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Growing up in Minnesota I have come to love all of the seasons… well mostly. If my kids were to ask me what is my favorite season would be, it would most definitely be summer. Mostly because I love the heat, the long days of summer, the way our entry way is actually cleared of stuff, but mainly the ease of they way summer works. Fall, then spring come next and always in dead last comes winter.
But this year, I have been making my peace with winter. I have had a chance to rest. Really rest. The amount of events and shoots on my calendar goes from a full speed sprint, to a nice leisurely stroll. Mind you , I still hate the cold and negative temps and spastic snow storms, but slowing down has done wonders for me, my family and the business.
Taking time away from shooting has allowed me to do other things that I forget that I love. Reading, going out with friends and family, playing in the snow, cross country skiing again (yes, I used to ski competitively in high school!) cooking, snowshoeing, and getting my house ready for the next season of crazy has my blood pressure back to normal!
And so winter and I have made amends. We aren’t quite besties yet, but I am learning to grow in my appreciation for this season and maybe one day we will be even closer.