What is your go to place or thing to do to relax or unwind
In this post I will let you know what are my ways of relaxing, would love to here what are your ways to relax
For me when I have things on my mind and I need to take a bit of time to relax and get my thoughts in order there are two things that work for me
The first one is heading to be by the water I just find walking up and down the beach very relaxing especially at Sunrise or in the case of this shot Sunset
Fishing is something I just have never got into but it is very popular here at the local beaches, you can see a couple of people out in the water fishing in the shot above
And the other thing that relaxes me is walking, I will often take a break during the day at work and walk a few blocks any time of year, even in winter
And of course in NYC you never know what you will see on a walk, even other walkers in unique style shall I say
Incase you cant see it as well as the outfit which I am at a loss for words on how to describe, he had Holla written on his forward and was so clearly enjoying his walk up 42nd street singing and calling out to people.
OK i hope that last photo was worth scrolling down for it always makes me chuckle every time I see it
TGIF the weekend is fast approaching, have a good weekend everyone.
I am having a long one for the week with family so may be on here less than usual for the next week
This photo taken by me using a Sony A6500 mirrorless camera
Priceless! 😂😂😂😂😂 Sure worth that 'huge' effort to scroll down the page. 😜
Thanks :) scrolling down can be taxing :)
Oh it was! I'm still wiping the sweat off. 😓😅
LMAO :) I hope you have managed to recover by now
Good afternoon, I the sea is what most relaxes me, the mountain also but it costs a lot to get jeje
I love your city, the variety of people you are
I would like to live in a city that goes from tagging to people that would be really relaxing
Thanks for your feedback I am lucky with the mix I have living in a beautiful Coastal town and working in the city
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Wow, very beautiful!
Thanks
1st image amazing
Thanks nature was on fine form that night
love your photos! NYC always surprises.
Thanks, and ohh yes it surely does, I just had to slip Tinkerbell into a post, I remember seeing him from a distance walking towards me and I wondered if my eyes were playing tricks on me
It made me smile, too funny and actually inspiring at the same time. He was being authentic to himself... love it!
Yes he clearly doesn't feel pressured to adhere to societies norms :)
Fishing is a great way to relax, even when it gets exciting!
Yeah funny thing is I have only ever fished a couple of times I think, I was to busy training for Rugby when I was young to have time for it, kind of strange as fishing is so popular in NZ so I am an exception I guess
That is hilarious. was it a real tattoo on his forehead or was it drawn on with a pen? What a character!
Talking about relaxing, I find walking definitely helps me. Its a great time and place to sort out a lot of thoughts too.
To be honest I am not 100% sure but I suspect it was pen but these days you can never be sure
Yes walking is the same for me :)
Thanks fir the visit and thoughts
Great shots !
I have never been fishing and I think I never will :)
BUT that first shot looks amazing :)
Snow for me is one of the most magical things weather wise.
I can watch it fall all day long, I never get enough of it :)
There is something pure about it, almost not from this world.
Walking through a forest after some snow fell is a wonderful experience as well.
The last picture is hilarious for looks on the people behind him haha
Thanks for sharing :)
I fished a couple of times in my teens but it just
wasn't for me I have never been one for standing still In one spot for long
Winter can indeed look so beautiful
Yes that guy got some strange looks for sure :)
Hahaha... Worth the scroll down...put a smile on my face! :D Lovely walk scenes - all of them! ;) Have a great weekend with your family, JJ!
Thanks glad you enjoyed it :)
You to have a great weekend
So true! Not the guy in the funny dress, but the go to place! I head straight for the mountains whenever I can. Unfortunately only once a year due to our charity work, but then again we go for a 4 or 6 Kilometer walk twice a week at the Rietvlei Zoo Farm, which also helps to straighten out the mind. Take care Sir JJ and hope you will enjoy your time with the family! Blessings! Stephen
Thanks kindly for your feedback, walking for me is always relaxing, for about a year I had leg issues and couldn't walk far so glad to be walking again now
Have a great weekend
Wow! We are surely alike! I was in plaster for 2 years and they wanted to amputate but I refused! Still walking on my leg today. Cannot run and cannot walk very far unless I take breaks in between! Hope your weekend is also good!
Oh man, that last photo reminds me. I was at a downtown event one night when we saw a guy with a similar body composition as your Tinkerbell dressed up as Puss 'n Boots from Shrek. Complete with skin-tight body suit and shoddy makeup.
