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Beautifulhumanbylaruche, Atlanta, GA (2026)

05/09/2024

Jonathan’s Story: PART V - My relentless pursuit of musical perfection often leaves me restless, and I empathize with fellow musicians and recording artists who share this struggle. However, I must clarify – it is specifically those genuine artists, who possess a heartfelt message and a desire to inspire positive change, that truly experience this creative insomnia. For me, creating music is an expression of love – both for myself and for others – and a means of fostering a greater sense of unity and empathy in the world.

05/09/2024

Jonathan’s Story: PART IV - When I feel my work is nearing completion, I turn to the spirits of Michael Jackson and Prince for guidance. I invite these legendary artists to serve as my mentors from beyond, seeking their wisdom and inspiration. Their presence challenges me to push my boundaries, as I hear them ask, “Is this truly the absolute best you can do?”

05/09/2024

Jonathan’s Story: PART III - My aspiration is to contribute music to your collection that captures the essence of these profound emotions. Should my compositions fail to conjure up this sentiment, I have misinterpreted the message that the spirit of music intended for me to convey to you. It’s no surprise that creative individuals, particularly musicians, struggle to find rest – the music never ceases to inspire and demand our attention.

05/09/2024

Jonathan’s Story: PART II - My soul is deeply stirred by the rich sounds of opera, jazz, gospel, blues, old school hip-hop, and R&B/soul from the 70s and 80s. Experiencing these genres on vinyl is similar to savoring a flavorsome dish infused with the creamy indulgence of butter and spices, transporting me to a blissful state with each bite. From the moment the first few notes resonate, I am blanketed in a magical trance of warmth, joy, and an adoration for life’s precious moments.

02/04/2020

So I’m just a couple days late to the game, pun intended.

Okay. This is not political. This is about all you women out there comparing yourselves to this 43 and 50 year old, respectively.

Ladies. Ladies! Let’s have a real conversation. Please.

I love how amazing these two women look. They have amazing bodies. Can’t we all agree? And can’t we also agree they are gorgeous and in shape and ‘look amazing for their age?’

Okay. Don’t go any further. I saw so many memes and posts about how all the women I know wish they could look that amazing at 43 and 50.

I get it. It’s envious. But listen. What do you do for a living? How many hours a week do you do your job?

Shakira and Jennifer’s JOBS are to stay in shape. They literally get PAID to look this way. If they showed up on stage bearing baggy thighs and bellies pouring over their pants, that’s not the image their managers are selling. While we would give them props for this, and it would make us feel a little better about our own bodies, knowing their bodies are just as ‘real’ as ours, it’s not going to help them sell records, unfortunately.

These ladies most likely spend an average of 4-5 hours in a gym PER DAY!! And they have someone creating amazingly healthy and yummy meals for them. If we had time like this and a chef in our corner, we would, without a doubt, look like them.

If you are working out 4-5 hours a day AND holding down a full time job, giving 100% to your children, your house, your spouse/partner, and you look like this, reach out. I need your secret. I want to photograph you AND share your story.

So the moral of this particular story, and my need to share this with you is this. Please do not compare your body and your self image to someone like Shakira and Jennifer. They have a COMPLETELY different lifestyle than you do. And they get PAID to look like this. It’s in their contracts. Therefore, it’s a part of their 40 hour work week.

I love all you ladies out there. Know that you are all beautiful in your own way. Each and every one of you.

photocred: Kevin Winter/Getty Images

11/05/2019

"It was the first time I had conscious thoughts about the words abusive, power and control. Since I left my Japanese life when I came to Georgia, US, I didn't have the option for going back home anymore.

But there are not too many places I could go. Also, life threw a curve ball, and I was pregnant with my 2nd baby. so when she became 4 weeks old, baby Lily and Maria 10 years old, we went to the Battered Women shelter where we spent 6 months with other broken women.

Despite being such a traumatic and dramatic situation…… I was thrilled. I actually was excited to leave him and the home. But I felt so much peace being with my girls and two suitcases.

I didn`t need so much to live to be happy. However, I needed to find my own ground to stand with my kids. Alone."
To read the rest of Manami's story, please visit our blog on our website. Link in BIO!

