Hi Andrew Kerr here!
As the Beatles song goes "What would you do if I sang out of tune? Would you stand up and walk out on me? Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song, I will try not to sing out of key."
I implore you not to "walk out on me" if this intro to me is somewhat "out of key" I am an introvert by nature and don't really like talking about myself. However, for you, I will try to lay myself proverbially bare so that you can know me a little better.
I was the single dad of two sons. One is considered "Normal" the other is considered special. My boys are both adults now but my youngest son is autistic and functions around the level of a 12 year old. I used to be a plant operator on a petrochemical plant called SASOL, but due to a works injury in 2016 I was declared disabled and put on medical pension.
The news was quite devastating because the neurosurgeon told me that I would not be able to walk, stand, or sit for long periods of time, and that I could not place any strain on my back as the nature of the injury could paralyze me.
At the time I was barely walking and decided that it was either walking upright again or a wheelchair... In between just wouldn't do. I worked out every day, and slowly I stopped walking like a bad extra in a zombie movie. The pain is ever-present but I am back to being a fully functional part of society.
As time passed I turned to photography, my childhood passion, as a therapy for my adjusted way of living. I studied and got a diploma so that I could understand not only the emotional connection but also the technical prowess needed to be more than and adequate photographer.
I have been a professional photographer for 4 years now. Other than photography I love to cook and I grow fruits and vegetables in a greenhouse that I built out of scrap metal. I enjoy tinkering with various DIY projects around the house and because of various skill sets from welding to plumbing to electrical, I am quite the handyman.
I also love writing, I published a novel on amazon called 'Back to life', I have written over 500 Haiku's and twice as many poems in other structures.
I guess that's me... condensed into a few (too many) lines. I hope to be a valuable member on this site because being valueless is the quickest way to obscurity. Not only as a photographer or any of the other parts of me that I will be sharing but also as a contributor to the community at large.
I'd like to thank all the readers of and voters for my post. The appreciation in words can never express the true gratitude felt in my heart that you made me feel so welcome. I hope that in time I will not only be able to reciprocate votes but also the warm feelings that you have beamed as a community.
Welcome!
Thank you.
Welcome along Andrew, I hope you enjoy the experience.
Thank you I hope that my content will be worthy of the community.
Have fun, inject passion, personality and some effort, the rest will usually take care of itself. Ask me any questions you may have if you like, I'm happy to assist.
Welcome to buzzing around with like minded folk.
Single Dad with Special needs child never easy, then to have nasty turn of events in ones own life devastating to most, you sound grounded and positive in outlook.
Handsome family together smiling, this goes a long way, don't need to be rich, we need to be happy.
Look forward to your content as you share, take a look around communities and find places you feel comfortable to expand making new friends.
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Thank you, yes life has been tough but to let it knock you down gets you nowhere.
Fight carries on, finding different ways to combat and overcome obstacles every day.
!PIZZA
YES!!! This is a truth that few have insight into. We find it far easier to play victims and absolve ourselves of the responsibility of picking ourselves up and getting to the top of our own personal Everest. I think we need to realize that no battle is fought all at once.
Your comment is more profound than most will realize.
Welcome, hope you find a home here.
I would love that. Thank you.
Welcome to Hive Andrew - looking forward to read more of you, your photography and anything you will do here on Hive :) Have a great start on your journey!
Thank you so much. I appreciate it.
Welcome to Hive, @kerras ! Looking forward to seeing your photography!
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Thank you so much.
Thank you and welcome to Hive! Looking forward to seeing all the lovely photographs, plants and projects! 😀
You are awesome.
Congratulations on making your first post on Hive and welcome to this amazing community!Welcome to Hive @kerras ! This is @chillwithshanna from @ocd (Original Content Decentralized) team.
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Oh gosh, thank you for reminding me @hellsveiah was the one that referred me. I am super grateful to her for giving me such wonderful advice.
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STOPAwesome thank you so much.
Thank you for your words of motivation. I love hive it is such a positive world so far.
I think you'll get well here sharing your stories and photos, have fun and don't hesitate to ask questions.
There are a lot of really communities around here.
!PIMP
You must be killin' it out here!
1.000 PIMP@killerwot just slapped you with , @kerras.
You earned 1.000 PIMP for the strong hand.
They're getting a workout and slapped 1/1 possible people today.
Read about some PIMP Shit or Look for the PIMP District
Thank you so much I am humbled by your advice.
Thank you so much you are awesome.
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Thank you most graciously.
Welcome Andrew!
Summer told me you were here... I shall be adding you to the Busy Bees group! I hope you enjoy your stay!
Thank you so much. You are awesome.