Freya and Her Dane

29/12/2021

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01/04/2021

Banana for scale 🍌
Our family grew by four more paws today. Everyone, meet Ronan, our not-so-little Dane pupper! He is an absolute gem and we can’t wait to show him all that the PNW has to offer!
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30/03/2021

It’s your story … feel free to hit ‘em with a plot twist whenever you want.
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26/03/2021

You may fall from the sky, you may fall from a tree, but the best way to fall…is in love with me
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25/03/2021

Never underestimate the power of a sloppy kiss & a wet nose on a bad day.
Freya manages to get those sloppy kisses in your mouth, ears, nose, eyes and anywhere she can reach - without fail - whether you ask for them or not. No matter my mood, she knows this will put a smile on my face in a heartbeat.
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19/03/2021

Brave girls, promise me,
you will not shrink yourself in order
to make others feel comfortable.
-Sarah Claire

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17/03/2021

Is there an airport nearby? Or is that just my heart taking off?
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11/03/2021

Hey there, are you a fish? ‘Cause I’m hooked on you.
Missing these Canadian mountains. I can’t wait until the borders safely open up again to get back out there!
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08/03/2021

Exist loudly
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08/03/2021

"You are not a drop in the ocean. You are an entire ocean in a drop." - Rumi
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03/03/2021

I get emotionally attached to the cars ahead of me on long road trips.
Anyone else? Or is this just me.
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PSA: This was a ~very~ long stretch of empty, low traffic road in both directions. Please do not attempt on busy streets.
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26/02/2021

When you realize your video & sound wasn’t muted on your zoom call…
Zoom, Google Meet, Slack, FaceTime, blah blah all of the ‘new normal’ way of interacting with folx has me on a new level of constant paranoia...even after the calls have ended!
Do you have an embarrassing un-muted / video-still-on story?
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23/02/2021

Just another manic Monday
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12/02/2021

Not all girls are made of sugar, spice & everything nice. Some girls are made of sarcasm, wine & everything fine.
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10/02/2021

I don’t need a Valentine… I need 8 million dollars & a fast metabolism
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08/02/2021

Hands up if your weekend only lasted for 5 seconds too…
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09/06/2020

My brain has too many open tabs.⁠⠀⁠⁠
Between navigating quarantine, moving, coordinating contractors, busy day job, freelance projects, building my personal business and keeping the momentum going for the incredibly important anti-racism movement we're fighting for right now — it's been hard to remember my personal mental health amidst it all.⁠⠀⁠⠀
There’s always something more can be done; learning, signing, reading, watching, emailing, educating, conversations, sharing, planning, meetings, research, etc. Sleep? LOL. Who needs sleep?⁠⁠⠀
What happens when you hit the point when you start feeling like you’re doing everything you can but getting absolutely nothing done, start having unrealistic/negative goals/expectations, become overstimulated and overwhelmed? Burnout.⁠⠀⁠⠀
Burnout is REAL. It hits hard and is insanely tough to dig yourself out of sometimes. Unfortunately, I’ve experienced a few bad burnouts over the years, and after starting to feel the fringes of it recently, it’s scary. It can knock you out for days.⁠⠀⁠⠀
My go-to self-care has been unplugging, burying under tons of blankets with a good book, pjs and a glass of wine. When I can, it's cozied up by the campfire in the wilderness. When at home, it’s on the porch swing with a cleansing face mask along with some LoFi background music.⁠⠀⁠⠀
Ex-out all of the tabs, hit the “refresh” button, breathe, and write a small list of a super achievable goals for the day (like simply emptying out the dishwasher or straightening up the living room).⁠ Scratch off those few basic checkmarks on my list and instantly feel a little accomplished and motivated to bounce back and continue making moves with renewed energy and a clearer mind, tenfold.⁠⠀⁠⠀
Back to only two or three tabs open at a time, please!⁠ What are your methods of self-care to avoid burnout?⁠⠀⁠⠀
Let’s keep the momentum going. Keep listening & learning, keep educating & sharing, keep taking action and understanding the importance of allyship and anti-racism. Link in Instagram bio for resources curated by . Bookmark it. PayPal for it. Share it.

01/06/2020

“There comes a time when silence is betrayal.” - Martin Luther King
I kept going over this post because I’m rarely political on this platform, and to be honest, was afraid to say something in fear of getting things wrong. However, by staying quiet and not having the hard conversations about what’s happening right now on our doorstep would only contribute to the problem. And that’s not OK.
We owe it to our fellow brothers and sisters in POC communities to stand in solidarity and demand change. To hold those responsible for oppression, unnecessary violence and racism accountable for their actions.
We need to wake up. We need to do better. We need to listen. We need to educate. We are seeing the same patterns over and over again with police brutality. Enough is enough. With no action, there is no change…every little bit counts.
It’s uncomfortable to talk about. Good. Make those around you feel uncomfortable. Let them re-think about their point-of-views and question everything. We can’t fear of getting it wrong and stay silent. If we find an error in our ways, we have the opportunity - THE PRIVILEGE - to do what we can to make it right, educate ourselves and improve. Ijeoma Oluo said, “The beauty of anti-racism is that you don’t have to pretend to be free of racism to be anti-racist. Anti-racism is the commitment to fight racism wherever you find it, including in yourself. And it’s the only way forward.” She’s right.
What can we do? I’ve dropped a few resources below to start. Join me in taking action. I’m not black, but I see, I support, I hear, I mourn, I stand with and I fight for you. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼
↠ Register to Vote…AND VOTE

↠ Sign these Petitions
Text JUSTICE to “668366”
Text FLOYD to “55156”
↠ Donate to Protester Bail out Funds
secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd?
↠ Read these Books with Me for Anti-Racism Work
⋗ White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo
⋗ Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad
⋗ Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge
⋗ Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? by Beverly Daniel Tatum and Hachette
If you have more resources, please share with me so I can add to this list. Love & hugs to all.

