good day sunshine

Over the past few days the sun has been making brief appearances, bringing me so much joy! It is wonderful to see blue skies as this month has felt particularly grey. I'm not completely wishing winter away yet but those dreams of spring are definitely beginning..

learning to focus..

...literally! It's taken me a little while to get the hang of my Pentax lens. Be patient and don't rush seems to be the key. Not always so easy in the moment but practice makes perfect.

polaroid museum, lv

mornings

I'm having the best time starting my days with this guy again!

2017

happy new year! 

I hope you had a great Christmas and New Year. I've spent the past few weeks enjoying having my husband in the same country as me. We spent the holidays with family and it has been perfect to have some down time with people we love. The start of a new year always comes with hopes and dreams for what it might bring. There are many things that I hope will happen this year, but life can be unpredictable and you never quite know how things will end up by next December. I have slowly been learning not to get caught up in worrying about the future and part of that is not dwelling on hypotheticals that may never become realities. For me it is also about trusting in God and his plan for my life, which is far better than anything I could plan. Considering this, I resolve to take each day as it comes and focus on living in the moment. So here's to another year of seeking the joy in every day moments and trusting that life will turn out the way it is meant to.

Do not be anxious about anything, but be prayerful and thankful, and the peace of God, which is beyond understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-7

reunited

Today my other half arrives in the country, ready for the holidays. I can't wait to spend some time together again!

to the falls

A memory from a wonderful group holiday earlier this year, on the hunt for Welsh waterfalls. These people are some of the best.

wintertime

frosty mornings ... hot water bottles ... pink skies ... christmas lights ... warm, spiced drinks ... anticipation ...

the big disco

Back at the start of summer (I did have to double check it was summer as it looks cold in these photos!) the world's biggest disco ball arrived in Leeds so a group of us went to check it out. The Big Disco was lots of fun..stalls, street food, a carnival and, of course, dancing. There's always something different going on in Leeds..one of the many reasons I love living here!

happy thanksgiving

Red rock, LV. This is for my other half. Thank you for sticking by me and making me smile, even across the miles.

just like that

Well after all my good intentions to pay this blog a little more regular attention, life suddenly got super busy and the last few weeks have flown by! It turned freezing cold, it even snowed briefly, then it got mild again. November is half way through and everyone is preparing for the Christmas season. Before we know it that shall be upon us to. So here's to at least attempting to slow down, focus on the moment you're in and appreciate each day with all it brings.

sunshine flowers

retreating

Taking some time out from your daily routine is such a wonderful thing to do. I just spent twenty four hours in the country with some dear friends and have come back feeling refreshed and refocused on God. To have a full day to listen to him and read his word was such a blessing to me. Whatever your focus, having time to rest and relax away from the demands of life is truly good for the soul.

Be still, and know that I am God.

Psalm 46:10

that friday feeling

It's half term and I'm feeling thankful for a whole week off to relax and spend time with some great people.

hello autumn

It's definitely feeling colder now. Autumn is in full swing. I am thoroughly enjoying watching the leaves change colour, cosying up under blankets and drinking lots of tea. I didn't expect to be around for this season but a delay in moving abroad means I get to see another English Autumn and so I intend to make the most of it!

scarborough

restarting

It has been a few months now since I last posted. After a wonderfully busy summer I have been thinking about this little blog of mine and starting it up again. The more I've thought about it, the more I have realised how much I love posting on here. I really enjoy taking photographs and the challenges that come with shooting film. I still don't get my camera out as much as I wish I did, but I do love sharing the moments I capture. I hope that the more I share, the more motivated I will be to pick up my camera regularly. I don't know how many of you are out there reading this, but whoever you are consider this a renewed commitment to my blog and enjoying finding beauty in the world around me. Thank you for following along!

>  mount charleston, lv <

time for summer

Today is the official start of my summer holidays. The next six weeks are packed full of many fun trips and I shall be taking my trusty pentax along for the ride. I can't wait for time to rest, explore and spend with the people I love.

a cow's life

I met these guys on a retreat to the country earlier this year and couldn't get enough!

las vegas botanical gardens (ii) .. desert colours

I love the variety of shapes and colours that grow even in desert conditions. The red and yellow flowers reminded me of a similar plant from my childhood in Tanzania. I'm very thankful to my other half for sticking out the extreme heat with me to explore these fun gardens.