I’m sitting here this morning, up early on a Saturday, drinking my coffee and eating a Moravian Sugar Cake.  This cake should be be sitting on my table this morning.  For one thing, I haven’t made it to the gym once this past week.  Also because it was meant to travel with me today.  Travel a few hours away, to shoot a personal project with two other amazing and inspiring ladies who enjoy photography as much as I do.  But today?  Today was postponed, due to weather.

I think it’s safe to say that it’s known that I am a natural light photographer.  Basically, this means I do not shoot with flash or artificial lighting (unless the situation calls for it and I have NO other options – I’m not dumb about it).  Sometimes, this can be an issue if I have a photo shoot scheduled.  If it is a client shoot, I work around it, figure something else out (shooting in a room with a lot of natural light flowing in, or under shelter).  Since today was supposed to be a personal project, not only including 2 other people, but also horses and wedding gowns, we decided rescheduling would be best.

I was pretty disappointed, since I don’t get to do personal projects often and I am finally meeting photographers that are willing to be allies, not competition.  Women that are business oriented, take their job seriously and have a passion for learning and teaching.  This trip has been a few months in the making, and while it’s pretty low key, we are all investing our time and money and since we are all natural light shooters, weather plays a huge factor in our plans.  I am excited that everyone involved is still willing and just as excited to reschedule as I am, but I couldn’t help but feel a little let down.

But as I sit here this morning, eating this cake I shouldn’t be eating, in my house that I should have already left, I remember.  I remember that today?  Today is September 11th.  Today is a day which should not be taken for granted, looked over because of weather, or mourned upon because of failed plans.  Today, I am grateful to be here, to be alive to make plans and have them fall through and to know that I am able to reschedule time with my friends.  Today – I remember that I am alive, and I am reminded to be thankful for that.

As I look over at my inspiration board, sigh, and take another sip of coffee, the clouds are forming outside.  While it hasn’t begun to rain yet, I am now ready to accept it without anger.  Without sadness or frustration.  Today, I remember, and I am thankful for the rain.  I am thankful to be here another day, safe, and remembering all of those that aren’t – because of this tragic day in 2001.