Simplicity

 

 



I took this picture a little after 2 am, while I was writing in my journal. This year I bought a journal for myself and promised that whenever I felt the urge to write that I would. I had to keep journals for some of my classes last quarter and it really was interesting to see how much I grow as a person everyday. I work at a restaurant so most nights I get home really late. I don't get too much time to dedicate to something as simple as sitting and writing about my day. More times than not, I am busy writing or creating in the wee hours of the morning. As a dancer I have always been able to physically express my thoughts, but in words it doesn't flow as easily. This picture gives me comfort because it reminds me of being at home in my bed. I think of my family and how I love seeing them at the end of the day. It also makes me appreciate the little things that we tend to forget about everyday. The house was really quiet when I took this picture. I think there is a beauty in silence. I love to be left with my thoughts and relax. I think a huge little thing we forget about is that we have a roof over or heads, a bed to sleep in, and little twinkling lights that you get to hang from your window. I know some days I am in and out of the house and I forget that it is a luxury to be able to do that. We wake up and go through our day forgetting about simple things like the privilege to see or hear. I like to remind myself every now and then to be humble and appreciate how fortunate I am.