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Dead Foliage, Paull's Valley For Sad Bokeh Friday, not because I'm sad.
Friday 17th April 2009
In preparation for starting work on Monday, I'm tidying the house and sorting through things I've left [for too long] ... I've found cards and scraps of paper, mementos that remind me of Toby. It's been quite an emotional time - she is on my mind. But that's not a sad or bad thing.
I took this photo last weekend. I liked the light - it seems dreamy and reminds me of a wistful song about remembering a loved one ...
When I look up from my pillow
I dream you are there with me
Though you are far away
I know you'll always be near to me
I go to sleep, sleep
And imagine that you're there with me
I go to sleep, sleep
And imagine that you're there with me
I look around me
And feel you are ever so close to me
Each tear that flows from my eye
Brings back memories of you to me
I go to sleep, sleep
And imagine that you're there with me
I go to sleep, sleep
And imagine that you're there with me
I was wrong, I will cry
I will love you till the day I die
You were all, you alone and no one else
You were meant for me
When morning comes again
I have the loneliness you left me
Each day drags by
Until finally my time descends on me
I go to sleep, sleep
And imagine that you're there with me
I go to sleep, sleep
And imagine that you're there with me
~ Ray Davies
Shortly after arriving in Houston for testing, I looked up and caught this plane soaring into the wide Texas sky. It brought Tom Petty’s “Learning to Fly” to mind—about moving forward, embracing the unknown, and the freedom that comes with new journeys. Travel often reminds me that every trip is more than just a destination; it’s about the experiences, the people I meet, and the opportunities that open along the way. Just like the song, it’s not always easy, but the view from above makes the effort worthwhile.
You have your whole life ahead of you…don’t spend all your time in the past. - Gregory Galloway
Picture Quotes on Letting Go & Moving On
12 Beautiful destinations in Thailand to explore
Original photo credit: Carabo_Spain
hope everyone could come out of dark tunnel pretty soon during this could-be worst economic turmoil since WWII.
noun
ˈfraɡm(ə)nt/
1. a small part broken off or separated from something.
verb
fraɡˈmɛnt/
1. break or cause to break into fragments
"MOVING FORWARD.
14 years. 4 schools. lots of teachers. different friends. too many exams to remember. varying grades, varying success. a lot of hours/days/months spent revising. 1 prom. lots of arguments. too many hours on a school bus. exam stress/uni stress/college stress. all for what? some letters on a piece of paper which could dictate the rest of our lives (if you let them.)"
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New project which I'm hoping will span as long as possible and is here now that I have finished exams and college forever. This 'new project' involves me randomly picking one word from a dictionary every week and creating a photo based on that word. This is the first entry.
Inspired by Duane Michals and his ability to tell a story. I wanted this image in particular to summarise how I feel having now finished this part of my life.
14 years we wake up every morning and go to school and learn. We study the subjects people tell us to, learn the information teachers give to us. We get to high school and college and suddenly have a bit more choice but not really - people are always hemmed in by their future, or what they perceive as their future, or what they think is 'right', or what teachers think is the 'correct thing to do'. For 4 years we revise almost solidly for a handful of exams every summer, which leads to people losing it over words on a piece of paper, or the pressure they put on themselves, or the expectations they for themselves. For 2 years we focus on universities and where we should go and what we should study and we look at the percentages of people who get jobs after leaving this uni or that uni when they've done this degree or that degree, and we ignore the information that tells us whether the graduates actually enjoyed their time at that uni or not. We focus on the end result. We focus on grades and letters on a piece of paper/computer screen which we will get in August.
At the end of the day given that I'm going to study photography at uni and that I'm in the lucky position where I don't have to worry a huge amount about my grades, I know that my situation is much different and much easier than other peoples. But, these grades don't dictate everything. People will enjoy their time at university wherever they end up, because that's just how uni is. You will end up doing something you love if you work hard and do something about it, whether you got that A or A* or not, because perseverence is more important. And in 30 years time, you won't think about those letters on a piece of paper, you'll remember the more exciting things that happened in these 14 years. And isn't it telling enough given how many people in my generation succeed in school at the expense of their mental stability? There's something wrong with this system, and it needs sorting out.
