Photo of the Week 63
This week was a rollercoaster of emotions. As I stepped off the plane from Myrtle Beach my stomach had already begun to tie itself into knots. I had a serious case of the sads: the last scheduled stop on my summer of fun was over. It was an indulgent few months where I engaged in excesses of spending, partying, and other forms of gluttony all in the name of breakup recovery. And it was over. A fairly typical case of post vacation depression.
Add to that the anxiety: While my summer was booked solid all along, my fall plans are still completely up in the air. And unfortunately right now I can’t solidify anything until I hear back on a job offer (which I’ll give more details on if it comes to fruition), the response to which will set in motion Plan A or Plan B and the periphery of mini plans that will snuggle in the corners. This feeling of limbo, of uncertainty, has been killing me. I mean, for one summer (especially one following a traumatic life event) I think it’s fairly acceptable to go home to your family, bum on friends couches and entertain a decadent travel schedule. However, there comes a point where you start to feel a little adrift and irresponsible and perhaps pushing the boundaries of others’ hospitality. A point where you need something significant, something real, something for you — whether its a fabulous job opportunity in a foreign country or simply another big adventure with a one way ticket to an exotic land.
So yeah, there was some serious moping going on. But then a funny thing happened. I realized I was in Brooklyn — one of my favorite places on Earth, hanging out with my Brooklyn friends — some of my favorite people on Earth. The kind of friends who fill my life with light and laughter and make me want to be a better version of myself, because that’s the kind of person they deserve to be friends with. And I spent the week with them, and with every conversation and hug and — ahem — wild night of mayhem I felt my anxiety about the future and my depression about the past lifting. As I walked to the train last night I couldn’t keep a smile off my face. I may not know the details, but I do know that some day very soon I’m going to be half a world a way from this place and these people I love once again, and I want to soak up every minute of happiness I can with them.
Hence, a bunch of photos taken while running around Brooklyn this week.
Photo A
My friend Zoe and I climbed the fire escapes to the highest point of her roof and watched the sun set over Manhattan from her rooftop. My feet were there.
Photo B
I love Polaroids, the antithesis of my digital life. And I love this picture in a picture.
Photo C
This crazy night at a Brooklyn warehouse party — what my parent’s generation may have referred to as a rave – ended with watching the sun rise from the roof in Photo A. This reminds me of one of the photos from Week 56.
Photo D
The weekend ended with a day spent lolling around Prospect Park. Perfect ending to a wonderful week.
Which photo is your favorite?
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Awwwwwwwww Photo B!
Because B is for besties
Haha I like your logic. Yes indeed it is for besties.
D At my advanced age, I don’t enjoy the others as much as your age group would. By now – be sure and keep me in the loop Gram E
Thanks for the vote. I like that one too
You know that we love Polaroids, so of course B gets our vote
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I always look forward to your weekly polaroids!
you KNOW I’m voting for the polaroid
Oh my gosh how rude am I… I didn’t even credit you as the Polaroid photographer! Isn’t it fun how it lines up with the trees though
I am with Grandma Burr here with D probably for the same reason. I am not keen on toes and fingers and things in the photos. On second thoughts perhaps things would be OK.
I appreciate all the perspectives
Thanks for voting!
Gotta go with B…hang in there Alex, your next trip will take you exactly where you should be!
All the best…
Thank for the encouragement!
I’m big on stars, so D. I LOVE THE LITTLE STARLIGHT PEEKING THROUGH THE TREE!
Yes! I love the double starlight in that photo.
Chin up boobs out like my Mom always says!!! I love all of the shots, but B is REALLY special.
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You’ve given me that advice before and I still love it just as much
Loving the polaroid!
What’s the Plan B?
It’s all going to be revealed in an upcoming post
Gotta go with D, buoyant in more ways than one! Lovely post, glad you found your groove in Brooklyn and I know your plans will be amazing!!! And I think enough time has passed for me to say, that ex of yours is c-razy!!!! P.S nice advice Andi
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Ha, thank you Sarah! I assume you mean that in the “crazy for letting you go” sense, in which case thank you for the compliment
I love A… I’m a fan of summer feet pictures.
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Okay, I’m glad to hear I didn’t gross everyone out with my feet! Ha. Although I do realize I have some stubby little toes…
Photo B really captures a moment I believe.
Yes, it does scream “summer,” doesn’t it?
Loved photo B …awesome shot and wonderful framing!!
Thanks Aparna! I love hearing everyone’s votes!