25/05/2020

“We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone” – Katie Thurmes
An Ode to My Beloved Olympus PEN-eP5:
You, my creative partner & battered friend took your last photo this past week. After this shot was taken, I put your lens cap back on, set you down on these very rocks and forgot as celebrations ensued under the beautiful sunset. As they say… when it rains, it pours. And it did.
I guess, in a way, it’s a good way to sum up our adventures together. You were the reason I fell in love with photography when I purchased you as a hand-me-down from a colleague many years ago. You taught me that patience and practice will help me capture beautiful photos and that finding a different angle can make all the difference.
We hauled to over 8 countries together, to endless U.S. states, and I dragged you through all of creation. You’ve been “OH SH*T” dropped more times than I can count and survived questionable adventures no camera should have to put up with. But, we always managed to carry on, dust off lenses and capture unforgettable moments over the past several years.
At this point, your model isn’t in production anymore, and the cost of your repair would be a small fortune we can’t pull off at this time. Your navigation is hard to watch and you’ve ceased capturing photos as your shutter sputters and shuts down when asked. So, although it hurts, I pronounce you dead and will retire you with endless gratitude and appreciation.
I’m glad the last days we had together were in this beautiful spot, doing what we do best. To say thanks (and also as a key reminder to never forget my equipment on a rock in the wilderness as a storm is brewing), I will keep you front and center on my desk forever.

21/05/2020

That horrifying moment when you’re looking for an adult to help but then realize that you’re an adult… ⁠⠀⁠⠀⁠⠀
There was a hot second during our house inspection that I completely zoned out while thinking that an adult will handle understanding / taking care of all the things being mentioned. Me? Psh, nahh... I’m just the kid in charge of decorating and painting the walls making everything EXACTLY like my dream Pinterest boards! ⁠⠀⁠⠀
Then the inspector turns to us and says, “Here’s the 'must deal with list', the ‘eh you’re fine for 10 years’ list and the 'don’t-fix-it-if-it’s-not-broken' list”. Radon levels, pony walls, the mechanical / electrical / plumbing updates, yada yada yada…WOOOOOOOOF.�⁠⠀⁠⠀
We wanted something with a lot of character, and we sure as heck got it! We’re just under 2 weeks until we get the keys to our funky new-old 1913 Craftsman and could not be more excited…lead paint to deal with and all!⁠⠀⁠⠀
Any advice for these ‘kids-who-forgot-they’re-an-adult’ adults as we step into the world of homeownership?⁠⠀⁠⠀
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12/05/2020

The Joy of Painting: Sunset of Solitude //
We go together like Bob Ross & happy little trees
Hope everyone enjoys this little video detour! I filmed this quite awhile ago and finally put the clips together. What do you think of the final Freya Ross painting?!
I remember watching Bob Ross videos as a kid back in the ’90s. Before going into design, I was really into fine art - always doodling, painting, sketching and creating. Lately, I’ve found myself picking up those dusty paint brushes more often than not these quarantine days…
Special extra shoutout .Hughes on TikTok for the original script and inspiration. I can’t for the life of me figure out how to create a TikTok, but scrolling through and landing on his Bob Ross impressions had me in stitches and wanting to re-create it - Freya style, of course!
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Solitude by Rook1e (Rook1e)

09/05/2020

People think I’m crazy because I have full on conversations with Freya. What am I supposed to do? Ignore her when she asks me a question? Psh.

09/05/2020

Let go of what suffocates your soul & walk away in peace

04/05/2020

Bounty on your heart there may have been. Stolen it, I have.

04/05/2020

A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor
Woke up feelin’ weird, so here’s a photomanipulation of somethin’ weird. This one kicked my ass. Definitely way out of my skill & comfort zone, but I guess it’s cool for a Sunday.

22/04/2020

I stayed up all night to see where the sun went. Then it dawned on me…

17/03/2020

May your glass be ever full,
A clean pillow for your head,
And may you be forty years in heaven before
the devil knows your dead

Happy St. Patty’s Day! We usually go all out for this holiday so it’s a bit awkward having to stay in for our self-imposed quarantine. Looks like my pint of Guinness will just have to listen to me scream-sing some alone tonight!

06/03/2020

Nobody calls me Legrowlski, you got the wrong gal...I’m the Dudette, man
I hope you all have a wonderful . We’ll be celebrating our by watching The Big Lebowski with a beautifully mixed white Russian. Nobody will be peeing on the rug this sacred day *cough* Freya *cough*. If you haven’t seen this movie, add it to your list. You won’t regret it, man.

19/02/2020

18/02/2020

I hate it when I’m making a milkshake & all the boys show up in my yard
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18/02/2020

I think its time for Old Man Winter and Mother Nature to get drunkypants and have a little fun making Spring...what say you?
Today at a brewery, a girl came over with her pup and was explaining how embarrassed she was that she accidentally matched her dogs’ winter outfit...That she was officially “one of those dog people". I just had to smile, tip my glass in cheers, pat Freya on the head and say, “yas girl, we know those types well” *wink*.
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14/02/2020

My love is like a candle. If you forget about me, I’ll burn the house down
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10/10/2019

Hey boy, are you the date today? 'Cause you're a 10/10
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07/10/2019

If you’ve got it, haunt it.
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