Cumorah's Vogue portraits

You may or may not recognize this first picture of Calessa...I mean Cumorah ;) it's already on my blog under 'young adults' but it's one of my favorites so here it is again. I took these photos a few months ago and edited a few for her to see. I am just now getting caught up with everything...finally. It's taken some time to figure out a good flow for The SIP Project. I didn't do her photos in exchange for a service project I did them for feedback. I took her pictures and in exchange I got to pick her brain about how she thought I did - the whole process. So she knew it would be a while before she got her pictures on a CD since those with service projects took priority. Hope it was worth the wait. She's gorgeous isn't she! Ready to be on the cover of Vogue, well I just have that song stuck in my head so I had to fit Vogue in somewhere... 

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Brittneys service project and portraits

I wanna say something meaningful to start out that matches my passion for this project and as bits of quotes flit through my mind, of coarse I can hardly ever memorize a whole quote. I only remember just enough to taunt my memory. I'm not going to go look anything up either. I have a few quotes already on a page on my blog...that you have already read...right...? You should be thinking of sending me your favorite...right? :) I ramble...So without further adieu let me introduce you to Brittney. A pretty, young lady with a hectic schedule and yet some how she has managed to fit service into the mix. From what I gather, it is not going to be a short term thing either. Serving has a way of doing that to you once you get involved. It is hard to walk away, not cause you can't but because...well you tell me why? (Not a very smooth transition but...) I would love to hear from you. Are these two posts helping you in anyway want to serve? Giving you ideas? Lifting your spirits? I am always trying to improve and am open to suggestions and would love to hear from you :) 

I have two fun DIY photo projects almost ready to post for this week. So come on back!

Brittney in her own words

"I chose to be a volunteer tutor for the Home Work Club at Kennedy Middle School because 1) I love to help others, 2) I enjoy spending time with kids, 3) I felt the kids at Kennedy could really use a positive young adult influence, and 4) I know that as well as helping the students at Kennedy to learn, that I am also learning.

This project is making me so very happy! I love seeing their smiling faces, and knowing that the students need my help. I will most definitely continue doing service for teenagers and helping them to succeed. I am already in the process of helping a few girls and the principal, Barbara Williamson, start up a dance team for Kennedy Middle School.
Tutoring was something I wasn’t sure if I would be good at because I sometimes feel inadequate in my own learning, but these students are so fun and smart .I love that we can learn together. Tutoring at Kennedy has definitely made me more confident, and also more grateful for the opportunities and time I have to serve others. I am so glad I have started tutoring and it won't be something that ends any time soon."

Brittney tutoring Alyssa

                                                  Where the it all takes place.

                                                                      Hard at work!

Thanks Brittney, for asking me to take your pictures and for participating in The SIP project :)