I raised my virtual hand recently to volunteer as a model for a colleague's (Athena's Intimates & Zinfandel Photography) feature in a local alt newspaper video series called Stuck In Vermont with Eva Sollberger (who is fabulous BTW). The minute I messaged Michael, I felt a twinge of doubt. This was not something I knew I was ready to be all like "yeah, I'll do that" - no. But wait...April is an impulsive thrill seeker. This is exactly what April does. And I was going to do it in a few months anyway, why not just shove it into a single week of prep and execution? If you're my friend - you've most likely seen Eva's piece. But if you didn't here ya go: http://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/the-rorks-boudoir-businesses-siv431/Content?oid=3166391 We furiously arranged schedules. We primped. We curled. We laughed & shared stories. We pulled this thing together. We did this. Then we took these. Correction: Michael took these. The second the piece went live (a friend messaged me to tell me it went up, I was at work) I became jittery with nerves. I watched with squinty eyes as a few co-workers filled up my cup with kudos. Remarkably, I didn't die. Actually, I fell hard for that girl I watched become a less encumbered version of herself. Because why they hell not. 100% liberated from shame about this body. 100% satisfied with my imperfect self. 100% as it should be. The good will is palpable. The message clear. We are here for a precious few years on this spinning sphere - we ain't got time for any more self deprecation. YOU are beautiful, whatever packaging YOU come in. YOU are remarkably shiny - I can see you from here. Thank you for seeing me.
5 Comments
Eva Sollberger
2/15/2016 06:51:07 pm
April! Thank you so much for stepping up, making it work and sharing your journey in this video (and post). My mom and my BFF both LOVE this video and LOVE your pictures - people have stopped me in the grocery to compliment this video! This makes me realize how revolutionary it is to love the skin you are in and I thank you for sharing that with the rest of us! xo Eva
Reply
Sarah
2/15/2016 07:44:30 pm
April..... what an inspiration you are!!! And because of your journey you understand the wounded and naturally take them under your wing!! Love your love and am so blessed to have yours!!!! Your so beautiful inside and out!!! You rock girl!
Reply
April
2/16/2016 01:53:26 pm
I love the attention it has received. Thank you for making it, I adore everything about it.
Reply
April
2/16/2016 09:37:03 am
I really appreciate this Sarah - thank you for your endless good will :) I'm grateful.
Reply
Leave a Reply. |
April ThompsonArchives
July 2018
Categories |