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As many of you know, I am very into MMA (Mixed Martial Arts). My last job was a passion project with my husband Matt Fisher and Urijah Faber. We built and set up an amazing MMA training facility in Sacramento called Ultimate Fitness the first of its size and kind in the area. After I did all I needed to do for them and after 3 years, I was happy to make the transition out of the industry into a less aggressive industry. I am loving the wedding industry and all the happy energy that comes along with it. I still love MMA and follow it religiously and I still train at Ultimate Fitness. It's a super fun way to stay in shape and learn how to protect yourself should you ever get jumped or find yourself in a bar fight. :o)
What I'm getting at is this weekend one of our very close friends, Joseph Benavidez, went head to head with his own idol, the legendary Miguel Torres. We had a party at Jasmine's so we could all watch it together live on Versus as the fights were in Ohio and none of us could make the trip. We were all pretty nervous and amped up and when the fight began, we were screaming our heads off. When Joseph won, by submission, the place erupted! Security came because one of Jazzy's neighbors had complained about the screaming!
We were too distracted to take many pics but here's one of all the girls....and Rocco. We clearly felt no need to take any pictures of the boys. See how we are? |
| From Left to Right that's Jasmine (you all know Jasmine from Dynamite Weddings), Tammy, Kristin, Heather and me. Rocco is the little guy who can't keep his eyes open on Heather's lap. Believe it or not, all these pretty girls train at Ultimate Fitness. Just goes to show ya, MMA is not just for tough guys! :o) |
I was sitting in my car lost in thought as the arms of the train track made their ominous sound and flashing of warning. It made me think how often in life we feel stuck behind a train. I've felt that way quite a bit lately when it comes to our business and my life. We get so wrapped up in the day to day running of a business that we lose sight of actually moving forward - and more specifically planning those steps to move forward. It's just enough to keep up with what needs to be done now.
Of course if you've read some of the inspirational quotes I've shared recently you will see where my thought process has been. Rather than always focusing on what's urgent, learn to focus on what is really important. (Stephen Covey) I've been focused on what seems to be urgent for so long that I've not spent much time on what's important.
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So with that said, I'm taking a few months off....well kind of. I marked off the months of March and April last year so that I wouldn't book any weddings. We are wedding free for the next two months. :-) We will be doing engagement date night sessions and other shoots as scheduled. But we are taking some time off to strategize and plan where we are taking The Memory Journalists and Dynamite Weddings this next year. We have some grand plans and honestly it will be nice to actually plan steps rather than just jump in head first and then fall into the normal routine of always "doing" urgent tasks.
I will also be doing a bit less extra work (aka freebie work) for the next few months. I often over commit myself because I like to help out when I'm asked. I'm sure Cory will be a happier husband with my new found ability to say "No, thank you". |
Dear Nike,
I recently tried to order a pair of shoes from your online website. But at check out, it error'ed on me telling me that my country code was invalid. HELLO - there is no place to even enter a country code! I tried more than once on different machines thinking it was a user error, but to no avail it had the same error each time. The only way I could continue with my purchase was to choose to checkout with my paypal account instead of using a CC.
signed,
Puchased Anyway
PS But one wonders how much business you've lost. |
Oh my gosh - seriously can Sugar and Spice Specialty Desserts get any better?! Each time I taste treats made by Carissa of Sugar and Spice, they are better than the last time. :-) Sugar and Spice provided all the desserts for the recent Dynamite Weddings Bridal Mixer.
I know Carissa will be a doll and comment on the specifics of each treat shown below. But I can say for sure that the cream puff thingy was the bomb!
Marvin always likes to sit atop our faux cake and watch over the dessert table. |
| Sugar and Spice's signature sugar cookies were shaped into wedding dresses. How cute is that! |
I didn't personally try the white chocolate cranberry bread pudding dessert...but Cory was licking his lips as he finished it off.
If you want to consider something more than cake at your wedding, be sure to check out Sugar and Spice Specialty Desserts. Thanks Carissa! |
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Posted by Jennifer - 3/8/10
Photographed by Jennifer
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As you can see, even all the vendors got in line wanting to get their picture taken. :-)
Thanks John! Be sure to check out Profinish Design for your wedding or special event for your photobooth needs. |
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