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Reminder for when you’re caught up in the initial emotions…

I think we forget that not everyone deserves access to our energy. Yes be vulnerable and be real. But as soon as something starts threatening your emotional safety, cut it off!

First fishing trip of the year

Wind decided to be mean, so my hopes of catching something at the fjord was foiled. Then at the lake my brother caught two trouts. His ego will be astronomical for a while 😭😂

Ohio Herping Throwback

Just moved back to Middlesex, NJ after completing my Masters (one step closer to becoming a herpetologist!). I went to a university in Oxford, Ohio which had this extraordinary woods and a large diversity of herpetofauna species. Here are some of the most striking reptiles and amphibians I... read more

Eastern Hognose Snake

A beautiful eastern hognose caught during May of 2026. Story time: Several years back, this species was bountiful in a specific location my advisor used to go herping. Unfortunately, word got out of this spot and most were poached leading to this species not being seen for ~6 years at the... read more

Shadow Work

I oftentimes think back to memories from the past and find myself caught up in imagining worst case scenarios. This negative thinking drags down my energy and puts me in a bad head space. What I've come to realize, though, is that this is part of my shadow: a term coined by psychoanalyst Carl Jung... read more

Moody Sun

Caught some beautiful pics of the sun setting 😍 anyone else taken any sunset pics lately? Pls show! 🙂