Here v. There
17.8.15
Happy Monday, pretty people!
I was going through some old film photos the other day, and I thought I'd share a few. The first two were taken dayz on dayz ago in my sandy hometown, and the last two were taken while I've been living in the Puget Sound area. I like 35mm a lot; it just gets sor expensive to develop. I wish I had more time to get out and play with my camera this summer because sunny season in the Pacific Northwest is unbelievably photogenic.
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| Torrey Pines Reserve (San Diego, CA) |
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| Torrey Pines Beach (San Diego, CA) |
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| Cougar Mountain Park Reserve (Bellevue, WA) |
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| Mt. Hood, Oregon |
I can't believe it's been a whole dang year since I moved here *insert 5 gasp emojis*. I am constantly needing to remind myself that I live in Seattle because it just feels so normal. If you told me a year ago where I am today, I'd probably chuckle and begrudgingly shrug it off. It's astounding the amount of change undergone in such a [seemingly] short span of time. I get so caught up in the routine of starting and finishing different stages of life - classes, jobs, projects, etc. I live day in and day out moving from point A to point B trying so desperately to keep my head above water. It's a crazy feeling waking up one morning and realizing an entire year has gone by.
I am insurmountably grateful for all of what this year has brought. The tiny nuggets of wisdom, imperative doses of humility, and acquired callouses on my psyche have strengthened my bones and encased my heart. One year older. One year stronger. One year smarter. I look forward to another year of growth and insight, but most importantly, another year of finding those beams of light - the ones that peak through your window sill glimmering with the afternoon sun reflected off a million swirling dust particles - that make you step back and say "Wow. I'm so happy to be alive!"
I hate getting all heavy and meta soulful, but sometimes it'll start to happen and I have no choice but to accept it and keep writing. If it brought you down, I'd recommend chewing on a muffin or something (because they're cute and their job description is to lift you up when yous feelin down, namsayin?). If you do that, feel free to let me know how it goes! I assure you that it will 100% make my day.
Take some time to explore this week, little ducks! Break out of that old routine. I guarantee it'll freshen up your entire week.
Jazz hands,
J
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