A few people have asked what happened to my nudes on DA. Well, I took them down and I had my reasons. It doesn't mean I love them any less, it was just the right thing to do for me at this time.
On occasion, I still struggle with not having them here anymore. I think any "model" that claims there is no vanity involved in posting her images is seriously fooling herself. It most certainly strokes the ego, regardless if we want to admit to it or not. Not having them does hurt a little. But then I have to think about the advice I got from a close friend: don't think about the things that once were, or the things you have lost - for whatever reason, just focus on WHAT YOU CAN BE from hereon. It's probably the best advice I ever received in my life.

I'm so many other things before we even get to the "model" part: I'm a mother, a wife, a friend to those dearest to me, and an engineer before anything else. The term "model" actually makes me cringe a little. It is just SO limiting.


I had my gallery debut last night and I felt so proud of what I was able to accomplish with regards to my own photography. I undeniably couldn't have done this without help and support from friends, but still, I did it and I was there.
It gives me a hint of what I can be. And I know I can be more. I just need to find the best way to get there.

I have to seriously think about my goals in life, my priorities, my needs and my wants. And I know I need to adjust me pace. I was told by a credible intellectual and spiritual source that I'm like a "Rolls Royce driving like a Cadillac needing a 50,000 mile tune up". I know he's right. A few other friends have expressed the same concern about my pace in life. I'm working on it. I'm on a quest for balance, harmony and personal growth.

Thank you everybody for the continuing support and encouragement!