Bedhead Thoughts - Quarantine Day8: Best Bedhead Yet! - Food Photographer - Hampton Roads, VA

Woke up this morning and had the best head yet. My long-er-ish hairdo is getting more epic everyday. LOL! Funny thing is when this ends it will take another month or two to get in for getting the top knot trimmed. Meanwhile I continue to workout like an inmate. I’m kidding! I’m actually really pretty busy. Excited when this ends. The end is in sight. Maybe… and you will see why in my current events section.

I’m looking forward to today. I have a lot to work on today. A lot of business related work to get done, and planting some greens in the garden.

Sound off below if you could use someone to talk too. No reason to be alone in this, because you aren’t. But hey lets jump on Zoom and chat. Stay safe.

Current events…
- There is a lot of saber rattling with China. Its like the powers of be want to use war to get the ecomic engine of the economies of the world going again. Very concerning.
- Oil prices in negative territory. You know they say, “It will never be worth zero!” You’re right it can be worth less than zero and seeing that the first time in history. I’m thinking about buying 10,000 barrels. They pay me to take it off their hands right?
- China is spying on us here at home. Not my home… Like USA home. Want to be clear I’m not in a cornor making hats out of foil.

Bedhead Thoughts - Quarantine Day 7: But Why?!?! - Headshot Photographer - Hampton Roads, VA

It may seem silly. Over the last week or two I’ve been posting self portraits of myself I took when I first get up in the morning. Why would I do this? It may seem silly, but there is a real and serious reasons why I am doing this type of headshot. However, its also meant to be fun!

So for many years, like many of you, I didn’t like having my photo taken. I had all the reasons. I was very uncomfortable being in front of the camera. Like many it was based on how I perceived my own image. If I’m being 100% honest it was because of my weight that I didn’t want to be in front of the camera. I actually took my first portrait of myself back in October. It took everything I had to step in front of the camera. I was very self-conscious. I must say today its a lot easier.

But why show yourself when you look your absolute worse first thing you may be asking. Its a mental exercise really. The more one does something, especially if its uncomfortable the easier it becomes. As a headshot photographer stepping in front of the camera is something I should be able to do effortlessly. The more confidence I build in things that make me uncomfortable the more assured I grow as a person. We all should push ourselves at least once a day to be at least a little uncomfortable.

Current Events…
- We are learning there have been an all time record in monthly gun sales in this country. Murders rates are at historic lows, and gun accidents are at historic lows. Two things we have learned, one police can’t protect you in all situations sometimes its worth it having a firearm. Secondly, will millions and millions additional guns on the streets doesn’t mean more murders.
- Politicians in Washington DC continue to pander as opposed to helping the problem.
- There is talk of lifting the quarantine soon.
- The Oklahoma bombing was 25 years ago this week.

Prayer request…
- Praying for my Grandfather who is lonely right now.
- Praying for our representatives in DC
- Praying for those working in grocery stores.
- Praying for those who are struggling with mental illness.

Bedhead Thoughts - Quarantine Day 2 - Product Photographer - Hampton Roads, VA

The last few days have been running together and I have done a horrible job keeping a routine and schedule. Its unlike me to sleep in… to 7:00am. I’ve been staying up too late, and the quarantine gummy bears are out of control. I may need an intervention on those things.

It may seem silly but I have found the key to positive productivity is pants. No really hear me out. I found on the days I get up and do my thing in my PJ’s I get a lot less done than the mornings I get up and get dressed. I think that simple act sets up the rest of the day for productivity.

Over the next week I will focus on the following…

• Creating a To Do List the day before.

• Create a schdule for the day.

• Get to bed at a decent time.

• Act with purpose.

• Drink plenty of water.

Current Events…
- I don’t know I haven’t really looked.
- Turns out the state of New York bought a bunch of ventilators to prepare for a pandemic actually auctioned them off. The governor yelling and screaming at the federal government for help, but turns out sold off its own means to do its job for its people. Classic.
- Senator Rand Paul, who is a docotor, has gotten over COVID-19, and is now volunteering his time at a local hopital.
- Americans are jumping in helping everywhere. I saw story of a man with a plane delivering supplies to small communities.
- California will now arrest people for not wearing masks, but its been cutting people out of prisons early. How are people suppose to get masks when they all went to medical personal?

Prayer list…
- For us for the work
- Praying for the staff at Parkcrest Baptist Church
- Doctor and Nurses
- The Gloden’s: Brother is in ICU with the virus
- Our leaders to find unity and a path forward