There have been some very tough times these last 6 months. Things I would never in a million years would or even could happen to us, and I pray they never happen again. Life has been so awful and it isn’t something I can talk about – and that makes things even harder for me.
But I have been coping by the use of photography on my Instagram feed. Taking comfort in pictures and people’s kindness – even when all I showed was just how dark times were.
I am trying to just build on it to inspire me to be a better me. To think more about what myself and my family’s needs. To take care of myself – and this is going to really push me on my journey to wellness.
I am going to not only exercise more, but eat better, breath better, and sleep better. In fact I have been doing much better at not staying up until midnight!
I am going to continue to stop and look at what life has to offer me – to all of us – and make the most of what I have. I am going to learn to believe in myself.
I have never felt that I was good enough to ever stand a chance of winning a blog award – never. I always thought there was someone better. But this year the MAD Blog Awards have labelled the category as BEST USE OF PHOTOGRAPHY – that doesn’t even have to mean that my pictures are the best right – but that I use them in a good way.
I would LOVE to be nominated please (because you think I use my photos well not because of my story of woe). Nominations close at 5:30pm GMT on 8/4/16
Please also follow me on Instagram if you aren’t already, and join in with #OutdoorsandHappy with me and Becky – we will be regramming our favourite pictures. Please feel free to join in and do the same – just remember to credit.
Thank you.
I adore your feed and your photos are beautiful. I’m so sorry you’ve had such a difficult time recently, it sounds like you deserve some happier times. The very best of luck with the awards.
Natalie.x
Thank you very much xx
I have voted for you Joy! I love your feed and I can relate to your posts – good luck!
Thank you so much, and for your continued support.
I am sorry too life has been so very hard,. Your photos are lovely
Hopefully we are turning a corner now and things will be better once again. I am just so lucky to have my wonderful family. Thank you.
So sorry to hear that life has been hard on you recently. Here’s hoping for brighter days ahead and hoping that the love of your gorgeous family sees you through. Good luck with the awards x
Good luck hon xx