LIFE // I AM SILLY

Truthfully, I am.

I declared a few weeks ago that I am getting off of facebook until January.

My session this weekend was by far one of the best things that has ever happened to me. (So, maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration, but I'm excited, ya know?) Yesterday afternoon, I got an e-mail from facebook (temptation established) that I was tagged in several posts... about the session... that may or may not have changed my life (temptation successful). I just had to be a part of the conversation! I dreamed this thing up!

So, silly me, I go and comment away, feeling the necessity to now declare to everyone on facebook that I am "back".

My husband left a comment on my status that said

"you punked out."

I hate when he's right.

i sure did. i punked out. i'm human. i love people, okay?

Last night he gave me a motivational speech that had enough "umpth" to propel me into starting a non-profit or something.

My husband believes in me. :)

So, after staring in the mirror for a while (figuratively), I realized I really have an issue with letting things go... facebook, in particular. so lame of me. So, it's officially deactivated. Perhaps never to be opened again... or maybe I will... but not for a while.

In celebration of sticking to your guns, I decided I would do a little "about me". Since you're no longer privy to reading my 10 updates a day via facebook statuses, maybe we can really get to know each other.

Saw another photographer do this, thought I would too.

I’m happiest when… I'm sleeping in with my hubby.
The best place to be in the summer… Lake Michigan
I could spend the whole day… reading at a coffee shop... I do it about once a month, actually.
I always wanted to be…a worship leader. And I get the opportunity frequently at my church... I love my church.
Favorite thing about my house… my workspace. It's a fabulous little corner-of-getaway for me.
For inspiration I… pin, go for a walk/run, or visit Anthropologie.
It’s worth the splurge… my cameras, macbook pro, and lattes.
Words I live by… Proverbs 3:1-12
Day I’d love to live again… my wedding day. I just want to see all of those wonderful people again!
Brings out the best in me… Jesus, the hubby, Will Reagan & United Pursuit, Brooke Fraser, my incredible family, close friends, candles <-- (best. candle. ever.), fresh flowers.

I love you all. Thank you for your grace towards my humanity! I will reiterate... let's get coffee--anytime!

LIFE // WITHOUT FACEBOOK

Hello, friends.

Like many of you, I'm sure, I've been in a self-control battle with facebook for quite some time now. I recently touched on it in a personal post, here.

Sometimes I believe God didn't intend for me to keep in touch with 1600 people. In fact, I can say with confidence that I'm sure of this. It becomes overwhelming to keep up with so many lives, comments, likes, etc.

In addition, a small current of pride started trickling into my heart--and I hated it from the moment I saw it. I don't like my consistent eagerness for attention, often through the medium of "likes" and comments. I began feeling like the response I received from facebook was a direct measurement of my worth--as a photographer, friend, family member.

While I understand that facebook is a wonderful tool to keep in touch with people, to express yourself, and to promote your business, I began to see more "cons" than "pros". As pathetic as it sounds--you really don't know how disgraceful it is to admit it--I was addicted to an hour-by-hour (or even more frequent) check-up on facebook responses. Which leads me to my final point:

Life cannot be lived fully this way.

I am a living, breathing, MOVING being with the capability to interact with people face-to-face... with the brain capacity to stick to a task without trailing off for more than 10 minutes... with the passion and (I say this with all humility) talent to succeed in the pursuit of my dreams without having to succumb to the requests of thousands of people who, for the most part, are not directly contributing to those dreams.

I am so ready to be more efficient with my time. I am ready to spend more of my days outdoors and away from the computer. I am ready to enjoy the relationships with my loved ones through one-on-one conversation, whether in person (whoda' thunk it?) or on the phone.

Life is full--and I refuse to cheat myself out of its splendor.


HOW TO CONTACT ME:

1. E-mail : khaleysheffield@aol.com
2. Phone : 4789540873
3. COFFEE!


HOW TO SEE MY LATEST WORK:

1. I have set up an RSS (Blog) connection to my Facebook Page that will automatically post new blog features.
2. Visit me HERE! My website (www.haleysheffield.com) is the first and highest quality place to see my latest work, as well as keep in touch with what's happening on this side of the camera. 

You are all marvelous. Seriously.

I wish you a wonderful weekend and life to the fullest.