In Summer Mode

Hi there! I'm back from a long hiatus. I can't believe it's been so long since I last posted! A lot has happened since I left this platform (Please take a look at my previous posts to learn why, if you're interested in.)

Anyway, shaking off the rust is a big step. So please be patient with me. 

I leave you for now with a picture of a ferry I took while traveling to a beautiful Aegean island wishing you all a great summer! xx 

P.S. Please connect with me on Instagram: Instagram  I'd love to see you there too! 

On Modern Street Photography

Why modern Street Photography feels repetitive and how to reclaim authenticity.

Hello everyone! It’s been a while since I posted something on my blog; there are a lot of things going on  depriving me of being able to write a post…missed you guys so much!

So today I stumbled upon a brilliant post by renowned photographer Rohit Vohra who analyses perfectly why Modern Street Photography feels repetitive nowadays. I found it interesting and helpful so thought I’d share it with you today. 

Linking to his article: https://www.rvohra.com/why-modern-street-photography-feels-repetitive-and-how-to-reclaim-authenticity/

A Romantic Sunset

 A beautiful sunset may provide calmness and peace. Close your eyes to soak in the moment...

Hope you have a lovely Sunday! xx

Keep Moving Forward

"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths."

~Walt Disney

Hope you have a wonderful day! xx

"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths."

~Walt Disney

Hope you have a wonderful day! xx

Sister

 

I'm grateful for the love and support you always provide, my sweet sis. Thank you for always being there for me.

I love you, Jeanne!

My Stress Relievers

We live in an ever changing world - uncertainty, unexpected losses, and challenging situations are part of our lives and can cause stress and anxiety. Let's face it, any major life change can be stressful.

Sometimes, I feel anxious and stressed. When I'm under stress I experience mental symptoms, such as irritability, anger, fatigue, and difficulty sleeping. In fact, I'm often feeling on edge and not being able to relax and am excessively worried about things such as health, family, work.

When stress and anxiety trike, these three techniques help keep me calmer.

My Coping Mechanisms When Stress Hits:

1. Deep breathing.

Lie down, or take a comfortable seat. Breathe in through the nose for at least five seconds.

With your mouth closed, exhale until you’re out of breath.

Repeat five to seven times.

2. Nature as a healer. (Eco-therapy).

Walking stimulates relaxation and improves our mood. Spending time in nature and doing outdoor activities can act as a stress reliever. Researchers have found that nature, even looking at trees simply makes us happy.

3. Getting a good sleep. Getting a good night's sleep can reduce stress and improve our mood. Not getting enough quality sleep regularly raises the risk of many disorders.

These strategies work perfectly for me. I hope they are helpful for you guys too.

Hope you have a great weekend! xx 

Have a Happy New Year!

Hello everybody, I hope you're having a wonderful holiday season! As 2022 winds down, I just wanted to thank you so much for your continued support and encouragement all these years. 

Cut and Dry wouldn't exist without you, lovely people. I am truly grateful to each and everyone of you for reading CAD. My New Year's resolution is to make more time to catch up with you next year, no matter how demanding and crazy work and life gets. 

So, warm thanks to all of you! Wishing you a joyous 2023! xx