I'm back!!!!

Sorry that I have been MIA...been slammed with busy days!! I like busy days because I get to use my time wisely and accomplished my daily tasks. I had a wedding in April and 2 weddings in June (feel free to check my portfolio at www.imeldacampbellphotography.com). I enjoyed every minute of shooting weddings. It keeps my adrenaline pumping the whole time. It gives my brain a boost in such a short time and challenge my thinking. Photography is my passion and it is a learning experience.
Anywho, now that I have a break, I am back reading my books. Gosh I have created a long wish list of books on Amazon.com. I used to love to read when I was younger but then fell off when I was going to college. I guess because I had to study lol... I used to read Fiction books like Sweet Valley High, and books by Virginia Andrews and Danielle Steel. Now, I enjoy reading non fiction books, business, autobiography and successful stories. All this books are giving me a boost in life, how to become a better person and how to be successful.
My favorite books are by Robin Sharma, a well-known success Guru. I listened to his Podcast and subscribe to his emails. He has actually made a very good impact in my life. I have a journal I write everyday and have my daily 5 goals which I do first thing I get up in the morning. And I get up early in the morning and do my short exercises (push ups, dips, kickbacks and crunches) just so my heart is pumping and ready for the day. This are all by Robin, get up early morning while everyone is asleep, get your goals ready for the day so that you will be productive, and do exercises just to get your body ready.  I have been doing this since last year and I love every minute of it.
Ok ok I think i have said enough but I thought I'd share a few of my favorite mantras in life:

Bunnies, candies, chocolates and families

Easter was a whole lot of fun despite the rain. Cyrus and Kahlan had so much candies and toys from the Easter Egg Hunt at Mount. Harbor in Hot Springs. I am so glad to spend some time with both my family and the Higgins.

Cyrus's 4th birthday

Can't believe my little nephew is turning 4 this year. He wanted a Spiderman theme this year. So I went and ordered him a nice Spiderman cake from Natalie Madison's Cake and she amazed me with her work. We were all very happy with the cake. Not only did it look good, it was also delicious.

We had his birthday party at the Pizza Place in Conway. It was almost like Chucky Cheese where kids and adults can play games. 

Cyrus was excited about his presents and enjoyed all the love and company that he got on his special day. Happy Birthday to my dear little Cyrus!! We all love you very much!!

First, Istanbul then Delhi, India

Our first stop was Istanbul and it was a bit cold when we landed. It was the longest flight of our journey. So here are just couple shots from the air and of the airport:

I don't know about y'all but I get really excited heading to my destination and still look pretty perky here.

As we landed early morning in Delhi, we went to exchange Rupees, got a local SIM card and hop into a very "luxurious cab" to our hotel in Noida.

Before I go on blogging, I just wanted ya'll to know that some pictures are from my faithful, Samsung phone. So please excuse some blurriness or dark pictures:)
It was so good to see our family again which we haven't seen for so long!! There was so much to catch up...kids, grandkids,business, life. The best time in life is always with the family don't ya think so? Besides that, we made new friends from all over and welcome a new family, the Rajoras. The list just keeps getting better lol...

I hope you enjoy reading my blog as much as I enjoyed blogging it:) More to come...

Cheers,
Karen

A Family Reunion in India

Back in 2012, my mom was talking about my little cousin, Gladys was getting married. And so I said, In Aussie? (because Gladys and Abhishek were in Brisbane, Australia) Mom, smiled and said excitedly, "They are getting married in India and I would like you to go with me". Without hesitation, I said yes and thoughts were just streaming through my head about a colorful Indian wedding. I am going to be in a Bollywood wedding!!! OMG! How fun and exciting!!
So we researched about the visa, airfare and read articles about India and it was a year of planning...lol! It helped when Gladys came to the States to visit us and I asked her all about it. What cab to take? Any wifi? How about cell phones? Food? Weather? What was the appropriate color to wear to the wedding? Shopping? And she answered all of the questions ;)
Then when December came, my mom and I were both ready for this vacation. All packed and ready to go. It was about a 25 hour flight with layover in Chicago and Instanbul. And we were so grateful that our flights were on time.
As we were on the plane, I was thinking about how cute those girls were when they were little. Gladys, Clara and Brenda. I would always play and take good care of them when they came for a visit. And Melvin could sing even when he was a little boy. It has been years since I last saw them and also my uncles and aunties. This is going to be a great family reunion too!!

Then,

Melvin

Gladys, Brenda & Clara

And now,

As time flies, the older gets wiser, and the younger one gets smarter! 

Happy New Year!!!

Hey everyone,

I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy New Year!! 2012 has been an awesome year for me. Overcome obstacles and fear, read and exercise more, went beyond and above and had a great family vacation in India.
I am excited to see what 2013 has for me and for you. And I am pretty sure that it will be a better and prosperous year. Living everyday for the fullest is still my motto this year and I will continue to love being Me!
I promise that I will do better in blogging as I have been slacking for the past couple of months..really not a good excuse. There are so many pictures and stories to share so hold on ya'll, it will be on the blog!!!

Thanks for reading and God Bless!!

Cheers,
Karen