eight

Today was magical, really

This poem was etched in the cement in the park on top of Signal Hill: 

Here on this hill

what perspective to see

our world

ourselves

with clarity

Each point of view

repositioning

vibrant

inspiring

We come

to this place

when life gets too fast

to reflect on time

make a sunset last

Consider

what has come to pass

Signal fire

water tower

oil gusher of black gold

Layers of the past

shadowed images

recalled

The surface hints

of what you can't

touch to know

Earth upon water

a secret

well hidden

below

seven

today was a beautiful day

it was long and it was difficult and I was grumpy for a lot of it, but everything was good, everything that happened was good

I spent time with mike today and made him take pictures with me, I love him so much, he's so good to me

here are a few not-so-artistically-exciting pictures that make me fall to pieces I'm so happy

I love you and am so glad you exist, thanks for loving me like you do

love, Jill

five

my days are long, always getting jumbled

I'm in love, I wanted to document how I look = how I feel

love, Jill

four

day four

today was a hard day. but I got through it. 

I took engagement photos of my sister and her fiancee this evening

I didn't eat enough

pictures still make me feel better than anything else, though

here you go

my sister and I being silly

long beach sunsets are beautiful, most evenings.

slowslowslow

love, Jill

three

day three

today was my day off

today, I kayaked and I spent so much quality time with friends and I really, really, really love my life

(by Brenna, edited by me)

love, Jill

one

day one

I'm starting another 365, last night but today, so the nineteenth of september, out of necessity. These aren't very good, but that's besides the point.

This is my neighbor, Alex, and his dog, Atlas. Meet this man and his best friend:

more today, more tomorrow, I'm nervous and excited and I'll need your help but here's to the year!

love, Jill

from lately

 old film,my home and its every-day inhabitants and occurrences

old film, trips

old uncovered digitals that I found

a lil shoot with my new neighbors and their hookaaaah

I need to take more

I promise to shoot soon, life is crazy now, wonderful but crazy

love, Jill