Dear 2009,

Well here we are at the start of a new year and I have to say that you and I had some great times and some not-so-great times. I mean, I had some amazing weddings and portraits to shoot, attended my first workshop, got a new nephew... all fabulous things! The un-awesome ones we won't get into, but I think we both know that its best to leave the past in the past. :)

I won't say I'm sad to see you go, 2009. I see a lot of people are going to miss you and if I'm not one of them, I think you'll be ok. But as for me, myself, personally... I'm looking forward. Looking forward to more balance, more creativity, joy and contentment. Looking forward to making this girl and her ideas better than ever. Onward to new adventures, new goals and a new vision of what this coming year could be for me.

Oh my... don't cry. Its not you, its me. I need to do this for both of us. It'll be hard at first, I'm sure. Lots of uphill battles and learning from them. But I'm so ready. So so so ready. And if you run into 2010 with a smug look on his face, don't be offended. We're just really clicking right now and its a good thing. I really think we'll go far.

Thanks for being a good year, 2009. I'm sure I'll never see you again, but I'll keep our fond memories on my backup hard drive. :) ♥

Love,
Stevie

P.S. and since posts without pictures are boring, I'll leave you with this CA-RAZY beautiful ring from a wedding coming up.. stay tuned for THAT full post!