Tuesday, October 1, 2013

October Goals




Dear Friends and Family, 

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR. If you are reading this, I just want to let you know that I am about to be the busiest I've ever been and yes, it's an awesome and exciting thing for me...but please know that I love you guys and that I am sorry for being MIA. I will see you after November. I love you. :) 

Love, 

Dramatic Shalyn

Happppppy October Muffin Heads! 

It's freaking October!?!?!? I know I'm all surprised but I swear the days are FLYING. I mean, FLYINGGGGG by with Superman and Spidey senses. 

FALL is my most favorite. Boots, Scarves, Cooler weather, you know, FALL STUFF...I don't even need to list out all the awesomeness that is THIS time of year. BUT I am so excited for the next 31 days of non-stop craziness I'm about to encounter. BRING IT OCTOBER. BRING IT. I saw someone on my friend Rhi's instagram the other day refer to October as ROCKtober and I couldn't help but nod and laugh. Let's ROCK OUT WITH OUR CAMERAS OUT Y'ALL! :) ;) 

October is hands down going to be the busiest month of my photography career. I'm not going to lie...I'm nervous, anxious, and excited to just see if I can get through this month with some sanity in tact and some sleep. :) The good news is that even though this month (and next month) are completely booked solid (SO thankful, I really am!) I have decided to block off the whole entire month of December to recoup and rejuvenate for 2014. I am going to need it, that is for sure. 

I promise I will try to post here on the blog, but if I go missing, I beeeeet you will know where to find me. ;)

Let's see how I did on my goals for September... 

SEPTEMBER GOALS

Finish ALL editing from my summer weddings 
Get featured on a wedding blog
Continue working on LTN website
Continue planning launch party
Continue working on welcome packages
Do a proper introduction to Hattie Nelson 
Go to a Yoga Class
Look for new photo session locations
Speak on a panel about wedding photography with Kelly and Caroline on the UT Campus (Nervous but excited about this!)
Pay it Forward
Before/After Front Foyer
Go fishing with my Papaw
House Tour/Updates (Going to take this off until I finish a few more rooms- schedule is too busy right now)
Visit Amanda in Ft. Worth and work on our workshop coming up - GLOW
Be realistic with timelines
Under promise, Over deliver
Photograph Two Weddings
Plan a whole day with Drew to celebrate his new job
Start looking for an intern for the fall to help me with blogging my work
Purchase a new lens
Treat myself to a meal at my favorite Mexican Food restaurant
Participate in TREAT YOSELF DAY and blog all about it

OCTOBER GOALS

Do a proper introduction of Hattie (I swear it's coming)
Go to a Yoga Class 
Before/After Front Foyer (SOON!)
Photograph SIX weddings this month
Get a freaking hair cut (Haven't since last DECEMBER y'all! - My hairs are not happy with me.)
Prep for GLOW Workshop with Amanda
Work out 3 times a week (NO excuses!)
Early to Rise - Early to Bed
Make Smores with Drew
Manage my social media use - Live more IN the moment rather than checking my phone 
Follow new business hours - FRIDAYS OFF (With Drew since it's our only day we have together)
Cook a new fall recipe and eat it even if it tastes terrible lol
Go to the Pumpkin Patch and pick out the cutest, plumpest pumpkin ever! Name her Pam. 
Continue to work on Love, The Nelsons Website
Pay it Forward
Tile Front Porch
Get Carpet Installed Upstairs
Manage my stress - Working out, breathing, praying, YOGA, Chocolate, Sour Patch Kids... :) 
Start saving for a Contax (THIS could take awhile haha)
Do something spontaneous and fun

WHOO! LET'S DO THIS ROCKTOBER! 

You know the drill! How did you do last month? What are your October goals? :) 

21 comments:

  1. Six weddings?! you crazy lady! Sounds like you've got a fun month ahead!

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    1. Haha! I KNOW! It will be crazy but FUN!! :)

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  2. I can't wait to see your new website!!

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  3. Just the thought of 6 weddings makes me tired for you! You definitely have your hands full this month little lady!! You will rock it though!!

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  4. I just posted my October Goals too!

    www.lifeoftaren.com

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  5. I think this month I will write a list! I'm inspired. Good luck with all those weddings. Esther x
    www.dearfriendlondon.com

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  6. Go, Shay! I love your goals and I am so excited to see success in your business! Can you believe it's almost been a YEAR since MTH? My oh my. I finally posted my goals this month... I totally get the "to time to blog" thing. :)

    www.sincerelyginger.com

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  7. Rock it soul sisttaaa! You're going to make October think it was December!! Um, I'm not sure if that makes sense but.... yeah :)

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  8. I just updated my September goals and wrote my October ones. Thanks for this inspiration!

    Megan
    www.thekuems.blogspot.com

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  9. i just did my october goals. i haven't done this before so maybe it will help me accomplish them!!

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  10. "and name her Pam" hahah i love this :) I'm totally doing the same thing....well of course with a different name! ;)

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  11. I actually just created a 101 things in 1001 days list - kind of like a HUGE goal list :)

    http://mudana1.wordpress.com/
    xx Dana
    Pink Champagne Problems

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  12. I posted mine too! I think if you click my name you can see them. Such great goals...I feel you on the hair thing! I found a hair cut that I reallyreallyreallyreally LOVE and it's different then the exact cut I have been getting the past....12 years of my life. And that is awesome with the wedding things! I love your photography.

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  13. Wow October sounds busy for you. Have fun! :)

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  14. Your October sounds like it's going to be great!! Good luck and love your blog!! =)

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  15. Putting the phone down is a big one for me! Chris politely asked me to give my phone up each night and ease up on the social media. I obeyed and life has been so much better since I haven't been glued to my phone!

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  16. you have the best goals! i tried to do this last year and I had to sit and think forever!!! love these goals -you're gonna rock it!

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  17. Six weddings???? You're crazy! I can't wait to just be done with my last two for the year (but I am a planner, so things are a bit different).

    Good luck this month my dear. I think October is going to be busy for everyone, but it's my very favorite month too!

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  18. If there's anyone who can make this happen it's you. Just focus on the goal and prioritize what's important and everything will come together. Remember I love you too. A lot :) Xoxo

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  19. These are great goals! I borrowed your idea and listen some goals for October myself! I can't wait to see the entry way reveal! And the front porch tile, too! xo

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  20. You did GREAT on your September goals! Good luck with your Rocktober goals! You are going to kick butt!

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