i have been sitting with this entry for a few days. My brain is under the assumption that it’s not complete - it could be better. Anyways, a friend encouraged me to “let it rip” so here we go..
you know what I miss most about living in San Francisco? Walking and riding my bike. I miss exploring different neighborhoods, noticing architectural details, being obsessed with a random wall (I am sure some of you have experienced me directing you to “go stand in front of that wall”), seeing a date carved into the sidewalk and discovering (sometimes secret) stairs that lead you through little wonderlands. I miss being able to walk the opposite way on a one way street and observing a different view, changing direction at the last minute or walking down a dead-end alley in the financial district and seeing old building details you’d never see otherwise. Not to mention, a nice neighborhood adventure is good for the brain and heart.
since moving back to Los Angeles, riding my bike has taken a back seat. Bike culture is different here and it’s been a hard adjustment for me. I hope in the future I can get back on my bike. I enjoy a neighborhood walk, but they do feel different. It’s so much easier to just get in my car and go. We all know driving is superior in Los Angeles. I’m okay with that. I like driving. I like going out of the way. I try to go different routes so I can see new things. But as you know..sometimes the freeway (or highway for those non-California people) is the best option. When I have the time, I will “avoid highways” so I can drive through random neighborhoods and down streets I’ve never been on. I have found myself snapping photos while stuck in traffic or at a stop light. Sometimes I will pull over to document something. I am adapting while searching for a feeling I used to know.
i am hoping this blog will inspire my creativity, but also encourage me to share often, instead of keeping it in my head. I would like to start prepping a new photo book. I have made 2 photo books in the past few years. One called “I like Nasturtiums” and the second called “I Love Here Now.” Neither are available at this time - sorry!
here is hoping for more time to get momentarily lost!
xo.anna