Monthly Review

Dear Reader,

I started this blog as a way to practice my photography and writing skills, as well as keep me accountable to going out and actually trying new experiences. I figured that a blog post would be pretty boring if I did not do anything all day.

One month and twenty posts later it seems that this blog has shifted from what I originally intended, but it really has been a learning experience. I think I am starting to find my voice as a writer and am surprised to see that even on the somewhat "ordinary" days I am able to come up with something different to write about. My favorite example of this was "Alter Ego". As far as my photography goes, it has been interesting to really try and document my life on a daily basis. The other day my grandpa and I were eating breakfast when I thought I should take a picture right now, so went and grabbed my tripod to capture the moment. When I was working on my "What to Wear" post, there were certain people who caught my eye that had me thinking If only I could get them to pose for me. For some I actually got up the courage to just walk up to them and ask; everyone said yes too.

Still I would like to get back to the one of the main purposes of this blog which was to somewhat force myself to go out and try new things. I've been out of school for a month now and while it has been great to detox from this very busy school year, it is time to get myself moving again. I have a few things I want to accomplish this month.

1) Try out a dance class
2) Meet someone new
3) Take an improv class at Second City
4) Get a job
5) Expand my Culinary Knowledge (try new restaurants, cook new dishes, try new foods)

I hope I can do this and more this month. Also I really enjoy hearing back from you, please continue to follow me this summer and don't hesitate to give me your opinions on any posts/pictures you like/dislike.

Wish me luck :D

- Gonzalo

Tried falafel for the first time yesterday....ya not really a fan