Have you guys checked out Yes and Yes's flickr group: Moments of Win? It's photos of fantastic, funny (dare I say painfully good-looking?) people doing amazing things and generally winning at life. Here are a few of my favorites!
Sarah VonYes, this is my personal Moment of Win. After a year of meticulously managing my money and researching different volunteer opportunities and every hike ever in Nepal, I booked the first two tickets for my eight-month, six country trip! I leave for Mumbai, India on October 16th and head to Nepal on November 29th. I can't wait to get on the road again!
IsisMy mother had a new baby at my request when I was 9 and I promptly appropriated it. As evidenced by the nuzzling. This is MY baby [sister]. MINE. First moment of win.
Nikkee BI've been playing roller derby since January this year, but I've only ever played as a blocker. This is me jamming in a bout for the first time ever - the jammer wears the star on their helmet, scores the points, and gets beaten up - a lot! I was petrified about a) getting beat up, and b) letting the team down, but I stayed up AND scored points!
EmmaThis photo was taken by a friend during my first (and only so far) hula hoop performance in front of an audience. I was performing with two friends, and love this photo as I remember looking at my ladies and feeling so proud that we had conquered our insecurities and devised a great routine. it was so fun to be part of the circus for the evening
AndreaMy #1 travel dream was to visit Bhutan. For two years, I saved my money and vacation time and read everything I could about Bhutan. I campaigned online in travel forums and blogs and everywhere in real life to recruit travel companions to join me, but nobody could afford the time or cost. But, I didn't give up and I happily made the trip on my own. This is my moment of win, arrival on the tarmac of Paro airport.
RaquelThis photo was taken on the hill behind my house in Wellington. I decided to move to Wellington at the beginning of the year and start a new life - and I am so freaking happy! After two weeks of rain, we had a sunny day, so I bounded out of bed, threw on whatever clothes I reached first and ran up the hill to take some photos. I'm so proud of myself for following my heart and taking charge of my life - to excellent results. Win!
Go have a tumble through our flickr pool! Add some of your own Moments of Win, whydoncha?
9 comments:
Yay! Thanks so much, Sarah for putting my photo up. All these photos are great and you guys are all fantastic! Inspiring :-)
Wow Nepal!! I hope you'll be able to continue writing while travelling.
I'm so flattered to be included! And how great that you're headed to the Himalayas, too.
I love everything about this post. I would love to visit both Bhutan and Wellington. Travel is definitely up there for things I want to achieve. We'll see. xxx
I so (vicariously) excited for your trip - one of my closest friends lives in Nepal, she says it's beautiful. :)
This is so awesome! I want to travel again so badly! It's been a year and I miss it so.
Thank you so much Sarah!! oh I am so happy you liked my moment of win! Btw you should know that photo was taken in Wellington. I hear you lived there for a wee while? Feel free to pop over to my blog and say hai!
Raquel- you are inspirational!
oooh Nepal! My bff spent a month there and LOVED it. He thought it was completely amazing and can't wait to go back. have a blast, lady!
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