I wish I had it in me to accompany the following photographs with a narrative. I wish I could fill the story in between the captured moments about the most recent time spent with my best friend. I wish I could focus on anything besides the agonizing pain that has locked my jaw in place and turned my face into some kind of human-chipmunk hybrid. But if I'm being honest, which I hope to always be on The Jones, then I have to say I'm in far too much inhibiting pain to come up with words joyful and sweet enough to accurately express how much I enjoyed the last two weeks and how sorely I will be missing my best friend while I am home in New Jersey and she is in Ukraine. I hope that by the next time I am typing a draft on this website, that this pain is gone, but until then, I owe it to myself to rest.
This is literally my face right now. It looks even bigger in person. Do not hold me responsible for any nightmares you may have, or if you choke on a chip when you inevitably gasp at the horrific sight of my face. Try being the one who looks like this.
As for this post, I give you photos. My best friend and I adventured to Malibu, and then again to Santa Barbara. We made cherished memories, laughed a lot, got a little too much sun, and our friendship grew stronger once again.
I apologize for the lack of words. I know from the feedback I've received that you guys apparently enjoy reading my writing. And that means so much to me. But I started this blog as a way to show what I've been learning how to do with my camera. I wanted a space to be me and to show the photographs I've taken that I'm proud of, and so today, I hope it's alright that I leave you with just this.
I hope your weekend was lovely, and that you kick this week's ass. I can't wait to bring you guys more content that I'm proud of, but I can only do that when I'm in good health.
XOXO