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Many years ago I was in Minneapolis for work and had such a wonderful experience there. I remember wonderful green spaces, great art and live music, delectable food and friendships begun that continue to this day (hello @waqonthewildside @noellenotnoel et al) — so it hurts to see a city I came to love, be so torn apart. No city needs this on top of a pandemic or at any time. I will be donating what I can to help businesses affected by these riots and will help in any way I can with recovery. 💔 . BUT what causes me greater heartache, is that we have caused a situation like this to be possible through our lack of care and concern for our brothers and sisters. It’s not enough to be not racist, we have to educate ourselves, own our privilege and be anti-racist. Take up the mantle of responsibility to help create a world that is fair and just for every single human being. . Like @itsashlyperez said on Twitter, “Aside from physical safety, the biggest theft that white supremacy steals from black people is softness and lightness. It is a privilege to stay happy and oblivious. If you have the option to turn off the news and not fear for your life, you are a beneficiary of white supremacy.” #blacklivesmatter Many years ago I was in Minneapolis for work and had such a wonderful experience there. I remember wonderful green spaces, great art and live music, delectable food and friendships begun that continue to this day (hello @waqonthewildside @noellenotnoel et al) — so it hurts to see a city I came to love, be so torn apart. No city needs this on top of a pandemic or at any time. I will be donating what I can to help businesses affected by these riots and will help in any way I can with recovery. 💔 . BUT what causes me greater heartache, is that we have caused a situation like this to be possible through our lack of care and concern for our brothers and sisters. It’s not enough to be not racist, we have to educate ourselves, own our privilege and be anti-racist. Take up the mantle of responsibility to help create a world that is fair and just for every single human being. . Like @itsashlyperez said on Twitter, “Aside from physical safety, the biggest theft that white supremacy steals from black people is softness and lightness. It is a privilege to stay happy and oblivious. If you have the option to turn off the news and not fear for your life, you are a beneficiary of white supremacy.” #blacklivesmatter
If you’re aware of @travelmassive — I’ll be going LIVE on their platform today at 10 AM Los Angeles time with travel industry friends @honeytrek @travelingjules & @miketewel. I’ll drop the link to it in my profile and even if you can’t make it to the live, once you’re registered [for free!], you’ll have access to the recording of our show to watch later. . While I’ve got your attention, are you watching all the live content that seems so popular during this pandemic? On Instagram? Elsewhere, like this will be? . What travel content have you found to be the most useful or helpful for you personally at this time? And what would you like to see more of, from me? 🙏❤️ If you’re aware of @travelmassive — I’ll be going LIVE on their platform today at 10 AM Los Angeles time with travel industry friends @honeytrek @travelingjules & @miketewel. I’ll drop the link to it in my profile and even if you can’t make it to the live, once you’re registered [for free!], you’ll have access to the recording of our show to watch later. . While I’ve got your attention, are you watching all the live content that seems so popular during this pandemic? On Instagram? Elsewhere, like this will be? . What travel content have you found to be the most useful or helpful for you personally at this time? And what would you like to see more of, from me? 🙏❤️
On this #givingtuesdaynow I’m reminded of the fact that if COVID hadn’t happened, I’d be just getting back from a vacation to Scotland. Ironic given there’s no money for things like vacations now. There’s not even enough to cover rent and food with the pandemic decimating my ability to earn a living and postponing or canceling all the work I should have had. What a luxury it would be to have money for a trip! . And yet, all around the world, the real luxury is what I have so often taken for granted: that today [at least], I do still have a roof over my head, food to eat, clean water to drink and safe air to breathe. So while things seem difficult, the reality is, I’m tremendously blessed. . And though I feel that just like Earth Day should be every day, so too should we be giving every day and not just on #givingtuesday — at the same time, I think it’s a positive thing to take a day to stop and think, if I’m in a position to give anything, even if it’s just