Not right

Its been a little while since I wrote on here and I figured I was overdue. I have been working very hard on our website as I want to be able to launch it sometime in August around when I get home! Its pretty exciting but this Korea thing has been taking a toll on us.
I never really imagined it would be THIS hard to be away from Ashley for a year. I knew it wouldnt be easy and its safe to say I knew I would hate my life, but this is just getting unbearable. Sorry for being cheesy but a married couple should never forget what its like to hold the love of their life in their arms. They should never forget what it feels like to hold their hand and know that you truly care for each other and are there for each other..
I mean, just imagine knowing that your loved one is crying and needs to talk to someone, but there is NO one there for her, and you cant do anything to comfort her.. Its the most powerless feeling in the world and it breaks my heart. No matter of money or success could ever be worth it, and I really dont know how others do it..
Enough rambling.. Back to working on the site, I just had to clear my mind so I can concentrate!
A few more months..

Friday

Had an exhausting day out shooting today, but I feel I got a lot accomplished! So thats good..
Everytime I'm downtown there is this one store that I frequently pass where the man sells ties and suits and such. I personally do not have a need for any of it, yet the man is always outside and always tries to get you to come into the store! EVERY TIME! So today as I was passing him I did everything I could to try to show that I was not interested (Not making eye contact etc...) and he STILL asked me to come in!
Then it HIT me.. This man must ask EVERY single person that comes by his store whether they are interested or not! MAAYBE this is what I should be doing with my photography business! I mean.. its a bit much I think, but what better way to get your name out then tell EVERY SINGLE PERSON you see whether they could use your service or not? Just a little food for thought that I came across..

Got some great shots of this little man today, although I did not catch his name or his Mommies contact info..  Please email me at toddbedo@gmail.com if you want the full size of any of these as these downsized versions will not print well!
He reminded me so much of my son Aspen I just couldnt resist!
Anyways much more to come from today and who knows what tomorrow will bring!

June!!

I just wanted to post that I am pretty stoked that it is June now.. Even though it feels like I've been away from Ashley FOREVER, if I look back on it time really is moving quickly! I still remember when I was two months away from my mid tour getting all excited! Now Im just a little over two months until coming home to my family PERMANENTLY! I have already promised that unless it is completely out of my control I will never leave their side again.. If I have to come back to Korea again, there is NO WAY its going to be without them this time.. Ash and I have been married over 3 years now and only spent half of that time together because of this job and that is not the way it is supposed to be at all.. We knew what we were in for when we signed up, but I dont think we quite realized exactly how things would turn out. Im so grateful though that I have such an amazing wife that supports me and is there for me through anything! Many marriages fail because of separation like ours, but I truly believe that we have only grown stronger from it, and now there is nothing that could ever take us apart!
I love you Ashley Ann.. and I cant wait to grow old with you :)

Retro picture of Ash and I back in the day :)

Friday!

Well, its Friday here in Korea and I am currently working on the pictures from our amazing trip this past weekend! The laptop that I have out here with me is not the fastest so working with RAW images takes a lot of patience, but Im getting there! I cant wait to write all about the trip to paradise, but I have to get these pictures done first!!
What? You want a sneak preview?
Ok ok.. You twisted my arm.. Heres just a small preview.. BELIEVE ME.. There is MUCH more coming!

A little excited..

So this weekend is a pretty special weekend here in Korea for me. Im not going to disclose exactly why quite yet, but me and a few select friends are heading to a SECRET location to do some climbing to the "top of the world!" Its pretty much going to be the most amazing weekend I've had my entire time here in the ROK (Republic of Korea) and I seriously cant focus on anything else.
Did I mention that Im pretty freakin stoked about it?
So STAY TUNED for more on that, but while your waiting check out the new video I posted on our facebook by David Dutton entitled: "Do you know South Korea?"
It is seriously a breathtaking video that truly displays life here in Korea from all different perpectives! Not to mention I have been to MOST of the places in it :)
Check it.. "Do you know South Korea?" oh and share it with your friends!