I learned this trick from my old pal Al who could reliably be found, on any scheduled departure day, in her room, surrounded by stacks of outfits and an empty suitcase. Back then, I found the method amusing. Now, I feel a bit overwhelmed to see the amount a gear that I need to fit into a single bag.
The husband and I have been planning our summer trip for a while now. We were gifted two half marathon registrations for the Grand Teton Vacation Races this June. While out west, we decided to add a few hikes to the itinerary. For years, the hubs has wanted to climb Blanca Peak in Colorado with me. He claims the view is worth the effort. I didn't believe him then, and after scouring Google Maps, I am still incredulous but happy to hike.
This trip will be one of our most ambitious excursions to date. I just hope I can cram all this junt into my bag.
I don't know about y'all, but I am so glad that the holiday season is over. The older I get, the more I resonate with Jim Carrey's rendition of the Grinch. Whenever I think about the gifts that end up in a landfill just a few weeks or months after the holidays, I get slightly overwhelmed. Personally, I believe the best gift is spending time, making memories, with those you care about most.
That being said, I did receive one gift this year that inspired me and reminded me why I study history. (Thanks Husband!) For me, history is synonymous with stories, and stories are a way for us to make sense of the world and connect to the past and to each other. Stories tell us who we are and where we come from. A great storyteller can tell us of the past in ways that move us, inspire us, in unexpected and revelatory ways. I want to be a great storyteller. I want to tell stories that captivate the listener (or in this case, reader). I want to tell stories that make people laugh, even at my own expense, make people cry, make people question and wonder at this world we live in.
To become something great takes practice, which is what I have decided to do with this journal space. I will practice the art of storytelling. Anyone who knows me, knows that I have no shortage of stories. Some will be real, some will be inventions, most will be a mix. So please, reach out to me if something you read on this page touches you in some way.
"Muchas veces tomé la pluma para escribirle, y muchas la dejé, por no saber lo que escribiría; y estando una suspenso, con el papel delante, la pluma en la oreja, el codo en el bufete y la mano en la mejilla, pensando lo que diría..."
-Cervantes
Hello and welcome to my website. I hope you enjoy looking at my work as much as I enjoyed making and curating it. As you can probably gather from the collection, I am interested in several types of photography, including astrophotography, travel photography, portraiture, and double exposures. When I am not travelling with my husband and dog, I am probably reading a book, running, or making an illustration.
Even though I study art history and languages, I have never considered myself a writer, especially not a blogger. I am not really sure why I added a journal page to my website, and I don't really know what I will do with this space yet. As of now, I plan to record my experiences, practice my writing skills, and hopefully learn a few things along the way. Feel free to reach out if anything I say strikes your fancy. xoxo fd.