Before the summer had even started I knew I wanted to make this video using this song. It's funny because during the summer I felt all I did was take pictures. Now looking back I wonder what I was doing!..
This summer was amazing! First of all the location was amazing and I'm so happy Presley is having this experience (hopfully annually). Another part that I really enjoyed and didn't expect was the friendships I made. We were on the Silver Bay campus with 100 employees (plus guests) all summer. Most of the employees are in college or just out of college. Being a Mom and my age (ugh) it's been awhile being around people this age.
I would highly recommend it! Because of them I've looked back and remembered the girl I was at that time in my life (giggle). Most importantly I remember the people in my life that encouraged me to keep the fire in my eyes at go after my dreams. They were few and far between as I remember. I think there is a huge importance in finding a career but I think it's even more important to find your passion. Luckily I know mine and it has created a future I'm excited about.
It was great feeling the energy and they have this whole life in front of them full of possibilities. I have no idea where their journey will lead them but I'm excited for them... Now, I have to explain. It's not like my life is over! I still have a life full of mystery ahead of me. And with my age has come a life I wouldn't give up to be in their shoes. It's just that conversations with my friends is not usually about what they want to be when they grow up.
Presley of course loved loved loved them! Most of the employees were Presley's camp counselors. They all knew her name and she knew theirs. It was unlikly if not impossible to walk anywhere without Presley stopping to say hi to someone. Everyone on campus was so great to Presley and I am sincerely touched by that...
So, the video above is made up of photos from this summer with Presley and just a few of our friends from this summer. I would of loved to photograph more of them but I can't be that crazy lady with that huge camera!
