As this year comes to a close
As this year comes to a close, I’ve been spending time reflecting on work, loss, resilience, and how perspective is shaped by circumstance.
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Category: Life
When funny or sad or inspiring things happen or things happen that make you think or take pause.
3 1/2 Weeks
As I sit here on the cliff’s edge, overlooking the ocean, I wonder what happened. Was three weeks apart just too long for you to still adore me? Or, did you have time to think? Getting to know someone isn’t easy, especially when you haven’t had enough time. It’s not always rainbows and sprinkles. As […]
Read MoreLoving My Long Hair
I love my long hair. I used to really love having short hair, also. When I was a child I remember my mom having my dad take me and one of my sisters to the barbershop to get our hair cut. We had long hair and my mom had a hard time brushing through it […]
Read MoreAdios 2020. Hello 2021!
2020 is over and I was reflecting on this tough year through my pictures.A little year ago, at the end of 2019, I was so looking forward to 2020, which was going to end with a trip to my homeland, Peru. Things were going so well and the upcoming year looked so eventful and promising. […]
Read MoreOpening the Wounds – Black Lives Matter
Opening the wounds. Are we finally done tolerating the mistreatment of black people? I heard that said by a news-reporter this morning on Good Morning America – ‘Opening the wounds’. These past two weeks have definitely opened up the wounds for me and lots of people. My heart aches, but it also cries with hope.It has […]
Read More12 Things a lot of people don’t know about me
1. I like to take long, hot baths, about 45 min. long, 3-4 times a week. 2. I’m a writer/poet and I’m actually a self-published author. 📖 3. I can bake probably the best meringues you’ll ever try. 4. My passion for photography goes back to about the age of 7. 📸 5. My favorite […]
Read MoreNever take anything for granted
You really can’t take anything for granted. Family, friends, work, a paycheck, bike rides, sunsets, days off, taking pictures, hugs, kisses, holding hands, the beach, the sun, a walk at the beach or through a favorite museum, ACA meetings, eating out, and sitting in the sun for hours.Whatever it is, try to never take anything […]
Read MoreLife can end in a second
A little shaken up. When I saw all the cop cars racing to where I was and then saw one open his door while the car was still moving with a rifle in hand I knew it was bad. Then in less than 5 seconds three gunshots behind me. I didn’t stop to turn around […]
Read MoreIt’s been a while. Hello again!
It’s been a while since I have written a post. I think sometimes I stay away from writing. But, writing to me is usually therapeutic and perhaps I haven’t wanted to reach deep or possibly I haven’t felt okay with being so vulnerable. But, as most of my writing happens, I felt an urge to […]
Read MoreWhen men just don’t know any better?
A few weeks ago I was approached with a job opportunity for an Accounting position. I’ve been out of work for a while and I’m in desperate need because my finances are dwindling down. So, when I was approached with a possible job for a major social media influencer in Beverly Hills, I was thrilled […]
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