I don't know why, but I've always liked black-and-white pictures. There's something about them that makes an ordinary moment feel a little more special.
Today I was surrounded by people, enjoying a change of scenery, when I decided to take a quick selfie. I wasn't really trying to smile or make a funny face this time. I just looked at the camera, took the picture, and somehow ended up loving it. 🖤
I guess not every photo needs a big smile!
I was wearing my black off-the-shoulder top, with my hair down like I usually prefer. Nothing too fancy, but I felt comfortable and pretty. And honestly, that's usually when I like my pictures the most.
Sometimes I think people would be surprised to see how different I am outside the classroom.
As a preschool teacher, I spend most of my mornings smiling, singing songs, explaining things over and over, and trying to keep a room full of energetic little humans entertained. 😂
My students are at that age when everything is exciting. A colorful butterfly, a new toy, or even a funny-shaped cloud can become the most important discovery of the day.
And I love that about them.
But outside of school, I'm not always that cheerful, talkative teacher. Sometimes I'm quieter. I enjoy observing what's happening around me, listening to conversations, and simply being in the moment.
I think that's something I've been learning about myself lately.
At 23, I don't have to fit into just one version of who I am. I can be responsible at work, playful with my friends, a little shy around new people, and occasionally serious in my pictures.
All of those things are still me. 💕
I also like taking photographs when I'm out somewhere because they help me remember little moments that might otherwise disappear from my memory.
Not every picture has to show a beautiful landscape or an exciting adventure. Sometimes a simple selfie can remind me of the atmosphere of a place, the people around me, or how I was feeling that day.
And this one has a different feeling from my usual photos.
Maybe it's the black-and-white filter, the people in the background, or the slightly serious expression on my face. Whatever it is, I like it.
After a busy week of teaching, preparing activities, and answering endless questions from my little students, it's nice to have moments when I can just enjoy being Frida.
No crayons, no lesson plans, and nobody asking me for permission to go to the bathroom every five minutes. Haha! 😂
Just a young woman enjoying her day and taking another picture for her already overcrowded phone gallery.
I'm sure I'll look back at these photographs someday and smile at how much my life has changed.
But for now, I'm happy being exactly where I am, learning new things, making memories, and enjoying my twenties one day at a time. 🤍
And yes, I promise I was having a good time, even if my face looks a little serious in this picture! 😅🖤
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