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Dear You,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I know you never imagined that I would need to “hustle” the way I do at this point in my life. I mean, who knew that I would one day rely on contract work for income, that wasn’t photography related?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certainly not me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This new work has its challenges to navigate, that’s for sure, like irregular shifts, lots of driving, frequent early mornings (and I mean VERY early), and a lack of a routine sleep schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there are definite pros, too. I am my own boss and no longer have to play corporate politics. I don’t take work home anymore (in multiple ways) and am noticing an improvement in my sleep quality, since I’m not stressing over that work 24\/7\/365. Plus, I’m getting more physical activity in during each shift, even with all the driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And then there are times when I get to see things like this:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Sunrise near Flandreau, SD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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You know how I’m a sucker for a beautiful sunrise or sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope to work out a way to tag on some more landscape photo work while I’m out and about on these shifts. Keep your fingers crossed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Love,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Me<\/p>\n\n\n\n

P.S. I know the image didn’t align with the body, even though I told it to. Don’t worry, a new theme is already in the works.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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