July 2017
Drove solo from Ukiah to the Oregon mountains for a retreat while finishing my thesis. Decided to enjoy the scenery along the way, Unknowingly, I would stop at the same place five years later, capturing an equally beautiful but different picture.
Gold Beach, Oregon
July 2021
I took a last minute solo trip to an island during the pandemic. Before I went, a townie at Black Oak shared that each Hawaiian island corresponds with a chakra. This one is the third eye. I strategically planned as little as possible and followed the spontaneity of my heart. This is the majestic view from Hanalei Bay, rumored to be protected by Puff the Magic Dragon.
Māmalahoa Mountain
Kauai, Hawaii
October 2016
The day after hiking 14.5 miles to Cloud’s Rest. This was the view upon exiting the Yosemite Lodge gift shop.
Yosemite National Park, California
November 2015
“It’s been a long time since I’ve enjoyed the sunset. I like all the colors mixing into each other. I am getting better, slowly, and things are starting to look up. Sometimes you might even see me cracking a trust, honest-to-God smile. It’s rare but it happens more often now. Even if no one else notices, I do. And that is all that really matters.”
Bodega Bay, California