About last night…
Almonds wrecked their car, Brian went to jail, I got pulled over, and Martin needed to be rescued 50 miles away where he’d been stranded for days without food.
It. Was. A. Night.
In my world, however, it’s truly just another day. I can handle pretty much whatever the world throws at me, AND I keep a good attitude rolling through it all.
Firewalker. <——— me
Just another day in the hood. 😎
In other news, I absolutely am living the dream. I have to pinch myself everyday going into my office, where I see a handful of clients daily. It feels so surreal to passionately want something so badly and work hard in school for so many years, and then it finally pays off: I’m a therapist.
Speaking of which, I get paid in two more days: $1,300 after taxes and insurance (medical, dental, vision). I feel pretty good about my benefits too: 401K, a plush benefits package, PLUS a life insurance policy of almost $100,000 in which I don’t have to pay a penny into to set my kids up with $30,000 each- it just comes with the job automatically and every holiday AND the following day = PTO/ paid time off. I have no complaints!
My dream job- literally. Life is good!
And so is God. He’s the ultimate equalizer.
iPhone SE/Taken Today
November 29, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: addiction , art , aspen university , b.s. in psychology , bachelor's in psychology , becoming a therapist , birgitta , Birgitta Lindsey , college , color , colour , exposure , film grain , fine art , fine art photography , God , going into the office , going to school for therapy , happiness , hope , indiana , indiana university east , Iphone SE , IPHONESE , IU East , Jesus , joy , life , life review , life story , light , lighting , love , manual , master's degree , master's in psychology , master’s in psychology and addiction counseling , monochromejunkie , mood , natural lighting , office , peace , photography , portraiture , selfie , sepia , shadows , substance abuse , therapy , true love , true story , winter | 4 Comments
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November 19, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: art , birgitta , Birgitta Lindsey , color , colour , exposure , film grain , fine art photography , flowers , God , happiness , hope , indiana , Iphone SE , IPHONESE , Jesus , joy , life , light , lighting , love , monochromatic , monochromejunkie , mood , natural lighting , nature photography , orange , orange roses , peace , photography , pink , relaxation , roses , shadows , true love | Leave a comment
It’s been awhile since I’ve submitted a general update on my life. I’m so used to setting goals and achieving them, I’m almost lost without a packed-down goal sheet.
I have no complaints. Just got hired as a therapist at an addiction treatment center, my kids are thriving and all doing well in their own homes with their own jobs. I’m getting ready to receive my $2,000 sign-on bonus with my first check, so right at $3,300 to $3,500. Not too shabby. 😎
Josh and I are cohabitating, as usual. He’s my best friend. Nobody’s been there for me for so many years (almost 18!). Mom is doing well too. I go see her when I can (which is several times per week) and stay the night with her on Saturdays so I can go to Church with her on Sunday mornings, then I’ll go to my church on Sunday nights. God is so faithful with His blessings!
We’ll stay here at the mobile home for a bit longer, but soon, we’ll be able to get a nice 2 to 3 BR house and I cannot WAIT. I definitely want my own home office.
It’s 9:06 pm and 5:30 am comes early! I like to wake up early enough to have my time with the Lord (prayer/anoint myself/Word/Bible) as well as get a bit of work done before heading to the office.
Until next time. 😎
November 12, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: addiction , Addiction Counselor , art , bachelor's in psychology , Bible , birgitta , blue , blur , color , colour , dream job , film grain , fine art , fine art photography , God , grunge , happiness , hope , indiana , Iphone SE , IPHONESE , Jesus , Josh , joy , kids , life , light , lighting , love , master's degree , monochromejunkie , mood , natural lighting , nature photography , peace , photography , relaxation , substance abuse , therapist , trees , vintage , winter , woods | Leave a comment
Turns out I love being a Therapist!
