photo journal

samantha rae, age 23. history nerd. Kalamazoo College graduate. studied abroad in Strasbourg, France. living in Hartford, ct. intense wanderlust. here's my photojournal.

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Puppetry at the Anti-Trump Rally.

Connecticut Convention Center Hartford, CT April 15, 2016

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I attended the Anti-Trump rally in Hartford, CT while the man himself preached hate inside.

Hate has no place in Hartford, or any where in the United States.

Here are some of the amazing protestors and their signs from that day.

Connecticut Convention Center Hartford, CT April 15, 2016

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Prince Royal (soundcloud here) live at the Know Good Market in Hartford, CT.

Local love.

April 14, 2016.

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Sarah’s Coffee House in Downtown Hartford, CT. 

April 14, 2016.

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An immigrant you know and love who’s unafraid to step in! He’s constantly confusin’, confoundin’ the British henchmen Ev’ryone give it up for America’s favorite fighting Frenchman!

Lafayette! 

Statue of Lafayette in Downtown Hartford, CT. 

April 14, 2016

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Bushnell Park,

Hartford, CT.

April 14,2016.

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Hartford, CT.

April 14, 2016.

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Sculpture in front of the capitol building. Even cooler the closer you get.

Bushnell Park, Hartford, CT.

April 14, 2016.

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Capitol Building in Hartford, CT. 

April 14, 2016.

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A sunny day in Bushnell Park.

While I was taking this picture, a man walked up to the cross walk where I was standing. While we waited for the single, he said to me, “You know, everyone takes pictures of these things. Buildings, trees. Take pictures of things people don’t usually take pictures of.” I asked him what he had in mind. He said, “I don't know, life.” Reminds me of my disposable camera days in college when i’d run around telling everyone that I was “just trying to capture life.” Looking back at those photos, I’m glad that I did. 

Hartford, CT.

April 14, 2016.

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Checking the white balance with a mirror pic.

My apartment, Hartford, CT.

April 14, 2016.

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Sunrise at Pura Vida Yoga Retreat and Spa.

Alajuela, Costa Rica.

April 13, 2016

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A peak into my gorgeous room at the Pura Vida Yoga Retreat and Spa.

Alajuela, Costa Rica.

April 13, 2016

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View from Pura Vida Yoga Retreat and Spa

Alajuela, Costa Rica

April 12, 2016

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Pura Vida Yoga Retreat and Spa,

Alajuela, Costa Rica

April 11, 2016

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I got back on Wednesday from a solo vacation to Costa Rica, and I think it’s about time I update the photo journal, don't you think?

View from my room, Pura Vida Yoga Retreat and Spa

April 10, 2016

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hey followers! you should follow me on instagram @srforan 

I post there much more often, so you’ll be able to keep up with my adventures in real time!