There’s A Lot Of Things To Do Before You Die

22 February, 2012

Time to update this bastard of a list, since some things have changed. Stuff that I want and will do before I die! (in no particular order):

  • Make a living as a photographer
  • Learn to play the ocarina
  • Be able to talk several languagues (at least enough to get around), like spanish and french (and english ofc, but that one’s taken care of already)
  • Learn to spin poi/fire-poi
  • Get dreadlocks
  • Learn to shuffle
  • Have my photograph as a cover on a book
  • Give back to others what they’ve been giving to me during hard times
  • Visit rainbowfamily members somewhere and live with them for a while
  • Get a cat [a bengal]
  • Have a garden where I’ll cultivate my own herbs, vegetables and fruits.
  • See Marilyn Manson live
  • See Infected Mushroom live


Travel to..


    

  • Japan
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  • Bali
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  • Scotland
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  • New York
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  • New Zeeland
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  • Marrakech
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  • Venice
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The Firestarter

					
22 February, 2012

					

					

						





Cozy selfportrait/diptych I took up in the north.







					
	
				

				
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Epic Progress in the life as photographer

					
15 February, 2012

					

					

						



Why yes indeed, today I got the final papers and I am now a registered businesswoman, I have my own company and I am now a working, freelancing photographer. And I must say, business is growing!


Soon 160 likes on my facebook page, people in need of a photographer are finding me on their own by searching the web ( I’m doing something right!) and I have one wedding booked for the summer so far. I almost got a second one, but unfortunately, they were getting married on the same date as the couple that has already booked me – popular date ;)


I also have another work on it’s way, but it’s not 100% set yet, so I don’t wanna jinx it by saying too much, so it’ll stay a secret for now ;)


Also, I recently finished a job (and will probably show it to you soon), which means I will soon send my first bill as a business woman! 


I’m so excited about this! It’s also a huge step, and it’s lot of work with your own company, to keep things straight and your papers in order – so of course I am a bit scared and nervous as well, but mostly psyched ;D







					
	
				

				
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Green Cotton Hemp Harem Pants

					
15 February, 2012

					

					

						



I just ordered these, they seem awesome! And for only €28 – shipping included! I might die cause  it’s so great! 




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doesn’t look good with heels and harem pants though hahah







					
	
				

				
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I see it as a sign!

					
15 February, 2012

					

					

						



Somewhat spiritual that I am, what happened yesterday is to me a bit of a sign. I’ve been waiting since I got here, to see and photograph some Nordic Lights on the sky, but with only 2 nights to go yesterday – I had given up hope on that.


I was in bed, talking to Andreas on the phone, abut this and that, and I did mention that I wished I’d seen some nordic lights… When all of a sudden my grandma comes in, telling me “there’s nordic lightson sky now”


So, while talking with Andreas (on valentines day) it happened! :D surely a sign that him and me are pretty good together ;)


Any who, it did not last long and wasn’t very strong but so beautiful! I can’t wait until I’m home so that I can edit the pictures and show you!







					
	
				

				
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February 14:th

					
14 February, 2012

					

					

						



So, I’ve turned into quite the Pinterest junkie lately. You can find my profile here. I’ve been creating some new boards lately, one of them with lovely pictures of… Love! Mostly inspiration cause I want to take a lot of pictures like that with me and Andreas, but also as inspiration for when I’m to shoot weddings etc.


Any who, what better day to share this board then on Valentine’s Day? Here you go: http://pinterest.com/raniamaria/love-3/




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My Love

					
14 February, 2012

					

					

						



Friday14:th, also known as valentines day. A day made for spending money in shops, on flowers, chocolate and maybe even jewellery?! A day I am in no need of.


I love Andreas so much, and more with every day that passes. I also feel extremely loved, and I don’t need to get any gifts or extra attention to know and feel it with my dear Ante.


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Good Morning!

					
13 February, 2012

					

					

						



So it’s Monday and a new week has begun. My project is going rather well, I have quite a lot of pictures of my grandma, and I’ve now started to photograph her apartment with a wide angle lens – to give a good sense of how she lives. I feel it’s very important for the story to show how she lives.


I’ll soon head out to photograph the neighbourhood and her house from the outside, but I’ll also take some selfportraits. I did that a little when I woke up, cause the light in the kitchen was so lovely!




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Home is where the heart is

					
12 February, 2012

					

					

						



And my heart sure is in Gothenburg with Andreas, I miss him so much right now! Also, I kinda miss sitting in the living room, listening to psytrance and sipping coffee while editing pictures using my tablet. I have so many pictures I want to edit and upload – show you guys! But there is only like 3.5 days left until I will board a train back home!







					
	
				

				
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Friday and some chocolate

					
10 February, 2012

					

					

						



It sure is lovely up here in the north. The nature is amazing, the sun is shining and all the snow is just beautiful and makes me happy. It feels good to see pieces of “home” eve though we moved away when I was only nine. Meeting my grandma feels really great and important.


Yet it is also very lonely here, and sometimes a bit boring. I miss the pace and people of Gothenburg, and I really really miss my Andreas.i can’t wait to be in his arms again! It’s only a week left until that will come true, however time seems to move at such a slow pace here, it feels like it will take forever :( 


This weekend will be spent with my cousins and aunt at their cottage out in the woods, where I hope to take some nice nature shots. Besides that I guess we’ll enjoy each others company, the sauna and the cozy warmth from the fireplace. 


I will try to get some reading done in my book, but I have some writing to do as well. Both regarding my project I’m doing on my grandma, since I will present the pictures together with some written words, but I also have some other stuff that needs to get written.


Now I’m gonna comfort myself with some chocolate. I don’t eat any sweets after new years, but. A break is well needed here since my grandma has baked some of her specialties just for me – so I figured, since she’s already stuffed me with cinnamon rolls and what not , I might as well enjoy a bit of chocolate too.


Have a great weekend everyone!







					
	
				

				
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