I always look at my calendar and feel exhausted by how full it is. Although the idea of socialising and staying busy is exhausting to me, the reality is that I am always so revitalised afterwards. My heart always feels so full and I don’t think there’s anything better for my soul. Thanks to everyone who made this weekend so fulfilling.

Bek & Zac

11.7.2020

I drove to the station to pick up Zac and as I pulled in and waved at him I remembered that this is the first time we’ve ever met. I feel this often with people I’ve known on social media for a while, conversation comes easy as we drive to meet Bek.

It’s a beautiful day and immediately I forget about how tired I am from work and am excited to take some photos. I never really have a plan for my photo adventures, I just want to document moments in the same way I would if I was travelling, I love documenting things as they are and the ‘quick snap’ feeling. People always make fun of how quick I’ll take a photo and be happy with it. “Stand there for a sec. Yep, done thanks.”

Bek knows Zac from previously and if I hadn’t known I would have been able to tell by their playful banter. It’s always so great being out with different photographers and seeing what draws them in and the variations in photos between us all on the day.

I leave feeling so excited.

Kassy

12.7.2020 A.M

It’s Sunday morning and I wake at 8am to meet Kassy early because I have a full day ahead. She gets into the car and I find myself talking and talking and talking. “anyway, SORRY. how are YOU?” I say, amused at myself as I’m usually a listener. “I’m just so excited to see you.” I explain.

We drive to Lake Richmond and I miss the turn, so a 15 minute quick trip turns into a 25 minute mini road trip but neither of us mind. When we arrive, we plan to have a picnic on the bridge but the wind was cold so we went for a little walk and then found a picnic spot among the trees.

“THIS IS SO CUTE.” I say as Kassy pulls out the snacks she’s prepared, and her thermos for warm tea. “I need to date a man like you.” I joke, because this girl knows the way to my heart.

I haven’t seen Kassy since before Covid so we speak about it’s impact on each of our lives, she mentions things that I said I wanted to do during this period and asks which ones I did - this girl always keeps me accountable and I love it.

She tells me about her adventures; the roadtrips, rock climbing, fire throwing (yes, you heard that right.), mountain bike riding, aerial hooping and I’m sure there’s more but the list is just far too extensive! haha “Is there anything you don’t do!?” I remember asking her. “Sit still.” she replies. There could not be a more perfect answer. I admire her for it. She is always trying new things and is fearless. (Or at least, does things in spite of fear.) I find this so inspiring.

Although we don’t seem to see one another often I always feel so grounded after spending time with Kassy because she’s so honest, real and grounded herself. I don’t say it enough, but she’s one of my favourite people in the world and I’m so grateful to know her.

Liz, Katy & Jamie

12.7.2020 P.M

After spending time with Kassy it’s time to go to the other end of WA (drama queen) and I’m on my way to a little photo adventure I planned with Katy, Liz and Jamie to Lesmurdie. (I had realised earlier in the week how poorly planned my weekend was, but was too excited for my plans to reschedule.)

I came home, had some lunch and napped so I would get through the afternoon without being too tired. Although these little adventures are so much fun to me, I am an introvert at heart so as soon as I slow down I feel exhausted and need some time to recharge my social batteries.

I pick Jamie up as she lives close to me, and together we drive up to meet the girls. This is Jamie’s first time meeting Katy - each of them dated the same boy and we laugh about how this is happening. I am the bridge between both of them and upon spending time with each I realised how well I think they’ll get along. No one ever has great feelings towards their partner’s, or ex partner’s ex, but I said to them both in the past “I think you guys will really like one another!” They’re both so lovely and playful in their personality. Jamie mentioned that she was hoping to get out and about and make some new friends so I told her about the weekend planned with Liz and Katy and asked if she wanted to come along.

It was so fun!

Between Katy, Liz and I there’s such a contrast in personalities and I love that. Katy’s personality is big and wild and playful and beautifully loud, and Liz is reserved and sweet and soft and kind, and I feel like I maybe fit somewhere in between. I appreciate both of them for who they are SO much.

We hike a killer hike (which I did NOT realise was on the agenda haha) but the view is so worth it! We stop a pretty little places to play and take photos, and we sing Taylor swift in the car.

As we drive home I am exhausted but so full of love. I remember thinking - “This is what life is about for me.”