this week. I am in tune to the abstract as an art form and have begun work that is a big departure from my current style. Don't think it looks anything like the beautiful works below but in my studio, alone with only me and my big grey persian cat, I am celebrating my new abstract expressionism exploration!
Rothko's large simple color blocks have me mesmerized while Mitchell's use of brush stroke and colors I find compelling.
http://www.joanmitchellfoundation.org
http://www.markrothko.com
Mark Rothko and I share the same birthday- 65 years apart. Maybe that is why I like his art..... :)
Cheers to you!
Till next time,
Over the last few days I have been diving into books and documentaries about the abstract expressionism movement that happened in art around the 1950's. New York is the setting with artists Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Willem de Kooning, and a female artist that I love, Joan Mitchell among many more as the players.
My focus has been on Mitchell and Rothko in particular this week. I am in tune to the abstract as an art form and have begun work that is a big departure from my current style. Don't think it looks anything like the beautiful works below but in my studio, alone with only me and my big grey persian cat, I am celebrating my new abstract expressionism exploration!
Rothko's large simple color blocks have me mesmerized while Mitchell's use of brush stroke and colors I find compelling.
http://www.joanmitchellfoundation.org
http://www.markrothko.com
Mark Rothko and I share the same birthday- 65 years apart. Maybe that is why I like his art..... :)
Cheers to you!
Till next time,
January 2, 2011
Happy New Year from Michelle East!
Happy 2011! Welcome to the new year and a fresh opportunity to reach for your dreams!
I have been making my goals for the year, as so many of us do, and I discovered a new calendar titled The Sacred Journey.
I found it at http://www.pomegranate.com and have started journaling my goals, affirmations, my heart calling, my path of service and much more..... The sacred journey cards are a way to use symbolism to spark journaling ideas if you so desire.
This year I've set many goals for myself and a few of them are -
1. To make painting a consistent part of my life.
2. Develop a yoga practice.
3. Live a more minimalist life.
In reflection on 2010 it was a year full of surprises! At the start of last year I had planned to apply myself to study of digital art and painting. As the year unfolded I was given the opportunity to learn at WPPI, Las Vegas, NV in February.http://www.wppionline.com Spring brought me to New York City where I did an artist's exchange with my lovely friend and fellow artist Bernette Rudolph. http://www.BernetteRudolph.com Then Summer came and I travelled to Montreal, Canada to spend a week studying with Joseph and Louise Simone. http://www.simoneportrait.com. As if that was not amazing enough, I added anther workshop in October with Painter Master Camille Pryzwodek. http://www.Przewodek.com in Madison, Mississippi- Natchez Trace!
Wow what a travel schedule! However, the finale for the year was even more fabulous with a final trip to Paradise Island, Bahamas! http://www.bahamas.com What a beautiful and relaxing place the Bahamas are! I would recommend a trip there to anyone looking for a place to get away from it all. We stayed in a condo at Harborside Resorts at Atlantis. http://www.atlantis.com. Atlantis was an adventure all of it's own with waterparks, sharks, aquarium and I even swam with dolphins while I was there!
We stayed in the colorful buildings in this picture. Atlantis is rising up in the distance!
Another view of Atlantis.
Our travel extended to Nassau and the Eleuthera Islands as well. While on Eleuthera/Harbour Island, we enjoyed the pink sand and driving golf carts! There are very few cars on the island. It is so secluded that the only way to get there is by ferry or plane. A serene place with no worries mon!
The year ended quietly with the kids and a visit from my parents who came up from Florida. All the christmas festivities were perfect. I couldn't ask to be more blessed that I am right now.
Living in the moment,
I have been making my goals for the year, as so many of us do, and I discovered a new calendar titled The Sacred Journey.
I found it at http://www.pomegranate.com and have started journaling my goals, affirmations, my heart calling, my path of service and much more..... The sacred journey cards are a way to use symbolism to spark journaling ideas if you so desire.
This year I've set many goals for myself and a few of them are -
1. To make painting a consistent part of my life.
2. Develop a yoga practice.
3. Live a more minimalist life.
In reflection on 2010 it was a year full of surprises! At the start of last year I had planned to apply myself to study of digital art and painting. As the year unfolded I was given the opportunity to learn at WPPI, Las Vegas, NV in February.http://www.wppionline.com Spring brought me to New York City where I did an artist's exchange with my lovely friend and fellow artist Bernette Rudolph. http://www.BernetteRudolph.com Then Summer came and I travelled to Montreal, Canada to spend a week studying with Joseph and Louise Simone. http://www.simoneportrait.com. As if that was not amazing enough, I added anther workshop in October with Painter Master Camille Pryzwodek. http://www.Przewodek.com in Madison, Mississippi- Natchez Trace!
