It has been three years since I decided to take a huge LEAP OF FAITH.
I decided after almost twenty-five years to go in search of my PASSION.
I was not a very happy person for quite some time leading up to my exit from Los Angeles.
1/28/09 was the chosen day. I had no idea how it was all going to turn out, but I knew it was time to make some major changes. I knew I wanted to get out of LA for many years but was stopped by my FEAR of if not LA, than what?
I must say the past three years have been AMAZING. It has been an incredible MID-LIFE ADVENTURE.
I was in the fortunate position as the global economy was in ruins, I essentially have been on a continueous vacation.
I set myself up so I can really take sometime without the financial pressure of having to work right away. I was able to try new things and see what fit.
I did get certified to teach english. I thought that would be a good certificate to get seeing I loved to travel and eventually would need to start making money again. Throughtout these past three years I have really become very passionate about photography and seeking out the beauty the world has to offer. I want to tell peoples stories.
I have always been a closeted artist. On this journey I have come to appreciate myself as a photographer and know that I have a gift that I want to share.
My business card says " SEEING THE WORLD THROUGH MY EYES " No one other than me can do that.
These three years have been me continually THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX.
For that I will be forever grateful. I have many wonderful creative projects that I am working on and very excited to be able to soon share with the world.
I am now in the position that I need to get that SURVIVAL JOB again.
I am excited and yet at the same time not really looking forward to having to sell my time for money.
Either way it will all work out.......I am a different person than the person I was three years ago. Now I will do what needs to be done so I can continue doing what it is in life that I want to do.
I encourage everyone to give themselves a break from their routine. Whatever that may be and for however long they may need to FOLLOW THEIR PASSION AND TO SOUL SEARCH.
GIVING MYSELF THAT GIFT, HAS BENEFITTED ME IN WAYS, ONE CAN ONLY UNDERSTAND IF THEY HAVE HAD THE LUXURY OF EXPERIENCING THEMSELVES.
TAKE THE LEAP...IT WILL NOT ALL BE SMOOTH SAILING.....THERE WILL BE OBSTACLES......THAT IS ALL A PART OF THE JOURNEY.
THE OBSTACLES ARE WHAT MAKES US STRONGER. WE REALIZE THAT YES WE CAN.
ALWAYS LOOK FOR THE LIGHT TO GUIDE YOU.
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