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Do you talk to your plants? I spend a lot of time loving on my plants. Speaking positively to them when I think about it. There are sooo many fascinating experiments out there about the power of your words. I think the same goes for the words we hear and allow ourselves to consume. Which is why being diligent in filtering all the areas of our lives where we consume anything is essential. Whether it be: who we follow what we read who we spend our time with the conversations we find ourselves in Do you love someone’s photos on insta? But maybe they talk in a very negative tone? Is that healthy for you to read, constantly? Same for Facebook... is it really healthy for you to so closely watch the person who is crazy successful on the outside, all the time? Lately, if I see a caption that doesn’t sit well with me... I unfollow them. If I see a post I envy too much, I unfriend them or “take a break.” I let Pinterest know when something isn’t “relevant.” I’ve found a deeper sense of appreciation for the Word of God. He speaks truth throughout His entire word. That is what I need to be consuming the most. I’ve grown hungry for it each day. More than the water I drink and the food I eat. I crave the God’s word. To bring hope. Peace. And clarity. Which are essential to growth. Much like our house plants, who need to be sustained by us, they flourish when life is spoken over them. God will sustain you, but HIS WORD, it will bring you to flourish. His life giving word. #ladykdesigns #plantlady #apalachicolablogger #apalachicola #Godsword #houseplants #plantdecor #greenaesthetic (at Apalachicola, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-U2a2zHUwH/?igshid=10nmpt51yzp5z

I’m attempting to change things up a bit... To my new Apalachicola friends... Does anyone know when this boardwalk will be open again? Or if there are plans for grant requests to make repairs to the Lafayette Park? If not I’d love to add it to my list of things to purse: Fundraising event for Lafayette Park I hope everyone is ready for this whirlwind of a life that’s about to unfold. There are too many ideas & goals to just let so many fall to the way side. These may not happen next month or even next year, but they will happen. I can only hope that my goals will inspire others to set meaningful goals that make a positive impact. Side note: there will be a Chick-fil-A closer to town one day. That’s on the list too. #ladykdesigns #apalachicolablogger #lafayettepark #localprojects #apalachicolasunset (at Lafayette Park, Apalachicola, Fl) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9j3m3Dn3iv/?igshid=4rid498rl6fa

This is the face of a highly satisfied young woman who is simply uber proud of herself. Thank God for all He continues to do to bless me... I just don’t even have the words to describe how amazing it feels to be doing exactly what you are CALLED to do. Even if this isn’t the full calling... {Which I know it isn’t.} This is exactly where I’m meant to be. Today (yesterday) was a reminder of just that, I had the opportunity to photograph a family I know and love, the ENTIRE time I felt like my cheeks would fall off I smiled so much, the scene was perfect. Each photo I reviewed on the spot felt like magic. {I* was taking them. Sayyy wahhhh???} Y’all, the excitement was just way too much and I HAD to edit. Session at 2pm, ended at 3pm, back home, edited non-stop (practically) until 11:15pm. Fastest I’ve ever completed a session in my life I swear. But that’s just what happens when you KNOW it’s completely worth every ounce of time put in. The best part: The “clients” (loving friends and a family I care dearly for) are loving their sneak peeks! Which makes it all worth it. I know they can’t wait to see the rest of the photos and honestly, I can’t wait to send them over!!! My heart is full, & my camera is just getting warmed up. #ladykdesigns #ladykphotography #emeraldcoastphotographer #pensacolaphototgrapher #smallbusinessowner #canon6dmarkii (at Milton, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5gjaMnH9c6/?igshid=14cuiudouyo9f