This post was meant to be closer to New Years Day, but I think it still applies as we all try to wrap our minds around 2010.
Disclaimer: This post is a bit more wordy than usual!
Around the Rupp house/office, we’ve been thinking a lot about expectations. We’ve asked ourselves what our expectations are for the next year, and how we will measure success. Some of our expectations are positive, helping us get closer to who we want to be. Others are harmful and deceiving, distracting us from the things that matter in life. We wanted to share a few of our thoughts with you about who we want to be as a business, as a family, and as individuals (we feel the three are interconnected).
Business.
Success in 2010 will not be measured by money, recognition, or bookings. Numbers can be deceiving and sometimes things that look like success can come back to bite you. We want to strive towards meaningful connections with people, encouraging interactions, and work that brings freedom to us and those we come in contact with. We need to remain true to our creative vision, and stay dedicated to honestly photographing the best in people and their relationships. In order to do this, we’re aiming for fewer weddings, and a deeper investment in each couple!
Family.
Obviously we have more than just the two of us to take into consideration now. We’re looking forward to joyfully welcoming our first child! We want our home to be a place of freedom and acceptance, which really gives us something to think about as individuals.
Individuals.
Bryan is going to work on purposefully filtering his priorities. He’s rejecting the expectation for himself that he will please everyone all the time.
I am rejecting my pre-conceived expectations of what it means to be the perfect mother, wife, student, and business partner. I need to pursue a truer vision of what those things mean.
In the comments, we’d love to hear what positive things you are expecting for the new year, as well as the harmful expectations you are rejecting (i.e. are you rejecting the stereotype of the traditional do-everything-stressed-out-bride?)
Thanks to every single one of you following our journey. We’re looking forward to sharing 2010 with you!
Leah
Here is a picture of St. John’s Bridge, from Judie and Ty’s Engagement Session which will be appearing soon!
by Bryan
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