my time, my voice, fifty cents or fifty dollars; then I should. Give. . So that’s what I’m doing today. Giving what I can, and using my voice. When I wake up in the morning, I want to stare at the reflection of a person who was always aware of her privilege and always ready to give more. What kind of reflection do you want to see staring back at you? ❤️ On this #givingtuesdaynow I’m reminded of the fact that if COVID hadn’t happened, I’d be just getting back from a vacation to Scotland. Ironic given there’s no money for things like vacations now. There’s not even enough to cover rent and food with the pandemic decimating my ability to earn a living and postponing or canceling all the work I should have had. What a luxury it would be to have money for a trip! . And yet, all around the world, the real luxury is what I have so often taken for granted: that today [at least], I do still have a roof over my head, food to eat, clean water to drink and safe air to breathe. So while things seem difficult, the reality is, I’m tremendously blessed. . And though I feel that just like Earth Day should be every day, so too should we be giving every day and not just on #givingtuesday — at the same time, I think it’s a positive thing to take a day to stop and think, if I’m in a position to give anything, even if it’s just my time, my voice, fifty cents or fifty dollars; then I should. Give. . So that’s what I’m doing today. Giving what I can, and using my voice. When I wake up in the morning, I want to stare at the reflection of a person who was always aware of her privilege and always ready to give more. What kind of reflection do you want to see staring back at you? ❤️
Right now I was supposed to be in Scotland. That would have been followed by an almost 2 month string of projects in Europe with a few days in Paris and the French countryside. An early birthday present to myself. A plan I was looking forward to with such hope and optimism it was nearly tangible. That is, if life had gone according to plan. But of course it didn’t and we’re all in the same boat. I’ve talked to so many of you in DMs about canceled trips, postponed plans, lost opportunities and much delayed gratification. . What to do?! Lots of people are publishing posts on how to make travel a part of our lives at home..... many seem just like SEO grabs to me. A few suggestions are surprisingly lovely. Have you stumbled upon any tips that work for you?? . Last night, we sat on our balcony with its pots of flowers and cheerful hummingbirds. And we drank a Provençal Rosé procured from a small market just a few blocks away. Cold and crisp, it took me back to all the lovely memories I have made while traveling in the past. It was better than any virtual tour I’ve tried.... Right now I was supposed to be in Scotland. That would have been followed by an almost 2 month string of projects in Europe with a few days in Paris and the French countryside. An early birthday present to myself. A plan I was looking forward to with such hope and optimism it was nearly tangible. That is, if life had gone according to plan. But of course it didn’t and we’re all in the same boat. I’ve talked to so many of you in DMs about canceled trips, postponed plans, lost opportunities and much delayed gratification. . What to do?! Lots of people are publishing posts on how to make travel a part of our lives at home..... many seem just like SEO grabs to me. A few suggestions are surprisingly lovely. Have you stumbled upon any tips that work for you?? . Last night, we sat on our balcony with its pots of flowers and cheerful hummingbirds. And we drank a Provençal Rosé procured from a small market just a few blocks away. Cold and crisp, it took me back to all the lovely memories I have made while traveling in the past. It was better than any virtual tour I’ve tried....
For #nationalparkweek and #earthweek - a moment captured during a flight over Denali National Park in Alaska on assignment with the ATTA. It’s a simple love letter in one still photo, to our stunning Mother Earth and to our National Park system. Both of which have my ❤️. And that’s all this time, that’s the caption 💙🌍🌏🌎💚 For #nationalparkweek and #earthweek - a moment captured during a flight over Denali National Park in Alaska on assignment with the ATTA. It’s a simple love letter in one still photo, to our stunning Mother Earth and to our National Park system. Both of which have my ❤️. And that’s all this time, that’s the caption 💙🌍🌏🌎💚
