Marena Claire Photography

06/01/2024

Happy PRIDE 🌈

04/20/2024

04/07/2024

Nine years ago, I made the best decision of my life. To let a wonderful human being enter it and change the course of my life. Two years ago I stole his last name and I just LOVE it. I don’t know how I got so lucky to find such a caring, hard working, and uplifting soul. But I did and I wouldn’t change it for the world. You’re my person Tyler and nothing could ever change that 🖤 Happy Anniversary my love. Everyday is a gift with you.

03/30/2024

Just a mini appreciation post for the girl who always puts me back in my place, reminds me who I am, and loves me for it all. Kenzie, you are 5 stars and top tier. Always. P.S. We need updated photos ASAP 🖤

12/21/2023

To say I was dreading a trip to New York was an understatement… but boy did the city show me. I loved everything from the subway to the pizza shop on the corner. We may have gone during Santacon (look it up) and had to avoid Santa’s left and right… but the local bagel sandwiches and holiday markets made up for it. Oh, and the comedy show of course. 🖤 I never thought I would say this but I will be back New York! 🗽

11/27/2023

Just in case you missed my millions of instagram stories…some favorites from my holiday week in Florida. Being a nanny and having the luxury to do this, with no guilt for leaving my job for a vacation, is the best thing in the world. 🖤

11/16/2023

Still my favorite blue-eyed wedding date 🖤

09/22/2023

I honestly have been dreading posting this. Why? Because if I put this out into the world, then it will be real and what will people think of me?

I need to remember that no one else’s opinion of me matters except my own. I will always strive to be a good person and go for my dreams but not at the expense of my mental health.

I quit. There I said it. I quit being a Special Education teacher, and it was the HARDEST thing I have ever done. My favorite thing was being a safe space for students, growing healthy and happy relationships with them, and teaching them that they can do it too. There is so many positive things I can say about the school, Jennie Moore, that it would be too long for this post. I will be back but not in a teaching capacity.

I am usually more humble than this, but I know I was good at my job. True, I learned something new everyday, but I have gained so much experience throughout my life that it prepared me for everything that came my way. The thing is, teachers aren’t supposed to be able to handle that much. Humans aren’t supposed to be able to handle that much. Take a minute today to get your teachers their favorite snack, drink, or gift card to a place. They NEED it. We love our jobs and our students, it’s all the extra that comes with it that makes unbearable.

Well, Marena, you spent all this time getting this college degree, now what are you going to do? Thank you for asking. I can happily say that I am a nanny to an 11 month year old girl. I take 2 walks everyday, drink my water, and eat all my meals I am supposed to in a day. Which did not happen being a teacher. I get to take all of my knowledge and heart, and pour it into this little one and her family. I am so at peace now, my mental health is so much better, and I can still financially support myself the same as being a teacher.

10 years ago, I barely knew how to talk to children. 4 years ago I went into the public school system. Almost 1 year ago I decided to not have kids myself. Two months ago I decided to help raise a child with her parents. I can teach her to read, write, learn math, cope with her emotions, explore her world, and be her own human in her own developmental time. I can’t wait for everything to come. 🖤 Thanks for listening.

09/11/2023

Happiest birthday to the smartest, most handsome, and kindest human. We got to celebrate a little in Wilmington over the weekend with friends and ended the day with pizza 🍕 I adore you more than words can ever say. Thank you, forever and always, for letting me a part of your life 🖤

09/06/2023

Took a spontaneous trip to Savannah, GA this past weekend. It did not disappoint. This city has so much to offer! The riverside has so many unique shops and restaurants. I have to argue that their downtown area is better than Charlestons. And that’s saying something! Swipe to the last photo of me trying to get any last ounce of energy because I’ve turned into a grandma and can’t travel for more than 2 days without getting tired! 🥴

08/20/2023

Some random summer happiness ☀️🖤