I truly think one of the saddest things is not being able to feel like you can be yourself. I lived like that for a long time and slowly died on the inside. That is why today I always surround myself with people who accept me just as I am and love every one of my quirks.

My favorite part about going to Burning Man is that it provides an environment where you don’t have to think before you do something. I don’t have to think about what I wear and if I look appropriate. I can change in public and no one can care less. I can hug a stranger and 10 out of 10 times they will smile and lovingly hug back. Judgements are dropped and you feel how natural it feels to be a kid again. It is literally an adult playground.

One thing I realized the first year I went is: I don’t like wearing pants.

This year I learned to let go of expectations and have fun. I can’t fully explain it but I feel abundant and lighter. Life doesn’t always have to be as serious as we make it out to be.

I’m on the road for another week traveling back to SF and then Kauai for a couple shoots. Grateful for these adventures!