While trying to write about my trip to Kenya this week, I hit a wall. I was playing the comparison game, feeling like my words could never be as good as others. I was worried my photos weren't as powerful as the trip itself was. I was letting self consciousness block me completely and shut down my ability to just create. I was also feeling very trapped inside the apartment. So I dragged the blanket I was given by @amarula_official that was made in Africa, a bottle of #Amarula and another cup of coffee -- through the window out onto our fire escape, and I just sat there for a bit. In what can only be described as a miracle, the nearby construction noise quieted, a breeze kicked up and if I closed my eyes while I was drinking that spiked coffee like we would in Kenya when we paused during drives, I could almost feel like I was back in Amboseli. It was enough to kick start my creativity so in a burst of inspiration I pulled my laptop through the window too and started writing. I hope to h...