I wasn’t sure what to say for this #EarthDay, or even if I should at all with the pandemic. A lot of people are talking about how great it is that the 🌍🌏🌎 is getting a break from us without ever addressing the high human cost of that benefit. 💔 As if there is no trade off. And I get it, it’s nice to read about improved air quality and cleaner waters. But not in the same way it could be when we are hourly worrying about our family members who work in health care and our elderly relatives who already have enough health problems. Or our friends, spouses and children who are immunocompromised. Or all the people who have died and still will die. . Then I had a breakthrough of sorts: worrying about the planet is more relevant than ever. Quite simply because if we entirely stop caring about the planet, if we take the pressure off now, we won’t have a place to call home. To #stayhome in. . The well being of all humans, of all animals, of everything on this spinning globe — is interconnected. What will benefit us in the long term is finding ways to help, that help everyone and everything. That bring about balance. And we have a distinct opportunity to continue to do just that if we don’t take our foot off the metaphorical gas just because other things are also important right now but instead if we keep up the pressure on our elected officials and on ourselves. To continue to make the right choices. If we do that, we all win. . In that spirit, I put together a short blog post with a few simple things you can do to help while you stay home on this Earth Day. I didn’t mention all the obvious things you hopefully already know, I didn’t mention all the things I am trying to do; instead I went for simple [possibly new to you] ideas. I hope they help you. I hope wherever you are, you and yours, are all safe + healthy. . Photo from the @brooklynbotanic, shared as a love letter to my former home city of New York. It hurts my heart to see NY struggling more than others and I am thinking of all who call it home now 💕 I wasn’t sure what to say for this #EarthDay, or even if I should at all with the pandemic. A lot of people are talking about how great it is that the 🌍🌏🌎 is getting a break from us without ever addressing the high human cost of that benefit. 💔 As if there is no trade off. And I get it, it’s nice to read about improved air quality and cleaner waters. But not in the same way it could be when we are hourly worrying about our family members who work in health care and our elderly relatives who already have enough health problems. Or our friends, spouses and children who are immunocompromised. Or all the people who have died and still will die. . Then I had a breakthrough of sorts: worrying about the planet is more relevant than ever. Quite simply because if we entirely stop caring about the planet, if we take the pressure off now, we won’t have a place to call home. To #stayhome in. . The well being of all humans, of all animals, of everything on this spinning globe — is interconnected. What will benefit us in the long term is finding ways to help, that help everyone and everything. That bring about balance. And we have a distinct opportunity to continue to do just that if we don’t take our foot off the metaphorical gas just because other things are also important right now but instead if we keep up the pressure on our elected officials and on ourselves. To continue to make the right choices. If we do that, we all win. . In that spirit, I put together a short blog post with a few simple things you can do to help while you stay home on this Earth Day. I didn’t mention all the obvious things you hopefully already know, I didn’t mention all the things I am trying to do; instead I went for simple [possibly new to you] ideas. I hope they help you. I hope wherever you are, you and yours, are all safe + healthy. . Photo from the @brooklynbotanic, shared as a love letter to my former home city of New York. It hurts my heart to see NY struggling more than others and I am thinking of all who call it home now 💕
Checking in to say, how are you? . . . Sometimes I feel it’s been a year since we all began to just look at the world from our windows, instead of seeing the world first hand. A day feels like a week and a month like half a lifetime and we aren’t, I don’t think, near the end yet. And if only all our views were as great as this one that Alice is enjoying during our trip to India. But I comfort myself knowing the world will still be there for us to explore again when we can. It’s not going anywhere. This is just a season, like winter. Which results in glorious Spring. Rebirth and renewal. It’s a result that’s always worth the wait. And if all else fails, then I know, this too shall pass. Nothing is forever. Including quarantine. ❤️ Checking in to say, how are you? . . . Sometimes I feel it’s been a year since we all began to just look at the world from our windows, instead of seeing the world first hand. A day feels like a week and a month like half a lifetime and we aren’t, I don’t think, near the end yet. And if only all our views were as great as this one that Alice is enjoying during our trip to India. But I comfort myself knowing the world will still be there for us to explore again when we can. It’s not going anywhere. This is just a season, like winter. Which results in glorious Spring. Rebirth and renewal. It’s a result that’s always worth the wait. And if all else fails, then I know, this too shall pass. Nothing is forever. Including quarantine. ❤️
