Category: life
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2018 Goals

2018 is the year I focus on self-growth. I felt so free in 2017 with all of my travels and I hope to feel this way again in 2018. Unfortunately, there were some very hard times in 2017. While I would rather not share, I hope to grow from this in the new year. Moving…
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“Have Courage and Be Kind.”

Recently, a video surfaced of a child crying in the car after being bullied at school. I could barely watch the video- my heart sank and my mind raced. How can we stand by and let these terrible acts happen so frequently? Bullying exists all over- in the work place, in the classroom, amongst peers,…
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THREE TIPS TO STAY CREATIVE

STRESSORS GET IN THE WAY OF OUR MINDSET AND CAN BLOCK OUR CREATIVITY. HERE ARE THREE OF MY FAVORITE TIPS TO CLEAR YOUR HEAD AND OPEN YOUR MIND. Creativity is extremely important to life! I really like this quote- “With creative people, truly new horizons open up.” -Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau Do you ever feel yourself clouding up? Like…
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Shop Small, Win Big

Stand out this holiday season with unique finds from boutiques and small businesses! When you support small businesses, you are supporting an entrepreneurial mindset and making a small business owner smile. I can guarantee it because my mother is a small business owner and she is very happy to receive orders. Are you stumped on…
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Do Something Everyday That Scares You

Honestly, this blog scares me. Letting people I do not know into my life is scary. Life begins at the end of your comfort zone and trying new things leads to growth. Let’s take a second to think about a “scary” new risk you are anticipating… Quitting your miserable job? Leaving a toxic relationship? Traveling…
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Top 3 Surf Photography Tips

When you spend so many days at the beach photographing surfers, you learn a thing or two. I am no professional photographer but I wanted to share some tips with you all and some advice I have learned along the way. 1. Come prepared with the right equipment While cell phone cameras are advancing,…
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Get Out There!

Are you feeling a little stumped? Like life is not what you planned? These are some of my personal favorite quotes, and they inspire me to seek new adventures. We have many possibilities in this beautiful world. I hope these words inspire you to get out there. “Blessed are the curious, for they shall seek…
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Update-Life’s Crazy, Man.

I apologize, it has been over a month since I last wrote in this “Lifestyle” section. This is also going to be a pretty selfish post, as it is mainly about my life and an update on where I am at with everything. I totally understand if you want to skip this post. I promise…
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Dreams, Do you follow them?

This morning, I woke up with one thought. I was meant to travel and photograph the world. I was not meant to stay in a job that stresses me out, or in a town where I grew up. I was meant to spread my wings a bit, I was meant to fly. While I do…
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Bad Day, Good Life- We will Heal

Let’s just say, I did not have the best luck this week. It seemed as if everything had gone wrong. The week dragged on and every single day was a challenge. I was frustrated at work, discouraged by others, and put down. I spread myself too thin with plans and I was not feeling the…