April 2020 - Easter Sunday with our Family ❤️
A few days ago I put a question out on Facebook asking my friends if they have kids older than 11, what is something you miss about your kids being younger and wish you could relive.
The responses from this question are what inspired me to capture the following film on Easter Sunday. Thanks for reminding me that this time goes way too fast and to capture the moments while we can, including their laughs, their dancing, their love for their devices and James’ with his crossed leg and blanket 🤣❤️.
Rise Toronto 2020
We were asked to choose a word. My word is “Brave”.
I went to Rise 2020 Toronto not knowing what to expect. I had a vague idea and went in with an open mind and heart. I went solo so that I could spend the time truly being myself and be open to anything that came my way.
I am exhausted but also EXHILARATED from 3 days of community, love, friendship and “unpacking” of my past, my present and my future goals.
I chose the word BRAVE. Because as an introvert I had to be brave to get in that room everyday. And I had to be brave to make new friends.
But my biggest test of Bravery will be something I do this year. I am a professional accountant and have a great corporate job. But my true love is videography and filmmaking. While you were likely watching the speakers on stage, I kept my eyes on the Hollis videography crew and what shots they were getting. I was wondering what frame rate they were using and if they were getting b-roll. Those video montages at the beginning of each day? That’s my passion. Not preparing financial statements and cash flow. When I met Rachel I let her know I could cross one of my goals off in my Start Today Journal. Now I have room for one more so I wrote “be asked to do videography work with the Hollis crew for a future conference”.
I put together the film below so I could always reminisce about the experience of a lifetime ❤️.
To my Rise sisters (and Kyle), thank you all for an amazing 3 days.