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Hello and welcome to my photo blog. I am Karen McKinnon, a Vancouver Island based photographer - a gal fortunate to be living my passion. The blog is where you can see recent sessions, keep in touch with what is new around here (and I promise you it is never dull) and get a better sense of who I am, what I love and how I show it. 

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I am up early this morning, enjoying the quiet. It used to be my way, to get up at 5 a.m. and by the time the family was up I was done two hours of my work and the "must-get-done," edge was off. Many of you don't realize, most of the time I finish work at 2:30 in order to be with the kids, so in order to accomplish my work, I have to be craft about where to squeeze some hours in. Lately though, I have been a night owl, which really messes with my morning productively, so I am trying to shift back and hit the sack early.

This morning I woke with high productivity hopes. I made a smoothie, poured my coffee and headed into the office. There is work to be done and I love my work, so it shouldn't be hard.

Truly though. I have been sitting here, for 30 minutes. Just sitting. Feeling sad, and moved. I have received the most beautiful notes in my in-box this week. The sweetest bits of love.

I feel it, and it is beautiful, and I am thankful. Bless you.

I have a document on my desktop full of photos of a beautiful friend which we lost this week. I hate that, and I hate  that it is paralysing me.

But it will pass.

This week I will feel sad. Tired. Confused. Chances are you have figured out that I am not one to shield my emotions, tucking them away doesn't seem to work. Although I am sure it can make me look a bit socially awkward at times (sorry to those of you that were  in the Bodynetix class I cried through,) it is one thing about myself I never wish to change.

I know many of you are feeling it as well. I say bring it on, rage, cry, laugh, journal. It's the best way - sometimes it's just what we need. 

I have many sessions to blog. For those of you waiting. Please just wait.

xoxoxox - K





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Comments
Keltie:

Karen, I love your honesty and openness about where you are at, your struggles and your highs. Please remember to take your own advise to rage, cry, love, journal, and know that there are so many people right now who are lifting you up and loving you! Big hugs for you.

(03.09.11 @ 08:05 AM)
Darcie Brown:

You're an amazing woman. Keep living in the moment and being real. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Lots of hugs and love to you.

(03.09.11 @ 09:09 AM)
Dana Watson:

You are amazing, and don't change a thing about you! I am thinking about all of you who were close to Jenn and her family! I barely knew Jenn and I am sad and lost with her passing as well! Big hugs to you and take all the time you need
xoxox

(03.09.11 @ 09:46 AM)
bevin:

love you. xo

(03.09.11 @ 03:38 PM)