Simple, yet complex stories that lie beneath.

So these pictures are incredibly random, I know.  But these are just the things around me as I go throughout my day.  They may seem insignificant, but it means something to me to capture the "normal" things in my life.  There is a lot going around me that is hard to stomach, but somehow it's in these very normal things that I find some comfort.  Life is so simple, yet so complex in the same moment.  

To me these very simple things: a cup, a fence, a tree, seem pretty insignificant upon first glance.  But really, how many people touched that cup before I did?  It wasn't even my drink, it was my friend's.  But this day was a really good one for me.  This cup reminds me of such a fun day where I spent time with three people I really love.  We were able to have great talks as we usually do.  And this simple picture reminds me of that fun day.  

The fence probably has a story of its own.  Between who built it, where the different pieces of wood came from, and how long it has been there.  I wonder the stories of it, it looked old and warped by the sun.  How nice it would be to have so many stories, to be old and still standing tall doing ones' job.  

The trees, well I grew up taking the beauty of palm trees for granted.  It's time to start appreciating them.  Who put those there?  Well, I really don't know that story.  I just know I'm lucky to be able to see them. 

Moments around me..

beginnings

Blogging is a very interesting phenomenon.  This digital world we live in is quite interesting in it of itself.  I find myself reading blogs written by people I do or don't know.  I've been able to commit to two blogs in my time, and both times they were extremely rewarding.  


This blog, will be something different. I'm not quite sure what it will be yet, but I'm starting it just to see.
I've recently ventured into photography.  I've been very interested in this art for a long time.  As I'm constantly pursing renewed mental health, I've lately been trying to be more mindful.  As I do this, I'm suddenly seeing all kinds of things I haven't seen before: Flowers in the middle of the interstate, is just one of these new sightings.  


Taking photos allows me to own something, own a moment in time that will never happen again. As I take pictures, I feel connected to what's around me.  Being mindful is a great pursuit and I am confident that taking pictures is one way to celebrate said mindfulness.


So if you're interested, come back often.  I'll be posting the pictures I take and what they mean to me.  I'll probably also post other inspiring things I learn.


pursuing.inspiration.