I feel like I see photos of herons and owls on here constantly. Here is my contribution, a couple herons I photographed in Tanzania and an owl from South Africa. 🪶🦉
#photography #birds #wildlife #nature

Hoping for a good week 🤞

A new month. I would love to believe that things will get better from here, but the realist in me has a loud voice.

Even though I am a pessimist, I will continue to give myself a chance by trying to make a new, better life for myself and my family.

A leopard I photographed in South Africa a few years ago. I'd like to imagine he is full from all the faces he just ate 🐆😈
#photography #leopard #nature

Argentium and gold with a red garnet. Completed this in a workshop last year.

Life took an unexpected turn for me and now I have a choice.
I am choosing to give myself a shot and try to pursue jewelry as a profession.
It's a long road ahead but who knows what will happen.
All I can do is try!

She is the splootin' queen 🎶
#dogs #pets

Anyone else have a narcissist/enabler duo for their parents? It was hell as a kid and somehow is so much fucking worse as an adult. Especially when trying to maintain a relationship to the enabler after cutting off the narc. 😠

Depression is so hard. Especially when trying to recover from a traumatic experience. To anyone out there with a toxic family, I feel for you. When there’s uncertainty, we are told to lean on family. The world feels like a much colder place when family can’t be your warmth.

I hope it gets better.

One of my favorite natural features of birds is their iridescence. Here are some of my favorite photos I’ve captured on my travels over the years.
#photography #hummingbird #nature #shiny

Am Show Dog 🐕

It was yet another tough day. The unplanned transitional periods of life sure do take a lot out of one’s spirit. But I’m hoping the changes lead me to a better place.

Started the day with little hope, but promised myself to keep my mind open to the chance of a good day. I certainly had highs and lows, but I’m ending it more relaxed and content than I’ve felt in weeks. Which is nice :)

Today is a new day. I told myself that I would work on my positivity and to be honest it is hard right now. But even though I am stressed and feeling hopeless, I can't write off every day before it begins. Who knows what will happen, it could be something good.

Things I'm grateful for today:

Mexican food
My husband

Short list but it's a list. One day at a time.

What a time to try to look on the bright side of life. I'm so tired of feeling like I have to fight for happiness through all the negativity in the world.