Some sights one will never forget :) I suspect that Puss n Boots you saw may be one for you
Of course he is Tinkerbell! Anyone can see that! 😉My go to relaxing place in anywhere out in nature, whether it is in my backyard in the woods, or on the shores of Lake Superior where I hope to be next week.
Thanks hope you can get to the Lake next week :)
The coolest Tinkerbell I've ever seen :)... lol. Only in NY, indeed. So funny!
Now for the relax issue: I can't relax. My mind is very noisy and my ears too (I have something chronic in them). For (trying to) relax I write and sleep (as much as I can). But I don't sleep much either. Otherwise I enjoy working around my photos and that gives me a lot of pleasure, which I think can be similar to relaxing.
With age I now can relax a bit occasionally, but still perhaps at best I slow my mind down a little, it runs so fats most of the time, thats why photography is good for me gets me out walking a bit and looking for and taking photos is good for me slows me down just a little, but at the same time I will most likely be thinking about two or free work projects and coming up with solutions or action plans
as for sleep again age is showing I used to average between 3 and 5 hours sleep a night max from about 14 till about 50, now I sleep about 5 hours a night week days and on weekends get at least one night with 7 hours sleep if I sleep any more I feel worse
I have an alarm on my phone to go to bed early on the working days. And it works! Now I can sleep around 7h per night.
Thats good I find each person has there own amount of sleep they need I do not believe what many say that everyone needs 8 hours sleep
Science says that, I guess...
Depends which science you read, one book I was given when I was offered a membership with Mensa back when I was 14 had an interesting article on the need for sleep, I remember showing it to my parents because they always felt I didnt sleep enough :)
My son told me one day when he was 3 years old, in Scotland, it had been the first day of his life he had slept... ever
Oh, beauty! This line of color takes the stress out of my head. The orange just lights up the sky. I know snow can be a nuisance, but, there is a certain magic that comes with the white, fluffy stuff.
I have no words for the little fairy. I've danced with the naked cowboy down on Times Square.
Relaxation comes with a run. Fast and furious. On the opposite end of the scale, I love to meditate and do yoga. It helps bring my buzz down to zero.
Thanks again for an awesome post and making me get a great laugh for the night. Have a fun few days off and I hope to not see you on here!! LOL
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Thanks for your Support your always so wonderful
Yes back in the day Running was relaxing for me, not so much near the end of Marathons or triathlons but the training runs I could totally switch off
Even on vacations I wake early well before anyone else other than my daughter in Law so will probably be popping on here then
I take a walk around my small creek whit the camera and my nose to the ground. Looking for the little hidden world down there. That is my way of relaxing. Probably you have seen some of the photos from these walks :)
Ohh yes thats not only relaxing for you but leads you to some amazing shots
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Really love that orange colpur in the twilight of your first shot but id have to say my fav is a tough call between the last 2. Ill have to go with the artist in me and say the winters day, great styling perspective and lines!
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I'd be up by the water with a line in...that last photo omg man! Cracked me up.
Lol he sure was a character
Ooooo!!!!!! 😁
All terrific photos @tattoodjay the top one is stunning. The middle one represents a NY winter just right and the last but not least.
That's a holla back girl? lol
Only in New York...Priceless!
As far as relaxing places go. If I get any more relaxed I'll be horizontal! ;)
Never did get the whole fishing thing either?
Whoa, that dude is scary! That took some guts to get that pic! You never know about those folks!!
Lol he does look scary but actually seemed to be very laid back but I did play it safe luckily I had my long zoom with me that day
Cool photos! My great favorite is Thinkerbell 😂
Thanks tinker bell was a character for sure
Too bad for your other beautiful photos but Tinkerbell made the show !!! =D
I love it when people enjoy themselves ! ^_^
Oh my God why WHY did I listen to you??? Click baiter :P The information cannot be unseenOh, oh! My eyes, my eyes!!!! Ahahahahaha!!! Thanks for the smile though ;)
:) sorry about that
Very good point of view. Relaxing means enjoying. I enjoyed your post from the beginning to the end hahahaha. In my country means Poland I've seen Marlin Monroe in a similar issue. :) New York is full of outstanding surprises ;)) Great post, Thank you UP:)))
Thanks do glad you enjoyed my post
And indeed NY is always full of surprises