A Femme Without a Cause

« When you were just a stranger... » * * * * * (at Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrDQhoylxYa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12e70rc2s9psf

“Last night I lost the world, and gained the universe.” — C. JoyBell C. * * * * * (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq7SJvjFV4l/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gzke2e1csahb

« The only thing a person can ever really do is keep moving forward. Take that big leap forward without hesitation, without once looking back. Simply forget the past and forge toward the future. » — Alyson Noel 👩🏾‍🎤 : @phoebenewyork (found another one!) * * * * * (at Queens, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq5fLQVlA_Z/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nja1pf7xzgtc

It's the silence that will save us... * * * * * (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq1VAxtly8I/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ijxxaidlxk5v

« I'm always 20 minutes ahead of myself in my head. But being present - it's beautiful when it happens. » — Perfume Genius * * * * * (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq0EsgOFrAx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1w4rigarn6mq7

« No excuses and no sob stories. Life is full of excuses if you're looking. I have no time to gripe over misfortune. I don't waste time looking back. » — Junior Seau * * * * * (at Bedford-Stuyvesant) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqv_F3VFVW-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pjfx2p6e1eb2

« The red was something none of them could contain. » — E.J. Koh * * * * * (at La Salle Dumpling Room) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqn577DFZFz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19kl2eacl6kyr

My legs are still shaking. I can’t wait until I get the strength back at least my tenacity hasn’t waned that much. Back from MD, my workout is in. Today is courtesy of: stairmaster (I hate it), rowing machine (hate it), squats with dumbbells, jump rope, leg presses and I think that’s it. A lot of sets, my legs are still trembling but I have energy...finally. I may have to start using pre-workout again. Off to enjoy the day. Then home to read my self-help books and prepare for Monday (boo, hisss). * * * * * (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqnOabCj1bb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14l6hk6y9argz

« They can't comprehend Or even come close to understanding... Guess if I was simple in the mind Everything would be fine » — Kid Cudi * * * * * #beginnerphotography #beginnerphotographer #hotel #justgoshoot #readyfortheweekend #blackandwhitephotography #travelingthroughtheworld #iphone7 #outdoors #fountains #fall #blackandwhitephoto #instaphoto #nycphotographer #photography #washingtondc #amateurphotography #learning #vsco #vscocam #bnw #bnwphotography #bnwphotos (at Washington, District of Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqlJ_E7lLnX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12pxt6knmdxoc

« They can't comprehend Or even come close to understanding... Guess if I was simple in the mind Everything would be fine » — Kid Cudi * * * * * (at Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqlC3NslqGb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17668qbyx3mpg

Florence was like a postcard. Curvy with cobblestone streets and rivers. I walked to the Duomo (it was on my bucket list), saw David (the statue) and consumed so much wine and surprisingly...pasta. You had bridges like the Ponte Vecchio filled with merchants as you walked by was mesmerizing and the smell of leather overpowered my senses. I miss Europe. * * * * * #beginnerphotography #beginnerphotographer #cobblestone #cityphotography #justgoshoot #travelingthroughtheworld #iphone7 #outdoors #wanderlust #instaphoto #nycphotographer #photography #cityscapes #outdoors #bridges #dayphotography #solotravel #italy #europe #amateurphotography #vsco #vscocam #dayphoto #publicspaces #florence #firenze #tbt #tbthursday #throwbackthursday (at Florence, Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqenfEIFx6e/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ma8rdkfnrkx7

My hotel had a fire alarm that went off at 3:20a so I was standing downstairs because you never know. Saw this posted on my friends @kissmyjazzs feed then got sucked into the authors site. 2018 my heart took major beatings. So this resonated with me...not just for the romantic context. Reminds me to keep living my truth. Enjoy Thanksgiving peeps ! #thoughts #latenightthoughts #thursdaythoughts #sleepdeprived #beingsingle #truetoyourself (at Linthicum Heights, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqelE2vjWrd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13qsqlc57v783

Onwards and upwards...I love my life these days. * * * * * (at Roosevelt Island Tramway) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqap_tnFgr6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dd4wxk7797qj

“I don't always feel fierce and fearless, but I do feel like I'm a rock star at being human.” — Tracee Ellis Ross * * * * * (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqXO_QTlY_2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=32dibnyp4d16

“If I am an advocate for anything, it is to move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the ocean, or simply across the river.” — Anthony Bourdain * * * * * (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqV9-eGlKsv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=a2ydzvri4o49

Tired and moody AF. Workout completed tho. Home to chill before I have to go all the way out to Central Park West — it’s so far y’all but I’m trying to meet new people and whatnot. Also, I hate having to act my age but today calls for it. But, but, but — at least I burned off some frustration at the gym. * * * * * (at Blink Fitness) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqVSazWj9qf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hr0gcb4ov6n

Laying in my bed, happy and warm. My mind is full like always. My arms and hips hurt so shout-out to @stonecold_phitness but I’m alright overalll. You know for such a big part of my life I wished to fit in and be more square. These days...I celebrate the skin I’m in! My imperfections and all. It’s not easy and I may lose my way but I always right myself. (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqTIEjkD85X/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=22hv1cxrmwf4