The end of 2015 took away some of my sparkle. My spirit was a dented. Worry for a very premature niece left my emotions raw and permanently close to the surface. Challenges with my business created constant low level work stress. Subtle shifts and poor communication in personal relationships made me doubt my desirability.
We’re one month into 2016. My niece is now home. I think of her tiny faltering lungs every time I struggle up a hill during training for a marathon I will run in the name of a premature baby charity. I have won a piece of business worth five figures and on Monday I leave for the first of five trips already scheduled for this year. I swallowed my fear of difficult conversations and lovers have the opportunity to prove they know they’re lucky to have me.
I am eyeing up the rest of the year. With spirit.
January 31, 2016 at 12:22 am
you are so stunning in this photo, and your spirit is FIERCE!!!
January 31, 2016 at 1:55 am
Yay for your little niece. I am so glad to hear that she is home. Sounds like you are taking 2016 and putting it squarely in its place. That image is sums up your thoughts perfectly, as Leonora says, fierce!
Mollyxxx
January 31, 2016 at 1:59 am
Amen lady!
Awesome post – and I second Ms Solomon – FIERCE! X x 💖
January 31, 2016 at 6:20 am
I often love your photos. But your eye in this one, tells the whole story in the strength and beauty of your gaze.
Newt
January 31, 2016 at 7:32 am
I am so glad your little niece is doing well!
Your face is simply beautiful in this shot. I see strength, determination and power. And stunning lips.
Kat x
January 31, 2016 at 8:59 am
Wow! The strength showing in your face leaps out of the page.
January 31, 2016 at 2:25 pm
Hope everything works out exactly as you want and are working toward.
January 31, 2016 at 4:11 pm
Very intense. I love the clarity of the eye.
January 31, 2016 at 5:34 pm
You are beautiful! Glad to hear your niece is home and wow on the business! Enjoy your travels and I look forward to the images you will make while traveling 🙂
Rebel xox
January 31, 2016 at 11:03 pm
Lovely post . . . and lovely photo! Such a gorgeous gaze, looks like you’ve got your eyes on the prize!!!
Xxx – K
January 31, 2016 at 11:45 pm
Tough times show us how strong we are. Beautiful image, such strength and determination.
February 6, 2016 at 2:31 pm
Oh, this is the BEST!!! I’m so happy to hear your niece is home and doing better. Also, good work on the business deal, I am in awe of you running your own business. And finally, we are *all* lucky to have you! I too have trouble with difficult convos but I’m learning. You are amazing, lady! I can’t wait to see what you make happen in 2016.
And this photo says it all. Fierce and gorgeous and taking on the world. xxxx
February 6, 2016 at 3:51 pm
Excellent all around. And on a selfish note, I hope you post your travel photos. 😊
February 6, 2016 at 3:53 pm
Some of them are going up on the 365 project that Fdotsolomon is hosting… Xx
February 7, 2016 at 2:31 pm
Congratulations for your niece, yourself, and your lovers 🙂
Hope the trips went well too.
Humbly twigs
February 8, 2016 at 4:05 am
This is absolutely fantastic. I love the power in your face and the determination to make 2016 yours. I’m so happy to hear your niece is home and that business is looking up. And, for the record, we are *all* lucky to have you. 🙂