I know most of us are in the full swing of Christmas season,
but I want to take it back a bit before I jump on the bandwagon.
This past weekend was Thanksgiving here in the US . I had all of these grand photo ideas to go
with blog posts, instagram, and twitter.
Gordon and I were on pie duty and I wanted to photograph our success
and/or struggle with the recipe. I also
wanted to write a nice post for Thanksgiving Day talking about all the people
in my life I appreciate. As you can see,
I did none of that.
I’ve seen a few bloggers talk about “switching off.” Sometimes we get so caught up in our online
life that it’s hard to be present in real life.
I think it’s so important to take some time to be with those you love
and do the things you love without feeling the need to document every second. Now, don’t get me wrong, making a permanent
record of certain memories is very valuable.
It’ll be fantastic to look back on those photos or blog posts when
you’re older and remember details that may have been otherwise lost. There are times, however, where our full
attention is needed. We can’t spend 20
minutes setting up a shot or picking the perfect filter. Take moments as they come, the good and the
bad, and fully experience them.
I will cherish the moments I had this weekend with Gordon
and my family. The conversations, the meals, and all of the love that was felt was incredible. Even the boring moments
where I was doing work and Gordon was keeping me company were amazing.
So, I challenge all of you lovely people to look up from
your screens and log out of your social media accounts. There’s a big world out there for the taking.
Until next time!
Rachel
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