10/28/2019

"I found work at the city community center teaching art and English for young children in my parents neighborhood. It was good and fun. I could spend a lot of time with my daughter with the other children while I taught. So I decided to go back to Art college for Art Education and learn how to teach art seriously. (I graduated Tokyo Musashino Art University right after high school, my major was for Graphic design)

When I was about to finishing up the art education course, I decide to marry the guy I found online who resided in Georgia. I always wanting a family of my own and I thought it was fate as it was such a smooth transition to marry this one …and I married. But it ended up being the wrong person…"
To Be Continued

10/23/2019

"My baby, Maria, was born in Nepal, and changed my life totally. I never knew that feeling of love. I never knew how holding a baby could be so lovely. My baby became the most precious thing in my life. I felt stronger than ever after becoming a mother. I felt I could do anything for her.

Since I had Maria, I started wanting to settle in one place. I was exhausted to keep traveling with her. My baby`s father`s life was traveling all the time. I couldn`t live my life with him. While we were in Sweden, I got a call from my mother that she was sick and asking me to go back to Japan.

I flew back to Japan with my 3 years old baby girl (who became 26 years old this year!) to my parent’s house in Japan. I was totally exhausted from all the traveling and the way to live with my x, our difference in vision of life was clear. "
To Be Continued

10/17/2019

"So, this is the story of my life. I was so desperate to know the reason to live, if there are no meaning of life, I could quickly finish my life, but none of my destructive pleasures made me happy nor at peace.
In my early 20's, I quit my graphic designer office job and took off traveling. I traveled to China, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Thailand, etc. I felt very excited being in India.
There was something I was looking for, smell of incense, spices, colorful clothes, Indian dress, music from everywhere, sound of bells and temples everywhere, I felt a strong energy that quickly vacuumed me into India."
To Be Continued

10/16/2019

Some of you may have heard of this little Cobb County gem. Manami Lingerfelt has been a local artist since the early 2000's. I met her last year at the Big Shanty Festival in Downtown Kennesaw. I fell in love with her art. A couple months ago I decided to reach out to her to see if she would be interested in doing a beautiful human session. She was 100% in, without question. Manami has a very unique story and I can't wait to share it with you! Please stay tuned for several posts of her and her story, and then our blog post we will be sharing at the end of the month!

09/18/2019

It’s been a while since I did a post for myself. A lot has been going on. But I thought today was the perfect day to update my tiny little following. Life has been hectic, anxious, magical, forward, peaceful, exciting, exhausting, unpredictable, and all of the emotions that make us human. I have to say, it’s been all the right things though. Rounding up on 3 years since I separated from an 18 year marriage/relationship, I purchased my first home, and unexpectedly, bought a new car. Yes, all within the same month, roundabout. For me, things usually happen in pairs, or in threes. And that’s okay. It’s a great little reminder that the universe is at work, shuffling me along, and pushing all the things at me once, instead of a little here...a little there. Did I ever think at 39 I would be where I am? And when I say that, I don’t mean I am disappointed. I say it with excitement to see how far I have come on my own in the 3 short years since I was reborn. I am continuing to be excited for what is to come. And the growth that will take place in business, in life, with my son, with the love in my life, and the moving forward of it all. I am so thankful and grateful for all the people and opportunities that have crossed my path. Thank you everyone for all the wishes today and for all the love you continue to send my way. Oh, and the kiddo (my 12 year old boy) took this photo of me 💕☮️

09/18/2019

It’s been a while since I did a post for myself. A lot has been going on. But I thought today was the perfect day to update my tiny little following. Life has been hectic, anxious, magical, forward, peaceful, exciting, exhausting, unpredictable, and all of the emotions that make us human. I have to say, it’s been all the right things though. Rounding up on 3 years since I separated from an 18 year marriage/relationship, I purchased my first home, and unexpectedly, bought a new car. Yes, all within the same month, roundabout. For me, things usually happen in pairs, or in threes. And that’s okay. It’s a great little reminder that the universe is at work, shuffling me along, and pushing all the things at me once, instead of a little here...a little there. Did I ever think at 39 I would be where I am? And when I say that, I don’t mean I am disappointed. I say it with excitement to see how far I have come on my own in the 3 short years since I was reborn. I am continuing to be excited for what is to come. And the growth that will take place in business, in life, with my son, with the love in my life, and the moving forward of it all. I am so thankful and grateful for all the people and opportunities that have crossed my path. Thank you everyone for all the wishes today and for all the love you continue to send my way. Oh, and the kiddo (my 12 year old boy) took this photo of me 💕☮️

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