Thinking of you all, how are you? How are you coping? . I’m still taking a break[ish] from my feed to give my time to being there for people via DMs, video chats and text messages. And I just re-started my Q&A for a cause in Stories. Come check it out and help me spend money to help others. I’m not asking for any money from you, I’m asking you to help me spend some of my savings to help others. 💗 . Photo from last Spring here in Los Angeles. One of my favorite streets near Griffith Park. I wish it was the street we live on so I could look out our window and see all this pink as I #stayhome But I’m ever so grateful for the hummingbirds we do have that visit our balcony. Did you see my video of that in Stories? Want me to share like that again? We are all #inplacetogether and doing this to #stayhomesavelives - let’s keep our eye on the ball and #flattenthecurve 😉 Thanks for doing your part 🙏😘 Thinking of you all, how are you? How are you coping? . I’m still taking a break[ish] from my feed to give my time to being there for people via DMs, video chats and text messages. And I just re-started my Q&A for a cause in Stories. Come check it out and help me spend money to help others. I’m not asking for any money from you, I’m asking you to help me spend some of my savings to help others. 💗 . Photo from last Spring here in Los Angeles. One of my favorite streets near Griffith Park. I wish it was the street we live on so I could look out our window and see all this pink as I #stayhome But I’m ever so grateful for the hummingbirds we do have that visit our balcony. Did you see my video of that in Stories? Want me to share like that again? We are all #inplacetogether and doing this to #stayhomesavelives - let’s keep our eye on the ball and #flattenthecurve 😉 Thanks for doing your part 🙏😘
I’m sorry that the way I communicated made anyone feel bad due to the caption of my last post. I meant to be there for those who are struggling and feel they are doing so without adequate support. To, for a moment, consider the high, heartbreaking costs that we’re paying for any benefit of any size that this time might bring [to the planet, to human connectedness et al]. . I also seemed to fail in making it clear that I am in support of beauty, humor, hope, of staying busy - if that’s what works for you. We all handle difficult times differently. So many human beings needs these things to cope. I need these things to cope. . Who are you following online right now that’s providing what you need? And what are they doing that helps you? . I’m signing off from posting to my feed for a bit. This week and my own sickness — which may or may not be COVID-19 because there are *still* not enough tests here in LA for me to qualify to take one — took so much out of me that I feel more broken than ever. I tried to rest yesterday, and it wasn’t enough. I will still be here for anyone who needs me in DM. Especially those stuck in domestic abuse situations or who feel they don’t have support anywhere else. . Much love to all of you ❤️ Please #stayhome and stay safe + healthy. I’m sorry that the way I communicated made anyone feel bad due to the caption of my last post. I meant to be there for those who are struggling and feel they are doing so without adequate support. To, for a moment, consider the high, heartbreaking costs that we’re paying for any benefit of any size that this time might bring [to the planet, to human connectedness et al]. . I also seemed to fail in making it clear that I am in support of beauty, humor, hope, of staying busy - if that’s what works for you. We all handle difficult times differently. So many human beings needs these things to cope. I need these things to cope. . Who are you following online right now that’s providing what you need? And what are they doing that helps you? . I’m signing off from posting to my feed for a bit. This week and my own sickness — which may or may not be COVID-19 because there are *still* not enough tests here in LA for me to qualify to take one — took so much out of me that I feel more broken than ever. I tried to rest yesterday, and it wasn’t enough. I will still be here for anyone who needs me in DM. Especially those stuck in domestic abuse situations or who feel they don’t have support anywhere else. . Much love to all of you ❤️ Please #stayhome and stay safe + healthy.
