These images are a documentation of some things and people that I love most. Sunsets near the airport, warm weather, spending time outside with my dog, exploring downtown Chicago and most importantly, being curious and exploring familiar places with a different mindset.

Since February of 2019, I’ve spent most of my time in Colorado. I was able to visit Illinois for a week at the end of May and I decided to go back again this past week of August. So far, whenever I get back to my new home in Colorado, I feel conflicted and have a mental hangover. I’m so overwhelmed with love and things to do with my friends and family in Illinois and the week always passes by quickly. Once I get back to Colorado, I feel lonely; the days move at a slow pace and I miss everything about Illinois. I know I’m blessed to essentially be able to walk in 2 worlds at this point in my life. One world is familiar and full of friends who I’ve been around for 22 years, the other world is new and scary, but both are beautiful and full of endless opportunity.