Life is short, do what you love!

Life is good when you are doing what you truly love! Loved this bold statement on the back of this car.

Love is our calling…

I was recently surrounded by the most loving event ever. It was my niece Abby’s wedding to Mr. Right, Ken. The entire experience was just stunning and brimming with abundant love.

Abby and Ken - Just Darling!

August Where Did It Go?

Some of you know I am recovering from a traumatic brain injury sustained in a car accident on 3/3/10.  This month I was busy with several rounds of intense brain testing. It’s been a difficult journey and not much work has been completed for the foundation.  However, I have added two new non profits to receive funding.  They are non profit organizations my former students created.  One is called Hey G.U.R.A.L. lead by Crystal Ballenger.  The goal of this organization is to help girls build self esteem ages 11-18.  The other organization is Project Single Moms lead by FaKelia Guyton.  The goal of this organization is to help single moms get a hand up not a hand out.  I am moved by these two women stepping out and making a difference.

I have been keeping my creative photography moving in the Capture my Chicago contest with CBS2Chicago.  The contest ends in soon.   Here is a link to my photos

http://www.capturemychicago.com/users/docmaria

Now at the North Central College Art Gallery in Wentz Concert Hall

Please stop in at the North Central College Wentz Concert Hall to see my first photograph in an Art Gallery.   The Gallery is located immediately to the right side of the main entry way to the Concert Hall.   You will find several of the fine artists’ work of the members of the Naperville Art League.  My photograph is called “Admiring the Sunset”   It was taken in the spring when we experienced a sudden ice, snow storm while a beautiful sunset was occurring.  My cat, Spots, often enjoyed the sunsets and posed for the stunning photo you will see in the gallery.  This photograph is priced at $350.  As mentioned the proceeds from the photos sold in the Do What You Love Foundation will benefit Faith Lutheran Church www.discoveringfaith.com in Aurora for inspiring me to return to my passion for photograph, Transitional Living Services  http://tlsveterans.org/mission/ an organization that supports individuals who have experienced traumatic brain injuries – just like I am right now, and The Alpha Sigma Alpha national sorority foundation http://www.alphasigmaalpha.org/foundation for shaping my leadership skills for over 24 years.  ASA = Aspire, Seek, Attain.

Kristen Kriope (left) and Maria Malayter, founder, (right)

July Photos at the Naperville Art League Gallery

The mission of the foundation is to express one’s passions.  One of my passions has always been photography.   My works are displayed and sold in Naperville, Illinois.  http://www.napervilleartleague.com/  

My photo hanging in the Naperville Art League Gallery

The theme for this month is “between the lines.”

Angel photo in the Naperville Art League Gallery

Beyond the costs of the materials of the products, the end sales funds go to non profit organizations for education, research, and charitable causes.

“Life is short, do what you love…. doc maria”

Hello from the Do What You Love Foundation Blog!

Welcome to the Do What You Love Foundation Blog!  Our Foundation is based upon the principle that life is to be embraced fully and loved to its fullest extent.   To this end, the foundation focuses upon educational, research, and charitable endeavors.   This blog will serve as a publication tool for the foundation as we continue to strive in expanding more people in loving the life they live!