by Benjamin Herrin
reflections on life, the universe, and everything
I want to tell you something so you can better understand me and so that I don't have to hide behind lies or half truths anymore. I'm sorry that I've lied but this is a difficult thing for most people and especially when you're the one going through it. We all have routines, we go through most of them every
Dancers love to see those cool shots of themselves on the dance floor doing their thing. The photos can be serious, funny, completely wacky or full of emotion. Some photographers are fantastic at capturing these moments, some of us are improving with every shot. I'd like to tell you a bit about my current thought process when I photograph dancers.
We enjoyed achieving things, meeting goals and such. But more and more I've found we derive happiness from those around us, be they fleeting or anchors in our lives. It's not about the monuments we build or the things we create. It's about letting our emotions flow into those around us, changing their lives with your own. For every action.
The difficult thing with social anxiety is that you are inherently scared of social situations but you still crave them. We're just like everyone else, we still like to meet people and hang out with our friends. It's just more difficult. Hopefully if if you have anxiety you're able to find something that lets you shed those fears at least
The other day I was driving and it was pouring down rain. I was driving more carefully as the weather demanded it, but not everyone was. I got frustrated with the people that were driving fast, tailgating or rubber necking at accidents. And this was a long three and a half hour drive in the rain so I got frustrated
This morning a co-workers car wouldn't start so I gave him a ride. No biggie, nothing any normal person wouldn't do in my place. Sure I was already at work at it was almost 8 but what was I going to say, "no"? So 2 o'clock rolls around and he's asks if when I drop him off I can jump
A few friends, a couple of drinks, and casual conversations about space. Live every Thursday right here! It’s a fun and laid-back show hosted by Jake Robins of WeMartians and Anthony Colangelo of Main Engine Cut Off, and features their friends and other esteemed special guests.
