I'm trying to type with real capitalization these days because I feel like my typing isn't quite caught up to my current phase of life.
Things are feeling older lately. I'm a whole 24 years old, everyone. I love advertising my age. I love birthdays. I love getting older. I love getting better acquainted with who I am, and that comes with age. FYI...... I know 24 is young. But that's okay. I was always that kid who sat at the adult table and listened to them talk about adult things. I have always connected best with people older than me.
Every time I open my blog and see the picture at the top, I feel so small. It was amazingly and perfectly me a few years ago when it was
taken (Marlin Munoz!), but so much of my soul has grown since then, and that image no
longer seems to fit.
I asked Tara Whitney to do some new photographs of me, which allowed us to finally meet in person after tweeting back and forth and commenting on each others blogs all the time. Blogs facebook and twitter have nothing on real life. She opened the door to her house and said IT'S YOU IN 3-D!
My favorite thing about HER in 3-D was her voice. So much more whispery and feminine than I had expected. Not like I sat around thinking about her voice beforehand. Well....... ???
For these new images, I needed to see the me that was simultaneously rooted and flying. I needed the quiet, centered me, as well as the shining me who is learning to trust herself more each day.
I just wanted the real me, today.
I'm now officially crying as I post this,
which just proves that yeah, she got it.
here's a few more on her blog, and some really good words. she's good with words. crap, i'm back to not using capitals. I need a permanent reminder that life is a process, and its also a spiral.
here's a few more on her blog, and some really good words. she's good with words. crap, i'm back to not using capitals. I need a permanent reminder that life is a process, and its also a spiral.
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These are just beautiful!! Looks like you are a natural on both sides of the camera:) Cute clothes, where do you love to shop?
(04.07.11 @ 05:49 AM)These are GREAT. Not that I know you personally, but it seems like she captured your personality. :) I'm especially fond of the last few with the pink top - it's a great color on you!
(04.07.11 @ 08:22 AM)These are GREAT. Not that I know you personally, but it seems like she captured your personality. :) I'm especially fond of the last few with the pink top - it's a great color on you!
(04.07.11 @ 08:23 AM)Love these...I have no words besides that!
(04.07.11 @ 10:04 AM)Shannon, you are NOT 24. Get out! I seriously just pulled out my calculator to do the math. I am 17 years older than you. I don't know what to say? I'm so old.
I absolutely love these photos. Now that we know that I am of the age that I could have actually birthed you, I will tell you that you are beautiful! I cannot imagine what you will be like inside and out when you are 41. You will be a shining star.
ps. TW left a comment on my blog once and I felt like I had been kissed by a movie star. I didn't wash my cheek for weeks. She probably doesn't remember, she was just being nice. But still.
(04.07.11 @ 10:22 AM)these look great. i look at your blog since i love your photos (you shot my friend megan & phil martin's wedding) but i also resonate with what you write (and am also 24 but feel much wiser now :)
(04.07.11 @ 10:23 AM)these look great. i look at your blog since i love your photos (you shot my friend megan & phil martin's wedding) but i also resonate with what you write (and am also 24 but feel much wiser now :)
(04.07.11 @ 10:24 AM)favorite place to shop: NORDSTROM RACK! the pink top is from jcrew, but its the only thing i own from there. the white top is from anthro.
(04.07.11 @ 11:33 AM)Lovely pics. I actually kinda liked your old way (non-capitalized) style of writing...and I know all the rules since copyediting is how I pay the bills. It had sort of an e.e. cummings thing going on.
(04.07.11 @ 11:37 AM)Simply beautiful. Leave it to TW to nail it on the head. ( :
(04.07.11 @ 11:46 AM)I saw Tara's photos of you yesterday on her blog. You are such a natural beauty and I love how she caught your personality on photos. Amazing work, both of you!!
(04.07.11 @ 12:04 PM)Simply beautiful. Leave it to TW to nail it on the head. ( :
(04.07.11 @ 12:46 PM)One of my favorite things in life is watching you grow, and being a part of it, in my own small way- even if that means just listening.
these pictures are perfectly you. :]
(04.07.11 @ 02:13 PM)shannon, these are perfect. you are so fantastic, and that pink shirt on you is fabulous. i'm pretty sure we need another lunch date. soon.
(04.07.11 @ 03:25 PM)I agree with another commenter that I liked your non-capitalization. It has a freeness about it, and it inspires me to do the same, to just
(04.07.11 @ 07:14 PM)try things
and capitalize them and
space them
how i want to.
See?
you're 24 shannon?!?!?! i am floored.
(04.09.11 @ 12:35 AM)Hello, beautiful! I agree, the internet has nothing on the real thing. I hope I get to meet you soon, maybe when Jennifer is back in town again? And forget about the capitals, your writing is impeccable, and inspiring—you write with a purpose!
(04.10.11 @ 02:36 AM)Gosh, you are stunning. I've always thought you were such a beautiful, beautiful person and these photos definitely capture your radiant little spirit. 2, 5, and 6 are my favorites!
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