Someday isn’t Real

We've all said it…

"Someday, I will do a shoot like this", 

“Someday, I will travel.”

“Someday, I will be able to enjoy life." 

“Someday, I will find someone who treats me better.”

“Someday, I will create the life of my dreams.”

“Someday, I won't tolerate this.”

 I can't tell you how many times I've said these very words. The word "someday" was a regular part of my vocabulary. I used to dream about a time where I would be happier. I would do all the things I planned on, “someday”. 

It turns out that someday kept turning into tomorrow and it just so happens tomorrow isn't promised. I used to lay awake at night dreaming that someday I would stop nursing and open up my very own business. I wanted to photograph people for a living. I wanted to document life and turn moments into art. I would stare at the ceiling after the kids went to bed fantasizing about that day. 

Everyday came and everyday went and someday never came. 

Until I decided that today had to be the day. The decision had to be made. I was going to take the first step. I quit my nursing job. I was scared shitless. There were no guarantees. There were no promises that I wouldn't fall flat on my face. 

I learned that in order to make a decision in life and alter my path, my “Why” needed to be strong and I needed to create the leverage to take action. 

So that day back in 2020, I created a pain point “Leverage”. The pain of staying where I was and living for someday was much harder to bear than the idea of going out into the unknown and failing. I had to know. I had to see if I could do it. SARAH LANE STUDIOS was born. 

Since that day, I have triumphed, failed, learned and grown. The most important take away that I have learned is that…

“Someday is a word that will never come. Do it now”

- Dante

Do it now and do it scared. I tell ladies all the time that confidence doesn't come to you before action. Action precedes confidence every time. EVERY TIME. 

When you are on the fence about doing a boudoir session because the conditions aren't perfect and the stars aren't aligned and your body isn't “where you want it to be”,  I want you to remember this. 

Someday isn't real. Tomorrow isn't promised. Time is a thief. Do it scared. But do it anyways. The future you will thank you.