I am posting this song because I heard it as I turned my car off before work. It haunted me all day because I had been thinking about my mom on the way to work today. The song haunted me all day. As I left work, I turned on the radio and again, this song was playing.
It's really crazy, but on the way to work I was thinking about something that Rosie O'Donnell said on Oprah the other day. She said that someone asked her why she defined herself as someone who lost her mom. She said that she talks about it all the time. She realized that she needs to define herself in the present and that she's living a happier and more authentic life. It really got me thinking about my thought process...especially this winter. I am not sad today...I had a GREAT day and was in a FANTASTIC mood all day. I'm just wondering how to move forward past negative thoughts.
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Just Breathe by Pearl Jam
Yes I understand that every life must end, aw huh,..
As we sit alone, I know someday we must go, aw huh,..
I’m a lucky man to count on both hands
The ones I love,..
Some folks just have one,
Others they got none, aw huh,..
Stay with me,..
Let’s just breathe.
Practiced are my sins,
Never gonna let me win, aw huh,..
Under everything, just another human being, aw huh,..
Yeh, I don’t wanna hurt, there’s so much in this world
To make me bleed.
Stay with me,..
You’re all I see.
Did I say that I need you?
Did I say that I want you?
Oh, if I didn’t now I’m a fool you see,..
No one knows this more than me.
As I come clean.
I wonder everyday
as I look upon your face, aw huh,..
Everything you gave
And nothing you would take, aw huh,..
Nothing you would take,..
Everything you gave.
Did I say that I need you?
Oh, Did I say that I want you?
Oh, if I didn’t now I’m a fool you see,..
No one know this more than me.
As I come clean.
Nothing you would take,..
everything you gave.
Hold me till I die,..
Meet you on the other side.
so, i'm sitting at my desk, about to call my father at the VA hospital to see how he's doing, when i hear a loud knock at the door.
it's him. he'd just been discharged from the hospital, driven here by a VA volunteer.
"i left her," he said. "can i come in?"
and so here he is. we're about to go for a walk. i don't know how long he'll be here, i don't know where he'll go. he sounds good. strong. brave. awake.
we're both gonna be ok.
no matter what happens.
...a time for every activity under heaven.
Christmas is over & the New Year has begun. Moving forward with the excitement of 2010 & a new begining. There are so many possibilites with each new season & year. This photo was an off the cuff shot as I pondered what to do with our leftover candy canes . Check out the other photos in the group this monday, the timely theme is a great start for a New Year.
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. ~Kahlil Gibran
Today, I let go of something I'd held on to for just a little too long. We worked so hard. We loved so hard. In the end, it was just too hard. I feel shattered, lost, and full of despair. I will be whole again, in time.
Texture by pareeerica
week 14
Some days are harder than others
Sometimes I don't want to go to work. Some days I really don't want to walk across this bridge. And some days I don't even want to get out of bed
There are days when I have trouble with everything
But every day is progress. Every interaction is important
It doesn't matter if some steps are harder than others as long as I keep making them. I know I'm headed in the right direction ;)
Learn to accept, to let go, and let be. Allow. - Lama Surya Das
Picture Quotes on Letting Go & Moving On
What to Do in Chiang Mai: 5 Insider’s Tips by Local Experts
Original photo credit: Thanh Tuấn Tạ
My boss says this saying a lot, it's usually preceded by me stating something like "I'm such an idiot!" I've learned so much about myself in the last hundred days. Looking back through my own photography sort of amazes me. I can't believe I've stuck with this project for as long as I have. Not that I'm a quitter necessarily, I just tend to get distracted. So, in light of me making it this far, I figured I'd share some things that 100 days into a project of my own self reflection has shown me.
