2018, the visual year

Years ago, I would've been hitting "publish" on my first blog post of the year on or around the 1st week of January and I'd be relishing in the fact that I was already off to a great start at being a good, organized blogger who will eventually make this my full-time career because helllloo, everyone does sooner or later, right? Not this year, though. I didn't even bother to do a highlights of 2017 type of post because I honestly couldn't be bothered to write one and I assumed no one would bother to read it. This year, I plan to continue being a major photo-taker which, of course, is totally different than being a photographer. I just want to create photos that are visually appealing and that people can relate to and experience only positive emotions when viewing them. I want to become more comfortable in front of and behind the camera because honestly, both are equally important. 2018 will be my visual year. Hope you enjoy and let me know if you're doing something similar...

The trench coat that went to Ireland

Every time I wear this trench coat, which admittedly isn't as often as I'd like (THANKS California weather for always being so sunny and sunny and sunnier) I am reminded of the glorious week I spent in Ireland 2 years ago. I wore this coat on the plane which was a good thing considering I only took one other jacket (from Forever 21) and it got lost somewhere between San Francisco and Washington D.C. I would've been so mad if this trench coat would've been lost. But I don't even want to think about that!

I feel like this green trench coat is one that I'll wear for many years to come. I mean, I hope it'll last that long. I have another trench coat (you know, the Holly Golightly kind) and just the other day, I put my hands in the pockets and one of the pockets ripped right before my eyes! It was shocking as I've always believed trench coats are a staple piece that will last a very long time.

Anyway. This green trench has even more special meaning to me now that it's gone with me to Ireland. It saw the Cliffs of Moher, the Rock of Cashel, Dublin (it was a lifesaver during a huge rain storm I got caught in while strolling the streets) and so much more. I've promised it that we will go back to the Emerald Isle together again someday.