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🤩 I remember the first time I fell in love with flower photography. It was in my grandma's garden, which was a beautiful, magical, whimsical place to be. I was in junior high and marveling over her Columbines. I snapped some photos with my flip phone and the rest is history. My grandma died a few years ago but I always feel connected to her when I'm capturing the beauty of flowers. I've wanted a camera other than my phone for so long. But I've put it off for years because I didn't want to feel guilty spending money on myself. Earlier this week, I decided to hell with it and ordered a refurbished one from @nikonusa. I'M SO EXCITED. . . . #nikon #nikond3400 #flowerphotography #flowersmakemehappy #floralphotography
Yesterday I had the privilege of tagging along with my photographer friend Emily to a wedding she was shooting. 📸 It was so neat seeing her in an element I've heard her talk about before...and with a fancy camera in my novice hands 🤓 I loved the up close view of Emily being such a badass, especially considering the fact she'd just entered her 3rd trimester of pregnancy! (You should have seen how swollen her ankles were!) And not to mention, she was so stinkin' cute--just look at her in this picture!! 😍 There was also this moment during the reception where I realized no one knew me and I was never going to see them again and there was no expectation to interact. I was a fly on the wall and something about being an invisible observer in this sense made me smile; I felt free and...like, alive, or something. I don't know!! Does that make me weird??? Anyway, it was a good night with a good friend. 😊 Thanks for taking me with you, Emily!
Saying no is awesome. A while back some friends invited me to a concert. Old me would have said yes, convincing myself I wanted to go because I like seeing my out of town friends and the band is pretty good. But--unpopular opinion--i don't like concerts!!! I don't like loud noises or crowds or staying up late. So I said no! Even though my husband went and the rest of the people going were couples (my husband didn't mind, for the record). And you know what my morning was like? Early and easy and slow. I'm getting ready to do yoga before work, feeling well-rested and at peace. What's something you were grateful you said no to recently? Btw--i highly recommend the short but amazing book "The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a Fuck" by Sarah Knight (@mcsnugz @nofucksgivenguides) particularly if you had a hard time remembering the last time you said no! It's inspired changes like letting myself saying no to things I don't want to do. . . . #no #thelifechangingmagicofnotgivingafuck
Earlier this week I was feeling increasingly stressed. At the root of it was feeling out of control--specifically at the mercy of someone else's disorganization. I need organization. Not because I'm naturally organized and efficient and put together. But because I'm not. One thing that has changed my life is coming to terms with the fact that without external organization (like clear expectations, tidy environment, efficient/managable systems of getting things done, etc.), I can slide into a state of wonkiness reeaal quick. Tight chest, trouble sleeping, jumbled thoughts; it's not fun. When I sat down to work through why I was feeling stressed (taking the time to name and get to know our emotions can help them pass so much more quickly), I was reminded of this quote. Sure, I can control a good deal of my circumstances... but because I don't exist on earth by myself, I am not always the sole or biggest contributor to my environment, whether it's in situations through relationships, work, or other forms of community. So, I realized I have to find a way to make peace inside myself anyway. Eventually I walked away much lighter having reminded myself all I can do is control my inner environment and as much as I can of my external one. Sometimes that will require advocating for my needs regarding organization and clarity and sometimes it won't. In any case... I can't control everything but I can always control my attitude, approach, and response. If you think about it, that's a lot to be in control of. . . . #control #mentalhealth #wonkybrain #anxiety #adhd #quote #tonydungy
|NEW BLOG POST| It's about my ADHD. It's the most open I've ever been about it so that's a little nerve-racking. Link in bio! Also, I linked to some ADHD folks' sites on the blog but here are some nice 'grams too: @swimming_with_goldfish @coachalyssashaw @missleadinglyadhd @maddi_kay_allen @doitalktoomuch @everydayadhd @adhdictions @adhd_haseeb @rickgreenhasadhd I've only scratched the surface but really the ADHD community is amazing. ❤ . . . #adhd #add #blog #mentalhealth #focus #anxiety #depression
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🤩 I remember the first time I fell in love with flower photography. It was in my grandma's garden, which was a beautiful, magical, whimsical place to be. I was in junior high and marveling over her Columbines. I snapped some photos with my flip phone and the rest is history. My grandma died a few years ago but I always feel connected to her when I'm capturing the beauty of flowers. I've wanted a camera other than my phone for so long. But I've put it off for years because I didn't want to feel guilty spending money on myself. Earlier this week, I decided to hell with it and ordered a refurbished one from @nikonusa. I'M SO EXCITED. . . . #nikon #nikond3400 #flowerphotography #flowersmakemehappy #floralphotography
Yesterday I had the privilege of tagging along with my photographer friend Emily to a wedding she was shooting. 📸 It was so neat seeing her in an element I've heard her talk about before...and with a fancy camera in my novice hands 🤓 I loved the up close view of Emily being such a badass, especially considering the fact she'd just entered her 3rd trimester of pregnancy! (You should have seen how swollen her ankles were!) And not to mention, she was so stinkin' cute--just look at her in this picture!! 😍 There was also this moment during the reception where I realized no one knew me and I was never going to see them again and there was no expectation to interact. I was a fly on the wall and something about being an invisible observer in this sense made me smile; I felt free and...like, alive, or something. I don't know!! Does that make me weird??? Anyway, it was a good night with a good friend. 😊 Thanks for taking me with you, Emily!
Saying no is awesome. A while back some friends invited me to a concert. Old me would have said yes, convincing myself I wanted to go because I like seeing my out of town friends and the band is pretty good. But--unpopular opinion--i don't like concerts!!! I don't like loud noises or crowds or staying up late. So I said no! Even though my husband went and the rest of the people going were couples (my husband didn't mind, for the record). And you know what my morning was like? Early and easy and slow. I'm getting ready to do yoga before work, feeling well-rested and at peace. What's something you were grateful you said no to recently? Btw--i highly recommend the short but amazing book "The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a Fuck" by Sarah Knight (@mcsnugz @nofucksgivenguides) particularly if you had a hard time remembering the last time you said no! It's inspired changes like letting myself saying no to things I don't want to do. . . . #no #thelifechangingmagicofnotgivingafuck
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