時 Getting over Luke so quickly showed me that I didn't really love him. That was sort of tough to swallow since I was planning on getting out to be with him. Sometimes, your heart is fooled by trying to do something practical. I now look back on him as simply an investment of my time wasted. Sad but true.
時 While my friend count has sort of dwindled down, the people who are close to me now know me better than anyone ever has. I put myself out there for anyone to see, whether it's Flickr or real life. I have never really considered myself to be a private person but I feel like if I lay everything out on the line, then no one can accuse me of not being true to myself. This exclusion of privacy has cost me, and I know I haven't been the best friend, but I'm working on that too.
時 I'm incredibly hard on myself. I'm my toughest critique, that's why I took on a 365 self project to begin with. But I spend a lot of time trying to compare my work to others, my beauty to other women, or the things I don't have to those I envy. I've realized I'm doing it, and I'm trying to believe deep down that I am what I am. I can't photoshop my life for real, so I have to make the most of it.
時 Moving forward is sometimes a very difficult thing to do. I didn't realize my heart was so fortified. But, I suppose when you've had it squished as many times as I have, whether it was from a lover or friend, its tough to put yourself right back out there. Yes, I just said squished.
時 I miss Kentucky. Well, not the state necessarily, but the people in it. My family don't come to see me, and I can't make it out there as often as I want to. Getting older I've realized the importance of being close to your family. And, sadly the only people in it I'm really close to are my parents and sister. It's a little painful, but it's just as much my fault as it is theirs. What's more, is I have a lot of really great friends there that are going on living their lives and I'm missing out. It's tough being in the military some days. But I know they miss me as much as I miss them.
時 I'm still as confused about my life as I was 100 days ago. I figured after three months I'd be more in tune with the direction I need to go in. But...nope. That's not the case.
時 What's worse is I'm still as much of a procrastinator as I was 3 months ago. I took a nap today and forgot to set my alarm. This wasn't the picture I wanted for today, but because I slept, like, 3 hours, I sort of missed out. That's a reoccurring theme I want to break. I'm tired of missing out because I'm tired.
時 I have too much on my plate. But that will probably never change. I've become better at crisis control. I can only hope that keeps up.
時 I love photography more than I ever could have imagined. Amber told me today that I found my calling. It's a little intimidating, but it's true that I love it more than any hobby I've ever attempted. And I seem to be all right at, so I'm willing to put my big toe in the water.
時 I have a shitty diet. John pointed that out yesterday. I'm headed to the grocery store right now. I want to be healthier, and he's right that it starts with, you know, actually eating.
descending into munich's urban artery, the air vibrates with the hum of the city's pulse. each step on the escalator, a gentle descent into the subterranean heartbeat of this historic yet ever-modern metropolis. he carries with him the quiet air of contemplation, a silent witness to the dance of shadows and light that plays across the steel canvas of his surroundings. this is the photographer's retreat, where the clatter of the surface is hushed to a whisper, and the reflections capture more than just shapes, but the essence of movement, the soul of the commuter's journey. it is here, in this liminal space, that he finds a fleeting connection to the city's rhythm, mirrored in the lines that crisscross his path, a visual echo of munich's own intricate melodies.
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Moving forward è il titolo di questa edizione dell'Outdoor Urban Art Festival 2014 che si svolge nella vecchia Dogana di Roma, quartiere di San Lorenzo.
5 mila metri quadrati, al chiuso, per 15 artisti provenienti da sette nazioni differenti:
Italia (JB Rock, Laurina Paperina, Brus, Ike, Tnec, Hoek, Galo, Davide Dormino),
Francia (Thomas Canto),
Grecia (Blaqk),
Giappone (Lady Aiko),
Sud Africa (Faith47, Jack Fox),
Norvegia (Dot Dot Dot),
America (Buff Monster).
