Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Groggy in Africa

I'm groggy.
I'm exhausted after flying all night and shooting all day.
I get on another plane tomorrow.

But I'm thinking of you.

Being a badass is a spiritual thing. Walking through the central market in Ghana today I spotted a Badass Business Woman. She was eleven years old. She was standing behind her mother in a tiny bead stall in the 95 degree crazy stagnant heat. I was sweating like an Eskimo in Miami and she was calm as a cucumber. I could see the badass in her eyes. I could feel it in her spirit.

I only hope she has other women who stand for her.
Who educate her.
Who believe in her.
Who fight for her greatness.

4 comments:

  1. BEAUTIFUL photo. Simply radiant. (I hope you gave her a badass business woman t-shirt.)

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  2. what a great photo of a radiant young girl.....hope you are having a blast!! Carole P

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  3. Audrey A. AndersonJuly 26, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    Yes, I can see it in her eyes too - reminds me of my youngest Niece - thanks for sharing

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  4. the future looks calm, cool and bead-dazzled! Thanks for the inspired share!

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