101 things to do in 1001 days

So, I finished my list and now it is time to start! ;)

So excited to start crossing off things accomplished!

Some items on my list I will get done in a day or weeks

& 

others I would like to make them a tradition in my life ;)

I want to Thank everyone who will be a part of it in advance! :)

So...

thank you, gracias, mercy, gratzie, danke, shukran

Start date: 31st of August, 2012

End date: 29th of May, 2015

Here's my list in the order they came to mind:

1. take french lessons to refresh my memory
2. take tango lessons
3. take salsa lessons
4. fly my best friends to NYC for a fun filled weekend with me ;)
5. forgive a certain person
6. go scuba diving
7. go skiing
8. go to mass every Sunday, no excuses!
9. visit San Miguel de Allende
10. Whisk myself to Paris for a weekend
11. continue working out everyday of the week but Sunday ;)
12. post on the blog at least three times per week
13. go visit the Statue of Liberty
14. read 6 books {baby steps} ;)
15. pray every morning when I wake up
16. send a handwritten letter once a month
17. get two more tattoos
18. create a new website
19. create a new blog
20. visit two national parks in California
21. visit India
22. attend a conference/teaching by the Dalai Lama
23. have my own boudoir session
24. live without electronics one day a week for 6 months
25. swim in crystal clear waters
26. do yoga
27. meditate daily
28. drink 8 glasses of water a day
29. visit my family in Mexico twice a year
30. work with Iris & Light
31. play a game of paintball
32. go to a shooting range
33. transfer all my files to my new Mac
34. get back into kickboxing
35. wear something green once a week {my favorite color} :)
36. make tortillas
37. make corn tamales with my mamá :)
38. donate blood
39. learn the alphabet in Hebrew
40. treat myself to a day at the spa
41. be featured at least 3 times
42. take a self portrait
43. bake a pie
44. have a session or wedding published
45. have my work displayed somewhere
46. drive from NY, NY to Tucson, AZ
47. carry business cards everywhere I go!! hehe
48. take a nap at a park
49. sleep under the stars, preferably in Arizona
50. spend an afternoon with my friend Aryan next time I'm in Arizona
51. volunteer at a nonprofit organization
52. buy knee high boots for fall :)
53. buy a plant
54. buy photoshop for my Mac
55. get a new address book
56. fill out address book :)
57. photograph my best friend's wedding
58. visit Grandmas & my favorite aunt in Mexico this December
59. Eat a steak at my grandpa's restaurant
60. learn to write my name in Arabic
61. visit my cousin in NJ & my other cousin in Boston
62. visit Staten Island
63. edit Ireland pictures
64. post Ireland pictures
65. get new workout shoes
66. book three boudoir sessions
67. have an energy session
68. find time to watch my creative live courses
69. take a Turkish bath
70. spend the day at the MET
71. drink a dirty martini
72. shoot with only my 135mm for one week
73. shoot with only my 50mm for one week
74. shoot with only my 85mm for one week
75. shoot with only my lensbaby for one week
76. shoot with only my 24-70mm for one week
77. shoot an underwater session
78. go to a Yankees game
79. go see the Brewers when they play the Mets
80. drive to Mexico
81. increase my IRA monthly deposit
82. visit the 9/11 memorial
83. walk through a butterfly garden
84. feel butterflies in my belly, once again :)
85. photograph my friend's baby belly :)))
86.  make a book with recipes my family has given me
87. cook my favorite Mexican dishes
88. attend a Fer Juaristi workshop
89. shoot at least 2 sessions with my cousin as my assistant
90. go back to listening to my heart more than my mind
91. eat something I've never tried before
92. surprise someone
93. surprise myself
94. write something on wet cement
95. take a picture of lightning
96. go one week without bread {again, baby steps} ;)
97. learn to eat with chopsticks
98. watch one Star Wars movie
99. go ice skating
100. put a message in a bottle and release at sea
101. go to a broadway show

and there you go! Time to get started! :)

Wish me luck everyone and because everything is prettier with an image... 

OO & Bisous,

Mayra

Life in the East

Bonjour! Happy Labor Day Weekend!

I wish you all happy times & safe travels!

Hope you...

...have a peaceful moment...

 ...in a beautiful place,

 some good times with your loved ones &...

 ...some more time to relax...

 ...perhaps with a cold drink ;)

I'm off to the Hamptons for my long weekend!

*Last four images taken with phone :)

OO & Bisous,

Mayra

Next to Come...

L & W on the blog next week ;)

OO & Bisous,

Mayra

"Elle est Amoureuse" | Brooklyn Bridge Bridal | Brooklyn & NYC Photographer

Hello all! Hope you are having a lovely Tuesday!

Here's some beauty to keep your day brighter still ;)

You might remember I posted a mini part of this session back in May called

"He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not". Time to share the rest ;) I wanted the theme to be love

so decided to name the session "Elle est Amoureuse" because anyone who knows me, knows I love all things French heehee.

Hope you all enjoy the post and the rest of your week!

My faves ;)

Love Locks on the Brooklyn Bridge...adorable tradition that had to be included. 

The gorgeous headpieces are by the lovely & talented Jannie Baltzer.

Love cup from Starbucks hehe :)

"Puppy" Love

Since Leah is a dancer and the theme was love, I  was happy to have found this cute heart-shaped garland made of music sheets!

We had to walk on over to Love Lane ;)

I could include french macaroons to every single session!

He loves me! ;)

This dress was her grandmother's and I told her we had to include it! I love when vintage clothing is passed through generations.

You hold the key to my heart...

Love is sweet...as sweet as marshmallows ;) 

OO & Bisous,

Mayra

*Check out slideshow below for more prettiness ;)

Sunlight Sundays

Happy Sunday! ;)

OO & Bisous,

Mayra