It’s been over a year since I was laid off from my job as managing editor at American Express Publishing. It’s been a trying time both personally and professionally, filled with highs and many lows, laughter and heartache, self-discovery and uncertainty. Ultimately, I learned a lot about who I am and that a job does not need to define me. I learned that I am more creative than I ever knew and that it’s important for me to make room for creativity in my life. I learned that I am strong and determined and that I am not interested in just another “job” but rather, something that fulfills me. I feel blessed that I was able to take this time to figure it all out, and I am now on a path that feels right. In the meantime I’ve been reflecting on all I’ve accomplished during this journey and a lot of it involved, well, journeys. Some were road trips, short and sweet, and a few involved an airport, and always, my trusted camera…
Assateague Island, Maryland
Portland and the Oregon Coast
Colombia, South America
Upstate New York
Lewes, Delaware
Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania
Niagara Falls, New York
Toronto, Canada
The Palisades, New Jersey
Rhinebeck and Saugerties, New York
Palm Springs and Los Angeles, California
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Wow wow wowsa!! The photos and your writing are unforgettable and inspiring!! My girls wanted to know how did she get all those photos , I thought grace got her phone stolen? I said you use your camera X cor
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Haha, that made me laugh. Thanks Cor! Can’t wait to see you. xo
Your photos are beautiful!!
Thank you Hilary 🙂
Great blog entry and beautiful photography. The only images I could not see were the Palisades, NJ images. Your creativity keeps blooming. Cannot wait for the next entry.
Thanks as always Jackie! And thanks for letting me know about the images..ugh, it’s always something! And unlike at Amex, there’s no way to “test” email campaigns before they go out. But I found a little workaround, I think, for next time. Thanks again, xo.
🙂 really nice year!!! I remember some moments 🙂
Yes! You were a part of many of those moments 🙂 Thank you, Helkin.
Life is in turn absurd and as you’ve captured so well in your photos so beautiful.
Thank you Mojabeng! xo
Congrats!! You’re an Amazing writer and photographer!! You’re truly blessed to have been able to take the time off and find your passion!! Please continue sharing and I wish you all the best in this next chapter of your life!!
Kind Regards!
Cynthia