I hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving, I know I did!  Of course, like with every other holiday, I cooked way too much food!!  I looks like I'm going to making a big pot of Turkey soup and canning it...that's not a bad thing :)

As I'm sure lots of us do during this time of year, I was reflecting on my blessings and I have a lot to be thankful for.  I have 2 great kids who are very smart and talented.  My son is starting college next year and my daughter is starting high school.  I have a great family and friends that loves and accepts me for all I am and believe me, I'm a lot to accept!!  I have some great activist and educational opportunities coming up, I'm super excited about that!!  I got my new Bath and Body Works fragrances in the mail, I'm caught up on laundry, I can go on forever.  I recently started a gratitude journal.  I'm all about having a healthy spirit and the journal, although it's new to , has already helped.

Thanksgiving also brings back memories for me.  As a child, we spent most of our Thanksgiving taking a road trip to Mississippi to visit the family.  There's nothing like a southern-style Thanksgiving dinner and being spoiled by your grandparents for a week.  In my early 20's, I went to Missouri with my kids to spend Thanksgiving with my grandfather, this is the greatest man I have ever had the privilege of knowing.  He made one hell of a ham dinner and, in his classic style, continued to show me what a real man way.  I have yet to find anyone who measures up to him although a few have come close.

Today was Black Friday, I didn't make the best decision today.  I hate shopping on Black Friday so I never go, I normally do my shopping online.  I needed my nails done so I made my appointment for today and the salon I go to is in the mall.  I had to park in a parking lot next to the mall's lot and walk in the cold to the mall.  I was a little early do I thought I would get some hot chocolate while waiting for my nail tech to be ready for me.  That took about 45 minutes.  I don't like overcrowded places or waiting in line for anything.  After it was all said and done, I was back in the cold walking back to my car which was parked in a far away land.  Needless to say, I came home and I've been here all day!! 

With all that aggravation, I stayed in a good mood and just kept thinking good thoughts and counting my blessings.  My car ran well and kept me warm to and from the mall, my nail tech is awesome and did a stellar job as usual, I'm fortunate enough to be able to get my nails done, the hot chocolate was yummy, the salon wasn't busy, etc, etc.

Life is good and it is full of blessings :)

Sutter the Silence

Hey!!

 

Leanna Vannarom is a photographer who uses her art to bring awareness to sexual assault and give victims a voice.  This is an awesome cause and one that I support with all my heart and being.

 

Check out Leanna's Facebook page!!

 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shutter-the-Silence/471449392874498?sk=photos_stream#!/pages/Shutter-the-Silence/471449392874498?sk=photos_stream

 

She is still taking photos and can do a group photo or hook up with you on a one on one basis.  She also announces when she will be having a photo shoot.  You don't have to show your face.  The photos are of victims and their allies.  If you are willing to help her out, get a hold of her, she will be happy to take your photo.

 

Shutter the Silence is having their first exhibition at The Healing Center's Hope Shining Gala on Thursday Dec. 6 from 5:30 to 8:30pm at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts in the Bradley Pavilion.

 

She is also taking pictures there if you would like to be a part of this :)

 

 

Leanna Vannarom

Photographer

Leanna Vannarom Photography

Founder of Shutter the Silence

(414) 581-7173

lvannaromphotography@gmail.com