Per maggiori info: www.out-door.it/edizione-2014.php e www.facebook.com/OUTDOORfestival
way⋅far⋅er [wey-fair-er]
–noun
a traveler, esp. on foot.
this is me.
mostly recovered.
headed to the big town of van horn.
cowboy poetry gathering ... ready or not ... here i come !!
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Sometimes people don't realise that one of the biggest obstacles to moving forward is simply...... themselves.
#1. Taken on the way to one of the most beautiful place to check out Japan's nightscapes: Osaka Observatory. Do check it out if you're visiting Osaka. You won't regret it! :)
#2. As usual, must be viewed large for best effect.
...there are times when it takes much more strength to know when to let go and then do it. - Ann Landers
More Ann Landers Quotes and Sayings
Picture Quotes on Letting Go & Moving On
12 Beautiful destinations in Thailand to explore
Original photo credit: Henryk Niestrój
The Breast Reconstruction Awareness Group (BRAg) had its official PR launch on Tuesday 25 May 2010, organised by yours truly. This incredible cake made by Michelle Carlaw of Vanilla Iced was cut at the event and symbolises the kind of gorgeous bras that all the ladies of the group would like to wear.
I shall be stepping down from the group for personal reasons.
Please don't use my images on websites, blogs or other media without my explicit permission - rr.restifo@gmail.com. © All rights reserved.
Moving forward è il titolo di questa edizione dell'Outdoor Urban Art Festival 2014 che si svolge nella vecchia Dogana di Roma, quartiere di San Lorenzo.
5 mila metri quadrati, al chiuso, per 15 artisti provenienti da sette nazioni differenti:
Italia (JB Rock, Laurina Paperina, Brus, Ike, Tnec, Hoek, Galo, Davide Dormino),
Francia (Thomas Canto),
Grecia (Blaqk),
Giappone (Lady Aiko),
Sud Africa (Faith47, Jack Fox),
Norvegia (Dot Dot Dot),
America (Buff Monster).
Per maggiori info: www.out-door.it/edizione-2014.php e www.facebook.com/OUTDOORfestival
everyone gets to choose every day. i actually love that my faith is my choice. this faith has grown stronger in the past 7 years because of my involvement in the lives of women and children in crisis. i could not teach and encourage these beautiful women every week if i did not believe with my whole heart that what i share with them is true and vital to living life to the full and overflowing.
recently, the girly-girls were challenged to "tell their story" on a poster. the "then" and "now". each made her own poster and chose the words for her story.
this is katie's story. a beautiful young woman in her early 30's. she comes from a good home with a lot of love. she lost her way during the breakup of her marriage. she was down for the count. thank GOD she is on her way back to life.
in my opinion, there is nothing more powerful than such a story of real redemption. God's love has the power to transform our hearts. I believe that - and I can only say that I want everyone in the world to open their hearts to the amazing, powerful love of God.
this may not get many fav's but i hope you will stop to say "yay!!" for katie. there are endless katie's in this world. i'm so thankful that God placed me in the path of katie's life. i get to see this pivotal time of moving forward with hopeful expectation of a bright future ... to see her mourning turned to dancing; her sorrow into joy. what a celebration - right here, right now!!
In the city people come and go. You gained something, and you lost something. Try to move on and paint a more colorful tomorrow.
It doesn't take her long to use those flowers to make that pretend pizza. Imagination is such a gift!
Air Berlin / Etihad (Moving Forward livery)
Airbus A320
D-ABDU
Munich Airport (MUC)
21st June 2017
Photo taken from the dry reservoir on Erdinger Allee (opposite the OMV petrol station) at the 26R threshold.
MOVING FORWARD is both an inner and an outer journey. It is the creative resolution of body and soul. It is a movement that heals the past and creates the future. It gives us the opportunity to glimpse ourselves from another’s perspective. Moving forward is an individual and collective awakening that begins from this perfect moment.
This gathering of nine is a visual representation of the archetype of gestation and rebirth. It invokes the inherent pathways within each of us to create and transform. It reminds us of the global momentum as we all participate in birthing a new humanity.