I find it difficult to post as a travel photographer right now. A strength of travel is that it can be something which helps us grow. But it, and social media, have an ugly side right now that I wasn’t fully aware of till I began to have deep conversations with followers this week. . They pointed out that many creators are focusing heavily on traveling again someday when someday isn’t guaranteed since people are dying. Others are pivoting towards focusing on this as a great opportunity for massive productivity, coming from a place of unacknowledged privilege. It’s triggering, depressing. It’s causing struggles with suicide. Because a few are now trapped with domestic abusers. Or are staying home with multiple kids while having to continue to work demanding jobs on top of now homeschooling. Some send partners who work in healthcare out the door, not knowing if they’ll come home. I’ve cried alongside followers who have already lost loved ones. I’ve heard from those who could be evicted in a few days because of a lack of income directly related to this. They don’t think any of this is an opportunity. . These followers say it’s hurtful to read tips about working from a home they may lose, workouts in a room filled with toys/laptops/school supplies/pets/laundry that’s not yet done. Or recipes to make with only what’s in a pantry when they’ll be lucky to manage boxed mac n cheese. . Yes it helps others to cope, focusing on productivity. But when the primary focus of that message appears to be for more likes or site traffic… when it appears to disregard the desperate hardships people are facing… the thousands dead and millions that might still die… when it seems to be portrayed as a staycation not a fight for lives… the Q has been asked, are we doing something wrong? Is what people need right now, to feel they are valued no matter what? Irregardless of how much they accomplish. Even if they don’t get off the couch or wear pajamas for a week or their kids watch TV instead of finishing math lessons. . I’ve erred too. I can do better. I am starting with this post: to say if you’re struggling, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. And it’s ok that you are struggling. You are loved anyway. I find it difficult to post as a travel photographer right now. A strength of travel is that it can be something which helps us grow. But it, and social media, have an ugly side right now that I wasn’t fully aware of till I began to have deep conversations with followers this week. . They pointed out that many creators are focusing heavily on traveling again someday when someday isn’t guaranteed since people are dying. Others are pivoting towards focusing on this as a great opportunity for massive productivity, coming from a place of unacknowledged privilege. It’s triggering, depressing. It’s causing struggles with suicide. Because a few are now trapped with domestic abusers. Or are staying home with multiple kids while having to continue to work demanding jobs on top of now homeschooling. Some send partners who work in healthcare out the door, not knowing if they’ll come home. I’ve cried alongside followers who have already lost loved ones. I’ve heard from those who could be evicted in a few days because of a lack of income directly related to this. They don’t think any of this is an opportunity. . These followers say it’s hurtful to read tips about working from a home they may lose, workouts in a room filled with toys/laptops/school supplies/pets/laundry that’s not yet done. Or recipes to make with only what’s in a pantry when they’ll be lucky to manage boxed mac n cheese. . Yes it helps others to cope, focusing on productivity. But when the primary focus of that message appears to be for more likes or site traffic… when it appears to disregard the desperate hardships people are facing… the thousands dead and millions that might still die… when it seems to be portrayed as a staycation not a fight for lives… the Q has been asked, are we doing something wrong? Is what people need right now, to feel they are valued no matter what? Irregardless of how much they accomplish. Even if they don’t get off the couch or wear pajamas for a week or their kids watch TV instead of finishing math lessons. . I’ve erred too. I can do better. I am starting with this post: to say if you’re struggling, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. And it’s ok that you are struggling. You are loved anyway.
So this staying at home thing isn’t easy is it. Right about now I’m thinking of all the countries I’ve been to, like India pictured here, and thinking I’d give a limb just to be free to travel again. BUT then the pain in my chest and throat, the difficulty drawing each breath, brings me painfully back to the present and I remember that because so many of us didn’t stay home earlier and aren’t properly staying home now, we’ve overwhelmed our healthcare systems and we can’t even help everyone who might have this 🦠 now... and so so many of us can’t even get tested to know if we have it or just have something else that’s making us miserably 😷🤒🤮.... and I’m ok staying home. • I hope you are too. Because if your life doesn’t depend on it, someone else’s might. And no not just your grandparents or someone you can’t relate to. It might be someone you love dearly. But that your actions could cause anyone else to get sick is what should keep you home. • So I asked you all to share with me what you’re watching while you #stayhome and there were some fantastic responses. Almost 30 suggestions for you are now archived in the 📽 ‘WATCH’ 📽 highlight on my profile. I think I’m going to do books next, because if there was ever a time for us 📚 bibliophiles 📚 to indulge our love of reading and not feel guilty we should be doing other things well baby this is it.... 