RIP SUMMER 2015 / (60+ photo diary)

8:00:00 AM

My entire summer called for a lot of unstructured plans and just straight chilling. Yet when I say "unstructured", I found that I still I had people to see and plans to meet for the entire duration of two months. With every ounce of satisfaction in me, I can say I've had one of the most fulfilling summers of my life.. and I truly do mean it. Of course, I do wish I could've traveled a little longer or hung out a little more with certain people in certain places, but it all seemed to be enough for me. I found time to write the most I've written in awhile and produce quality pieces that I'm the most proud of. I got to tour through some beautiful cities and see a bunch of unfamiliar, smiling faces. My hair turned pink. My hair was lilac. It was blue and it turned silver. I was up till my eyes burned. I spent a fair amount of one-on-one time with nature and more importantly, spent time with the ones I love; the ones who love me just as much.

And through all of this, I found inspiration - inspiration to write, to strengthen my relationships and overall, to maintain all the happiness and the be the very best version of me possible. I'd like to think that I've taken along a little piece of everyone I've met and a little part of everywhere I've visited. It's all a big experience. I find myself saying this every year, but I can't seem to wrap my head around it this time around. I find that school year goes by in the blink of an eye and summer passes even faster - yet, even though we struggle a little more each year, the experience keeps getting better and better.

Take a look through my eyes.

year end bonfire

Niagara Falls

Calm before the storm. It all happens behind that curtain.

My little coffin of a bunk.

Virignia

On the walk to 7 eleven for flaming hot cheetos.

night time

It was always so fascinating to me to watch the state set up/tear down

Guiding lights under the stage

Rain didn't stop nobody.

Joe McIntyre / Twisted // Sweet Dreams

One of the most awesome photos. I've never seen myself look so cool. Thank you, Chance!

Done.

Business meetings

Me, probably crying and petrified of falling while jumping a fence.

Leg + Meg

The Juice Truck has THEEE best bathroom.

Ideas, ideas, ideas.

I got what I wanted.

Late night writing in empty parking lots

When the power goes away.... We come out to play.

Filming

Why am I talking in all these shots LOL

Old Faithful

Before I close this off - just want to say a quick thank you to everyone that's supported me on this venture. Over the summer, I reached 18,000 views/reads on this thing. I know it may not be a whole ton, but you mean the absolute world and I'll never fail to make it known to you all.

Biggest thank you to the ladies who inspire me to write and work until it all happens - Yeahee, Megan + Yanna. I love you with all that my heart has in me! You are my solace and where I take my influence. I'll make you proud.

Back onto this whole Monday-Friday routine grind. It's been real, summer.

x lj