Outside of work and school, creativity is where I feel most alive. I love photography and videography, especially when I can tell meaningful stories through light, movement, and emotion. Cinema and the fine arts constantly inspire me, whether it’s a beautifully framed film scene, a quiet museum moment, or the way art captures what words sometimes can’t. I’m also an avid journaler, using writing as a way to reflect, process, and stay grounded as life continues to evolve.
Traveling with my family is another deep joy of mine. We recently returned from a month-long trip to Japan, where my husband and I celebrated a milestone wedding anniversary and had the chance to show our daughters the place where we first met. It felt incredibly full-circle and meaningful to experience that together as a family. I love exploring new places together, slowing down enough to truly experience them, and creating memories my kids will hopefully carry with them as they grow. At the heart of all these hobbies is a bigger intention: to live a soft, peaceful life rooted in creativity, presence, and choice. My ultimate goal is to build a life that offers my family, especially my children, the freedom to explore their interests, dream boldly, and know that they have options. That, to me, is the truest measure of success.
Taking photographs in film, I think, is very brave! I love photography too! In my younger years, I did take people’s graduation posed photos. Nowadays, it is most often me stopping on a walk to take a photo of nature to set as my phone wallpaper or cute phone pics of my elderly cat. Good luck with your studies and your photography business!
Thank you so much, Amanda! That’s incredibly kind of you to say. Film definitely feels a little brave sometimes since every frame counts, but that’s also what makes it so special to me. I love that you still photograph the little moments now. Nature walks and your cat sound like such meaningful subjects. Photography has such a beautiful way of helping us notice everyday joy. I really appreciate your encouragement and kind wishes!
I love how your post weaves together creativity, travel, and family into one clear theme of intentional living. Your descriptions of shooting film in Paris and Italy, and journaling in Naples, make the reflection feel very grounded and personal. The Japan trip story is especially powerful because it connects your past, your relationship, and your daughters’ memories in one moment.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your thoughtful reflection. I’m glad the themes of creativity, travel, and family came through clearly. Those moments felt deeply personal to write about, especially connecting past experiences with new memories alongside my daughters. It means a lot that the Japan story resonated with you! That trip really felt like a full-circle moment for me.