Just A Girl And Her Studies (23)

There's a smell that exists on my early morning runs that's the most comforting smell in the world.  I am not sure what it is, but it's amazingly nostalgic. And if I would have to label it with a color, it would be an explosive, yet calming combination of all the above colors. A happy, full heart is going on over here thanks to those lovely running endorphins. And the colors.  Always the colors. 

Just A Girl Hodling Flowers (4)

We try to not let the imperfections get to us.  We try to embrace the things we love and ignore the things we hate.  We try to see the best in ourselves and in other people.  But sometimes - sometimes the little things just get to you.  I may be just a girl holding flowers, but I am currently a girl holding flowers who ALWAYS finds it irritating when my little whispies won't make it to my bun.  Oh the drama of a Monday. 

Momentary Bliss (4)

I wrote about Martina Mullaney a long, long time ago, but I could not help but be reminded of her Turn In series when I snapped this.  Those images of messy bedding always reminded me of seascapes, and when I saw my comforter perfectly placed with actual seascapes on top - it was the perfect moment for a photograph.  I suppose that's why I call it momentary bliss, eh?

Momentary Bliss (3)

Most often it's the simplest moments that are the most blissful.  Those moments often feeling bigger than they should, but maybe that's the point.  Small moments being big moments.  It's certainly the way I like to experience things. 

22//52//2015 - Just A Girl Holding Flowers

I don't want to necessarily use the word quit because the series/project is continuing, but it's different - very different. I was feeling uninspired by the last few images.  The space got seriously overgrown.  The stump keeps diminishing every week.  And I don't know if you know this, but there are serious concerns with outdoor photo-shoots.  Ticks. Poison Ivy. Spider webs to the face when you least expect it (as in - mouth open).  Neighborhood kids not knowing whether to wave or run away when they see you climbing into the woods, yet again, with your giant tripod. 

If you follow me on Pinterest, you may have seen my new board Girls Holding Flowers.  Holy inspiration - such a beautiful images.  So here I am, nearly half way through the year, embarking on a new weekly challenge.  Who knows, maybe this one will start this week and end a year from now.  Maybe I'll be over it in a week.  Maybe it will end with the start of 2016. All I know is I'm just a girl holding flowers. 

Momentary Bliss

Sometimes photographs can lie - making us believe many more peaceful moments exist than actually do.  But other times, the photograph is the exact depiction of momentary bliss.  A perfectly brief moment of everything wonderful in this world.  Those moments...those are the ones I live for. 

20//52//2015

For a few months now (hello nice weather) I have been going for runs in the morning as the sun rises.  And let me tell you, it's amazing.  "It" being an accumulation of all the amazingness. The nice weather. Exercising and feeling fit again (it's been awhile). Feeling the warmth as the sun rises as well as the slight chill of the morning air.  Seeing the dew on the grass glisten as you run by each and every blade.  Can you tell I've fallen in love with running again? It's really a wonder what it can do for you.

As my little spot in my backyard becomes more and more wild and green, it has become increasingly harder to navigate each week. I was particularly happy to have my sneakers on this morning!

The Shop

These two new beauties are now currently in the shop.  I am so excited to jump into the world of abstracts -- feels so freeing and natural.  Hooray for my first completed abstract painting.  Love, love, love.