(at la patisserie medine in dakar) project revamp here. over a cup of café au lait in senegal, i had some of my deepest and most refreshing thoughts. it is no different here in the states. that was the case this morning with a mug of delicious texas pecan medium roast, cicadas humming their usual…
this little boy is preparing for our match of football in a courtyard in dakar. before i played, i had just finished peeling the liver of a sheep who had just been killed. this was my senegalese family’s idea of a picnic. fresh mutton and football (soccer). *i hope you all had a wonderful fourth…
happy fourth of july weekend! mine will be spent soaking up the sun at the lake with my family. i’m headed that way right after this project revamp update. one thing i most loved to take photos of in senegal was the doors. is there a more pleasant way to be welcomed into a shop…
this photo was taken in the grand mosque in Touba, what is known as the “mecca” for the mouride brotherhood in west africa. we took a day trip to Touba. my feet have never been so hot in my life as they were while outside of the mosque since we were to remove our shoes….
this photo reminds me of the journey. the journey in senegal, but ultimately our journey in life. i took this shot while returning from the desert, on the way back to kebemer. so much of my journey experienced yet so much left to unravel. this photo represents a pretty accurate depiction of some of the…
The images on your blog are beautiful. I love the one with the zinnias with the soft script on the edge. So gorgeous!
1. i'm really glad that you immortalized my poor zinnias! (bc they didn't make it…)
2. were you quoting wes when you said "numero uno"? 😉
3. i enjoyed reading your insights!
stay hungry. stay foolish.
i needed that!!!! beautiful, just beautiful.
tahnsss. i love you.
Good stuff Tahni. I know that you are fighting hard against how your parents raised you (trust me, I know) and what they wished for you. But you are your own person.
I know I have asked this before, but have you read any of the book we sent you "Money, Possessions and Eternity" by Randy Alcorn. With all these thoughts in your head – THIS is the time to start reading that and seeing what God has to say about jobs, cash, giving, loving others and serving Him.
Love you!
Tahnawannabingbang:
For the record, your dad cares more about you being happy than being corporate. I would not be more proud if you were working for big bucks. Your education is simply a stop on your life journey and it takes you to multiple road choices. Much like me evaluating the best route (out of 3) to get us to Nashville tomorrow, you must decide the best route for your future. For instance, I am pondering a longer distance option in favor of all interstate highways. Perhaps you want to take the off-road approach for your life.
I apologize if I ever made you feel as though you are less valuable to me because you may choose a different route than I would have chosen. Your happiness has always been paramount to me, ALWAYS! When God is put in the driver's seat amazing things happen. Seek His will and the rest is all bug spit.
A man named Rollo May once said, "The opposite of bravery is not cowardice, but conformity." It is not brave to conform to any world standard. This is the state of our world today. People looking for the purposeless easy way, oft times at the expense of others who need bold brave people to make a difference that matters. Be brave!
I Love You,
Dad