Thank You, 2018.

Thank you for everything you have given me, 2018.

In the last 365 days, I have grown in ways I never thought I could, laughed til no sounds came out, cried my soul dry, drank the most amount of alcohol, ate all the best food, filmed and photographed a plethora of incredible weddings, been on at least 30 plane rides, got to sit in a helicopter countless times, swam in the bluest of oceans, hugged the most amazing friends a girl could have, and had the chance to love one of the best humans anyone could ever love.

Canon 5D Mark IV, Hamilton Island, New Zealand, Personal, Video, TravelPatty Lagera31 December 2018Personal, Helicopters, Australia, Queenstown, Video, DJI Mavic AirComment

Pressures Of Life

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Let's Be Honest

I won’t say I’ve finally overcome my anxiety, but I’m practicing great mental health habits and making progress every single day. Mindsets can change, and I believe I’m getting there. I know there will be days where I will slip up, and there will be days when I will drown, but I won’t give up.

Personal, New ZealandPatty Lagera9 August 2018Personal, Anxiety Comments

Dream Team

I honestly never thought I could work WITH my boyfriend. More so, do something pretty incredible together — in jobs that we both absolutely adore and excel in — and create a wonderful memory for couples to remember forever.

Australia, Hamilton Island, PersonalPatty Lagera23 July 2018Hamilton Island, Helicopters, Sam Jones, AustraliaComment

Big Life Update

2018 has really been an incredible year so far. I’ve been pushed to the limits, and I never thought I could do what I’m doing now. I can say for a fact that God is good and He is faithful. I am SO grateful for all the friends and family supporting me and constantly believing in me as I pursue my dreams.

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Anxiety & Social Media

I always want my intentions to come from a place of peace, freedom, authenticity, and joy. I had to stop myself from looking and comparing. It’s an illness, I tell ya. Social media can be such an encouraging place, but it can also eat you up inside if you allow it.

PersonalPatty Lagera17 January 2018Personal, Anxiety, Thoughts Comments

Burn Out

Success isn't everything. Money too. And not that "I've made it" (cringe) — I seriously believe there's soooo much that I have yet to learn about running a business and being a photographer and filmmaker — but getting lost in all the hustle really exhausted me and made me question why I do the things that I do. What was I after? What is my actual goal for doing so much work? I'm not the type to submit to blogs (I wish I was more organised and determined for this) or join competitions. What society views as success isn't necessarily what I aim for. So, I'm re-evaluating what my priorities are, how I can continue to do this job, and look after myself and my mental health at the same time.

PersonalPatty Lagera22 June 2017Personal, Depression, Burnout, 2017, Thoughts, Anxiety Comments

I Don't Know

Some days can be quite crippling. I get so lost in my head, and I can't seem to function. I'm thinking of too many things. Why do I burden myself with all these problems? Just let them go, I can hear a tiny voice say. But how?

PersonalPatty Lagera26 April 2017Personal, Thoughts, Anxiety, DepressionComment

Hello, January.

I'm saying hello to January 2017 because I'm saying goodbye to the fear of writing. And goodbye to the expectations of what I should and shouldn't write. I'm writing for myself.

PersonalPatty Lagera29 January 2017Thoughts, Personal, 2017Comment