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What is an Underwater Mini Marathon

So what exactly is an underwater mini marathon?

a fun way to try out and have underwater photoshoot several times

With a small group, we take turns.

  1. dockside do some movement techniques

  2. each participant has a individual pool practice mini shoot

  3. others may help with clothing or holding materials, etc or change wardrobe

  4. after the practice shoot there is another photo shoot

  5. It’s super fun!

Underwater Mini Marathon | One day only | Sunday afternoon May 22, 2022

  • underwater movement coaching

  • mini training then second shoot

  • two digital images

  • regular prices $990

    SPECIAL PRICING $390

  • Schedule today!! Call to schedule 732-732-2752

  • indoor pool at the Toms River Aquatic Center


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Both Sides, Now Song by Joni Mitchell

Already mid January… the next year has begun. Another change; my sixth decade means many things yet I am very aware of time and purpose

  • the majority of my life has been lived, being 60 and all - if i have ten, twenty, thirty or more birthdays - how do I want to live and spend my time

  • my past, with the wonderful and not wonderful choices, is part of me - who and how do I want to rest of my life to be

  • letting go, forgiving others, forgiving myself, allowing acceptance and peace guide me

  • what do I want to be doing

  • how do I want to live

  • I know what is important

  • I know who I love

    • how do I prepare for this next part of life so those I love fly and will not be responsible for me

    • i need to make sure i take care of my health and plan ahead

  • so this year, my life and work is about what I love creating only for people who love and appreciate what I am and what I do

    • this means my time is valuable there is none to waste

    • my life is a choice and the things I do are about my love

    • the way I work is what is best

  • i love underwater photographer and the art created with it

  • love crafting images for women so they feel special, beautiful, empowered

  • love helping children feel special, valuable, capable, confident

  • i love soft colors, nature, water, clouds and want to spend more time adding this aspect into my artwork

Joni Mitchell Video

… Rows and flows of angel hair
And ice cream castles in the air
And feather canyons everywhere
Looked at clouds that way

… But now they only block the sun
They rain and they snow on everyone
So many things I would have done
But clouds got in my way

… I've looked at clouds from both sides now
From up and down and still somehow
It's cloud illusions I recall
I really don't know clouds at all

… Moons and Junes and Ferris wheels
The dizzy dancing way that you feel
As every fairy tale comes real
I've looked at love that way

… But now it's just another show
And you leave 'em laughing when you go
And if you care, don't let them know
Don't give yourself away

… I've looked at love from both sides now
From give and take and still somehow
It's love's illusions that I recall
I really don't know love
Really don't know love at all

… Tears and fears and feeling proud
To say, "I love you" right out loud
Dreams and schemes and circus crowds
I've looked at life that way

… Oh, but now old friends they're acting strange
And they shake their heads and they tell me that I've changed
Well something's lost, but something's gained
In living every day

… I've looked at life from both sides now
From win and lose and still somehow
It's life's illusions I recall
I really don't know life at all

… It's life's illusions that I recall
I really don't know life
I really don't know life at all

Source: LyricFind

Songwriters: Joni Mitchell

Both Sides, Now lyrics © Crazy Crow Music / Siquomb Music Publishing, Reservoir Media Management Inc



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Over 100 years ago | Susan J Roche empowering yourself

We find ways to give ourselves experiences that embrace who we are. This gives up a perspective of change, one of joy and inspiration. Taking these steps for ourself gives us the ability to affect others, create a way to pass along the ability to find happiness and sense of motivation.

102 years ago the Spanish Flu Pandemic happened

According to the CDC, about one-third of the world’s population was infected by the Spanish flu, leading to at least 50 million deaths worldwide. People suffered in many ways including loss, grief, and isolation.

How do we learn from history? What can we do to now?

Susan J Roche (Cape Coral, Florida) women’s underwater portrait photographer. This experience allows women to see themselves in a new light, to change limiting thinking into one of new possibilities and adventure

We find ways to give ourselves moments that embrace who we are while caring for ourselves and our families. This enables us a perspective that change is possible, where one can find joy and inspiration.

Taking positive steps, even small ones, helps the ability to affect others, creates ways to express happiness and sense of motivation even during difficult times. 

It starts resiliency

This begins on a personal level

Find hope during uncertainty. While there may be moments we cannot control, knowing you are not alone and that your thoughts can lead to change is important.

Most Important

It’s imperative to take care yourself

Find ways of thinking especially when the news leans towards overwhelming feelings. Do and be around people (following safe guidelines) that inspire. You can do this in creative ways. It could be just reading someones words and thoughts. You can also reach to others via phone or online. This will help your personal self talk become one that is good for you and for others.

Uplift, renew and rejuvenate yourself through experiences is important

It is not always easy to navigate this time of uncertainty, finding ways to empower oneself and those you love is essential.  Supporting yourself in creative ways is mandatory. Try new things and remember to do simple activities - go outside, be in nature, listen to birds or the wind, find water (large bodies or even a puddle) paint, garden, cook, walk, sit in the sun, dream, read, learn a new language even if there is no one to speak with, it does not matter what you do. Just do something that makes you feel! Even if you believe you are not ‘good’ at it, the idea is to find pleasure in small ways.

Jersey shore underwater portrait photographer Susan J Roche photographs newborns

Remember, there are others who are having similar experiences. The stay at home order earlier this year and this time afterwards has had an effect on many people.

At 59 years old, minimizing risks is my responsibility. My adult daughters ( both nurses) remind me of my age vulnerability. Even though it feels like just yesterday I was a teenage, I am not. I have a new grand baby to see. It is essential to use thoughtful care with who and where I go for my own health, the health of those I love and those who work with me. We need to use our time wisely.

Our greatest asset right now is our power of acceptance.

Use your ability to focus thoughts of goodness

To know who we are, remember who we always have been and move into the future with hope and confidence

Perhaps the greatest lesson we may learn from this crisis is simply having the courage of conviction while doing things to keep our thoughts exceptional. Perspective is the key, and so is sincerity.

Find your passion, live in ways that fulfill you, only be around others who are living with safe health practices and are uplifting, keep your spirits high and most importantly, feel happiness, peace and contentment.

Susan J Roche empowering women underwater
my passion

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Susan J Roche underwater portrait photographer

Susan J Roche, as a daughter, sister, mother, wife, partner, grandmother, artist, photographer, & friend - my journey has been always been about learning to live my life as the woman I am not the woman others would like to be. At times, it has been challenging but it is my one and only precious life.


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