Sitting With Me, A Self Portrait Series

When I’m sitting with myself I’m…

Listening to the beautiful sounds of violin and piano compositions; Reading memoirs and regency fiction; Drinking wine (Albariño, Montepulciano, Pinot Noir, Cabernet); Rewatching Derry Girls (lately); Thinking about family living states away; Missing loved ones; Reminiscing about the past; Feeling a sense of gratitude for where I am; Anxiously monitoring current events; Observing my emotions; Thinking about TK and our lovely pup; Planning our first trip abroad; Reviewing my schedule for the week; Editing photos; Trying a new recipe in the kitchen; Writing letters to my friends; Acutely aware of my aging body; Pulling up my compression socks; Searching for my glasses; Journaling through my feelings; Avoiding cringing memories; Managing my budget; Tearing up for no and all reasons; Staring out the window; etc.

It’s not a simple act, sitting with yourself. But it is necessary to get to know one's self.

I like the me I am and the one I’m becoming.

‘Sitting With Me’ is about my thoughts in conversation with me at the table. This is my first plated composite.

‘Sitting With Me’ Photographic composite by Stephanie Snyder documented on Sony a7iii. This is the album I listened to while writing this entry.