Therapy

It's was running joke between Dallas and I that volleyball is my "therapy" and without it I'm a mess. Over time it became less of a joke and more of a reality. I NEED volleyball. At least once a week... But really, every other day would be ideal. Recently I haven't had my weekly volleyball league which had been my relief and excitement that I got to look forward too. My therapy. It's winter and I really struggle with anxiety during these cold months. Luckily I've had church volleyball to look forward to, but I've been thinking lately of other things that have been my "therapy" during this long winter...

Friends. Being able to leave in the evenings with a couple friends and just hang out at Starbucks or McDonalds and chat. Or a girls night or movie night at a friends house. We all need the adult conversation and to be able to get out of the house. Soooo nice.

A good book. This winter I've read the Divergent series and the Cinder series. Loved them both! It's so nice to escape reality and get caught up in a good story.

Photography. I forget about my big girl camera all to often. But when I pull it out I'm so happy. Last week I did an in home family session and it was just what I needed to remember how much I love photography. Now I'm dreaming of starting a photography business again... This time specializing in lifestyle or rather, storytelling photography. Taking photos of real life as it happens. Now I'm determined to have my big girl camera out and ready to practice on my kiddos and to create art for my own walls.

Thank goodness for therapy.