Just as I always knew I would. 😎
Taken today, on the way home from work…
November 10, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: art , autumn , birgitta , Birgitta Lindsey , color , colour , counselor , counselour , exposure , fall , fine art photography , God , happiness , hope , indiana , Iphone SE , IPHONESE , joy , landscape , leaves , life , light , lighting , love , monochromejunkie , natural lighting , nature photography , new life , peace , photography , relaxation , sunrays , therapist , therapy , trees , true love | 2 Comments
[Taken today. iPhone SE]
November 4, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: art , bare trees , birgitta , Birgitta Lindsey , black and white , black and white photography , eerie landscapes , exposure , film grain , fine art , fine art photography , gnarly trees , God , happiness , hope , indiana , Iphone SE , IPHONESE , Jesus , joy , life , light , lighting , love , monochromatic , monochrome , monochromejunkie , mood , natural lighting , nature photography , pain , photography , psychology , self portrait , sepia , shadows , spooky trees , trees , vintage , winter , winter landscape | Leave a comment
It’s amazing what artificial intelligence (AI) can do these days.
Couple of selfies I took earlier; mixed with some AI for good measure. 😎
October 17, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: ai , art , birgitta , Birgitta Lindsey , color , colour , exposure , fine art , fine art photography , Iphone SE , IPHONESE , life , light , lighting , monochrome , monochromejunkie , natural lighting , photography , selfie , shadows | Leave a comment
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October 8, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: art , birgitta , Birgitta Lindsey , color , exposure , film grain , fine art , fine art photography , God , happiness , hope , indiana , Iphone SE , IPHONESE , joy , life , light , lighting , love , monochrome , monochromejunkie , mood , natural lighting , peace , photography , selfie , shadows , true love , vintage | 2 Comments
Soooo excited!
After 10.5 long years in school, and a 3 year sabbatical, I’ve finally created my first official Substance Abuse Counselor resume.
SO. EXCITED.
!
[sample from part of my resume]
Fingers crossed!
September 22, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: addiction , Addiction Counselor , art , Avenues Recovery in Clarksville , Birgitta Lindsey , college , happiness , hope , indiana , Iphone SE , IPHONESE , IU East , love , master's degree , monochrome , monochromejunkie , mood , psychology , resume , schoolwork | 2 Comments
What I meant to say was, thanks for my awesome birthday presents, Josh. 😁
The badass nose rings that I wanted. 😎
September 20, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: art , birgitta , Birgitta Lindsey , exposure , film grain , fine art , fine art photography , forgiveness , grunge , indiana , Iphone SE , IPHONESE , life , light , lighting , love , monochrome , monochromejunkie , mood , nose rings , peace , photography , psychology , shadows , vintage | Leave a comment
In The Rooms APP
-Author Unknown
Celebrating 5 months clean; to the day. I feel incredible.
September 19, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: aa meeting. alcoholics anonymous , art , birgitta , Birgitta Lindsey , blue , color , colour , exposure , fine art , fine art photography , forgiveness , God , happiness , hope , indiana , Iphone SE , IPHONESE , Jesus , joy , life , light , lighting , love , master's degree , monochrome , monochromejunkie , mood , NA , narcotics anonymous , natural lighting , pain , peace , photography , portraiture , psychology , relaxation , self portrait , selfie , shadows , the 12 steps , the 12 traditions , true love , vacation | Leave a comment
Thank you, Lorde. 😎
Feeling strong as a mofo these days.
💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
September 14, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: art , birgitta , Birgitta Lindsey , blur , color , colour , exposure , fine art , fine art photography , grunge , happiness , hope , indiana , Iphone SE , IPHONESE , joy , light , lighting , love , monochrome , monochromejunkie , mood , natural lighting , peace , photography , psychology , relaxation , self portrait , selfie , sepia , true love , vacation , vintage | Leave a comment
Feelin’ m’self these days…
September 8, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: art , birgitta , Birgitta Lindsey , color , colour , film grain , fine art , fine art photography , happiness , hope , indiana , Iphone SE , IPHONESE , joy , light , lighting , love , monochrome , monochromejunkie , mood , natural lighting , photography , portraiture , self portrait , shadows , vintage | Leave a comment
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September 7, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: art , birgitta , Birgitta Lindsey , blur , color , colour , exposure , film grain , fine art , fine art photography , grunge , happiness , hope , Iphone SE , IPHONESE , joy , life , light , lighting , love , mood , natural lighting , peace , photography , portraiture , self portrait , selfie , shadows , vintage | Leave a comment
Taken today.
