Found out my Masters Thesis, which I hope to one day make into a peer-reviewed article, was cited in a Doctoral Thesis.
My excitement is beyond measurable! ๐ฅน To the author now a Dr. (PhD) I say congrats!
In due time, I'll get back to pursuing a PhD after finding this little motivation.
#Academia
And hi again all in the BlueSky! Still here ๐
been inactive a bit adjusting with social media and life.
Been promoted in my org with additional responsibilities and now an alert warning officer for internal alerts... This'll be interesting. Not that I'm in a seismically active area or anything ๐ซ
National Public Telecommunicators Week, a week recognizing the voices of calm in emergencies.
Just a shout-out to the team I work with in SAR who not only speaking with people in peril, but also assist in the coordination speaks to their character in the overall effort in saving someone's life. ๐
A rocky beach with tumultuous waves with a coastal fog cresting amongst the cliffs
Weathering the Storm
It was in this moment, I'm reminded about resilience... For a landscape which has stood the test of time, sculpted from earthquakes, storms, and even fires, it still remains... resilient as ever.
๐ Coast Miwok Lands
๐งญ Point Reyes National Seashore
๐ท 03.JAN.2026 Sony A7Cii
A human figure in a forest wearing a blue tunic and poncho, adorned with a satchel and pockets, with a quarterstaff on the back.
Want to update my profile pic, instead, created a new character.
Sure it's "off brand" for me. Is it awesome? Yeah!
In the new year, not letting algorithm dictate what to create as I lean more on other tidbits which make me, me!
A depiction of my DnD character
๐Tsnungwe, Hupa Lands
๐ท Sony A7Cii
๐ Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday! ๐๐
๐ Ahwahneechee Lands
๐งญ Yosemite National Park
๐ท Sony A7Cii
A vast mountain range with a cloudy sky and dense forest below.
Breathtaking โฐ๏ธ
In 2024, finally got a chance to visit a National Park I've had on my list for a while. Although a short visit, the inspiring landscape was just breathtaking... literally and figuratively ๐
๐ Ute & Cheyenne Lands
๐งญ Rocky Mountain National Park
๐ท 20.AUG.2024 Sony A7Cii
If you see this, post your favorite Star Wars character.
A river creek flowing through a snowy forest.
Winter โ
So begins the period when days after Winter Solstice slowly become longer, but not before we at least enjoy the solitude and calm of the Winter Season.
๐ Mountain Maidu Lands
๐งญ Lassen Volcanic National Park
๐ท 01.DEC.2024 - Sony A7Cii
Weather sure is keeping things busy. Flash Flood Warning for a good portion of Humboldt County. Lots of traffic incidents this morning too. Stay safe out there folks, probably best not to travel to the Redwoods today.
Looks like the heavy rains originally intended for the SF/Bay Area went further north... When it rains, it pours, and it's definitely feeling like it! ๐ง๏ธ
A building entrance with a partial view of letters affixed to the top. The full title of it would be Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center.
A foyer interior with the rear wall depicting two of the Peanuts characters Lucy holding a football and Charlie Brown ready to kick the ball.
A text on the wall discussing the main topic about Charles M Schulz's creative process
Visited the Peanuts Museum a while back where a little exhibit on a wall stood out to me changing my approach to the everyday life: The Creative Process.
Specifically the spontaneity of creating...
Inspired, a new creative habit formed. ๐
๐งญ Charles M. Schulz Museum
๐ท Sony A7Cii
๐๏ธ 20.OCT.2025
It's been a while since I've been on here... And I just want to say, for once, I can rest easy for now knowing our trajectory is possible for a better future.
With that in mind, LETS GO! ๐๐๐ฝ
๐คฆ๐ฝ
A water bottle with stickers affixed with California state, a rainbow campfire, and Rebel symbols from Star Wars
Was on the job today so couldn't join in on events today... And can't out loudly say where I stand, but there were definitely signs about where I stood. ๐
Oh these Rebel symbols you say? Nothing in particular, just a Star Wars fan! โ๐ฝ
Saw the follow on video in the replies and it looks like a scene straight out of an alien or supernatural investigation film with all the people in the bee suits. ๐
The US SAR System needs an overhaul... It's frustrating to this day how little attention there is to the technical profession.
