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Nothing like having someone say something to you to make you realize that not even the best intentions can break through a narcissistic personality. Is self absorption the new IN? It really is one of those breaking points... it's why photography is so admired. Sometimes if you hear the noise, the sound, or words come out of this amazing shot.. it could damage it! No, you don't think I really believe that do you? The only thing that can damage are the words you choose to say, how you choose to say them, and did you connect your brain to your audio skills before you opened your mouth? Probably not. Photography is beautiful. If done right it takes you to moments... moments that you keep (like the ones you keep in your heart/soul) and they truly are yours. You not only view it, you see yourself in it, feel it, hear it... Now I'm getting off the point...squirrel.... I've said it so many times.. but let's spin the record ONE MORE TIME. Ready... check one, check, check,...

What a year... getting settled... taking a good look around... what can you do? Observe. I have always had a passion for observing the atmosphere, life, I take an active role but it's good to sit back and watch carefully. Sometimes you have to take a step back and take a good look around at the interactions. Some are direct, close to perfect, others are this constant game that you wonder what are your intentions? So what did I do? I picked up the camera.. a passion I've had for a a very long time. The result, moments... people... events... why so many pictures? It gives you a chance to take a step back and look at what matters and what doesn't. It helps understand your surroundings when you are & are not in the moment. It helps make observations of who has the actual creases in the smiles & who is just playing possum in your space. There is a lot of chasing going on in South Florida. There is also a lot of catching but I don't see the appreciation after th...

Oh yes it's true. Reality. We all know the answers and regardless that inner voice is screaming we like to test out what we plan on the mass opinions. You don't care what other people think? Fine. Unfortunately to make it anywhere, unless your pockets are so deep you never have to worry, others opinions can determine what is in store for your future. Happiness. Yes we all know the fairy-tale answer to it, and no, it's not really difficult, BUT not everyone wants to invest time, much less energy into life lately. This past week. I had an opportunity, to really get things going on the projects that matter to me the most. I had everything in order, I networked my tail off, and busted every single minute of my free time investing that this would be a big production. Unfortunately for me, the leader of this particular event had things fall through. Yes I'm blessed to be surrounded by understanding people, but this messed with my credibility. I want to say that if you want ...

What does it take? Really what do you want? I know that we all deal with so many issues, and as a reminder I have always said one persons severity doesn't take away from what might be an even bigger deal to someone else. To understand that you have to have compassion. What are your intentions? Look...I have learned. Be open. Suck it all in while you can, cause quicker than a blink, sneeze, snap it can all be gone. Love someone for who they are and like a song states that I'm just absorbing now "Si tienes quien te quiera, quierelo tu mas!" Huh....why are we all so busy looking for something when the other is beating down the door. What is the correct decision when you think the boundaries have been pushed beyond what you ever imagined? Let's be real. To be happy you need to be yourself. How well in the work force aim for moving up, surround your self by those you see on the same path, be respectful, listen, be daring, but don't let it all out. In life, don...

Let me start out by saying maybe it is because you find out who you are (You have no constant buffers to deter you from that) who your friends are....maybe because you realize who is one your side. I don't mean who will listen to your whining over and over, and all the stuff you need to settle in your life but who will be there to pick you up when times are so tough, ANYONE would know that a reach out hand would do wonders. I mean really what is it? Is it pride. Do we all have to be so tough? I know SOME people are crappy, SOME take advantage, SOME will even mislead the hell out of you...but does it really mean we have to be tough on those that are full of love to give, good intentions? A desire to live life to the fullest, laugh out loud and do what you must in the mean time while we get our dreams in order. Sadly I'm going to say yes. Regardless I refuse to be one of those....Don't get me wrong. "Let me clear my throat"....yah sing along... I will love, laugh, ...

How do we keep our chins up when all the energy in the world keeps saying no? I get asked that question every day, and I guess people don't realize for every "no" there is a " Y E S" . Everyday I'm the background person pushing, and dreaming that maybe those doors that are only cracked will open up all the way. Most of us have reached that point in our lives where we know we are not scared to put the work into something, but unfortunately it is difficult to find the people that will notice and compensate you. We live in a society where those that are putting the work,effort, and are ethical are paying the price for those that just get by with no intentions of ever putting in effort unless they are in jeopardy. The first way to change is to take control of the things in your power. Yourself, your attitude (phew that one gets tested), the people around you. I read the best article the other night. It was about willpower. You say you need to make a change bu...

What Intentions Means I is for Impressive N is for Nutty T is for Terrific E is for Enthusiastic N is for Neglected T is for Tempting I is for Ideal O is for Odd N is for Nice S is for Sensitive What Does Your Name Mean? Wow what a year. We all watch shows, people, situations, and imagine the things that we strive for, the things that we want, how to go about it, and sometimes don't go about it the right way. I guess that is where that statement "Live and Learn" comes from...all those comments come from the same book of "If I knew then what I know now". I've said be-careful what you wish for it just might present itself in front of you when you think there is no way someone can read what it is you want. Be careful what you desire, it might come true, and then what? Sometimes those moments that forever change your life, also leave you a bit out in the cold full of more questions regardless that it solidifies other areas that you had doubt about at one time. ...