It may have something to do with the fact that I had a panic attack in one when I was 8…and then again when I was 10…and again somewhere in my teen years. Not to mention the fact that someone is always choking on popcorn half-way through the movie (come on, people).
I mean, sure, I’ve had some really fun experiences at the movie theater too, but some memories just stick out more than others, ya know?
A lot of people ask me how I have the willpower to leave social media, but I often don’t know what to tell them…because once I hit the point of wanting to leave, it’s usually not very hard for me to do so. I mean, sure, there are some days where I miss the bliss of easily wasting time by scrolling into the deep dark heart of Instagram, but more noticeable is the immediate change that happens to me as soon as I get off. Usually within 24 hours I’m happier, calmer, more inspired, more motivated, and more creative.
Let’s face it, we’ve probably all wanted to walk away from social media at one point or another, even if it was just for a day, a week, a month…just to get some space, some freedom, or to experience life for life, instead of experiencing life for the ‘gram. That constant pressure of getting the perfect picture to show the world (or, uh, your ex) that you’re having an amazing time!?
The only reasons that this photo series exists are:
1. I wanted more practice editing photos
2. I was feeling way too good about myself the other day and simply had to document it
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Although those are the only two reasons, I think they’re pretty good reasons.
A lot of times when it comes to photo editing I feel a bit of imposter syndrome try to edge in; after all, I’m definitely no professional. But I’m trying to work through that and just continue to figure out what I’m doing as I go. And since my stomach issues (which I touched on briefly in this post) have been getting me down a bit lately, every day that I feel amazing is a day to celebrate. It’s slow and steady progress over here.
My mental health has been kept aloft by a short list of songs that I’ve been listening to on repeat, and it’s pretty successfully brainwashed me into thinking that I am the absolute shit.
I don’t know how y’all are doing, but so far June has had me unexpectedly emotionally and physicallyoverwhelmed. AHHH. There have been a few tears, but that’s just how I process things.
So what better time to share some photos from a few weeks ago when I was feeling 100x better and honestly very much like that bitch™
I took these photos last month, before the poor wildfire air quality made everything hazy, gloomy, and all-around depressing.
Now, if I had Photoshop (and also knew had to use it) I’d be unstoppable. But right now I’m just going through long and unprofessional processes to simply make a vision come to life.
Think: multiple layers of photos and tediously erased lines.
Does this post contain an obscene amount of photos? Absolutely.
If you’ve been following my blog long enough, then at this point one may be beginning to think: is she completely obsessed with herself??Does she really think we want to look at 30 individual photos of her silly face??
And, I mean…yeah, kinda. But that’s beside the point.
Last week I was grateful to wake up with the inspiration to take photos of some of my newest sewing projects.
Up until then, the thought of spending hours posing for, taking, and editing photos sounded like absolute hell to me. My almost-ten-years-old Canon Rebel T3i is just a wee bit too old to connect to a Bluetooth remote, so when I do photoshoots, half the time is spent running back and forth from my tripod to my designated photo spot. Pressing the shutter, and then quickly getting back in time for the self-timer countdown is the routine (and a very good workout).
Perhaps it’s not the most professional way to go about things in this day and age, but it’s worked for me thus far (even if it does take twice as long!).
Like I said in my previous post, I knew that eventually I would get to posing my maxi skirt tutorial, and today’s the day! I’ve been sewing nonstop, and it all pretty much started with this skirt. Now I’m making dresses, shorts, matching pants + halter top duos, bandanas, and cropped blouses (all of which I’m sure you’ll see in future posts!).
Over the last few months I’ve been prioritizing my gut health. IBS symptoms started showing up last year during all the stressful situations of 2022, and I knew that my intestines were begging for my help and attention. As I’ve been dealing with this, I haven’t been able to wear leggings, tight jeans, or anything that puts pressure on my stomach or intestines. If I do, I end up with horrible cramps and bloating. Wonderful, I know.
Sweatpants and loose pants are what I’ve been living in, and although it’s a very comfy life, after a while, it really starts to make me feel a bit…slumpy. So I’ve been getting super excited to break out my sundresses with the warmer weather arriving. Cute, comfy, and no pressure on the stomach!
Although I have a dozen cute dresses in the closet, I don’t really own skirts, and I thought it was time to change that. After all, I did have a pile of thrifted bedsheets in my closet just waiting for the perfect sewing project!
In my humble opinion, the best place to find lots of fabric for an affordable price is in the sheets/curtains/tablecloth section at the thrift shop. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and you can find some pretty nice patterns that you may not have found at the fabric store!
“Of course, I got all excited and bought each of the girls a basket and filled it with goodies! A book, play-doh, pencils, stamps, and refills for their label makers were several of the items in their Valentine’s day baskets!”
art by jordan rae 