The end of a decade... adventure and excitement is waiting

I have spent a fair bit of time over the new year reflecting and planning on what is to come. I've never spent enough time reflecting and celebrating my achievements, so I thought now would be a good time to start. Better late than never, right?

Overall, 2019 was all about growth, new experiences and learning.

I bought a house right by the beach — a long-time dream.

I raised $5000 and rode 500km through humid 43-degree heat in Thailand for Hands Across the Water (riding with Business Blueprint).

I went on my first ever solo surf camp.

I worked with Flinders Ranges and Outback tourism, photographing, well, everything.

I worked at Innamincka (and journeyed up the Strzelecki). I flew up in a small plane and worked at Birdsville. I flew to Kangaroo Island for a few hours of work in a four-seater.

I flew over the Flinders Ranges from Parachilna in a helicopter.

I bought a Mal.

My photos printed on trams and buses for a major campaign.

I worked with South Australia Tourism Commission.

I presented many workshops, teaching people how to take better photos.

I built myself a garden in my backyard.

I was asked to be on a photographic festival panel, helping create the event through participant selection.

I was asked to exhibit my Cuba prints in Southern Flinders Ranges Photo Festival.

I photographed the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail with talent for a few days.

My kids came out surfing with me. Most of my work came from tourism - another long-time dream.

I'm so honoured clients ask me to tell their story through my eyes.

And a big realisation - my life is now very much how I have dreamt it to be. Yes, there are some areas that I want to improve on, but I am one happy chappy to be living my dream life.

2020 is going to be all about growing into being me even more.

I am learning to say 'no' more and speak my truth.

I am expanding my business further interstate - first trip to Brisbane in a couple of weeks!

My word will be 'focus'. I am being clear on what I want, maintaining focus and achieving — also celebrating my successes and failures.

I am also getting help within my business in more ways - outsourcing tasks that I don't like or someone can do better than me. I can then focus on what I'm great at and what is most beneficial.

I am travelling more - interstate, overseas and within South Australia.

I am surrounding myself with friends, family and loved ones. Making sure we share love, laughs and moments.

What is your word for 2020?

The other side of fear...

Many things in my life at the moment… so exciting yet scary. I’m concentrating on the excitement. :)

How do you cope with fear?

"the world isn’t perfect but it’s beautiful in its imperfection”

I was looking through my Evernote notes (a complete shamble) today and found this quote from Christina Force said to me during one of our discussions.

I love it. It is the way I photograph. And it is the way life is. I am not perfect. You are not perfect. Nothing is perfect. As soon as we learn to accept that, things become a bit easier.