Fall also feels like the beginning of a new chapter.

Have you noticed that colloquially we say “spending time” but, at least for me, it can sometimes feel like it doesn't have the same gravity or permanence as “spending money?”

In many ways, it feels reassuring to be becoming the person that I want to be. And, if I’m being truly honest, that’s the best birthday wish I could ask for. 

Now that all the boxes are out, the fun part begins! We’ve been visioning and decorating to make this space our own. What’s more fun?

Here’s to a new chapter- one filled with new adventures and more of the things that fill my cup [and less of those that don’t].

There are, of course, the highlight reel memories-the big memories that you won’t forget, but more and more I’ve been taking note of the little memories. The little memories that if you blink you just might miss.

So here’s to recommitment– recommitting to creativity, creating without boundaries or pressure, and, of course, recommitting to sparkle. I hope you’ll continue to come along with me!

Now that I think about it, Alex, Moshe, Marguerite, Craig and I do share a mutual acquaintance. What's more, we share a mutual love: New York. And what could be more beautiful than that. I guess we’re not really strangers...

Here’s to re-discovering the things that once brought us joy, letting go of those that do not (haven't we learned that time is so finite), and embracing this new chapter with gratitude.

So while this birthday does look different--no big dinner at a fabulous restaurant with my closest group of girlfriends, no big party at my apartment, bringing all my friends from all parts of my life together, it doesn’t mean I’m any less loved. It just means we’ll have to ring in 28 with an even bigger bang!!

I feel like it would be dishonest, and frankly unrealistic, for me to close hoping that 2021 will be a cakewalk. But here’s what I can say- I do hope 2021 is filled with relief, healing, and much more sparkle; you can never go wrong with a little sparkle.

But it seems to me, when this is all over, I'll feel a little closer to my fellow neighbors.

But perhaps more importantly, prior to this quarantine, we were all moving a little too fast. So when this is all over, because yes this too shall pass, I hope that we’ll all continue to stop and smell the [tulips].

I thought to myself, what a difference a couple of steps or rather a change in perspective can make. I remind myself that the same thing will be true when this is all over. [Because yes, this too shall pass]. In truth, I already feel a change when thinking back to when this all first started. And I take comfort in that. What a difference a new perspective can bring.

Some shots aren’t exactly in focus or aren’t 100% in frame but you know what, that’s okay. One of the many lessons I’m learning from this new found slowed down pace is that things don’t always go as planned [case and point this entire situation], but what truly matters is how you react given that change. And, on top of that, I actually have a newfound appreciation for shots that I would have previously deemed too imperfect.

I hope to continue experimenting and creating during this time not only because it brings me joy but also because I hope it gives you a slice of normalcy, or maybe a world to get lost in, even if for just a minute. Shooting this [thank you, C] felt so different for so many reasons, but in many ways a good ‘different’; one that excites me to continue trying new things and sharing with you along the way.

I think it can be easy to get lost in the gloom and doom of the headlines [and not for naught; this is a serious situation and we should be treating it as such]. But I also think, per my glass half full philosophy, that we can also take the time that has been given back to so many of us and use it as an opportunity. I must acknowledge that I recognize that everyone's situation is different [not everyone can easily work from home, some industries are being hit harder than others, same goes for demos of people,etc.] So I am speaking from my personal experience.

All in all, I am super excited for what’s to come. So here’s to twenty six-- to new beginnings, to a new chapter, and to going after dreams we’ve always believed in.