i forgot about something last week and i am not sure how that happened. i forgot that nectar & light turned two. it has been a blessed two years. when i began sharing my life on this blog, i never imagined the journey that i would take. it is a journey that has brought some wonderful people into my life - a journey that has afforded me some incredible professional opportunities - a journey that has been a study of introspection. the small slices of silence in which i sit down and begin to write to you {and to me} each morning, acts as a cathartic reminder to be a better mother, a better wife, a better photographer, a better person. this is my happy place. yes - there are things in my life that are chaos - that are full of stress - that worry me endlessly; i curse like a sailor; i can be pretty snarky; i loose my temper with my children and yell. but this journal acts as my daily affirmations and reminders that the important things - finding balance, creating a warm and welcoming home and meals, pushing myself as an artist - and most importantly - working everyday on being the best mother i can be, are of the utmost importance. nectar & light keeps me balanced.
as most bloggers who write about their personal life, i have struggled in the past with how much to share - how much of me to really reveal through the curtain of this little space. i mentioned last week that life is getting ready to change for us this year. we are ready to explore - to find something new. we will be spending a great deal of time on the road traveling over the next 12 months and this will effect every aspect of our everyday - school, work - everything. we are still working out the details but we are excited. i considered starting a new blog about this adventure - but that adventure is a reflection of my life - and so is nectar & light. so you are invited to share in this journey with us... of sunshine & lollipops... more details soon.
thank you friends... thank you for supporting me, my words - my work - thank you for believing in me; thank you for sharing the excitement of my vision over these last two years and thank you for your constant words of love and encouragement - they fill me up and renew my energy every single day. thank you.
xoox~jla
happy blog birthday! can't wait to see what this year holds in store for you :)
Posted by: miel | Monday, 01 February 2010 at 11:21 PM
happy anniversary! I love to come to your blog and read about the wonders of your life and be inspired by your lovely photography, thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Tina | Monday, 01 February 2010 at 11:27 PM
Dear N&L,
Happy birthday, lovely blog!
Your author is a very clever lady, she may well be my hero.
Thank you for sharing your world with us. I can't wait to hear more about your adventures on the road.
Here's to 2 more wonderful years.
xoxoxo
Posted by: Amanda {Mocking Bird} | Monday, 01 February 2010 at 11:28 PM
I completely adore you, my friend. This next year is going to be such a delight to experience with you.
Posted by: rachel | buttons magee | Tuesday, 02 February 2010 at 12:25 AM
i refer to my blog the same way: my happy place! happy birthday, happy place. :)
Posted by: jenny | Tuesday, 02 February 2010 at 01:12 AM
It sounds like 2010 will be quite the year for you....congratulations in turning two ;-)
Posted by: Jennifer White | Tuesday, 02 February 2010 at 01:22 AM
thank *you* beautiful xo
Posted by: Susannah | Tuesday, 02 February 2010 at 04:12 AM
What a beautiful photograph x
Posted by: Vanilla Press | Tuesday, 02 February 2010 at 04:22 AM
not only is it so sweet follow along on your journey, but somehow nectar & light (since it's so thoughtfully done) inspires me to be a better writer, creative, (amateur) photographer, cook, wife and even play with life a little more. thank you and happy 2 years.
Posted by: Jen Jafarzadeh | Tuesday, 02 February 2010 at 06:40 AM
I can't wait to see you again...sounds like this year will be an adventure.
Posted by: Jen | Tuesday, 02 February 2010 at 07:08 AM
Congratulations on two years of capturing life in prose and pictures. I look forward to seeing what the next year will bring. Blessings...
Posted by: seamless days | Tuesday, 02 February 2010 at 07:13 AM
Your photos are magical and the writing beautiful. Congratulations on two years. I look forward to hearing more from you. Best!
Posted by: Mochi & Spice | Tuesday, 02 February 2010 at 08:35 AM
happy 2 years. one of my favorite places to visit. xox
Posted by: shari | Tuesday, 02 February 2010 at 08:46 AM
my little space just turned one, and i've been thinking about many of the same things. glad to have a space like yours to come visit. all my best, erin
Posted by: erin | Tuesday, 02 February 2010 at 08:55 AM
Happy blog anniversary! Many wonderful years ahead!
Posted by: Helene | Tuesday, 02 February 2010 at 09:13 AM
You give more to us than we give to you, so thank YOU! And Happy Blog Anniversary!! xo
Posted by: Amanda | Tuesday, 02 February 2010 at 09:44 AM
happy blogging anniversary! I can't wait to see your adventures.
Posted by: Kelly | Tuesday, 02 February 2010 at 10:03 AM
happy birthday n+l! your blog, words, life, and photos are always so inspiring. you are truly a pleasure to know. thank you for sharing your world here with us. can't wait to see what exciting adventure the new year brings!
xo
Posted by: jen | Tuesday, 02 February 2010 at 10:42 AM
Oh wow, 2 years! That's fantastic, Jen. Happy Anniversary, hot mama! xo
Posted by: Julie | Tuesday, 02 February 2010 at 11:27 AM
thank you for so much love this morning - you are all such an inspiration to me - thank you!! xoox
Posted by: jla | Tuesday, 02 February 2010 at 11:59 AM
Happy belated blog anniversary!!
Posted by: Jennifer | Tuesday, 02 February 2010 at 12:11 PM
it's so refreshing to know that you curse like a sailor and have days that you want to scream. My potty mouth is BAD. Your blog helps REMIND ME that I need to enjoy the simple things in life too. Thank you for that...I am sooo grateful to have found you. Happy blog anny! I can't believe it's been 2 years! xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Posted by: tracy | Tuesday, 02 February 2010 at 01:40 PM
what a gorgeous photograph. Thank you for inspiring us with such loveliness always.
Posted by: nadia | Tuesday, 02 February 2010 at 06:04 PM
congratulations on the continued success of your blog as well as anticipation for your upcoming adventure...I can't wait to follow your journey!
Posted by: sonrie | Tuesday, 02 February 2010 at 07:06 PM
Reading Nectar and Light is always an absolute pleasure. I absolutely love this photograph and look forward to seeing many, many more :-)
Posted by: Carol | Wednesday, 03 February 2010 at 04:56 AM