After the Storm

It truly is amazing the wonder of the world. We just experienced Hurricane Irene.
My FIRST Hurricane.
A many of you know, I live in Ocean Grove @ The Jersey Shore. My place is four houses from the ocean. I just returned after a mandatory evacuation luckily to find my home in tact  and the town relatively untouched.
These are a few of the photos that I took walking around town today to checkout the aftermath.

We dodged what possibly could have been catastrophic findings to find that Mother Nature continues to share her beauty.  The photo of the benches reminds me that I must remember to be sure to take the time to appreciate everything that is so freely given to us, that could be taken away in an instant.

Irene was a reminder to me to not forget to show my gratitude at the gifts that show up in my life everyday.

Just to be THANKFUL.

Thinking of all of those suffering.

Peace.

Mother Nature @ Work

This is what feeds my soul.

I feel very blessed to have taken my life into my own hands and follow my passions which are TRAVEL and PHOTOGRAPHY.  I love capturing all of the beauty that Mother Nature so precisely creates.

What is your soul food? If you do not know, or are  afraid to go in search of. DON'T.

It is so worth your investigation.  We are all here to live the life we dream of. Sometimes life take us on a long detour.   That is okay.

Remember to find the joy in the journey. It really is the best part.

I am so grateful for my journey.

Be kind to you and be kind to others.    We are here to contribute.
Find out what your gift is and GIVE.

Peace.

Mother's Day

Today is not actually mother's day, but it is my mother's day. Today she celebrates 69 years of life.
I just wanted to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I know that you are on vacation with the family and I hope you are having a wonderful day.

I do not say it enough but wanted to say thank you, for all of your love and support throughout the years.

Just wanted to say I LOVE YOU

This picture represents for me the ROCK and ANCHOR that you are.

Precious Life

I am sitting here processing the loss of yet another friend/former co-worker, who suddenly last week passed away shortly after celebrating his 50th birthday. I was shocked and saddened to get the news of Steve's passing. 50 IS SO YOUNG.

I am less than five years away from that magical number myself.

Steve was such a kind and loving human being who worked tirelessly to create a better world for the many men, women and children living with HIV and AIDS. We worked together in the early 90's when there was not a lot of hope and people were losing loved ones practically weekly.

The loss of Steve has me reflecting on my life.  I missed so many moments due to fear.
I am trying to live my life now with passion and no regrets. I am human so mistakes have been and will be made along the way.

One of the many memories that I will remember Steve for was his kindness.

Please remember to be kind to people. Remember to include yourself as well.

LIFE IS PRECIOUS-LIFE IS FLEETING

REMEMBER THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF A TOMORROW.

LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE.


PEACE & HAPPINESS AS YOU MOVE FORWARD.

TAKE CARE STEVE.

YOU WERE A GIFT.