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February granted me with the opportunity of really getting my hands dirty in the photography field. I got into estate sales to find vintage gear at cheap prices Acquired my first “functioning” film camera, a Nikon n4004s from 89’ that takes 35mm film Found a local shop that could give the camera proper servicing but the cost was out of budget so I went to YouTube university and graduated with a MS in camera cleaning & repair Found a couple other local shops that specialize in

Fight or flight. Neither is right or wrong, it’s simply instinct. If you think it’s in you to fight, prepare now. Prepare emotionally, most of your loved ones will see fighting as a losing battle. Prepare mentally, it’s a life long commitment filled with small wins and loses but it all adds up and takes a toll on you. If “flight” is more your style, prepare for that too. Inform yourself, get that passport, apply for that visa, discuss what dual citizenship would look like fo

I wrote this song about gratitude and how often the simple things are overlooked. We have enough chaos in our lives between personal issues, career & job grievances, and obviously politics (or orange gremlins) that effect our livelihood. I’m certainly not downplaying the magnitude & importance all those pieces play in our lives but I am saying take a step back from ALL of it whenever you can. It’s so much shit going on between social media and real life that a deep breath can

Outside of going to the movie theater, this is the first time I’ve had a hobby that is truly just a hobby and this is such a feeling. I have no interest in starting a photography business or figuring out a way to monetize the camera work, this is purely me taking pictures because I like taking pictures of things, places, people (sometimes lol) This is freeing.

New year, new you! Probably not, ( shrugs ) Most of us will fall into our same patterns, habits, and addictions if we’re not cognizant past January once that “new year” feel starts to wear off. I don’t know much about life, so there’s no grand advice here to give. However, I do know how to fail and this year I plan to fail faster than ever! See, if you fail it means you’re learning, and if you’re learning (and retaining the knowledge) you shall improve next time around. So in

“Just doing the thing we want to do is often the remedy to overthinking”