Who needs money?

"What would your life look like if money had no meaning? Would you work? where would you live? Who would you spend your time with? What would you do more/less of?"

No money? HALLELUJAH! Is that insensitive? Who cares! All my life I have been told "there isn't enough money to do this" or "and who is gonna pay for that? I'm not!" So forgive me if I'd be all the more merrier if money did not exist.

I would definitely work abroad; possibly in Venice, Italy or Dublin, Ireland. Yes, I understand the greatness of being born in a "free" country and family is important and blah blah blah. However, honestly, all I want to do is travel and live on my own and find a meaning to life without having to worry about paying rent and bills.

I would spend my time with my friends when I could, my family when I wanted, and engage myself in meeting new people. I would travel more, EVERYWHERE. I wouldn't take a job just because I needed the money to pay rent, and actually spend my time doing something I love. Who needs money anyways?! In my money-free world, everything would be fine and dandy. Oh, and I'd probably drink a lot more Amaretto Sours... because free alcohol. That's why!!

Goodbye reality, I'll be leaving now.

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Love Always,
Marissa Lynn

Selfishness

"In what way are you selfish?"

I'm pretty much a friend hoarder.. is that a thing? No. Wait. That wasn't the word I was looking for. I am selfish when it comes to my friends, and I don't think there is a word for that. You want to spend time with my best friend? Nope. You think its cute to call MY best friend your best friend? HAHA you're funny.

I know they are not a possession that can be claimed, but they are still considered MINE in my mind.

Credit to writers/PLL/Gifmakers/etc

I cherish the time I have spent getting to know my friends personally and emotionally. I don't like having to share that connection with anyone else. When I am unable to see my friends due to work or school and distance, it makes me that much more selfish when I see them doing well without me.

Almost like I'm left out. But, oh well. Life moves on, and being selfish isn't so bad.

Credit to Gif makers/artist/etc. 

Love Always,

Marissa Lynn

Strong

"In what ways are you strong?"

I had to think about this for a good hour before I was able to come up with something. Regardless of why that is a little disheartening, I came up with one word: passion. I personally feel that most of my strength comes from simple passion. I'm passionate towards my goals to being successful in life, successful in love, and successful in career. I'm passionate about my family. I'm passionate for my friends. Hell, I'm even passionate about the long shower and sleep at the end of a day.

Now, how does passion make one strong? I feel that my passion pushes me through all the shit life throws at me. If I didn't have a passion for anything, I don't believe I would be able to function. I don't believe anyone could function without a passion for something.

So, in the end, always have a passion for at least one thing, and nothing can stop you!

Love Always,
Marissa Lynn

Who is one of your mentors? What do you admire about them? What makes them unique and what have you learned from them?

So I meant to post this last friday, but the week I had was ridiculous. Funnily enough, this post will actually coincide with what happened.

I take pride in have two great photography mentors in my life, Kari and Jayne. I have known Jayne for a while longer than Kari, but these ladies are truly a great addition to my life. They are two very strong-willed women with thriving businesses and a new studio that's on the rise! Kari is married with a colorful 12-year-old of a daughter, and Jayne is married with three energetic monkeys! (They aren't really monkeys, just a phrase people!) They have dubbed me and the other interns their "minions" (despicable me) and teach us about photography and life in their own unique style.

For example, this past week I had the unfortunate issue of having to deal with legal problems in my business that will go unsaid, but they were there to help every step of the way. From frantic phone calls, and legal advice they kept me calm and read me through all the steps that were necessary I needed to take.

I learned that mistakes will be made, problems go hand-in-hand when owning a business, and people will try to get the best of you... No matter the relationship you have with them.

(Photo credit to whoever gif-ed this, and etc)

Ps. check out Tori's new blog post!

Love Always,

Marissa Lynn