Gone Fishin': Your Monday Peaceful Beach Photo

Whoa, that animated gif was giving me a seizure. Let's look on something a little more peaceful this week, shall we? 

And now for some feelings: My brain and heart just aren't in it right now, y'all. I am having some real emotional and personal times, and as this week -- graduation week! -- is going to already be crazy with friends and company and ceremonies and whatnot, the thought of posting something other than this photo is making me cry. You may have noticed I'm not a very good multi-tasker, so I am going to take a little break without promising you that I'll be back soon with more, etc etc. Please know that I love and am so grateful for you all, and I hope you will still read when I return. Which will totally be soon. (Hee.)

In the meantime, I recommend that you go check out the new project of my former TWoP editors and dear friends Hateful Buntsy and Tara and Dave: Previously.TV! The site launched just today, and is so awesome it will make you stand up and salute.

See you on the flip.

Your Wednesday Animated Gif + Camp Notes

Hello, hello. I traveled to the lovely city of Boston last weekend to conduct a camp, and it was fabulous all around, with lots of fun and even more learning. We had camp at the beautiful 110K Studios, owned by photographer Michael Warren, who is a total sweetheart. He even took photos for us after camp -- both group and individual! The gif you see above was created from his photos, and features me, Intern Beth, and my new best friends Audra and Janelle. Also, I owe y'all camp recaps of ATL and Boston, so look for those soon.

In the meantime, guess who's up next? MINNEAPOLIS, on May 25-26. For this particular camp, I'm collaborating with local business Illume Candles, among others, so it's sure to -- at the very least -- smell really delicious. Are you ready for me, Land of 10,000 Lakes? I'm ready for you.

PS, if you are interested in being my Minneapolis intern, please email me ASAP! The job is pretty simple, and mainly consists of picking up lunch and making sure everyone's drinks are in a constant state of refill. 

Your Tuesday Senior Photo

All senior portraits: Rachel Devine (aka Sesame Ellis)

I'm sorry that I've been so sporadic for so long, Internet. It's just that in between traveling for camps and visiting colleges and preparing for MY BABY TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL, I've been kind of distracted. I'll be back soon with new and exciting content. Say, like, after mid-May.

I'm preparing to miss this girl, empty-nest style. How many dogs do y'all think I should get, 5 or 6?

Your Thursday Headless Photo: Camp Notes Boston

Photo: Ben Corda

Boston Campers who are already signed up for next weekend (Apr 27-28), please be looking for an email from me tomorrow regarding location, parking, and more pertinent info.

As for the rest of you: Dear Boston, I am sick over what happened at the race -- both as a human, and as a runner -- but I have been continually inspired by your courage and grace in the face of such a terrible thing. My thoughts are with you all. I am happy that I will get to see your great city in person next weekend.

My Boston camp reached capacity last week, but I've opened up five more spots because I know there are a few of you on the wait list. Use coupon code BOSTON262 for 10% off. Thanks and I can't wait to see you all next week! I hope to be regaled with stories of Boston's awesomeness.

ATL Campers: Photo by Ben Corda!

Photo: Ben Corda

Here we are last weekend in Atlanta, mini-camping it up.* One of the best parts of camp was having my beloved Ben Corda there shooting all day. (Please also note Sunny, my college roommate and KD lil sis, to my right). (Please ALSO note Design Camp's very first guy in the back!)

I'm headed to a wedding this weekend -- more on this, and other important topics, next week. Y'all have a great weekend!

*Not pictured: Damn Millionaire and intern extraordinaire, Al Lowe Huff.