#followmystory

[jaydigitalblog]

Hi there, my name is Johnathan Geary, but I go by Jay Digital.

Recently, I was laid off—or rather, fired—from my job. My business, unfortunately, is not thriving at the moment. It’s making zero income. My job, which I just lost, used to pay me about $3,500 a month for photography work—something I believe I do well and have consistently excelled at. However, the decision to let me go wasn’t based on my work quality, but rather the opinions of someone inexperienced in photography making critical decisions about my performance.

I fulfilled my duties and even exceeded them, stepping outside the scope of photography to take on videography tasks and graphic design (though, in reality, I never once touched graphic design during my time there). Despite my efforts, they deemed my performance unsatisfactory, and I was let go immediately after a meeting I had scheduled to clarify things. No resolution. No acknowledgment of my contributions. Just a cold goodbye.

This decision has left me emotionally drained and facing the harsh realities of losing financial security. When a job loss impacts your ability to provide for your family, it’s not just a professional blow—it’s personal. It shakes the very foundation of your home life.

The Struggles of Moving Forward

I’ve always believed in doing things with quality in mind, and while I take accountability for my actions, the stress and lack of appreciation in this role created an environment that was nearly impossible to thrive in. My dismissal forced me to reflect not only on my career but also on my personal struggles.

For transparency’s sake, I’ve dealt with anger issues since I was a child. Stress, coupled with underappreciation, can push anyone to their limits. And while I don’t act on it, I’ve often felt hopeless and even suicidal. But I remind myself that if I give up now, I’ll never know what’s on the other side of perseverance and hard work. I have too many plans and dreams to abandon them.

A New Chapter: Building for Myself

I’ve consulted with my fiancée—my biggest supporter through my lowest moments—and decided to pursue working for myself. It’s a path I’ve tried before, but the stakes are higher now with a family to support. I’m determined to make it work this time.

I’m offering services in photography, graphic design, website creation, and more. Whether it’s creating flyers, logos, headshots, or family photo shoots, I’m committed to delivering quality work. I’ve even introduced a creative service package for $200 a month, offering exclusive access to my skills across various asset creation needs.

For those who want to support me on a smaller scale, I’ve set up a Patreon where you can contribute as little as $10 a month. Even sharing my social media posts or engaging with my content helps tremendously. Every interaction makes a difference.

Why I’m Sharing My Story

I’m sharing this because I believe in being honest and real. Life has been incredibly difficult, but I know I’m not alone in feeling this way. My goal is to continue creating and providing value to others while being transparent about my journey.

If you’ve made it this far, thank you. Your support means the world to me, whether it’s through a like, comment, share, or financial contribution. Together, we can create something better. My name is Johnathan Geary, also known as Jay Digital. Remember your heart, and keep going.

Thank you for hearing me out.

[new-scenes]

🌻Lazy Day🌻

Today I just played some video games on my PS4. If anyone reading this plays PS4 or Switch don't be afraid to DM me! I just started playing Apex Legends today and I'm into it!! I wish I had played earlier.

I hope you had an amazing day so far. If you're day is just started I hope it's a great one!

~ sincerely, •• new-scenes ••

[reflection2reality]

Waiting for the rain to pass

[tikkunthisfuckingolam]

Last year in China 🇨🇳 it was so amazing 🥰 From Instagram

[bcompletehuman]

Quote of the day "Alluring art" Do like, comment and share,,❤️❤️❤️ Follow @bcompletehuman #quoteofthedayy #bcompletehuman #artyourlife #artyourself #successsecrets #successfulquotes #successclub #successfulperson #inspiratinalqoutes #inspirationalquoteoftheday #dailyquotesandsayings #dailyqoutes #motivationalpost #motivationalspeaker #instafollower #instagramfollower #instaposts😍 #dofollow #followmypage #followmystory https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd0UmGAFlGf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jt-phillyovo]

I wanted to start a new self discovery for myself and tonight the best night to start with the new moon upon us. I've always had a fascination with the moon, the full one in particular. But I'm going to bet back to studying comics energy and meanings. With the personal suggest I've got going on now. I need something new and fresh to keep my mind in and focus towards Bday I 22days😁 #NewMoon #NewMoonRitual #newmoonrituals #OctNewMoon #newstart #freshstart #selflove #selfcare #selfesteem #Wolf #moonjournal #followmystory #peace #loccommunity #locnation #dreads #canabiscommunity #420 #420friendly #MaryJ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bosf9i0l6IP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6m6wb6vfol7w