😉😘❤️ • • • #discovertheworldfromhome right now So this staying at home thing isn’t easy is it. Right about now I’m thinking of all the countries I’ve been to, like India pictured here, and thinking I’d give a limb just to be free to travel again. BUT then the pain in my chest and throat, the difficulty drawing each breath, brings me painfully back to the present and I remember that because so many of us didn’t stay home earlier and aren’t properly staying home now, we’ve overwhelmed our healthcare systems and we can’t even help everyone who might have this 🦠 now... and so so many of us can’t even get tested to know if we have it or just have something else that’s making us miserably 😷🤒🤮.... and I’m ok staying home. • I hope you are too. Because if your life doesn’t depend on it, someone else’s might. And no not just your grandparents or someone you can’t relate to. It might be someone you love dearly. But that your actions could cause anyone else to get sick is what should keep you home. • So I asked you all to share with me what you’re watching while you #stayhome and there were some fantastic responses. Almost 30 suggestions for you are now archived in the 📽 ‘WATCH’ 📽 highlight on my profile. I think I’m going to do books next, because if there was ever a time for us 📚 bibliophiles 📚 to indulge our love of reading and not feel guilty we should be doing other things well baby this is it.... 😉😘❤️ • • • #discovertheworldfromhome right now
right before covid-19 began in earnest to spread through the USA, right before I realized it was truly irresponsible to travel anymore for however long this lasts, I was up in Canada for a few days with @VW and my friend Scotty of @agirlsguide2cars test driving the new Atlas Cross Sport • I’d managed to post about it in Stories in a way I hope wasn’t icky (enthusiastic yes, but that was genuine because I’m already such a lifelong fan of VW and BC is my favorite province) but every time I sat down to pen this post, suddenly I felt ashamed posting about anything even remotely sponsored. And though this isn’t in the sense that I’m required to post (I’m not) or being paid to promote (I’m not), the trip was free for me and the brand is one I want to continue to have a relationship with because they’ve always been a part of my life and my family’s life. Ever since I was brought home from the hospital in an orange Beetle. So I wanted to mention the trip. And the car (which is awesome). But how to do it? • And then I realized, sure people aren’t out buying cars right now in earnest and we sure aren’t traveling. • But we will be again one day. And when we do all those things again, it’s important to remember we’re supporting businesses run by people. People just like us. Big or small, every industry runs on human beings who need other human beings to survive. There’s a fair amount of discourse right now about the ugliness of capitalism, especially as greed informs decisions people make at the top. But it’s the world we have. And while it’s not always pretty, it’s one run by people just like us on the bottom who need jobs to feed their families, to keep roofs over their heads, to just survive. • It’s easy to get ugly about ads and brands and spending at a time like this but it all — if we do it right — ends up supporting people just like us. So let’s give a little more grace. And when, or if, we go back to “normal” let’s try to keep in mind that consumerism doesn’t have to be ugly if we are mindful of how and where we spend our money. We can choose to be mindful consumers. right before covid-19 began in earnest to spread through the USA, right before I realized it was truly irresponsible to travel anymore for however long this lasts, I was up in Canada for a few days with @VW and my friend Scotty of @agirlsguide2cars test driving the new Atlas Cross Sport • I’d managed to post about it in Stories in a way I hope wasn’t icky (enthusiastic yes, but that was genuine because I’m already such a lifelong fan of VW and BC is my favorite province) but every time I sat down to pen this post, suddenly I felt ashamed posting about anything even remotely sponsored. And though this isn’t in the sense that I’m required to post (I’m not) or being paid to promote (I’m not), the trip was free for me and the brand is one I want to continue to have a relationship with because they’ve always been a part of my life and my family’s life. Ever since I was brought home from the hospital in an orange Beetle. So I wanted to mention the trip. And the car (which is awesome). But how to do it? • And then I realized, sure people aren’t out buying cars right now in earnest and we sure aren’t traveling. • But we will be again one day. And when we do all those things again, it’s important to remember we’re supporting businesses run by people. People just like us. Big or small, every industry runs on human beings who need other human beings to survive. There’s a fair amount of discourse right now about the ugliness of capitalism, especially as greed informs decisions people make at the top. But it’s the world we have. And while it’s not always pretty, it’s one run by people just like us on the bottom who need jobs to feed their families, to keep roofs over their heads, to just survive. • It’s easy to get ugly about ads and brands and spending at a time like this but it all — if we do it right — ends up supporting people just like us. So let’s give a little more grace. And when, or if, we go back to “normal” let’s try to keep in mind that consumerism doesn’t have to be ugly if we are mindful of how and where we spend our money. We can choose to be mindful consumers.
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