10 days ago I was changing locations on my travels through Utah. I packed up my mini cooper with my workout bag (this included 3 pairs of shoes, headphones, 5 pairs of yoga pants, 3 sports bras, 7 tank tops, my shower stuff, and deodorant) then I loaded up my 2 long boards, one being a Land Yatchz and the other my sector 9, finally I put my Cannon camera bag, (It had my 7D a 50mm 1.4 lens, and a 35-118 1.8 lens in it. Along with a charger 4 batters, camera strap, and all my business cards). I thought to myself, I'm going to run across the street, grab a coffee then load my final bag into my car and take off to Roy.
So that's what I did, however when I returned from across the street to my utter horror my window had been smashed, and everything from my car was gone. After I called the cops, and some friends to come and help I turned into a catatonic mess. I literally stood by my window and stared at my car for hours. Finally I decided I looked like a psychopath and therefore I sat beside my car, and I cried.
I cried for everything that was robbed of me, I cried for the money this was going to cause, and more so I cried for the silly fact that I should have been more aware of my surroundings when I packed my car. My bad.
Since then I have sat up many nights reliving the moments in my head thinking over and over again, had I just not packed my car first, and instead did coffee first, then packed my car, I would have all my things. Everything precious to me, everything that allowed me to create work, and more so enough myself. This in some ways has put a damper on my life. There were many reasons why I brought down what I brought. I wanted to take my camera to the Salt Flats at the golden hour, I wanted to ride my long board down the UofU hill and teach a friend. I wanted to do parkour outside with other friends. Basically this thief took my things, but at the time they stole some of my fun.
After enough time has passed I have started to try and see the good that can come out of this tragic situation. Here's what I've come up with.
1) I was able to meet 2 new clients because of my window getting smashed, and yes, I got work from them. So that has helped to cover the expenses.
2) I have a new cute sticker on my brand new window, and I was able to cut down the price of said window from $850 USD to $300USD (tint included)
3) I get a chance to upgrade my camera to whatever I want it to be... that being said, my pocket book is saying I might stick with my iPhone for now.
4)This situtation could have been worse, I personally was never put in danger, and that's got to mean something.
5) Some things in life aren't replaceable, and that is going to hurt no matter what. Some things in that bag are things in life that I cannot replace no matter how hard I try, and that's what still hurts, but I must accept it. (Big learning curve to accept things)
6) I've had a heck of a time re-wearing my clothes over and over again, not to mention it's really made it easy to pick what I'm going to wear. (Hint I only have 5 outfits and 2 pairs of shoes)
7) Katy and I were able to go shopping and I found 2 super cute dresses for $5 each! That's a SCORE.
8) I had my laptop and hard drive with me, so those couldn't be stolen. Ha! Take that thief.
9) My passports were not taken.
10) The book that I'm currently reading was taken off my bag and placed nicely on the side of the broken glass, so I still have that going for me.
I'm not going to lie, it's been really hard to see the good in this situation, I've basically been losing all my hard earned money, and at times I've felt like this life has really sucked, and just kicked me while I'm down. Then I remember that part of life is losing, not all the time am I going to win, and to top it off, people don't play fair. So I gotta get up, dust off, and get back in the ring.
Thank you to everyone who has helped me joke about this, listened to me cry like a baby, let me stay at their houses, and most of all supported me in following my passions. I love you all, and I owe you for the support and good vibes you've been sending my way. I couldn't have done it without you.
xox
Shay!
So that's what I did, however when I returned from across the street to my utter horror my window had been smashed, and everything from my car was gone. After I called the cops, and some friends to come and help I turned into a catatonic mess. I literally stood by my window and stared at my car for hours. Finally I decided I looked like a psychopath and therefore I sat beside my car, and I cried.
Since then I have sat up many nights reliving the moments in my head thinking over and over again, had I just not packed my car first, and instead did coffee first, then packed my car, I would have all my things. Everything precious to me, everything that allowed me to create work, and more so enough myself. This in some ways has put a damper on my life. There were many reasons why I brought down what I brought. I wanted to take my camera to the Salt Flats at the golden hour, I wanted to ride my long board down the UofU hill and teach a friend. I wanted to do parkour outside with other friends. Basically this thief took my things, but at the time they stole some of my fun.
I'm angry, sad, confused, and mostly just pissed.
After enough time has passed I have started to try and see the good that can come out of this tragic situation. Here's what I've come up with.
1) I was able to meet 2 new clients because of my window getting smashed, and yes, I got work from them. So that has helped to cover the expenses.
2) I have a new cute sticker on my brand new window, and I was able to cut down the price of said window from $850 USD to $300USD (tint included)
3) I get a chance to upgrade my camera to whatever I want it to be... that being said, my pocket book is saying I might stick with my iPhone for now.
4)This situtation could have been worse, I personally was never put in danger, and that's got to mean something.
5) Some things in life aren't replaceable, and that is going to hurt no matter what. Some things in that bag are things in life that I cannot replace no matter how hard I try, and that's what still hurts, but I must accept it. (Big learning curve to accept things)
6) I've had a heck of a time re-wearing my clothes over and over again, not to mention it's really made it easy to pick what I'm going to wear. (Hint I only have 5 outfits and 2 pairs of shoes)
7) Katy and I were able to go shopping and I found 2 super cute dresses for $5 each! That's a SCORE.
8) I had my laptop and hard drive with me, so those couldn't be stolen. Ha! Take that thief.
9) My passports were not taken.
10) The book that I'm currently reading was taken off my bag and placed nicely on the side of the broken glass, so I still have that going for me.
I'm not going to lie, it's been really hard to see the good in this situation, I've basically been losing all my hard earned money, and at times I've felt like this life has really sucked, and just kicked me while I'm down. Then I remember that part of life is losing, not all the time am I going to win, and to top it off, people don't play fair. So I gotta get up, dust off, and get back in the ring.
Thank you to everyone who has helped me joke about this, listened to me cry like a baby, let me stay at their houses, and most of all supported me in following my passions. I love you all, and I owe you for the support and good vibes you've been sending my way. I couldn't have done it without you.
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| The dress. Yay for new clothes, and iPhone Cameras |
xox
Shay!
Thank you
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