Can miles truly separate you from friends...

This quote makes me smile every time I see it! I try to think of the reason why. Well, the last couple of days made me realize why? Everyone who knows me personally considers me as a work-a-holic and kid-a-holic. I think that as well. I am always at home studying and just spending time with the little one. The more and more I stayed home, I have forgotten about myself and my self worth. Doubting my self all time has caused a strained on me as a person. It started to take a toll on my self esteem and confidence. During this time, you realize who are your friends and who are going to stand by you to the end especially when are at your low point. 

"I am beautiful and I am worth it!"

Really comes to mind and what a good feeling it is. Spending the weekend with friends and associates has helped me with my mode of thinking today. I can actually say yesterday it exciting as well. I put my makeup skills to use on ME! Hey, I do have to make my almond eyes pop, don't I? Being out laughing and enjoying life was really fun. Maybe, things will turn around maybe I can change again, but I do know one thing..

"It is sad not to love, but it much sadder not to be to love."

Please comment if you like. I would love to hear from you..

Until next time, 

Tosha XOXO

Photographer's Worst Nightmare..

Well.. my parents can tell you that I am surely accident prone. I have been that way for years.Well, after 32 years, it has finally has caught up with me. My greatest fear has came true, which is a night mare as a pediatric occupational therapist and a photographer. I, Tosha Gaines, with a medicated mind and good sensor humor has fractured a bone in my hand. Yes, I said it..  I am in a cast...Roll Tide Baby....

I supposed to be crying at the moment. NOT!!!!! I am actually ready to take on this challenge in both professions. I can test out my occupational therapy skills on myself (yeah, buddy!!) This also gives me an opportunity to understand my clients better who are limited with movements in one part of their body. I know this is going to be hard, but luckily I have a good support system and alot of people who care about this brat. I am just mad cause I am missing out on a gym day until I figure out how to write and adapt some things for functional use. I did  not expect to leave with this big thing on my arm. But things happen for a reason.. BTW.. I figured out how to hold my camera.. hahaha.... 

Until Next Time,

Tosha XOXO 

Ability beyond disability....

This post is well over due, but it will leave a lasting impression on you (I know for me, it will).  In December 2011, I had the opportunity to photograph the "Young Soloist Competition" for VSA Alabama. Before the competition, I was so exhausted from my daughter's Holiday Faire event. I was not sure how upbeat I would have been. When I walked into the room, my mood suddenly changed especially when the performers took the stage. 

A young women with a cello and violin

A young man who sung a beautiful song

A young man with a visual impairment with a voice of a grown up

A young man with smooth sounds of jazz from a saxophone

A young women with a voice that raised the hands of the room

...ALL CHANGED MY OUTLOOK THAT DAY...

I will end this post with this quote and something for you to remember

... NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE, THE WORD ITSELF SAYS " I'M POSSIBLE'! ...

THANK YOU VSA ALABAMA FOR BEING PART OF MY LIFE 

UNTIL NEXT TIME,

TOSHA

XOXO 

PS. PLEASE SHARE THIS POST.  THESE INDIVIDUALS DESERVE RECOGNITION FOR THEIR ABILITY