warmth breathing down our necks

I have something from the past that I wanted to share with you all. Exactly a year ago, rather than now where I'm sitting on this couch with the cold hugging my skin close, I was in Taiwan with Cindy where endless rays of sun whispered to us. Taiwan was so amazing! Nothing like mainland China. I can remember when we first stepped off the plane, and we had all of our winter clothes on from China, and we instantly started to sweat! We explored little alley ways, bought endless amounts of bubble tea, and met up with people from Cindy's past. All in all, I wish I could have stayed there longer (haha) but, 10 days was a nice amount of time to explore Tainan. Looking back now, I can't believe how fast 2013 has gone by. I just can't, I feel like I was in Taiwan months ago, and that I should still be in my little apartment in Kai Gong Hu Tong. Life is funny sometimes. I felt so nostalgic choosing these pictures to show you all, they made me want to go back with Cindy this year. I hope you enjoy them! (Warning: this will be a long post!)

Still in Taipei, we were waiting for the bus to Tainan.

Taiwanese fooddd <3

The ground was sparkly lots of the time.

A lotttt of people drive scooters there.

In Confucius Temple

Cute nuns from Korea.

Lavender ice creammm <3

Tainan is often called 'The Kyoto of Taiwan'.

At the night fair. The best milk tea I've had to date!

hands on a clock

I can't believe it's December already! Time flies by so fast as you get older. I still remember clearly landing in Sacramento and stepping out of the plane like it was yesterday! But now, as it gets colder outside, my heart still remains warm. Slowly, Christmas lights are easing empty houses' loneliness and everywhere I look, things are becoming a little brighter in the dark at night <3 For the past month or so, I've been trying to keep a busy facade. Taking long bus rides, exploring new places, starting up tai chi, anticipating letters from friends in different countries, wishing I had a tripod again so I could start shooting more (I bought one a couple of days ago!) I got a new job, so I'll be working hard very soon. My dreams are coming at me a little bit faster! The days are becoming shorter still, and I feel so blessed to see and smell and experience the things I do. And, I'm so glad to know all of you, and have a camera around to capture the little moments! Wishing you all a safe, warm, happy holiday!

synthetic siren

Good evening everyone! I had the recent pleasure of shooting with a new model, Moon! We made our way down to the river, but, by the time we arrived at our destination, it was getting late and there wasn't much light left. So, with limited ideas, this is what was created! She's lovely, and I hope I can work with her again in the future!