[1979kr]

My squad 🤘🏻 love you guys #bff #friends #family #alltogether #anytimeanyplace #loveyou #squad #tbt #2yearsago #happyholidays #roshhashana #israel @alterroman80 @anna_pavlovna_ya @sofysheftel . . . #nofilter #followmysquad #followme #followus #followmypage #followmystory #morefollowersplease #likeme #likemyphoto #likeforlikes #likemyinstagram #likemystory (at Tel Aviv, Israel) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnZR4rUFY8-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12p9fl7zs8g54

[joelleregh]

L E A P | Today is my 8 year anniversary in NYC / NJ, can’t believe how fast the time has gone by! 😱 . Find out more about my journey on the blog today. *advertisement by tagging* #newyorknewyork #newyorkcityskyline #leap #followmystory (at New York, New York)

[christineken-blog]

#nodiet #lifestyle #action #believe #achieve #joinourteamtoday #followmystory #followmyteam #ownyourlife #opportunity #opportunityknocks #simple #fun #magical #askmehow #askmeafreetestsample (bij Health & Comfort)

[new-scenes]

I absolutely love this. This quote is just so inspiring and motivating. ❤️

~ sincerely, •• new-scenes ••

(Credit: anikamaymiller)

[new-scenes]

🌻One Year🌻

It's unbelievable when you look back at the last year and realize how much has happened. This year, for me, was a true year of growth and self reflection. When I think about all the setbacks that I've come across, I can only be thankful for the experiences as they taught me how to adapt and mould me into the person I am today. Not everything was happy and easy. I've gone through probably some of the most life changing experiences this year. I felt like I was being put to the test to see how much I could handle and find out what kind of person I would be afterwards. I would constantly think, "How does this change me? How can I turn a negative situation into a positive life lesson?"

I will admit it wasn't at all close to being easy. I have my wonderful support system who is always there for me to guide me through the tough times. They hold my hand when I can no longer hold it up high. For that, I am so thankful.

One thing that I am very proud of is that I've made the realization that I would like to go back to school and get my degree (I just have a diploma now). If you know me, I was never the best student. It was hard to me to be motivated to come to school and even just study. But now, I'm thirsty for knowledge. I've realized that there is so much that I still don't know in my field and I actually want to go explore and learn. Lately, I've felt like I've just been at a pause when it comes to knowledge. I don't want to limit myself to only knowing what I know now. I'm so young still and I have the power to go back to school and learn about anything that interests me. That is what I'm so excited about.

You never know what is going to happen in a year. It feels like it should be a long time, but it goes by in just a blink. This time last year, I was moving out of my childhood home and into a really sh*tty apartment. Because of stupid circumstances, we ended up renting a house instead. Fast forward to now, I'm only a week away to moving into my dream apartment with my best friend.

Everything happens for a reason. I'd like to think that everything that I've gone through this year, I was meant to go through to become the person I am now. I feel more mature, stable, and aware of myself. I also feel strong, beautiful, and (some-what) healthy. It is such an amazing feeling to be at peace with not only yourself, but your life. Even if you're not at your finish line, it's always nice to sit back and just be thankful for the life you have and what it's given you.

~ sincerely, •• new-scenes ••

[reflection2reality]

Once again an update as follows , updates follows every so often for my own record seeing how I get on

Basically new technique tried today that exhausted my chest more than counting 3 sets of 12 will all day

Hoping that by this time next year maybe I can look back and smile knowing I stuck with it and achieved wha I wanted and set out to do

Keep training

[joeymovinup]

Almost here 😱 #7daysleft #letsgetit #iam #hatersbackoff #realme #giveitallyougot #neverstop #motivate #motivated #hustle #countdown #blessed #allme #selfgrowth #truestory #newme #followmystory #followmyig #lifelessons #nolove (at Fort Collins, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8CfyMmH6zr/?igshid=nv5bcrb7vbrz

[thematarese]

