THROUGH THE READERS EYE

If anyone 7 to 8 years ago had told me I would ever do something out of my comfort zone I would have laughed in their face. I had always been that shy girl next door. Heck, the shy girl in every situation. So today’s post is about how life happened and how I finally, kinda, stepped out of my shell by doing the project “Through The Readers Eye” #ttre and what I accomplished.

Through the readers eye is an amazing picture telling series. Where many wonderful pictures of me were taking reading books around Nicosia, Northern Cyprus. Follow me on Instagram @cestfannyl or click the link https://www.instagram.com/cestfannyl/

1. Despite doubting myself I managed to gather the courage and still got in front of the camera. I am my biggest critic though looking at how beautiful the pictures turned out, is a reminder me even when I am unsure of myself, I should go for it.

2. If shyness was a person, then I was it, in the flesh. Most of amazing pictures I took were and had to be in a public place. I literally died a little every time. Went out there, allowed my vulnerabilities to consume me but still stood tall. Yet secretly, all I wanted to do was run. I am not the most sporty person so had to think twice about that lol. In the process I gained so much courage.

3. In short, this whole journey led to self discovery. I conquered the fear of being in front of the camera, let alone posing, and conquered the crowd. Personally, it was gaining confidence and making the project my own. And most importantly, found the courage to put my work for the world to see.

Click the link to view the other art I produced https://www.instagram.com/cestfannyl/. If there is a project that you are working on but not sure about posting it, post it. Because there’s nothing like perfect work. You got this.

HERE IS TO MORE COFFEE TALKS!

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