My Life Trip

Started the day going haaaard in the gym, wrapped up my first...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:15:52 -0400

Started the day going haaaard in the gym, wrapped up my first corporate photo event celebrating 20 years of black entrepreneurs in the philly area with amazing inspirational energy, and FINALLY got to FaceTime my momma on her birthday! She said she’s enjoying lobster, with which I replied well, I’m off to enjoy my Kraft Mac and cheese 😂😂Her words “hey, the hard times make the good times that much better” love this woman, with her crazy self. Happy birthday poodle!!

Yesterday I met a customer who ran in the Boston marathon. It was surreal. She was two blocks away...

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:09:02 -0400

Yesterday I met a customer who ran in the Boston marathon. It was surreal. She was two blocks away from the explosion and would have been at the finish line if she wasn’t running with her friend.

Now I see.

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:53:16 -0400

I used to always wonder when I was little why the hell all these adults always had so many damn meetings. Like, what the hell are you going to talk about NOW?? A conference call, for WHAT?? But as I start my own life up, I see. I already have like 4 people I Ned to reach out to today. Meetings are a fancy word for planned chats.

I’m so excited for my path. So unexpected, but that’s how all of my life altering decisions go.

Sometimes before I go to sleep, I freak out a little, get overwhelmed. How did this start? Am I good enough? Did I do too much too fast? But then I think, honestly, there’s a LOT of shit that’s happened that shouldn’t have. I have a CAR! A new comp, a dope ass new camera, getting booked for gigs!!! Can’t believe it sometimes, and I just take a breath, and do it. I get nervous sometimes, worry ill fuck it up, but in the end, it all works out. There’s still tons of learning, don’t get me wrong, but its all headed in a positive direction.

The sky is the limit real shit, and when you find a passion, love it and use it.

I pray about this often, and I know I’ve changed. I actually USE my mornings productively instead of sleeping in and being a bum.

The gym which still is a struggle sometimes to get my ass up and do it, but I DO it. And now I’m seeing results and it just lets me know, it really is mind over matter.

There are still things I want to improve or change, but 2013 has been great so far, and just looking forward to learning and growing even more.

These clouds are amaaazing today

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:19:44 -0400

These clouds are amaaazing today

#repost

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:51:57 -0400

#repost

Being an entire creep at 30th. Reading is still very much...

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:50:11 -0400

Being an entire creep at 30th. Reading is still very much fundamental. #haileyphotography #streetshot #news

#haileyphotography #streetart #sax #pennslanding

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:25:36 -0400

#haileyphotography #streetart #sax #pennslanding

Every seven years

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 18:53:16 -0400

I really should be editing, but I’ve been meaning to blog for quite sometime now, so, fuck it. Especially because I’m pissed right now lol.

Anyways. I was at the gym the other day, and a couple of the staff and I were just talking, and one said, every seven years your body changes. It started because another just found out that he was allergic to peanuts. At first I thought the girl who said we changed was wrong, but then I remembered I heard it on Grey’s also. What better way to find out the truth other than drama tv!!

So that got me thinking. Seven years ago, where was it? 17, about to turn 18, and getting ready to graduated high school. Oh what I would’ve told my younger self. *sigh* But in all seriousness. My mental is different, I know more of what is and what isn’t. Things that really rocked my life before, not as much. My drive is that much stronger. The fact I’m actually working out and it’s lasted more than a week!!?! Shit screw 7 years, had someone told me 7 (teen) weeks ago, I would’ve said, fuck out of here. Yet….here I am!

My taste buds even! I used to be SOOO picky about what I ate, it was ridiculous. I can’t believe how long I’ve been depriving myself. Things I’ve tried recently I never would’ve before.

I don’t know. I feel like I lost my train of thought. Life is just so damn crazy. That’s all I know. Shit happens, successes, failures, wins and loses. They make you, you.

I just pray my lessons pave me in the right direction. Have you ever realized, you really don’t know what to do in life? It’s always a choice. That’s what should be taught in schools. In life, that’s all it’s about! Choices. I chose to switch highschools mid way, and met my best friend. I chose to go to Philly for college, and I really and truly can’t imagine my life any other way. What the hell would I have done if I stayed in MA? I feel like almost everyone who did, are still living at home with their parents. It’s a crutch. One of the best things I ever did WAS leave. And I’m sure when people ask me why I’m still in Philly and I respond, there’s nothing here for me, they think I’m an asshole. Maybe, after all almost all of my family is here, but that’s it. Don’t get it wrong, I definitely miss just being able to see them for the sake of seeing them, but other than that? I’m good.

I just want the reminder of my seven years of this cycle which technically would only be two more years, I’m about to turn 25, sets me up properly for the next 7.

So,

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 21:55:55 -0500

I literally walked into my room after a LONG ass day, and said I had to blog. It’s been a REALLY long time since I’ve been on here….mainly because I’ve been focusing so much on photography. It’s literally been sucking up every free moment, which honestly I’m cool with but I needed to revisit.

What bothered me? I think I may have to check myself about men and relationships. But I have a standard! Which honestly, I can’t say I always uphold, because if that were the case I probably still wouldn’t be dealing with him.

It’s hard though!! To find someone you like, AND you’re physically attracted to. I think that’s the problem. All the nice ones are super short, or fat and nasty, or are small, or whatever the case is…

I mean, is that MY fault??!?!?! It’s hard to find someone based off personality, because to be quite honest, there are a few people I’d date off of personality, but liking someone off personality takes time. This then means whoever that is, has to be heavily involved in your life, and that usually means someone you work with. I SERIOUSLY frown at this! Fucking people you work with is just plain dumb unless the place of work is SO big you hardly see them, or both parties are mature enough to be adults if and when shit goes down, which it usually does.

