Last night was the summer solstice. The longest day of the year.
This, in a way, makes me feel sad. Yes, it means that’s summer has officially started, but also, it means that summer will eventually run it’s course, too. It’s just inevitable and there’s no stopping it, but I can’t help but want to freeze time right now. Make the long days last forever and to have light and warmth all the time.
I should really move to SoCal. Except I love it here too much to leave.
Last night Zan and I went to dinner with friends. We sat outside and it was HOT but we were enjoying the longest day of the year the best way I can think to enjoy it. We drank beer and water (hydration!) and ate reeeeally delicious food. And the thing that I loved most about last night, besides the company, was that I didn’t look at my phone once. I was just there, sitting outside, enjoying a perfect night with friends.
I heard this guy talking at the pool yesterday about living inside your camera. He said you’re either fully present and experiencing the moment or you’re living in your camera lense. It really hit home for me and it’s something that’s been pulling at me for a long time. I always knew it, the importance of enjoying the moment, but sometimes you need to be reminded of things, just to make sure you’re paying attention. I love taking pictures, and love documenting my days, but there is a point where I need to put it all alway and just live.
That’s another goal I have for myself this summer.
Yes, take out the camera and snap the little things. Because you love it.
But also, put the camera away.
Just be. Just enjoy.
Just be present and live.
I feel exactly the same way you do about the summer solstice. Unfortunately it was rainy and cloudy here yesterday but today is only a few minutes shorter right?
amen to that. i am so looking forward to summer – and it’s just begun! longest day of the year be damned.
It is such a hard balance. I mean, looking back at my life before I was glued to a phone or a camera, I still remember all those moments just as well. Sometimes I think if I don’t capture it, I’ll forget it. But that’s not the case. Here’s to both of us working on living in a moment and capturing it all the same. (But also taking beautiful photos too…..) Balance, baby.
I would say move to SoCal so we can hang but I’m moving so that won’t work. I always drink water (and remind others to do so) when I’m out drinking. I feel you on the camera thing and I try to always be present in the moment. I like instagram because it’s quick and you can look back on a tagged location and be right back at the place you took it. However, I do try to keep my phone in my bag when I’m out with other people. Sometimes you see a whole group of people all on their phones and it’s such a bummer. I’ll admit I’ve been in those groups before too. When we go white water rafting in the summer, there’s no cell service for a week and I don’t bring my iPod or anything. It’s the most refreshing thing ever.
i am so on board with this! this is why when i go somewhere, i snap the pictures immediately and then silence all life-distracting devices. feels so much better! xo