So as some of you may already know, my grandmother unfortunately passed away around a week ago. I booked a flight home the very next day and have been at home, spending time with my family ever since.
It has been an extremely emotional time for everyone in my family and I am very fortunate to be here during this hard time. My grandfather isn't doing well, so I have spent a lot of time with him. Losing my grandmother is a huge change for him considering they were married for fifty-three years. I feel very bad for him, and I really hope that he is able to pull through this. He is very strong, so I believe that he will be able to.
Although my trip home wasn't because of the happiest of reasons, I am still very glad I am able to be home to experience some of my all-time favorite weather here in Indiana. The fall is my favorite time! Just the other evening I really needed to get out of the house, so I threw my boots and my sweater on, stopped by Starbucks and grabbed a Pumpkin Spice Latte (#PSL #BASICGAY), and hit the back country roads; driving with the windows down and the cool sixty degree air filling the car. I just continued to drive west, knowing that eventually I would hit a road that I recognized. For that 30 minutes to an hour though, I didn't have any obligations. No worries or stresses. I just simply enjoyed my favorite weather and belted to my favorite songs.
I did have my occasional moments of deep thinking along the way. Especially when I put on my favorite male cover of Home from The Wiz. Considering that I am home and the fact that since I have moved to LA I have been struggling quite a bit with the change. This classic song really got me thinking about how much I truly do love home regardless of the occasional bigotry and hatred I have to experience here. Also, my grandmothers passing has brought together my family near and far and it's allowed me to realize just how much love and affection, just as the song says, is truly there.
These feelings along with my favorite fall weather inspired me to take some fantastic photos in South Bend. You can see them on my Instagram, @Lathanial. I am uploading them every day, so check them out. My love for photography has always been there, but it has definitely grown recently. I hope everyone likes my work!
Sorry, again, everyone for the large delay in the posts. There has just been a lot going on. I forget how theraputic it is to write though, so I hope to keep this up. Although I do say that every time. Still though!
Well, until next time....
XOXO,
Lathanial
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