I am done. There is stillness. And what is left? My show still hangs on the walls for the remaining month. I feel a sense of accomplishment. I thought once I got through the opening, my life would slow down and I would gain so much time. That has not been the case. Life is moving rather fast and before this month gets away and I take down my photographs, I want to stop and thank everyone that helped make this goal of mine become reality. I have been blessed by such a strong support system and everyone being so giving of their time and energy.

So to you...travis, moe, michelle, tim, john, andrea, rachel, bill, sarah, beth, michaela, susan, lacey, nate, kyle, bea, dad...you are beautiful. I am so very grateful for your involvement in what I am so passionate about. Thanks for making space in your life and sharing this experience with me.

And a special thanks to everyone who came out that night to support. I was deeply blessed by your presence.

Tomorrow is the day I have my very first photography exhibit. It was this past fall that I started this whole process-a process that has ranged from anxiety and doubt to great joy. My original vision was to simply make space for my friends, family, and community to come together for one night to showcase my work. My work that is filled with so many different stories. Through my mother's sickness to my life in Chicago, I have been shaped by each one deeply. Some of these stories are very dark but it is the retelling of the story that reminds me of the beauty in life, even in the darkness.

Through the changes, the heartaches, pains and great joys, this is a small glimpse of who I am and what I have been given ... eyes to see.

Hope you enjoy the show.