Wow what a travel schedule! However, the finale for the year was even more fabulous with a final trip to Paradise Island, Bahamas! http://www.bahamas.com What a beautiful and relaxing place the Bahamas are! I would recommend a trip there to anyone looking for a place to get away from it all. We stayed in a condo at Harborside Resorts at Atlantis. http://www.atlantis.com. Atlantis was an adventure all of it's own with waterparks, sharks, aquarium and I even swam with dolphins while I was there!
We stayed in the colorful buildings in this picture. Atlantis is rising up in the distance!
Another view of Atlantis.
Our travel extended to Nassau and the Eleuthera Islands as well. While on Eleuthera/Harbour Island, we enjoyed the pink sand and driving golf carts! There are very few cars on the island. It is so secluded that the only way to get there is by ferry or plane. A serene place with no worries mon!
The year ended quietly with the kids and a visit from my parents who came up from Florida. All the christmas festivities were perfect. I couldn't ask to be more blessed that I am right now.
Living in the moment,
December 24, 2010
Michelle East Photography Studio - December 2010
Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays from Michelle East Studio and family!
November 29, 2010
Michelle East - Award Winning Photographer Memphis & Germantown
This week I have been looking for inspiration in my fashion life and I turned to the one and only Coco Chanel!
I recently saw the movie on DVD -
I found Coco to be quite amazing and intriguing! Such elegance and polish... so french!
This led me to research more about this woman. I have gone looking for quotes and pictures today
and even ordered a biography about her life on Amazon. I think it will be fun to get a glimpse of this lady and how she rose from poverty to become one of the most famous fashion designers of all time.
I will keep you posted regarding this fabulous woman but for now, here are a few quotes by Coco-
Fashion fades, only style remains the same.
I recently saw the movie on DVD -
Coco Before Chanel (2009)
Amazon.com: Coco Before Chanel: Audrey Tautou, Benoît Poelvoorde, Anne Fontaine: Movies & TVI found Coco to be quite amazing and intriguing! Such elegance and polish... so french!
This led me to research more about this woman. I have gone looking for quotes and pictures today
and even ordered a biography about her life on Amazon. I think it will be fun to get a glimpse of this lady and how she rose from poverty to become one of the most famous fashion designers of all time.
I will keep you posted regarding this fabulous woman but for now, here are a few quotes by Coco-
A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.
As long as you know men are like children, you know everything!
In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.
Till next time darlings,
November 17, 2010
Michelle East Studio Art Show at Memphis Botanic Garden
Please join me for a wonderful Christmas Party and Opening Reception
Sunday Nov. 28th from 2-4 p.m.
at the Memphis Botanic Garden.
There will be live music, food and lots of art by some great artists in our area. I will be there and two of my works will be on display for viewing and purchase. Part of the proceeds go to the Memphis Botanic Garden.
Hope to see you there!
November 14, 2010
Michelle East Photography Studio Germantown TN, Newborn Portraits and Children's Portraits
Celebrating Life!
Newborn Portraits from some super sweet couples this week!
Thank you for choosing me to photograph this once in a lifetime occasion in your lives.
I appreciate my incredible clients!
Congratulations on the birth of these sweet new babies!
November 10, 2010
Michelle East - Germantown TN Artist and Photographer
This week I was asked to provide a picture of a client for a funeral. I think that this is one of the hardest parts of my job. Usually I am celebrating with a family, capturing pictures of a new baby, a birthday or holiday pictures. This week was different. Amidst the usual portrait sessions, I had to take time to go back through my archives and find a picture to celebrate a life that has now ended.
This has left a mark on me as I talk with the newly widowed woman. It makes me sad and in a questioning mood. This could be me. I could lose my husband or my life. This could be any of us at any time. It makes me think - what am I spending my time doing? I only get one go around, each day is an important exchange that may never happen again.
I feel like I have been challenged to really think about how I spend my time. Family, friends & neighbors are so important. My passion is art and I want to create art that will give meaning to others. Whether that be through portraiture or paintings. I want others to smile, cry and laugh at what I create. It is not me that must come through but the gift of life.
CELEBRATE LIFE!
November 9, 2010
Michelle East Photography Studio Newborn Portraits and Children's Portraits
This morning I had the pleasure of photographing
these sweet little girls!
Gorgeous smile!Such a beautiful girl!
New baby with her big sister!
Big sister did a great job of holding the new baby.
Introducing two week old little E!
I am so blessed to have the opportunity to watch my clients families grow. It seems like yesterday when I photographed big sister for her newborn portraits. Thank you to all my clients who are now more like friends, for choosing me to capture these priceless moments in your lives. It is my great joy and honor to be your photographer.
November 2, 2010
Michelle East - Art Show at Design By Consign in Germantown TN - Had a lovely time!
A few of my favorite works... above,
The Lady in Red. Mixed Media on Metallic.
New 8x10 Canvas titled Plantation Path.
The event was catered by Ziparo's Cateringhttp://www.ziparos.com - Germantown. Love their food! Thank you Design by Consign and Ziparo's it was a lovely evening of art, home decor, food, wine, friends and fun!
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