Makeup?
Airbrushed on in PP. (Digitally applied.)
September 1, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: art , birgitta , Birgitta Lindsey , blur , color , colour , exposure , fine art , fine art photography , God , grunge , happiness , hope , indiana , IPHONESE , Jesus , joy , life , light , lighting , love , monochrome , monochromejunkie , mood , natural lighting , peace , photography , portraiture , psychology , relaxation , self portrait , selfie , shadows , true love , vintage | Leave a comment
My TRIBE. Love my fellow brothers and sisters in recovery. A more dedicated, honest group of people I do not know.
Love my peeps! 😎
#tribe #posse
August 25, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: AA , art , avenues rehab , birgitta , Birgitta Lindsey , brothers in recovery , color , colour , exposure , film grain , fine art , fine art photography , God , happiness , hope , indiana , Iphone SE , IPHONESE , Jesus , joy , life , lighting , love , monochrome , monochromejunkie , mood , na. alcoholics anonymous , narcotics anonymous , natural lighting , photography , portraiture , recovery , rehab , relaxation , shadows , sisters in recovery , vintage | Leave a comment
Downtown Jeffersonville, Indiana
iPhone SE
8.22.23
August 23, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: art , birgitta , Birgitta Lindsey , black and white photography , color , colour , exposure , film grain , fine art , fine art photography , grunge , happiness , Historic downtown Jeffersonville Indiana , hope , indiana , Iphone photography. , Iphone SE , iphoneographer , IPHONESE , jeffersonville , joy , landscape , life , light , lighting , love , manual exposure , monochromejunkie , mood , natural lighting , photography , Urban photography | Leave a comment
August 21, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: art , birgitta , Birgitta Lindsey , blue , cartoon , collage , color , colour , exposure , fine art , God , happiness , hope , indiana , Iphone SE , IPHONESE , Jesus , joy , life , light , lighting , love , monochromejunkie , mood , natural lighting , peace , portraiture , prequel , psychology , reels , relaxation , self portrait , selfie , selfie collage , true love , video | Leave a comment
For Gav: I saw this in colour on my morning walk down an alley yesterday, but my brain immediately converted it to black and white & I thought of you. 😉 Hope you like it. xx
August 17, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: art , birgitta , Birgitta Lindsey , black and white , black and white photography , color , colour , exposure , film grain , fine art , fine art photography , God , happiness , hope , indiana , Iphone SE , IPHONESE , Jesus , joy , life , light , lighting , love , monochromatic , monochromatic images , monochrome , monochrome photography , monochromejunkie , mood , natural lighting , nature photography , pain , peace , photography , psychology , sepia , shadows , true love , vintage | Leave a comment
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August 15, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: ahi tuna , ahi tuna steak on a bed of red curry cous cous , art , B&W , bachelor's in psychology , birgitta , Birgitta Lindsey , color , colour , daguerrotype , exposure , fall semester , film grain , film lens + digital camera , fine art , fine art photography , forgiveness , God , grunge , happiness , hope , indiana , indiana university east , Iphone SE , IPHONESE , Jesus , joy , life , light , lighting , love , manual exposure , monochrome , monochromejunkie , mood , natural lighting , nature photography , pan-seared ahi tuna steak , peace , photography , psychology , relaxation , sepia , shadows , sorrow , tintype , trees , true love , vintage , water , winter , woods | 2 Comments
Photo taken today: iPhone SE
Purchase metal or canvas print:
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August 15, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: art , beautiful sunflower , birgitta , Birgitta Lindsey , blue , canvas orint of sunflower , canvas print of sunflowers , color , colour , exposure , fine art , fine art photography , flora , God , grunge , happiness , hope , indiana , Iphone SE , IPHONESE , Jesus , joy , large print of sunflower. , large print of sunflowers , life , light , lighting , love , manual exposure , metallic print of sunflower , metallic print of sunflowers , mood , natural lighting , nature photography , peace , photography , psychology , relaxation , selfie , summer flowers , sunflower , sunflowers , trees , true love , van gogh sunflowers , vintage , yellow sunflower | Leave a comment