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Chew On This @imeihsu.bsky.social · 1d

Just a loaf on a quiet Friday evening.

#cats #catsofbsky #americanbobtail #superfloof

Chew On This @imeihsu.bsky.social · 2d

My nearby mountain (Tahoma, aka Mount Rainier, October 2025).

The “Big Dark” has finally begun after unusually warm temperatures in Fall, and the last long hikes and runs above 70F gives way to headlamps and long pants.

#MRNP #Fall #pnwonderland #naturewins #gooutside

Chew On This @imeihsu.bsky.social · 6d

Last day of the season at Sunrise entrance to Mount Rainier National Park. 10/5/25

Seeing the mountain on such a clear Fall day never gets old.

Photo credit: RS

#rainier #themountainisout #gooutside #photography #reflection

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Chew On This @imeihsu.bsky.social · 8d

Correction: photo is from October 2020.

Chew On This @imeihsu.bsky.social · 8d

Beautiful Fall hiking (Alpine Lakes, October 2021 iPhone 13s)

Again, I usually don’t include myself in the subject I’m shooting. I set up the shot for video, had someone hold the camera at a better height than ground, and I caught some air.

#nature #trailrunner #photography #gooutside

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Chew On This @imeihsu.bsky.social · 13d

Scottish Parliment building (#Edinbrough #scotland Sept 2025 iPhone 16 Pro)

Love the morning light, perfect for nearby reflection pools to pick up the urban architecture.

#travel #photography #urbanlandscape

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Chew On This @imeihsu.bsky.social · 14d

National Monument (#Edinburgh #Scotland Sept. 2025 iPhone 16pro). View includes Edinburgh Castle.

Blue skies almost everyday of travel. Of note: it helps if you like to walk. Got 19,000 steps one of the days, with lots of stairs and narrow alley ways.

#travel #photography #view

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Chew On This @imeihsu.bsky.social · 17d

One of many #FairyPools (#isleofskye #Scotland Sept 2025 iPhone16pro)

Multiple pools form at the base of waterfalls on a river in Glen Brittle.

#travel #photography #nature #wild

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Chew On This @imeihsu.bsky.social · 17d

A rock juts up from the ocean near Eas Mor, #scotland #isleofskye

#travel #photography #nature #gooutside

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Chew On This @imeihsu.bsky.social · 18d

Old Man of Storr (Isle of Skye, Scotland, Sept. 2025).

iPhone 16pro, overcast conditions.

Moody weather fit the context perfectly. While it did clear up later in the day, the cloud cover made for just good enough conditions for a hike-run and picture opp.

#travel ##hike #run #photography

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Chew On This @imeihsu.bsky.social · 25d

Reconnecting with my local #bellydance community after a near nine-year hiatus due to a dramatic change in health.

This dance. It is intoxicating, mesmerizing, embodied experience, joyful.

#onceadancer #middleasterndance #egyptiancabaret

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Chew On This @imeihsu.bsky.social · 27d

As much as I love my work in mental health and coaching, I do think I will dramatically change my practice when I hit retirement, while continuing to equip the next generation of mental health professionals.

#WFH #cats #catsofnsky #americanbobtail #counselor #healthcoach

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Chew On This @imeihsu.bsky.social · Sep 2

But I want Mom’s sleeping bag and pad!

Ms. Minna Thunderfoot slept with me in the iKamper rooftop tent on an overnight camp on #VashonIsland.

While coyotes yipped in the distance, we were nestled together for the night.

#americanbobtail #cats #catsofbsky #floof #camping

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Chew On This @imeihsu.bsky.social · Aug 26

Caught Ms. Minna Thunderfoot mid yawn this morning.

#cats #catsofbsky #americanbobtail #luckycat #floof

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Chew On This @imeihsu.bsky.social · Aug 23

This big boy followed me on the #mtfremont trail (Mount Rainier, iPhone 16 Pro).

Likely habituated to human snacks, the marmot followed me for awhile.

#hiking #nature #marmot #animals #wild #nationalpark #photography

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Chew On This @imeihsu.bsky.social · Aug 22

Banana pose and a salute from a seal in Alaska (August 2019, iPhone 10s).

The do this to help them dry off faster. Makes sense, as the pose allows more surface area to make contact with the sun and wind.

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Chew On This @imeihsu.bsky.social · Aug 17

#nachespeakloop trail (August 2020, iPhone13).

Coincidentally, we hiked the same trail today, partly cloudy skies. No spectacular views of Mt. Rainier from the Tipsoe Lake side of the trail. Yet wildflowers. So. many. Wildflowers.

Tip: wake up at f@ck o’clock, beat the crowds.

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Chew On This @imeihsu.bsky.social · Aug 15

#northseattlebellydancejam “Summer Wonder” (July 2025, photog courtesy of Alex)

Capturing the veil as if it is another dancer on the stage is an art form. Such flight time!

I cherish the bellydance community for its inclusiveness.

#bellydance #bellydancersofbsky #onceadancer #veil #raqssharki

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Chew On This @imeihsu.bsky.social · Aug 9

#mountrainier (iPhone 13S, Aug. 2021)

In 2021, I hiked the Wonderland trail that circumnavigates the national park. I had hiked many of the trails piece by piece over the years, and the views of this summit never get old.

Killian Jornet will run/climb it soon!

#photography #nature #bluesky

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Chew On This @imeihsu.bsky.social · Aug 8

Today being #internationalcatday, here is my cat, catting mightily.

#cats #catsofbsky #superfloof #Americanbobtail

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Chew On This @imeihsu.bsky.social · Jul 25

Sleepy cat in loaf mode, evening light (iPhone 16 Pro, July 2025).

#catsofbsky #cats #americanbobtail #superfloof #furball #furfamily #catlovers

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Chew On This @imeihsu.bsky.social · Jul 20

Keep your eye on the goal and your tail swishing until you make it.

Practice makes purrfect!

#missionimpawsible
#cats #americanbobtail
#superfloof

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Chew On This @imeihsu.bsky.social · Jul 19

This is one of those days when I accept that my body may be broken.

In contrast, my mind is just fine! 🤣

#americanbobtail #cats #humor #furballfriday

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Chew On This @imeihsu.bsky.social · Jul 17

B&W Bellydance photo (2011 Jackie Baisa photography)

Costume deets: white bedlah with long fringe; headpiece is white flowers with light blue fabric (handmade to match veil); pearls added by hand on bra and upper arm sleeves.

Dance sample is on YouTube.

#onceadancer #bellydance #photography

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Chew On This @imeihsu.bsky.social · Jul 16

Wat Rong Kuhn (White Temple) #chiangrai #Thailand (July 2024).

Prayer charms were purchased & individually placed by the faithful, representing aspirations such as reaching Heaven or being forgiven.
Walls, ceilings, and walkways burst with millions of these charms.
#travel #photography #asia

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