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My Journey Through Art, Nature, and Heart: A Year of Growth and Feeling

  The past year has been nothing short of a whirlwind of emotions, challenges, and unexpected beauty. From the first blog I wrote in October 2024 to today, I’ve been on a journey that isn’t just about photography or art—it’s about survival, hope, and the quiet moments that remind me why life is worth cherishing. In this post, I want to share everything I’ve been through: the struggles, the small victories, the moments of awe in nature, the lessons I’ve learned, and the deep, personal growth I’ve experienced. This is my heart laid bare, my story told through the lens of both life and art. Discovering My Voice Through Nature When I first began sharing my photography, I thought it was just about capturing light, color, and movement. But over time, I realized it was so much more. Every fog-filled morning, every golden sunset, every shy animal I encountered became a mirror to my soul. Nature taught me to feel deeply—to notice the quiet pulse of the world when everything inside me fee...
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Embracing My Journey: Photography, Resilience, and Authenticity

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In the quiet moments of dawn, when the world still sleeps, I find solace behind my camera lens. My journey is more than just capturing nature's beauty; it’s a testament to resilience, authenticity, and the power of working at my own pace. Living with PNES, or Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures, means that each day can be unpredictable. PNES can often be misdiagnosed as epilepsy, with about 10-20% of patients referred for seizure evaluation actually having PNES. This can make diagnosis challenging, as it requires careful differentiation through clinical assessments and video EEG monitoring. During episodes, I might lose awareness and experience profound sensory overwhelm. It’s not about mental instability; it’s about intense physical and sensory experiences that can be draining and exhausting. Additionally, I also deal with back issues that affect my mobility. The combination of PNES and back problems can weigh me down, making it difficult to get around and do what I love. It’s not ...
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Finding Light in Tough Times: Holiday Cheer Through Art

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 As the holiday season draws near, I find myself reflecting on the past year—the highs, the struggles, and the quiet moments in between. It’s no secret that these times have been challenging for so many of us. The cost of living continues to rise, the pace of life seems faster than ever, and sometimes it feels like joy takes a backseat to just getting by. I understand that completely. I know that when budgets are tight, art can feel like a luxury rather than a necessity. But I also believe that art has a beautiful way of shining through the cracks of hardship. It reminds us of beauty, of hope, and of the importance of connection. Sometimes, a simple image, a comforting color palette, or a meaningful design can spark something deep within us—an emotion, a memory, or a little glimmer of light when things feel dark. That’s what I hope my work brings to others. This year, I poured my heart into creating my holiday collection on RedBubble —a collection crafted with love, warmth, and a...
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What It Truly Means to Me When You Support My RedBubble

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 To some people, buying a print, a sticker, or a notebook might feel like a simple transaction. Just a few clicks. Just another order. But for me, it is never just that. Every time someone visits my RedBubble shop, I feel a spark of hope. Every time someone chooses to bring one of my photos or designs into their life, I feel something inside me shift—a reminder that what I create matters. That I matter. You see, my work isn’t just images on paper or designs on fabric. It’s pieces of my heart, fragments of my story, and echoes of my soul. When I’m out in nature capturing landscapes and wildlife, or when I’m creating bold and colorful AI artwork, I’m not just making something “pretty.” I’m pouring out everything I feel: the wonder, the pain, the love, the fight to keep going when life feels unbearably heavy. Living with anxiety, depression, and seizures tied to stress hasn’t been easy. There are days when my body and mind feel like they’re working against me. But then I pick up ...
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