Each morning as soon as I wake up, I rush to open the front door and make a determination what kind of lighting and temperature I have to work with. I feel like light energy surrounds my life. My family, friends and walks in nature all add a glow to my life. As hard as life has been I still feel surrounded by radiance.
Every since I was a little girl I loved to go sit in the sunlight, the warmth always recharges me.
Morning brought mist and it inspired me to look for clearer skies. I headed to Elkhorn Slough and when I got there it was still wet but I could see clearing ahead.
I have been feeling a shift, it brings conflicting feelings.
On my walk, I listened to birds sing, admired the beauty of the slough and yet my mind would not quit. I can tell the time has come for me to move forward. All the dreams that Phil and I had keep dancing in my head, travel, camping and hitting the open road. He was the best travel companion and it tears me up to think about doing it alone. But I can feel the urge in me to travel. I've been contemplating how to go about it all, I have a desire for a new vehicle, something I could camp in. The dream has always been the ultimate road trip and time just keeps ticking by. What we went through with Phil's journey has taught me that each moment is precious and fleeting. I'm going to start with some day trips, working up to a couple of days, hopefully visiting some friends and then making my way to visit family. I have to start somewhere....it is time to start my new chapter, living the dream and holding Phil right next to me in my heart.
I hope that I will be showing images from some adventures soon. When I'm hiking and am in nature I'm happiest and at peace. Time for exploration....
Right as I finished my walk, look what crossed my path.
This morning my alarm went off at 5:30 as it does everyday. When I woke, I could hear the wind whipping around outside. It had rained all night and I knew it was going to be cold. I had to do a pep talk to myself as I did my stretches and got ready for the day. Wind gusts don't work with photography, esp wind off the ocean. I was a little slower getting out, probably because I had layered on so many clothes to keep warm. When I headed out it was with apprehension.
When I got out there I realized the challenge was on, it was me against the wind.
The gusts were up to 45 miles an hour, right off the ocean, I was cold and wet but very stubborn. I leaned into it and snapped the best I could.
Dark clouds, wild seas and shooting blind was what I was given to work with.
I spotted a shipwreck that had been washed up on the beach and there was a lone surfer that headed out into a wild sea.
In years gone by, glass bottom boats took tourists onto the bay.
Even the birds seem to struggle to fly in the wind.
The wind was kicking my ass, it was hard to walk, I couldn't hold the camera still and I was continuously cleaning my lens. It was a rough one. I tucked up by the houses for a moment to get away from the wind so I could clean my glasses and lens. Did I say I'm a tough old bitch? I am!
The waves were slapping everywhere! They came with force and the backing of the wind.
I made it through and I listened to the weather, this week just might be an exciting week.
