On Saturday Doug and I hung out with a friend who had this awesome Pendleton throw I loved. I mean look at those colors and that pattern! Ugh! I'm sad I don't own one of these myself! <3 They brought their cameras out with us and although I love taking photos, I left mine at home and decided to just enjoy the amazing view from Bernal Heights Summit in SF without a camera in my hand. I ended up as a "model" in their photos. I'm okay with this because it get us out of the house and gives me more opportunities to see more cool places around me. I never had much chance to document my life in the past. There is a huge number of years I'm not really even in any photos. Because of this I want to make sure I make everyday count and document it when I can. I love being able to look back at such wonderful memories.
A photo Doug posted made some rounds on Instagram the other day after Pendleton, Jansport, and Benny Gold reposted it. The throw was a collaboration among them. This morning we saw that another artist, Aly McKnight, painted the photo. It's pretty flattering to see when others feel inspired by something Doug or I created. So happy for Doug because I think more people should see his photos and I love helping him share them more.
(© Doug Smith)
(© Aly McKnight)
It's still taking me some time to get to know my surroundings. I've lived most of the past 5+ years not getting out much or seeing the world around me. To be completely honesty I'm also still dealing with anxieties I have always had. One of which is social anxiety but I'm pretty proud of myself lately for pushing through it and exploring some on my own.
Hope your week is going well and if it isn't, you're half way through!
XOXO
-Sara
Absolutely beautiful photo and painting! I'm so happy to hear that you are getting out and enjoying yourself. It's nice to have that someone special to push you out of your comfort zone. Annnd that you are getting out on your own more too! I need to work on that one. If it wasn't for my hubby I probably wouldn't explore much. Anxiety is no fun.
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Xoxo,
Heather,
www.thearbitraryfox.com
Thank you so much sweet Heather <3 I'm really bad about not getting out much so really trying to change that and not let anxiety control everything anymore.
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