...nothing at all.

I have been very humbled by the talent shown with this month's self portrait challenge theme. There has been a very tangible 'hemmed in' feeling to these beautiful portraits. The only thing for me is that I haven't exactly felt internally aligned with that emotion lately (and that is good for me, people).

No, lately I have felt like throwing my arms out wide and yelling "WOO HOO" and living it up. There is no concrete thing I can point to as 'it'. More an overriding sense that all is well and as it should be. I am more comfortable in my own skin than ever and - damn - does that feel good.

This photo is from mine and my friend B's latest trek slash adventure. I spoke of the magic of this ritual (and also our previous jaunt) here. This time we wound our way to the top of Mt. Tamalpais and sat in a field of wild dry grass overlooking the ocean. We had a picnic (sparkling Pinot Grigio with fresh pomegranate seeds included). We caught up with one another and discussed life and it's beautiful intricacies in detail. I took this photo on our way back down the mountain. And - wow - did I ever feel UNenclosed.

(woo hoo!)