I am a part-time Elmira College student whose life is booked to the maximum capacity. I am a single mom, recently "new home-owner," who works full time to ensure a stable life for my family. Sometimes I feel in-over-my-head with all of the daily tasks and demands that go into completing a single day. Mornings are hectic, as I scurry around the house to make sure backpacks and lunches are packed, teeth are brushed, and that my daughter isn't running for the bus before she finishes her breakfast. After conquering that, I am off to class for two hours in the morning to then run though the drive-thru window to get the cup o' joe that is going to sustain me through an eight hour work day, to then come home to socks and homework flung all over the living room. Yet, in the midst of all of my chaos, I find a way to find the beauty and happiness that surrounds me using photography. This allows me to take a moment, snap a photo, and capture some of the most important elements in my everyday life. It is easy to get caught up in daily stressors, but I enjoy zooming in on the cheerful moments as often as I can. I hope you all can enjoy the beauty of ordinary life.