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This place is one of my favorite spots in LA and it's been around since in 1934. I don't visit often but when I do, I could spend hours here. This is where I get some of my teas and spices, and there are so many dessert vendors that Tino doesn't mind tagging along. Noting it here so I can attempt to make it happen - l will take their Melting Pot Food Tour.

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I don't quite remember when I took these pictures, I have a bad habit of not organizing my photos immediately. I know it was my New Year's resolution but lol, the year isn't fully over. I do remember after this roll, I felt myself fall into a creative slump. I honestly don't know if I'm fully out of it yet.


It started off as me just passively taking pictures to finish a roll. I just watched all my film pile up like my digital archives, and I just needed a reset. I'm glad I have this space to track my progress - whether it be growth or stagnancy. I have a few projects in mind that I'm very excited to attempt 👀


 

Updated: Oct 25, 2021

Falling in love with the desert's colors.

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I celebrated turning 30 a few days ago. As I look back on the past decade, I can't help but reminisce. My 20s were so full of adventures reinventing and redefining who I thought I was. Along with celebrating different milestones, they were full of uncertainty and mistakes that shape who I am now. What a blessing it is to step into my 30s more sure of who I am.


The only constant I knew then that is still true today - my God is good, and He is faithful.


I love these pictures taken by my favorite non-photographers. Despite the blurriness, I remember each moment so clearly.

Left: The first picture of Tino and me celebrating buying our DTLA condo taken by Bon. Right: The last picture of me in my DTLA apartment taken by Tino.


 
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