Sunday Phone Drop: 9.18

WHAT A WEEK! I returned home from Phoenix on Thursday night and have been recuperating and prepping for the next adventure ever since. But let me just revel in the gloriousness that was the last week! I stripped on stage while telling the story of my body image from the time I was young until the present, I ran the Body Positive Bay where we created some sweet systems and hyped folks up, making them feel strong and empowered. I came up with the idea for the Confidence Catwalk and Jen and I pulled it off amazingly. It was so glorious to see the joy on everyone’s faces as they threw off their shirts, rocked their bods, and photographed each other. In addition to that, I met so many incredible creatives, collaborated with some beautiful friends, and became close with my friend Jen Swedhin! I realized a few things about myself during this month long pilgrimage:

1) I am a spurt worker - give all of myself to people when I am in the event/course/etc. but can’t focus on anything that is outside of that.
2) As much as I think I’m done travelling, the opposite is actually true.
3) I am so loved and supported by my glorious friends and peers.
4) I stepped out of my comfort zone a few times and was rewarded in the process

Next week I am back on the road, but this time with the husby! We are heading down to Utah as I am teaching a self portrait course as part of the Unraveled Academy’s Retreat and then a few days after that, Ryan will drop me in Denver where Beth and I will catch a flight to Puerto Vallarta to commence 3+ weeks of Body Image Bootcamp goodness!