Changes in time

I'm not sure when my insurance on my laptop will expire, but I've had feelings that the timing may be soon. In efforts to ease the pain of my slowly dying laptop that has quickly become like a member of my small but overly loving family I took my hard drive out of its dry, warm, and secure spot of safe keeping so that I could back up any unsaved files. That way, if my gem of a laptop passes , all files are safe and secure. Sometimes receiving 2-3 new sets a week, file backup is a very important part of my process. Now obviously, while I had the hard drive out I went ahead and did some review on the past 3 years of portfolio that had compiled since I purchased the hard drive. Sometimes it feels like changes happen so quickly that I often don't take the time that I should to enjoy them. Or maybe its the space in between the changes that deserves more presence and enjoyment. Or maybe its the process as a whole.

The photo I came across that made my soul smile this AM was a photo taken in my old old old living space. Crazy to think I have lived in 4-5 alternate locations since, but this was one of my all time favorite living spaces ever. There were so many little pieces of me expressed throughout the rooms and surface areas. I remember the turning point in my time living there when my soon-to-be ex roommates told me they were moving out and I decided that I would recruit a roommate and make the space especially ours. Within a few weeks I was blessed to find a new roommate, but also a very special friend. Sophie and I lived together for a year before we both started seeing what are our boyfriends to date. We had the most fun living together. The best times and the best conversations. We had a secret rooftop patio that we would constantly chill out on. We'd tan up there everyday of the summer, and cook food with way too much sauce. The next door neighbors loved dub-step. We made a pact that every time we asked them to turn it down we would have a different personality. When Sophie got drunk she had a chinese impression that would killllll me. I'm really grateful to have had this time.

On a more business oriented note, 2016 has been my best year for figure modelling ever. I have modeled for classes to draw at more institutions than I thought existed, more times than I could ever expect. I have been overwhelmed by the vast amount of opportunities that surround me in this jumbo-city. One of my most favorite parts of what I do for a living is that the interactions that I have with fellow industry folk are absolutely illuminating. There is no doubt in my mind that I am meeting all the right people at all the right times. I have been overwhelmed to connect with select individuals that have become like soul brothers and sisters to me. I am excited with every part of me for all changes coming. Change has proven good to me throughout the years.