Personal Life Update
First half of 2024
This year has brought many changes into my life, some wonderful and others challenging. A major highlight has been my representation by Fox Creative, an exciting milestone in my career. My agent, Paige Long, encouraged me to share more about my personal journey.
So, welcome to the journal section of my website! Here, I'll be sharing new projects, work updates, and glimpses into my life.
Welcome to the Personal Life section! I'll start from the beginning and guide you the first half of my year. Let’s dive in!
Our backyard at sunset
Our avocado trees were crushing this year
Prepping for friends
I make a mean guacamole
Milo the Lizard Hunter
Home Sweet Home
Milo's Birthday
Yes, we're the kind of people who throw a birthday party for our dog! Since we don’t have children, this is what we do. Our pup Milo turned 2 in January this year, and we had a party with all his human friends.
Hit me up for the invite to his 3rd birthday party!
Little photo booth
Good friends
Milo loves these two
Birthday boy
Look at the nub
All his presents
SCAD Visit
In February, Lwany and I had the incredible opportunity to be flown down to Savannah, GA, by our alma mater, SCAD, to chat with students, give critiques, and teach a workshop. It had been almost 10 years since we last visited. We absolutely loved the experience. I've always had a passion for teaching, and the students were fantastic and very talented.
The workshop was a lot of fun. Lwany collaborated with the fashion students to develop a concept for a shoot, find models, and organize wardrobe, hair, and makeup. Meanwhile, I worked with the photography students on lighting techniques and effectively communicating with the fashion students, who were our clients. It was an absolute blast.
And, of course, Lwany and I had to spend some solo time in the city where we first met.
Ouch
Took so long to land
Personal Life
When I’m not working, I’m usually spending my time doing the things you see in the photographs below. This year, I got back into cycling and have been putting in a lot of miles riding to the beach and back. Cycling has been a great way to clear my mind and stay active. Of course, I also spend plenty of time skateboarding, which comes with a fair amount of slams.
The rest of my time is spent with Lwany and Milo, either at home or out and about. We enjoy hanging out with friends, making Old Fashioneds, grilling, and hiking.
Espresso at Roan Mills
Legs burning
Beautiful views tho
A nicely raked driveway
Love this time of day
The Heritage Valley
The nub
Still searching for lizards
The river that runs through town
My babes
Lwany and Lolo
Enjoying our neighbors pool
Enjoying our neighbors pool
Enjoying our neighbors pool
We grew so many this year
I brought these down to Fox Creative
Cheers to my friend who lives over the mountain
Emma and Austin housewarming
Dani and Dan
Lwany
Emma
Emma and Dani
The Emma and Dani Tatoo
My little family
Thanks for sticking around until the end. I hope this offers you a peek into my world outside of my career. It's been a year of ups and downs, but looking at this page makes me smile. I'll leave you with some of my favorite things I've been obsessed with this year.
Podcast: Smartless (especially the Bill Hader and David Bryne episodes)
TV Show: I finally watched The Americans, which was great!
On Repeat: Had a Love by Vessels, Anna of the North
Dishwashing Entertainment: Seth Meyers Closer Look
Cocktail of Choice: Maple Old Fashioned
Send me a note of your favorite Podcast, TV Show, Music and or Cocktail!