i rented a car for the first time yesterday.
i had to pay $25 extra per day because of not being 25.
but since i'm now paying so much for this thing i've grown to love it. and there was something about renting a car on my own that was a small milestone for me. being an adult, being free, getting out of my box.
i'm in minnesota for a few days for a photography workshop with jesh de rox but today was a day of wandering and sitting by a lake and drinking caribou coffee.
the trip started by seeing my friend rachel in the minneapolis airport-------- we had major celebrations and i hope people thought we were going crazy. because we were. her wedding is in a week in iowa, which is where i'm headed on friday!
traveling isn't my first choice of fun things to do, as i briefly mentioned a few weeks ago regarding my trip to the czech, but this has surprisingly proved to be relaxing and refreshing and inspiring so far. in my heart i want to experience everything really deeply, and i always leave trips feeling disconnected and disappointed. i realized that i needed an attitude shift: i'm now practicing receiving each experience and moment as enough. trying to not want more. (its hard.)
as my plane landed i had a magical moment,
this song came on my ipod the second the wheels hit the ground.
just be by kristy hawkshaw & tiesto:
you can travel the world but you can't run away
from the person you are in your heart
okay God, i receive.
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love your parking job, those gold shoes (!), and this collection of photos that give us a glimpse of your traveling experience! inspired.
((listening to the song right now!))
(05.30.11 @ 02:52 PM)Sounds like you are having a completely different kind of trip! That's wonderful. Just enjoy and see and feel and relax and have fun and bring joy! Love ya, gr ma
(05.30.11 @ 04:02 PM)I love Minnesota. The people there are so nice. You betcha.
When I left I found myself saying "no" funny.
(05.30.11 @ 10:12 PM)I love Minnesota. The people there are so nice. You betcha.
When I left I found myself saying "no" funny.
(05.30.11 @ 10:12 PM)Looks like the trip is going well. I just listned to the song as well. Great track by tiesto and some powerful lyrics.
(05.31.11 @ 02:10 AM)you found your inspiration. magnificent.
(05.31.11 @ 09:34 AM)thanks for sharing your trip with us in such a special way, shannon! you're amazing. :)
(05.31.11 @ 09:49 AM)thanks for sharing your trip with us in such a special way, shannon! you're amazing. :)
(05.31.11 @ 09:49 AM)"okay God, i receive." Best line. Best posture. Happy travels & let God guide your experience.
(05.31.11 @ 01:13 PM)"okay God, i receive." Best line. Best posture. Happy travels & let God guide your experience.
(05.31.11 @ 01:17 PM)My family lives in Minnesota and I love it. I'd totally move there if I had a reason. Beautiful state and beautiful people! Have fun.
(06.02.11 @ 01:29 PM)I have this feeling that you are more mindful and present than you believe you are. :) Deep breath. Grace for yourself is what you need.
(06.02.11 @ 10:07 PM)Tracy ~ you are so right! Grace for Shannon from Shannon!!
(06.03.11 @ 08:40 AM)Have a great time in our lovely state! Make sure to buy some real maple syrup and eat some homemade hot-dish. Oooh, and try to avoid the giant mosquitoes. They're a pretty vicious bunch.
(06.09.11 @ 09:28 AM)Have a great time in our lovely state! Make sure to buy some real maple syrup and eat some homemade hot-dish. Oooh, and try to avoid the giant mosquitoes. They're a pretty vicious bunch.
(06.09.11 @ 09:29 AM)Hi there, I found your page through Tara's page a few months back and your work comforts me when I need some comfort ;)
(06.09.11 @ 07:24 PM)I also wanted to add that those gold shoes are the best ever!! :)