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My second home
There was never a time when I wasn't thinking about Ireland my second home. Whether it is the smells or the sunshine after rain Monaghan Ireland is a peaceful place. It has been the home for the McArdle family for 6 generations. I didn't know that I could love a place so much more than I do Ireland this picture was taken outside of my Great Grandpa's house. My family that I love so much has spent a lot of time there many I don't remember but the ones I do are the ones i will cherish for my life -
The First Cast
This picture reminds me of the first time holding a fishing rod. Without this moment my love for animals and fishing would never exist; Because without fishing I wouldn't of herd the birds chirping the geese honking, watching the turtles slip into the water. Fishing not only helped with the love for animals but also helped me get closer to my family the connection my dad, grandpa, and I had for the sport helped us laugh cry and in all become a stronger unit and love one another -
The Great Commence of hockey
Aaaaaaahhhhhhh, my favorite sport there is no better feeling than a fresh, cold, sheet of ice hockey is the another center of my life. Hockey has given me the energy the drive, and the commitment to do be great at what I do no matter what it is. Hockey is the Second reason I am where I am today because hockey gave me the energy to do good in school. No Homework done no skating for me no practice. Hockey is frustrating; but gave me the never quit mentality; hard work pays off. -
the walk on the beach
through the Hardships that come with life many who deal with the trouble try to find a way that helps them cope with the situation. In this photo I am walking on the beach to cope with the trouble that comes with fighting. my grandmother often told me that when times weren't looking good I would shut myself off and cover my ears.This was how my grandmother would help me get away from the screaming and yelling. I would simply walk in this pictrue I'm simply walking to deal with the Anxiety. -
the Struggle
My family's background has a lot to do with spirituality and the lord. Two of my Great Uncles were priests and my Grandpa worked really hard to become one. I didn't realize how much of an affect religion would have on me. In the beginning going to church was a hassle never bothered me and thought that it was stupid I was never more wrong. God and religion have a huge affect on me when times are tough I honestly have someone to turn, talk and most importantly listen too. He guides me. -
Not happy Dolphin DIscovery
As I have said animals make up 90% of my life many things I do each day are to help protect and potentially save an animal. But when there are things that happen that are hidden to the human eye. Behind the scenes of many parks are terrible things. Dolphin Discoveries are one of the problems humans face. What person doesn't want to touch a dolphin? Tourists do not have a clue what happens to these animals, they aren't shown the abuse that happens. People need to think before they do that is it. -
The Embarrassing Tale
One of the main problems in America is obesity. I have gone through the struggle of weight. It sucks everything out of you and makes you feel awful. Pretty much my entire life I have been over weight people seem to make fun of you no matter what but being called names can wear you down cut you off. I have dealt with bullying quite a bit and it is not good but while some people will cry others do something about it. It took that anger and sadness and turned it into fuel to pump iron and run. -
8 Feet and 100 Hundred pounds
I have said it over and over again fishing is my life but nothing will ever compete with the time I caught a 8 foot 100 pound sailfish in costa rica. This fish made me emotional a dream fish by itself bu adding 8 feet and 100 pounds in one cast is something fisherman spend their whole life trying to catch and never succeed. The passion and obsession I have cannot be tamed or slowed down by anything. Fishing is a spiritual sport that involves the gods and the lord; this was an act of god. -
My Restless Love
Every day I think of my Great Grandma the times I have spent with her were amazing she was one of the nicest and kind and loveable human being on the planet. she was and bundle of sunshine. Her paintings remind me each day how precious and amazing the outdoors were and are. The elegance and prestein colors that birds possess make them magnificent she had a way of making even better. she was everything to me nothing will ever stop me from loving her. another reason i love and cherish animals -
My Pride and Joy
For those who know me you know that Animals are something that are extremely near and dear to my heart. I would do anything for them; there is nothing worse than to see forests and jungles cut down leaving animals with nothing but dust. Animals don't have a voice it is up to us to speak for them. These Endangered species will not be alive much if we don't do anything about it now. Okapis are the closest relative to the giraffe and happen to be my favorite animal without is they will be gone.
