I feel like I live in a snow globe. Earth is like a snow globe; therefore, I live in a snow globe.
New year- new adventure. Today included multiple bald eagles, a random black bear carcass, and beautifully reflective waters- a great day with the ones that I love.
Sometimes looking at a picture we lose touch with what a picture is. It is a capture of one of our five senses- sight. We often feel close to just this one sense and often feel nostalgia or close to a familiar memory with looking at a picture. Next time, try imaging what that photographer might had felt taking it. The feeling of the cold or a gentle breeze, the smells in the air, and what they might be hearing even. Taking this moment you can truly feel attached or even a part of that photograph. I try to share my feeling into my photography and hope all of you will join in on the adventure!
This area once was used as a junkyard in the 50s-80s as it was unregulated federal land. This takes another man s trash is another man s treasure to a new level.
In a day searching for clear skies and Northern Lights- Mt Denali was too alluring and attractive. Thank you for spending a day driving to explore Denali State Park! Although we didn t see the Northern Lights and the clouds were on Denali- being with you and dodging moose on the drive was a blast.
My trip to Alaska was short, but incredibly powerful. Usually it takes me a couple weeks to process a trip and all the ways it s changed my perspective, but before I even arrived at the airport to fly home I was plotting my return because it was love at first sight. I spontaneously met up with a few photographers from and got to see parts of the state I otherwise would not have. I also met a couple of my roommates() life long friends and simultaneously fell out of sync with time in one of the most beautiful places I ve ever seen. Denali, I m coming for you.
I love how the frost clings to the veins.
If you shield the mountain from the windstorms, you ll never see the beauty of the carvings.
All we really have is the now so embrace it. Easier said than done, of course, but seems especially relevant this week. Take the chance, do the thing, quit the job you hate, ask that person out, move to that place, make those apologies, tell the people you love that you LOVE them, hug them, whatever it is.none of us know how long we ve got, or they ve got for that matter, in this temporariness so, yes, embrace it before it s gone if you can.
Alaska Be kind, hold doors for people, compliment them on their shirt, ask them how their day was, offer them a hand, show them you care. Being kind doesn t have a cost, all you need is a heart, and we all have one of those.
Alaska A mistake that makes you humble is better than an achievement that makes you arrogant.
I desired always to stretch the night and fill it fuller and fuller with dreams Virginia Woolf.
All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us. J. R. R. Tolkien.
We stayed up late to watch the sky dance.
chase the light, whatever and wherever it may be for you. chase it.
Ketchikan, Alaska Because I d rather look at old vacation photos than try to study for my discrete exam.
I will always want more. More love to dwell in me. More passion to drive my life. More discovery of who I am. More depth to the ocean I already am.
Check out the scars on his arms.
be conscious in your decisions and deliberate in your actions, because your forever can change in an instant.ironword.
nothing terrifies me as much as staying precisely the same. this cannot be as far as I get to go, there is so much more to become.
Looking back, every time I thought I lost my way, I was actually right where I should be.ironword.
Kai prepping the fire for lunch.
her soul dwelled in the wild parts of her heart vibrating to the music it found there.
Not piloting her. Was invited to take a tour of the cockpit. This beast is still in use bringing in fuel to the villages in remote Alaska.
Where the wild things are. With Lillia and Trey.
TEAMWORK: Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. Henry Ford. Canon EOS REBEL TSi 55-250mm, 1/2000, f/5.6, ISO 320.
Divine place, one of my favorite places to hunker down for a bit.yup, even on a cold, windy morning.
Seward hwy such a beautiful drive, that s all frozen water.
The Project: A dozen uncomplicated black and white pictures that are my absolute favorites.
I love the inlet all year long but winter might be my favorite. Maybe it s the winter light or the lack of.
This mornings project.-12, the water froze.
A little over 8 months ago- I was swollen, huge, and ready to meet this tardy baby in my oversized belly. I weighed over 215 lbs. I was so scared because I had no idea what would happen postpartum for me. Would I stay 215 Would I instantly lose 10 or so pounds of Baby, placenta and swelling weight Would I stay this big forever because that is what my mother and mother s mother did! 8 months later and nearly 40lbs down(let s not even talk inches lol) I keep going for me and to show my daughter a healthy, fit, active and happy life. I m not quite to my goal yet but I have to prove to Pix and show her it s possible. My mom took the easy way out and got gastric bypass surgery- but she never changed what she ate or how she moved her body. It was her quick fix. And I don t want that for my life. So I pay rent everyday with healthy, timed nutrition and world class at-home workouts. Why Because these leopard dressed Baby feet are watching and learning from my every move. I have to make her proud.
She was fascinated with words. To her, words were things of beauty, each like a magical powder or potion that could be combined with other words to create powerful spells. Dean Koontz.
