I Did it

I finished a proposal for a photo grant - the hardest and most time consuming thing I have done while trying to pet sit, attend events, photograph bands and live life.  I made sure it was a top priority but still didn't feel like I had enough time to work on it.
One thing I do know is I drive around too much as a dog walker.  I did enjoy pet sitting and have peace and quiet to work on it.
Here are a few photos I found while trying to decide which photos represented me as a photographer.

 I was on train to NJ to see my friend Susan in 2011 when I took this selfie.

When you are truly comfortable in your own skin

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When you are truly comfortable in your own skin, not everyone will like you, but you won’t care about it one bit!

this was me January 2012 - photo taken by my dear friend/photographer Debra Rothenberg 

 

 When I was going through all the treatments, surgery, doctors appts,  and exams that go along with Breast Cancer.  I never once lost my sense of humor or smile.  I have always been comfortable with myself and never really cared what strangers or loved ones had to say about me.  I love the way I am and I am not changing for anyone.  When this photo was taken my hair was starting to grow back already and I got alot of stares from people who I sometimes responded to by sticking my tongue out.  ha! It usually made them laugh and I would tell them chem took my hair but not my zest for life. Sometimes I would say to people "Take a Photo it last longer!" 
Peace love Photography - that's my motto.

Beautiful Day

You don't know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

- unknown

I had my head painted 4 times while going through chemo - this painting session was for my last chemo.  To be continued means to me life goes on.   I never knew how strong I could be until I got diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011

Life's too short to be anything but happy.

 

"Laugh when you can, apologize when you should, and let go of what you can't change. Kiss slowly, play hard, forgive quickly, take chances, give everything and have no regrets. Life's too short to be anything but happy." - unknown

 Today is my life partner, Greg, 5 yr cancer free date.  I can remember it like it was yesterday.  I was scared to death that I was going to lose him.  

I look back now and think wow I was more scared for him and of losing him than I was when I was told I had Breast Cancer.  

I am so thankful for my sweetie pie - he always says i am the one constant in his life and that makes him happy and I always tell him he gets on my last nerve but I never want to lose him.   We have been together on this roller coaster called life for 22 1/2 years now!!   and plan on at least another 30 together!!  

I love my man every second of every day!!! 
 

RIP Talia

Photo borrowed from Talia FB page - love this photo for so many reasons

this was the post from AngelsforTalia fb page yesterday - sweet angel couldn't fight any longer
 
#‎prayfortalia‬ It is with a heavy heart that we share with all of you that Talia has earned her wings at 11:22am. Please lift her beautiful soul, her beautiful light to heaven and please send your love and prayers to her family during this most difficult time. God speed little one, may you be free from pain and suffering, may your soul feel the light and love that you brought to so many of us on this Earth during the short time you were her with us. We will miss you more than you will ever know baby girl.