October 2021

This October, I really tried to focus on taking more photos. Besides that, I tried to just tap back into myself, my happiness, and my creativity! October is my favorite time of year and I challenged myself to get back into finding inspiration and to keep up with being creative.

I decided to start a YouTube channel to document my growth and challenges of overcoming creative plateaus. I hope that I will continue to grow and learn in this process - to push myself to be uncomfortable but ultimately more fulfilled because in my heart, I am a creative. I want to express myself - it is what makes my life feel most meaningful.

Please find some of my photos taken over the last month below, and my video documenting what I took on this month along the way!

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We went out to Snohomish, Washington for a weekend date and to check out the area.

We held my father’s Celebration of Life in Seattle in September, and I ordered these flowers to celebrate him. They lasted a long time on my porch, even into October.

Some of our weather in the beginning of October was just beautiful. This “Vanilla Sky” night was so charming and I had to take a few photos during our walk.

In our neighborhood, we know most of the local cats better than we know the people! Here is one of our most well-known neighbors, Bob. She is feisty and loves to get pets and say hello to us if we happen to cross by her home.

At the beginning of October, my friends Rina and Travis moved away, but not before we had a chance to hang out with them a few more times! I also grabbed a few photos of them on their last night at their home in Seattle, before they made their big flight the next day to the East Coast.

We went out to The Ice Box to check out some live music and see what being social is like, again.

Lo Fives performed and were a treat! They were also so kind to let me take a few photos of them.

A card from my best friend - she knows me so well!

My best friend out at Bob's Corn & Pumpkin Farm.

We also stopped at the Maltby Produce Market to check out their pumpkin selection, wine selection, and farm animals.

Our pumpkins.

Ready for trick-or-treaters.

Halloween evening! Yes!

Behind the scenes photos…

Me taking a few photos of Rina and Travis.

Me at Lo Fives!

Angela and I at Bob’s!

Me as Jareth the Goblin King and Lee as Sarah from Labyrinth!

Check out my first YouTube video above, documenting my creative process this month and how I tried to get back into my photography while tapping back into feeling like myself again during my favorite season!

Bay Area Trip 2019

Berkeley / San Francisco / Oakland

I just got back last week from a 4-dayish trip the the Bay Area to visit my best friend. I was unfortunately taken with a cold the entire trip, which I wasn’t expecting. This meant we relaxed more, and there were a lot fewer photos than I expected, but I got to spend more quality down time with my best friend and she took good care of me.

Our first full day was spent eating good food, and driving around San Francisco with my friend’s neighbor who needed some photos for her Acupuncture practice, so we also had a mini photo session.

Heading into San Francisco.

Mission Dolores Park.

Delicious treats from Tarine Bakery.

Taking in the different art at the Clarion Alley.

Looking back at the city as darkness arrived.

The beautiful Golden Gate Bridge - my favorite complementary color combination of blue and orange were truly featured here.

Our second day we went out for more sight-seeing and food.

We went to Lombard Street, which was packed with visitors and requires you to walk up a lengthy hill no matter what direction you’re visiting from. It was a fun attraction to see with all of the commotion and folks excited to drive down the iconic spot.

A park nearby Lombard Street had some beautiful trees and arches.

Chinatown noodles after an action packed day.

Our 3rd Day we spent meeting up with an old friend for lunch, vintage shopping at Something to Sell About, and getting our relaxation on at Piedmont Springs.

Mochi, who was a guest at our place for a day.

After meeting up with our friend in Oakland for lunch.

My only attempt at taking a photo of the Super Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse that took place once night during my trip. I only had my 35mm lens with me, and spent most of the evening relaxing at a hot tub and sauna with my best friend.

On my last full day, we explored the Berkeley Campus, had lunch at Chez Panisse cafe, went to Amoeba Music, and visited our friend’s house for dinner and some catching up.

We decided to visit the Berkeley campus and there were so many different beautiful paths to look at there! The sun was out and offered the most beautiful lighting.

This little guy got close, then climbed right up onto my leg as I was taking the previous picture. I shook him off - and I’m guessing he’s the campus squirrel that everyone must feed by hand.

At the Campanile at the Berkeley campus.

View from the Campanile.

A few stunning black and white shots to close out this trip.

My only souvenir from this trip to myself was buying my favorite album on vinyl, Total Life Forever by Foals, from the iconic music store Amoeba Music. Foals also happened to release their first single “Exits” off of their next album on this very day, so I got to enjoy getting excited about that and discussing tour dates with my best friend as well on this final day of my trip.