I can't understand why some people, especially those with college degrees, don't throw their trash properly. Having no trash bin around is no excuse. Utang na loob. . . . @Regranned from @natgeo - Photo by @jenniferhayesig A heart breaking find. We arrived at a remote small island in Coron Busuanga Philippines to dive and to scout for plastic debris. Two dogs appeared on the beach and began to swim to our boat. The heavy surf turned them back. I could see they were thin. I abandoned my dive and swam ashore with rice. The dogs had been left behind and and were extremely emaciated and weak. They were slowly starving to death on an island with no food resources. I fed them and swam back to our boat and asked our crew to kayak in water and more rice. The dogs were gentle, friendly and in good spirits despite their desperate situation. Ironically I found the debris I was looking for on shore when I found the dogs. They were pawing through the debris seeking anything to eat. We are working with locals to keep them fed by boat until we can get them off the island. We are in the process of determining the best rescue for them, either a safe place in the Philippines or we adopt them and take them back to New York. We are calling these two, a male and female, the "dugong dogs" because we were working with dugongs in the area. Stay tuned for the rest of their story. // with @natgeo in Philippines// #ocean #abandoned #rescuedog #dugongdog #followmystory for a video of the #dugongdogs follow @jenniferhayesig - #regrann

[thriftygirlcreative-blog]

Complete 180...The scariest thing to do is to be bold, be you, the true you! 

[100milermum]

Making a comeback!

It has been a real weird couple of years, I am not even sure I know when the last time I wrote on here was. 

I have been through some very dark times ( hospitals, health scares ,divorce, family breakdowns and mental health issues )  and god only knows how I have kept everything together but I have, I have also learnt that the people you think will support you, stand by your side no matter what, simply choose not to. They find it much easier to stand back and judge no matter how hurtful that is to you as a person. HOWEVER, I made a commitment to myself early last year, that putting a broken marriage behind me, that I would stop worrying about everyone else and focus on me for the first time ever ( amazing how much that rattles people, as soon as you become unavailable for their every singe need) and after a few false starts and interruptions I am back on the road. I have a new man, Stuart, he is just a beautiful human being, had his own darkness to break through too so he just gets me without question as I do him and its just the best thing ever. I feel like I can breath and be the person I was always meant to be..... FINALLY!!

So 2020 will see boh Stuart and I  turn 50 within a month of each other, and we are going to hit it with a bang I don't want to miss a moment ! Luckily for me Stuart is very much into the same things as me in terms of fitness although his preference is the stricter regime of triathlons as opposed to my “ I'll give anything a go” attitude. Stuart was brave enough to do a small ultra with me earlier in the year, obviously I say small because it was only 63 miles ( lol - ONLY!!) but I guess I gauge everything against the 100 milers that I have done in the past. Have to say I was very impressed he managed to finish, don’t think he will ever want to do another one but then we didn't really focus our training efforts on it properly, was still a good day out for me though. 

Stuart has persuaded me to head into triathlons and we have both been in training for the 2019 Laguna Phuket Triathlon next month in Thailand, THAILAND!!!! I am so excited. That said I have had to pretty much learn to swim again and am now in the process of learning how to ride a time trial bike. Stuart has been so patient coaching me. He seems to think I have a bit of potential so we will see. I don’t think I will ever be as good as he thinks I can be but I will give it a real good crack. Our training is pretty full on as much as we can fit around work and the kids but both feeling pretty good right now. 

Next year we are heading to Barcelona for a full Ironman later in the year... that was always my dream before but now my name is on the list and there is no getting out of it, I also have a coastal run of 84 miles  in April, staying with my ultra roots, and Stuart has earned another pace in San Fransisco for the Escape to Acatraz Tri, I have to wait for the second round to be drawn next month to see if I too have a pace, would be pretty awesome but the swim would be terrifying and exhilarating all at the same time.

We are constantly looking at things we can do but I need to see what I am capable of at Laguna..... only 2 weeks until we head off. I will keep my blogs fairly short to eliminate the risk of boredom to the reader but I am hoping to keep this up to date and show the training that I am doing with little snippets of my every day life too to show the reader that actually anything is possible when you put your mind to it.

As my Bio says, I am just an ordinary woman doing extraordinary things.... and long may that continue!!