I never saw it coming. One day, I had a job, a routine, a sense of stability. The next, I didn’t. No warning signs, no time to prepare, just a meeting and then it was over!

Saying goodbye was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. It wasn’t just about losing a paycheck. It was losing a part of myself, the part that felt accomplished, secure, needed. I poured so much of my identity into my work that when it was gone, I wasn’t sure what was left.

And then came the whirlwind of emotions—shock, anger, self-doubt, and a financial stress that settled into my bones. I felt lost.

“When everything familiar disappears, you’re left wondering who you are without it.”

Finding My Footing in Unexpected Places

In the middle of all that uncertainty, photography became my escape.

It started as a way to clear my head, long walks through the city, no destination, just me and my camera. I found myself capturing details I’d never noticed before the way sunlight danced on brownstone buildings, the quiet resilience of flowers growing through sidewalk cracks. It was something small, but in a time when everything felt out of my hands, it was mine.

And without even realizing it, I had found something more than just a way to pass the time.

“Sometimes, the things that save us come disguised as hobbies.”

A Blessing in Disguise

Looking back, I won’t pretend the layoff wasn’t painful. It was. But for the first time, I can also say it was a blessing in disguise.

Losing my job forced me to slow down, to reevaluate what actually brings me joy. And photography? It does. More than I ever expected. It’s been a creative outlet, a therapy session, and a reminder that I am so much more than a job title.

I still don’t know exactly where I’m headed, but I’m no longer afraid of the uncertainty. Because for the first time in a long time, I’m doing things that make me feel alive.

You don’t want to miss this journey. I’m capturing it all—raw moments, stunning visuals, and everything in between. Follow me on Instagram: Lens Through MEC, and let’s explore the beauty of reinvention together. Trust me, you’ll want to be part of this.

Until next time,
MEC