A couple of Wilderness Medicine books next to a paper briefly outlining the course.
Day 1 of 9 towards obtaining Wilderness First Responder in the books! Finally got around to taking this course, upgrading my certification from Wilderness First Aid.
๐๐ฝ best series there is set in the Star Wars universe!
Thank you! And I agree as I find some new perspectives to capture ๐
A camera and telephoto lens atop a table.
An unedited capture of a silhouette of a rugged shoreline at sunset.
An edited capture of a rugged shoreline with gentle waves cresting onto a beach and people walking at sunset.
Got myself a "new" (bought used) 70-300mm lens after capturing with my 24mm prime for the longest time. Already happy after a quick field test the other day!
Can't wait to get out again ๐
๐ Yurok Lands
๐งญ Trinidad, CA
๐ท #Sony #A7Cii
#Photography #Outdoors #California
Looking up at a Redwood Tree
A backpacker going through an opening of a fallen tree
A creek flowing through a forest
A campsite next to a creek
A serene backpacking adventure while exploring Endor-er... Redwood National & State Parks.
๐ Yurok Lands
๐ท #Sony A7Cii
#Photography #Endor #NationalParks #Backpacking
Fireworks above rocky spires and the Millennium Falcon
A small two legged droid escorted by a Batuuan
A Batuuan market at night
A docked ship on a raised platform
Bright Suns (Good day in Batuuan) fellow travelers! #MayThe4th be with you! โ๐ฝ
Just some of my favorite photography captures from Batuu West last year when I traveled to a galaxy far far away to celebrate this day. ๐
๐ท #Sony A7IV
#Photography #StarWars #Disneyland
An SUV parked in a forested campground with a rising morning sun shining through the trees.
In a busy life, sometimes spontaneous adventures happen. Thankfully got a trusty rig for such scenarios: GALILEO.
Acronym for: Gear for Adaptive Living, Integrated Logistics, & Exploration Outpost. ๐
It gets the job done!
๐ท #PentaxK1000
๐๏ธ #Kodak Gold 200
#Travel #FilmCollective #Photography
A museum entrance with the word Exploratorium written sideways.
Limitless Exploration ๐
When I visited the Exploratorium in SF for the first time, felt like a kid again as I took such appreciation for the sciences. The world is our classroom and we still have lots to learn.
๐ท #PentaxK1000
๐๏ธ Fuji 200
#SanFrancisco #FilmCollective #Photography
Overlooking a roof covered in grass.
Looking at the roof of a dome housing a rainforest.
Two people observing fish in a giant aquarium
Happy Earth Day! ๐
Some of the smallest actions can build towards a sustainable future and it doesn't necessarily have to be outdoors. A trip to the science museum to learn about our home can be just as impactful.
๐งญ California Academy of Sciences
๐ท Sony A7Cii
#EarthDay #Science #Sustainability
Not gone yet. I believe most post offices along the triple crown trails still provide this service, albeit it's mostly catered to the thru-hiker. ๐
Inside a coffee shop with tables and chairs in front of a window bringing in warm light while the words "Enjoy" sit above.
Pause & Enjoy โ
In midst of chaos, sometimes life might give you a subtle hint to just pause and to enjoy the moment.
๐ท Sony A7CII
๐ Native Lands of the Wiyot
๐งญ 2025.JAN.09 in Eureka, CA
#Photography #SonyCamera #CoffeeShopVibe
What an amazing sight to witness! โ๐ฝ
Some quick captures of the #HandsOff Rally at the Humboldt County Courthouse in Eureka #California
A rollercoaster with a coaster train on the track.
Life is like a Rollercoaster
A throwback as I ponder how best to describe the feelings and general sense of what life is giving these days. Also reminder to myself of the simple amusement enjoyed in good company.
๐งญ #Disney California Adventure Park
๐ท #PentaxK1000
๐๏ธ #Kodak Gold 200 #FilmPhotography