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The break over summer gave me the chance to do so,me reading. I do read all year but the amount of time it takes to read a book greatly increases. I’ve just finished two pretty inspirational books, the first was The Pursuit of Happyness by Chris Gardner.

I saw the movie, but I knew there had to be some aspects that were more Hollywood than real story. The movie is actually only one year of his life and about a quarter of the book, there is so much more to the story. You can see that from a bad beginning with a abusive step father that Chris had to overcome more than homelessness to arrive at being a multi millionaire who now is helping to expand trade into developing countries. You can see that he learnt a lot from his upbringing and that focused him to be the best at whatever he was doing. It also shows his human failings which is good to see in a autobiography, if the whole book was “look how good I am” it would be a bit unbelievable. If you saw the movie, go grab the book and give it a read.

The second was always looking up by Michael J Fox. This is the follow up to Lucky Man, his first more show biz memoir that covers his early life and up to the diagnosis with Parkinson’s Disease. That was a fantastic book and the sequel takes off where Lucky Man left off. It’s not a showbiz autobiography, more of a life after showbiz, life with Parkinson’s Disease and how he started his research foundation, following on with his political activism, exploration of faith and his stories of family life. What I took away from this is his fantastic optimism towards life and his dedicated work towards informing and promoting the research into stem cell research. This can be a little clunky to read, the politics side can bit a bit dry but persevere because the family stories are fantastic at the end.

These two books are quite inspirational, and a fantastic way to get some perspective to start the year.

I’m currently onto the Steve Jobs autobiography, it’s not on the kindle and it’s a big book and will take a bit longer to read. The speed of reading is greatly increased when I can pop the ipad into a bag and open the kindle app where ever I am and read a little.

So, what books did you get into over the summer, anyone else reading the Steve Job’s biography? What should I be looking to read next?

I’m down in the Binalong Bay / St Helens area this Saturday (14th of January) and have one spot left for a portrait session in the early afternoon. It’s yours for only $110 (normally $250) if you give me a call and book in on 0407 848 734.

Brax is a great little baby. He seemed to love his shoot, who wouldn’t with a new mum and dad doting over him, catering when required and a whole heap of new stuff about to lay on.

I had a past with Shane, apparently we worked together at Pizza Hut many many many years ago. And apparently he was in my brother’s year in primary school. And now he works at Coles and is the nice guy who looks after the online ordering which we take advantage of occasionally. Susan appeared in the picutre back in Shane’s Pizza Hut days, but after my time there ( I think, I really don’t remember much of those days, I do know I was 17, had a white 2 door 82 Ford Laser and I know I have a scar on one of my fingers from getting too excited when leaving on a delivery once, oh and I ate a bit of pizza)

Anyway. We are talking about Brax. Don’t think I have to say too much about him because I believe his cuteness will shine through in the photos below. Congratulations again Susan and Shane on your little man, lets hope he lets you get a good amount of sleep soon!

It was fantastic to catch up with so many clients down at the Apron market last weekend. Here are a few shots with more images up on our Facebook page

My dad went to get his camera cleaned in Melbourne and came back with a pair of cool shoes that didn’t fit him so I grabbed them.
What do you think?

It’s our 10th Birthday Party this Sunday. A Pancake Party to be precise. It’s going to be pretty awesome, when was the last time you went to a pancake party?

And the best part is EVERONE IS INVITED! All past, persent and upcoming clients, we are looking forward to seeing you there.

It’s my own pancake recipe which was loved at my old job, and Alan likes it a bit too (as does Saffron and the cat may like them too)

All the details are

Place: Tail race park, Riverside, Tasmania

Time: This Sunday. 30/10/11 at  10 am – 12pm – just drop by for as long as you like. Please bring a blanket/chairs to sit on

RSVP: By THIS THURSDAY, either in  a comment below, by phoneing up 63348789, by clicking attending on facebook or emailing vee@photobat.net

All ages are welcome we will have balloons and a MAGICIAN called Mr Beep coming all the way from Hobart just to entertain you!

Also let us know your favourite pancake toppings and we will see what we can do about having them there for you.

We are excited and look forward to seeing as many of you there as can make it!

But it never last long.

I told you big changes were happening.

We are 10 this year and all grown up, so time to get dressed in our new clothes and start to dance!

It’s really sad to say farewell to the old Photobat logo, it’s done us very well over the last 5 years. The good ‘ole circle P is still very much loved, but like a paisley bow tie, it was limited with it’s design applications. Our new logo is very versatile and we don’t need to write Photobat next to it.

So, this is the start of our facelift. The new website is on it’s way and will be up by the end of the year and from what we have seen so far it is awesome.

Bear with us as we will be looking a little confused in the brand area until all our new collateral is printed and delivered.

And if you are about on Friday and Saturday come to the Apron Market and see what fun things the new logo can do (it’s very uplifting)