Well, I don’t know about you but I had an absolute whirlwind of a weekend. There was a crazy thunderstorm that wiped out power in much of the area, I had the opportunity to second shoot for two amazing photographers (Alisandra Photography and Natalie Franke Photography!), and I consumed way more Cheet-o’s than I should admit.

Lessons learned:

• I played model for my friend Laura a week and a half ago and there was a point where I saw some gorgeous ivy growing in a doorway and suggested we shoot there. Laura said “I think there might be poison ivy over there…” “Oh don’t worry, I’m not allergic!” I very quickly learned afterwards that I am, indeed, allergic to poison ivy.
• Expired Benadryl cream does more harm than good. Think: BURNING.
• Shooting outside with itchy, irritated skin in 100+ degree heat? An experience.
• My mom always taught me that if something itches but you’re not supposed to scratch, just smack the skin. Well, I have a patch if irritated skin on my cheek so I have to keep hitting myself in the face. I can’t imagine how absurd this looks to strangers.
• Make sure you check your can of Monster Energy Drink before popping it open- they’re now selling them in a non-carbonated version. That was a NASTY surprise!
• I bought “live basil” last week because I was under the unfortunate impression that I could turn it into a flourishing plant to provide me with an endless supply of my favorite herb. It’s already dead.

Here’s a preview of the gorgeous wedding I got to second shoot with Ali! Check out her blog soon for the full post!

Happy Monday! I’m off to Patient First to get some steroids. Matt told me he better not come home and find me in a ‘roid rage.