An Introduction

Let me share with you my story. I began college in 2013 thinking that I would like to work in the fashion industry so I majored in international business and took up French. My sophomore year after meeting a girl named Izzie, I knew that sitting behind a desk was not for me. I needed to be creative. This was the first step on my journey, little did I know. I began reaching out to creatives in Portland, always feeling like the odd one out but I still think this was a valuable step. The summer before junior year marked a change, creatives were taking me under their wings, I was behind the scenes at several photo shoots, going to private art shows, and dancing the nights away. I turned 20 a week later and flew to London. I had no idea how much this would impact me. I was in love and for the first time, not with a person but with a city, a city that would change my life as I had once known it.

When I was there I studied art, music, theatre, and history, and then I had a vision. I wanted to be a creative director. I had no idea what this truly meant but I knew it was big. When I returned from London I told a mentor of mine that I had a clearer vision and he said the five most life altering words anyone has ever said to me, “It’s time for New York” and just like that there I was with a small stint in Brazil and an epic love affair under my belt.

In one year I’ve traveled to nine countries, fallen in love, had my heart broken, moved to New York City and decided that my life is meant to be bigger and more beautiful than I had ever imagined. Full of heartbreak and disappointment like any good story but also full of lessons and adventures. I am not meant to work forty plus hours a week and then die. I am meant to travel. I am meant to create. I’m not sure of the details yet but that’s what makes this journey so raw and honest and spectacular.

So here is my promise to you: Brutal. Fucking. Honesty. This advice was given to me early in the morning in Edinburgh, Scotland by a boy that I thought I would love for the rest of my life. The best part is that this advice wasn’t even for me, I’ve just decided to embody it, to allow you to join me on this journey to understand my purpose and myself. In return, I promise you brutal fucking honesty.

This blog is the ultimate exploration of self. This is my journey to happiness and to understanding. My journey to understand my purpose, myself, what I like, and what I don’t all in the form of photographs and writing, curated and taken by myself. I invite you to join me on this journey, this pursuit of happiness rebelling against rules set by society, embracing the fact that I have flaws but I am still learning to love myself. This is my exploration of self, exploring what creativity means to me, what inspires me and what I am meant to become. I am not meant to give my life to some company and then die. I am meant to explore, to create, and most importantly to connect and so are you.

So here is the door, I hope you open it and join me on this journey.

Xx, Brice Emily