this post makes my heart so, so warm.

Shannon, how do you like Hipstamatic??

your dad looks totally cool. how awesome that he went to your class!!

This is so sweet. So so sweet.

you DO look like him! so cute!
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Ahhhh, your daddy is too cute!! I wish I wasn't a million miles away. I could use a photography class and would enjoy it so much!!
I love all the portraits :) It looks like all the people are relaxed...good vibes!!

love that last photo of dad.

Luv your dad. My dad never wants gifts either. He says he has all he needs. I want to be just like him when I grow up. Just spotted you on Pinterest....yay!

I adore these shots of your dad, and so neat he took your class. I just love it. I love to pop by from time to time to see what you are up to. I met you at the Pasadena flea, it's been a while:)

beautiful.

beautiful.

that window is fantastic. wow. it's like the entire wall, almost!

Looks warm and comfortable and bright to me....gr ma

Lovely!

seriously!!! everything you shoot with the camera is GORGEOUS!!! LOVE these!!!! :) love that cos loves peanut butter. hahaha so cute.

"would sir cosmo like another slice of toast?"

I heart cosmo...and peanut butter toast.

YOU Found a tablecloth!!!

You're awesome. Spilt coffee and all :)

we traded today. i slept till 11:30 for the first time in week. 9 o clock just walked on past me. but, you caught the morning, grabbed it by the neck and said, "Yeah. It's gonna be me and you today." so the morning said, "UNHAND ME! HIYA!"

today was just not your morning was it? lol but you DID get to enjoy Peets coffee....i miss that.

I love how you share the contrast between yesterday's coffeetime and today's. But hey, we enjoy the serene-coffee-and-croissant moments so much more when we also experience the spilt-coffee-everywhere moments, right? ( :

PUFFINS CEREAL: YES!

My new thing is spilling water all over myself... my dang nalgene with the wide lip! Hehe, yes I can relate to those kinds of mornings :).
I'm in Turkey right now and just met a couple from Passadena! Small world.

oh peets I miss you - and you to Shan

Ooh yes. I love taking pictures of the night sky. I also love the word "space". Thanks missy for the reminder!

That first one is soo yummy.

love ginger, but not fizzy ginger drinks. LOVE yogurt. Plain, with blueberries and walnuts and drizzle of honey. HOWEVER, next time you are in TJoes, please pick up the 6 pack of vanilla/blueberry whipped yogurt. The blueberry is okay, but the vanilla ????....the vanilla is now my little obsession.

Ohhh. Every time you post something I should be prepared to love you more.

I love the way the light moves on a place too - but never thought to photograph it. You are special.

i'm entertained by the term "travel situation". i like that that's what we're calling it now.

i'm glad you had a great time in the midwest. i need to hear more about this gun shooting thing. travel changes you, apparently. ;)

you love ginger ale, too??? it's my favorite soda, especially on planes. espECIALLY on planes.

Actually, although I'd identify with pacifism and goodness and peace and all those things, I want to learn to shoot a gun. I dunno why.

I like that you give me permission, just by reading your blog, to feel something and not know why, and just be.

people only drink ginger ale on planes. not you. but most people. In my 2 1/2 years at the restaurant, I've had maybe 2 people order ginger ale EVER. but, on a plane - everyone wants the stuff. WHY?

i am so excited for you to travel and realize the millions of gems that are buried in the experience. and ginger ale. well shit, is there anything better than ginger ale?

nice artworld reference with the light cast from the cup on the airplane table! niceeeeeeee

love your parking job, those gold shoes (!), and this collection of photos that give us a glimpse of your traveling experience! inspired.

((listening to the song right now!))

Sounds like you are having a completely different kind of trip! That's wonderful. Just enjoy and see and feel and relax and have fun and bring joy! Love ya, gr ma

I love Minnesota. The people there are so nice. You betcha.

When I left I found myself saying "no" funny.

I love Minnesota. The people there are so nice. You betcha.

When I left I found myself saying "no" funny.

Looks like the trip is going well. I just listned to the song as well. Great track by tiesto and some powerful lyrics.

you found your inspiration. magnificent.

thanks for sharing your trip with us in such a special way, shannon! you're amazing. :)

thanks for sharing your trip with us in such a special way, shannon! you're amazing. :)

"okay God, i receive." Best line. Best posture. Happy travels & let God guide your experience.

"okay God, i receive." Best line. Best posture. Happy travels & let God guide your experience.

My family lives in Minnesota and I love it. I'd totally move there if I had a reason. Beautiful state and beautiful people! Have fun.

I have this feeling that you are more mindful and present than you believe you are. :) Deep breath. Grace for yourself is what you need.

Tracy ~ you are so right! Grace for Shannon from Shannon!!

Have a great time in our lovely state! Make sure to buy some real maple syrup and eat some homemade hot-dish. Oooh, and try to avoid the giant mosquitoes. They're a pretty vicious bunch.

Have a great time in our lovely state! Make sure to buy some real maple syrup and eat some homemade hot-dish. Oooh, and try to avoid the giant mosquitoes. They're a pretty vicious bunch.

Hi there, I found your page through Tara's page a few months back and your work comforts me when I need some comfort ;)
I also wanted to add that those gold shoes are the best ever!! :)