Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook

This little hiking area has sort of become my "spot" with my friend Ricky even though we've only been there a handful of times. I enjoy going there because it gives me the chance to be active while also being outside (but be warned: parking sucks, and it's likely you'll have to cross a very busy street to get there- unless you choose to pay for parking, which no one does).  Hetzler's Stairs of Hell (not my name) gets your heart pounding, but it's worth it- once you get to the top, you have views of all of LA: Downtown, Hollywood, Century City, all the way to the coastline.  I love that this little hiking spot is one my commute to work, and I think I will be going there a lot this summer (especially since my gym is closed for renovations next week).  Without further ado:

starting at the bottom

It doesn't look like much, but I promise it'll get you sweating

sweet graffiti "I am your king...and you are my queen"

Ricky!

Downtown LA as seen from the last plateau before reaching the top

The top!

view of Century City

Downtown LA from the top

I thought this group of kids looked sweet

Ricky checking out the view

A Walk with Friends

There's nothing better than catching up with people you really love, especially when you're doing nothing in particular.  As an added bonus, I got to venture out into my neighborhood for the first time.  I cherish any time I get to spend with my college roommates!  Farrah and Bianca are two of the best, sweetest people I know.

Back to Blogging

A sunset as seen from my living room

I've been wanting to get back to blogging for a long time.  I love this it can act like a journal, recording big and small moments in my life.  It gives me clarity, because I can have difficulty sorting out how I really feel about something until I've typed it out.  I'm looking forward to the routine of it, a way to organize my thoughts and make me step back and appreciate my blessings.  Also, I'm excited at the prospect of having a reason and motivation to work on my photography.

At first, this will be a bit scattered.  I don't know how long it will take me to find my 'blogging voice', or what recurring features I will have- I'm just happy to blurt out whatever comes to mind (as I do in person).

Welcome, and thanks for reading.

Confirmandi

I nearly never get to sorting through my pictures so fast, but I knew my mother wanted to see them, so I hastily edited them (and hastily took them too...my battery was mostly dead the entire day).  Insert more excuses as to why the pictures aren't great >here< (they're not my favorite, stylistically).

Annnnnnnyhow, here's to celebrating the confirmandi: Emily and Jack!

Photo by Nicolas Storc

Photo by Mark Campanaro