For me, it had always been the hobby, passion and joy of snapping pictures and it was something I didn't want to ruin.

Many years have passed and photography is still very strong in my veins. Now, in life, I have been told we are born with gifts and to use them. Photography and writing are just a few of my gifts. I was born one of those "hat hoarders" if you wish, and find myself in all sorts of stuff. 

As I have mentioned in my last post, I am moving on from retail and ready to pursue what I was born to do ! 

Last night I gave myself that "That's it !" attitude. I fixed my photographs and some pieces and bought another website (I'm Godaddy's best customer, btw) lol -- and I worked on it for hours ! Now, it's finally complete ! -- My Portfolio

I am happy and I am ready to bring in the new year with more happiness and to start doing what I love. 

With all that said, I have a few prints ready for sale here !

And I figure with the Christmas season approaching, how about this lovely Christmas card? 

Christmas Card

What have you guys been up to?
Tell me, do you have a passion you were born to live?
Let's chat !

I have been so quiet, I know. On here & social media -- I've been terribly busy with work and since I am closing my store at the end of the year, I decided to try a fair yesterday which - sadly - was just a waste of a Sunday for me. So disappointed. :(

All week & weekend I have been running on zero sleep, zero energy and ended up cuddled in bed at 8pm and out like a light bulb. Ever have those days?

Of course, as every Monday rolls around I go "Yes, I'll start back working out today"... well you and I both know very well THAT didn't happen. I did however find myself back into the kitchen, which is so exciting for me !

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I finally finished the Nativity Scene this weekend -- and it was possibly one of the worst, stressed, emotional feelings. I decided this year I would create it using a desk. Of course, great idea ! I had everything planned out in my head. Now, getting down to it, the paper wouldn't stay, the "flame bulb" kept shutting off, and then I opened my figurines to find one of the wise men completely broken. *tear*... and during all that, I was filming for the blog and either my battery was so low that the camera shut off or I just didn't press record? I don't know... but I was a mess.

In the end... it's still not 100% but it's still nice. And my wise man? Well, lets just say he looks like quite the badass with a wicked face scar! 

Hi friends, linking up with Gretchen & Kristen today for a monthly recap of October ! 

What a month October was, huh? 

It started with a surprise dinner for my brother who graduated a few weeks before. 

I have been working non stop that I haven't even made it back to the gym as yet. It has become one of those constant saying "I'll start Monday" -- and of course, we known darn well it won't happen on Monday. Ha! Dammit - I miss it so much. I could feel a huge difference in my body since I stopped, and that isn't a 'good' difference. booooo !

Speaking of boooo.... Halloween came and went so quickly! 

I think I was so caught up in all my Birthday glee I pretty much threw the idea of Halloweening out the window.

Celebrating my 35th Birthday !!

I did get to carve my own pumpkin this year and it was quite fun but also quite messy. 

Pumpkin Carving

This month I was also super excited to see a nest being made and lived in right in my porch that I couldn't contain myself but to document it!

Welcome to the world Hubert & Marjorie 

Nesting with their Mummy 

And Mummy & Daddy spending the last night with them

soooo sweet !!! 

Catching Sunsets <3 

In the earlier part of October, after 3 years, we scattered Dad's ashes in his favourite fishing spot. Due to personal reasons, I won't disclose any photographs of that moment. 

In the evening, my family got together for a little sharing. 

Can we talk about Sushi? I think Sushi is always a good idea. I swear, it cures everything and brings out the crazy in all of us.

Random selfie. 

My darling Missy-Ophelia turned 9. I can't believe it. She is just the most sweetest angel ever ! 

Ending some evenings grabbing a snow-cone around the Savannah.

With being busy with work a lot these days, I am really thankful for the moments I get to enjoy like these.

Although the time frame is jumbled. It was a lovely October and now we welcome November. 

So excited we are getting closer to Christmas !!

The pre-birthday