Finding Gems

Ever have something right in front of your face but you don't notice it?
I drove by the Arboretum for two years and didn't realize the gem existed. A wonderful friend invited me to an art festival and I couldn't believe it.

I walked around the Arboretum last week and took this picture. Even though it wasn't Spring where everything is in full bloom, thought this picture showed that something special can always come out of a place, person or thing. It all depends on our perspective - if we look for the good, we will find it. Our Attitude.

I read a quote by Charles Swindoll that literally changed my life. Know that sounds entirely cliche but it did. It opened up my eyes to a whole new world. I've shared it with numerous friends, family and colleagues since in the hopes that maybe it will move someone else. Now you can experience it!

The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.  

Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company... a church... a home.

The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude... I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.

 And so it is with you... we are in charge of our attitudes. 

- Charles Swindoll

Thanks for Cherishing the Little things
~Katelyn Chapman

Savannah, Georgia

Quaint, historic, southern charm- Savannah, Georgia. I had always heard wonderful things about Savannah but then experiencing it, it still blew me away.

There's something spectacular about looking out your hotel room on the river and seeing a massive cargo ship go by.

The walk along the river is lined with cobble stone, quaint shops, restaurants, and friendly southern folks.

Like the river area is not cool enough, there are heaps of squares throughout the city. While Craig was disappointed that the place where 90% of Forest Gump was filmed had been removed, I still cherished that square and all the others (he did too!). I took the next photo and absolutely love the framing, fountain, moss, and positioning of the strangers.

Something quaint and charming about a city with so much history! This portrait was of Hernando de Soto.

Lastly, the sunsets were unreal! I know it's something that happens every day but how often do we take the time to truly appreciate it? Usually a special occasion like a vacation...
We cherished it!

Cheers to Cherishing the Little
~Katelyn Chapman

Welcome to Cherishing the Little

There's something to say about Cherishing the Little things in life. I created this blog to use photography to capture the exploration of places & people... and more importantly the friendships, love and memories cultivated in the process. Hope you enjoy! Suggestions/feedback are welcome and appreciated.

Thanks for Cherishing the Little things
~Katelyn Chapman