Ya'll probably know by now that I just have this innate NEED to get out in the world with my camera. This need can strike at any time.
Which is why today, I found myself kneeling in the dirt in a bit of woods that I may or may not have been trespassing on to get a shot of some fungi on a fallen log. This was also the moment I remembered why I did my lunchtime adventures on friday-which is casual attire day at the office-because tromping around in the woods in heels and dress (really) is a little bizarre even for me.
I think I have wanted to be part of the cool crowd for...oh...only my whole life.
I don't know if this happened for anyone else but now that I am in my 30's....and rapidly approaching MID THIRTIES, I am less interested in fitting in with others and more interested in being comfortable in my own skin.
And I guess I will always be the little girl that was fascinated by the puffball mushrooms and dragonflies she saw on walks with her daddy.
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Best title of a blog post evah!
Beautiful photos, brandi!
I really *like* the little girl who is interested in puffball mushrooms and dragonflies. She seems so cool to me -- as is. ;)
I never wanted to be part of the cool crowd. They seemed a bit boring to me, but of course that is because we just didn't operate on the same plane. As a person now entering her mid-to-late 30s, I think it only gets more and more comfy in my own skin as the years pass. And that is the coolest thing!
i'm not at 30 yet but i'm all about being comfy in my skin. it's about growing into the me that i want to be, the one that i feel and need.
cheers!
me too....me too.....
more comfortable in my own skin everyday....but sometimes, just for fleeting seconds, I want to be like everyone else....whatever that is......
You know that I'm that little girl too! And guess what gorgeous, we ARE the cool crowd!
Wait until you're approaching 60- you don't give a flying fig what anyone thinks of you! It's such a a joy to grow old and feel free to say and do anything you want.
erin-ha! thanks doll!
meredith-see, I was the opposite...I desperately wanted to be part of the cool crowd and was willing to compromise myself to do it. I am so glad to be getting past that.
kristina-amen for being comfortable with yourself
beth-I totally understand
melissa-LOL. I'm just glad to be part of YOUR crowd
linda-I'm so looking forward to it!
I'm 50 now and I can happily say that I no longer worry about 'fitting in'. I've always admired those who march to the beat of their own drum....who wants to be one of the sheep anyway? You are wise beyond your years, Brandi ~ xo
serena-wow...what a compliment. Thank you so much!
"And I guess I will always be the little girl that was fascinated by the puffball mushrooms and dragonflies she saw on walks with her daddy."
Nuthin wrong with that :)
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