I don’t know, it’s just really frustrating. I have concluded that the best bet is to date a foreigner. All of my foreign guy friends treat their spouses lovely, namely, the spanish ones.

I miss TALKING on the phone, I miss getting the ‘how’s your day babe’ I miss that shit! And I keep getting the man whores! Ugh.

What to doooooo?!?!?!

Letter to my undeveloped......self

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:15:26 -0500

Little body. Oh poor sweet body, I know you don’t understand what’s going on right now. Using parts you didn’t know existed, haven’t put to use in years. FUUUUCK! What’s going on???? you’re probably wondering. It’s ok, because in August, this anatomy will reach 25 years. So what does mean?? You’re no longer 17. You can no longer eat whatever the hell you want, drink as much liquor, stay up as late and get to work feeling fine. Those days are further and further away. So what do we do??? We develop, we train, we push ourselves, because come August 2 2013. You WILL have that boom boom, fucking pow pow. Do you appear large? Not really, but how many are seeing you naked?? No one, really. Everyone says they work out to be healthy, but I want to look, sexy as fuck, naked. And good health is a good addition. :) So not to worry little bod, everything will be just fine. I have paid a shit load of money to tone and strengthen you. Don’t fail me.

Little heart, poor baby, I know it’s cold! And right now, dark, because you seem to fall the hardest for the cocky assholes. Lonely? I know, but right now, in your prime, life is about…LIFE not boys. Rest assured God will bless you when the time is right because its deserved. Someone to love you as much as you love the. Someone to grow with, someone who will push you to be a better person. Someone who is human, but knows when to remedy or address faults when necessary, not laugh at you when you’re hurt. Someone who is working on themselves right now also. Someone you can trust and feel comfortable with. So until then, channel ALL of your energy to getting YOU were you want, and the rest will follow. Maybe buy a toy.

Pst, mister brain!!! Your creativity has been flowing quite nicely. Really, your determination has been stronger than ever before. It really all starts with you! Believe in the bigger picture and continue to push the body and heart. Continue to increase your productivity and time management, and anything is possible.

Some may read this and think it’s my “new year resolution” but not really. First of all, eliminate resolution, I think that’s where people get over their heads. I did start a lot within the past two weeks, but really the only thing I planned for the “new year” was the gym, everything else just has been snowballing. My coworker laughed and said he’ll see how long it lasts but honestly, I’ve been having a conversation with myself for about two months leading up to what I have to do.

This WILL all happen.

TDot.

#city #philly #bestshottoday

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:19:05 -0500

#city #philly #bestshottoday

Happy New Years

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 12:13:23 -0500

“I don’t think it’s like that. He likes you he’s just young. It’s just not going as fast as you’d like. But look, don’t feel that way. YOU’RE NOT A WHORE!!”

Lol when you need your friends….

queennubian: iraffiruse: Frozach Submitted REAL TALK. My...

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 19:25:12 -0500

queennubian:

iraffiruse:

Frozach Submitted

REAL TALK. My grandma would make us gargle vingear when our little throats were too sore to go to school. We just knew were were going to stay home “sick” until Mema made us do that.

Now your at the bus stop, cold, mouth smelling like a whole plate of greens. O.o

Lmfao

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:24:40 -0500

“I can’t have an iPad mini. They’re too small. They’re for chicks, and kids. If you’re a grown ass man with an iPad, you’re also sucking dick” 😂😂😂

Lmao.

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:25:51 -0500

Lmao.

Random childhood memories

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:47:51 -0500

I keep having random flashbacks, so I guess I’ll try to keep record.

Thought process:

Damn thanksgiving is around the Corner!

I have to cook.

Hmmm vegetables

Corn.

Fresh corn?

How would I do that again?

Oh yeah nanny used to make corn all the time!!

Shucking corn with her in the kitchen.

“Alls my life..I’ve had to fight…” To...

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:37:41 -0500

“Alls my life..I’ve had to fight…” To find someone to love me enough to get me an iTunes gift card. Literally, years. @jamirmilligan seriously just made my day with this. #lovemyteam

Today marks my third year at apple. Seriously can’t...

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 12:12:59 -0500

Today marks my third year at apple. Seriously can’t believe how fast it’s gone! Forever grateful for this place! The people, the experiences…unmatched. No better way to celebrate than to help open up the new store at willow grove! Can’t wait to see what’s next!! #✌#🍎

Say what!!!

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:38:38 -0500

I just had the craziest realization. Well, it started by seeing my booger butt signing her contract with North Carolina A&T!!! I was kind of mad those hos hadn’t told me, but regardless I almost cried a little I was SO proud!!! I think she’ll do we’ll there.

Then I realized, ATL around the corner, which means Thanksgiving is around the corner as well. WHAT?? I had no idea. Which means NEW years is around the corner!! What the hell??? When did all of this happen??

A&T was supposed to be where I went, which made my old ass realize, I’m so far away from where Ken is right now. Lol the whole college search and excitement is over.

THEN!!! Since today is all about memories, I saw the picture of me and the girls at the beach like 4 years ago, and I thought this should be a #tt pic, JOKINGLY, to realize, damn!!! This was four years ago!!!!

Craziness. I’ve had some amazingly productive days. Photoshoots, linking up with Jasen finally.

I’m excited.

"Well guess what, you don’t get what you want. Not always anyways…."

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:26:31 -0500

“Well guess what, you don’t get what you want. Not always anyways….”