A few years ago I travelled to Alaska and I ran into this picture on my phone. It s incredible to think that that day I took a risk. And now years later I took another risk. You re supposed to take risk to evolve. How do you think we got here as a species millions of years later.
Real, raw, barely filtered, and done for the day. I can t believe this weekend ends phase 1 of our 80 day program. This photo is my only competition for phase 2.
9:15AM and the sensor lights are still on.
What if every day is the perfect day to finally be exactly who you were always meant to be.
Such another amazing hike today. Took 4 1/2 hours, but the views were worth it.
Best view ever from a VRBO.
It s THURSDAY! That means PAYDAY in Beachbody world. I rarely talk about how this income has helped my family. So I m going to share a little with you today. Four years ago this month I made my first check of residual income. It was a measly 14. Today my weekly residual income averages 250/week. That s 1,000/month of passive income. I m a full time coach now with the privilege to be home with Miss Pix. That decision cost our family a six figure income. While my little coaching thing pales in comparison- it is still SOMETHING that I can contribute all from home doing the things I was already doing pre-Beachbody with Tone It Up. 1,000/month isn t much- but it really is. I m so proud every time that direct deposit hits my husband and my joint account because my income helps with groceries, gas, Date nights, and flights to visit friends and family. And what a blessing that I can do this from wherever(including my cross continent move) doing what I was already doing anyway- all while being 100 here for my daughter. I have big goals by the end of this year to be able to pay our rent/mortgage with JUST my coaching income. And I m looking for 3 mamas to mentor to do the same thing. Send me a DM if you LOVE health and fitness, are passionate about helping others and want to contribute to your household income.
The frozen mud flats along the Knowles Coastal Trail. I can t wait to be back here in summer. All the views were amazing! Bring me back to Alaska!
Don t be a woman that needs a man. Be a woman that a man needs. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Happy Galentine s to my favorite babes! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To the women in my life married or dating- I hope you re spoiled today with so much love, chocolate and wine. To the women in my life who are currently single- I hope you find a super gorgeous bouquet of flowers, a fab bottle of rosé, a bubble bath and some DVR and that you SPOIL yourself. Don t ever EVER let this manufactured Hallmark holiday make you think less of yourself or feel inferior or jealous of those in a relationship. YOU are so much more than that.
I challenge you to drink half your body weight in ounces of water. TODAY! Tag a friend to do it with them.
Lenten Charity Auction. See the post on my photography page for details.
20 degrees out but is correct it s never to cold for ice cream.
Fun With Filters Friday(FWFF). Alaskan boreal forest. Swipe to see more. The final pic is the unfiltered original.
Weeeeee! Hope everyone had a wonderful day today!
Have you been enjoying our Beauty Brains series so far What s the most surprising thing you ve learned Our next episode will be broadcast live today at 8 pm Eastern, on the Willing Beauty Company Facebook page, featuring a rather unusual ingredient- antarctic glycoproteins. Disclaimer: I took this video of a glacier in Alaska, not Antarctica. I think it s breathtaking.
Brain break at the beach; no shorts or flip flops tho.
One of the nice days this week.
Somewhere out there is a naked Rainbow Dash!
I woke up like this Happy Independence Day America!
Lost my hook. Guess it s break time.
A small study of an upcoming commission. I am beyond excited!
Evening Heading towards this August!
Blue Heading towards this August!
Alaska Railroad passenger train rounding a bend, en route to Whittier, Alaska.
Frosty start to a beautiful winter s day on the orchard.
My first attempt at photographing the night sky.
Apache Indian girl with water colour and markers.
Can t believe this guy survived last night.
Master at work! Updating a teenagers bedroom this morning and this moody blue colour is perfect for this wild and woolly winters day.
first episode of season 7 totally gave chills So proud of Arya and Lyanna as always. Koi Water Brush Reeves Water Colour Pocket.
I m telling you, it s time for spring!
I wanna dance in the dark.
Industrial Piercing by Blake on 6.8.17.
Cold winter days salt on the sidewalk= dry paws for your pup Make this DIY PAW SALVE and rub it on the paws before and after walks! 2 tbsp coconut oil 2 tbsp shea butter 1 tbsp beeswax 1 tsp olive oil Optional: A few drops of essential oils(lavender, vitamin E) Heat all ingredients except essential oils in a small saucepan on low heat until everything is melted. Add essential oils and mix until all combined(we used a handheld milk frother/whisk). Pour into a jar and let cool until solid. If you don t have all the ingredients, you can also just use coconut oil olive oil to condition the paws a few times a day.
Our first collection of handmade, upcycled pet bandanas on sale later today in our etsy store.