Alex, my blessing, inspiration, my brother.

When I last left my blog I was in the middle of a series of post dedicated to my inspiration and support. There are four people in my life who I hold dear to my heart and who have helped me get where I am at. You can read the previous post here, here, & here.

Alex is my oldest brother. Alex is a blessing. Alex is my inspiration. I will forever be grateful to have such an amazing brother in my life.
Ten years ago, we lived in a hospital waiting room. Almost everyday was filled with tears. My family and I learned to desperately hold on to hope. Alex lied in a hospital bed fighting for his life. His first week there is he was in intensive care, and doctors claimed he wouldn't make it, that this was his end. But it wasn't the case. Soon enough he was transfered out of intensive care yet he was still in a coma. Doctors told us if he ever came out of that coma he would be a breathing vegetable. But it wasn't the case. It took a few weeks but he came out of the coma, and after a few months he was back home. He was badly injured in his left arm and the right side of his skull, brain, and eye were badly damaged, and although doctors said he would never regain the mobility of his arm he proved them wrong, and never stopped proving everyone wrong.

Since then he has been told "No" an infinite amount of times. When people said he would never be able to drive again, he worked hard to get his license. He went back to school and studied harder than anyone i've seen (well besides my mom) and received his barber license.

  
He never gives up. I've seen him come some far. He fought for his dreams when everything was taken from him. He is our pride and joy! My brother is not only my daily remainder to be thankful, but he is my inspiration. He is loving and dedicated. He teaches me to do all things right and fight against all odds. I love him so much, and I will forever be grateful to him and for him.
 

Tuesday Ramblings..

I decided to ramble on today's post, and share a few of my favorite things. Pinterest edition!!! Now gals, if you yet to join the pinterest community do yourself a favor and request an invite, but once your hooked and spend countless hours dont blame me! Guys stay away far far away... you wont understand how a girl can spend so much time pinning things she wishes she had!  

I have developed an little obsession with Pinterest myself! It makes day dreaming a whole new experience!! And on that note here are a few of my favorite pins. ;)

First off how amazing is this pillow!! I'd have heavenly sleep every night!

How darling is this! 

Im obsessed with having this mirror in my kitchen one day.

Great idea! 

And finally does this little fellow not melt your heart completely! 

Happy Tuesday, Happy Pinning!! 

Facebook, White Flags, and a Dream.

I will first start off with a confession. I'm guilty. Guilty of neglecting my little blog. Oh little blog... Im sorry! It's been much too long. And truth is I miss you. But I'm back for good this time, and I don't come empty handed...


I had many great shoots with lovely people, and it's all on my new Facebook page! Thats right, I finally made the page I so long claimed I would make. I hesitated a bit  but I made my move! 


I must say these last months were not easy. The hardest part was believing in myself daily. What held me back was the fear of becoming a cliche. And believe me I heard my fair share of how imposible this dream is. But it's much more impossible for me to wave the white flag than to live out my dream, because of what I've seen and what I've lived through I am certain, dreams are simply realities waiting on you to act though courage, and set aside timidity and fear. My family is my daily reminder on never waiving the white flag. My mother and brothers have fought through hardships and against big odds to make their dreams realities. They never quit, and once they achieve big goals they strive for bigger goals.  They are the reason I will not quit. I refuse to wave the white flag, I will beat the odds. And I will continue my journey forward capturing all of love's beauty through a lens. I will live my dream to the fullest. And I invite you to do the same. :)


If you havent gotten a chance to check out my new Facebook page please do so, and like it. (that sounds demanding)