Those 4 little things about Ellie

Hey there,

This week, my prof told us (as in the class) that we need to write a new draft about ourselves again. But this time, i'm going to surprise you all a little.

No, I will not be retelling my stories of when I was once ran over by a car by accident or when I almost got arrested while in foreign country. But I will be revealing the most interesting part about my life: the things that make me, me.

This here, is not only one of my most favorite pictures ever, but it was also taken by myself. To me, it represents a feeling of accomplishment. The idea of shoes and where they can take you really hits me to the core of my being. The thought that I wore those exact shoes every step of the way to get me where I want to be in life. Where would any of us be without our shoes? They are the very first thing we need to do to get up and go in life. We can't go anywhere barefoot!

Where would be in life if we didn't have community? Alone, lost, and definitely confused. Without people surrounding you who love you and care for you, it's no better than living in a square box. In life, we must push ourselves to become a part of a whole. Whether you want to be in the group of the Hindus, or in the group of the Hippies, you will find that certain place where you belong. Me, I found that in France.

Now, I know what you all are thinking about this. Actually, I really don't. But to clear up all confusion, this is definitely not me. But, I will have you know, that this is one of my favorite things to do. I love going to shows and enjoying a little bit of ruff-housing. Everyone needs to have some sort of poison in them, I prefer this one.

Now, this part is my favorite. It's my self-adoring part. I love photography and the art of seeing life through a lens. It has to be my favorite way to spend time. It's almost like I can just hide away from the world and look at it through my own eyes and see it the way I want to. And in every little thing in the world that seems unimportant, if you look just right, you will find the special secret about it that makes it beautiful.