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my life is art...The time i spent outside of la

6/14/2017

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Towards the end of September 2016 (I can’t remember the specific dates) my OPT  visa which allowed me to work in the United States for one year was coming to an end and at this stage I was in my grace period. I had packed up my furniture and all my clothing, sold my bed, signed over my lease to my apartment to another actress and I was ready to leave LA and go back to South Africa. There I would continue working, spend time with family and apply for my next visa. But, there was something that I got to do before leaving the States, I got to explore Lake Michigan.
To say I REALLY needed this is an understatement. I was very focused on acting because I wanted to make sure that I got the most from my OPT year so I was working as much as possible and this trip around Lake Michigan came at just the right time. A wonderful surprise from my boyfriend, it was so much fun. I’m not a travel blogger so I’m not going to harp on about every single place we visited and every bit of food we ate haha, but I will tell you about my three favorite parts of the trip and share some photos.

Seeing Chicago for the first time
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So Corban (my boyfriend) wanted us to start the trip in Chicago, as seen in the picture above, for no other reason except that it was convenient for him haha. He didn’t know know that I had never been to Chicago and that it’s a city I’ve always wanted to visit so for me it was a super special place to start. I wouldn’t say he doesn’t like Chicago but let’s just say it’s not his favorite place, so we didn’t spend too long in the city and anyway the point was to get out of the city. We spent most of our time at Millenium Park and the surrounding areas. We took some pictures at Cloud Gate (aka The Bean), had the best soup and bread at some local restaurant around there and we went to go watch the movie “Sully” (Starring Tom Hanks). I enjoyed all of this and Corban enjoyed taking pictures of everything haha, he’s a photographer (amongst many other artsy professions). I liked Chicago, it’s a great memory for me, except they really do need more public toilets, just saying.
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A glass of wine under the stars
Okay, we didn’t have any glasses it was more like a bottle of wine under the stars, close enough. While driving around the lake, we found a nice beach area to stop and admire the stars. I love how the lake reminds me of the ocean; it’s really huge and seems never ending. Corban had a small blanket for us and some wine and we enjoyed each other’s company while looking up at the stars. This is my favorite Lake Michigan memory. This whole trip wasn’t planned but it all came together pretty spectacularly. This night in particular just reminded me about life and how it can still have beauty even in the darkest moments. At night the beach is still as beautiful and the sun always rises.
Pictures: 1. Breakfast on a different day around the lake. 2 Fun at the lake
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The sand dunes
It was like we were in the desert. I’ve never been surrounded by so much sand in my life. Corban and I both agree that this was the best place we visited. We camped nearby so we were all set to spend the day at the dunes. I just enjoyed walking around and looking at how vast it was, the funny thing is if you climbed high enough you could see the lake not too far away and just like that I’d be taken out of my “desert” get-away. The contrast of the dunes and the water made for some amazing pictures and the best day of 2016 for me. One of Corban’s pictures even got chosen as one of National Geographic’s "Facing Your Fears" assignment. 
Check out the full story here:
http://yourshot.nationalgeographic.com/s…/facing-your-fears/
Pictures: 1& 2 Fun in the Dunes, 3 National Geographic selection
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Till next week! :)

​Xo
14 Comments
joanna
6/27/2017 05:09:37 pm

Your boyfriend is a really talented photographer! Good for him for getting on National Geographic! That's a great accomplishment! I can see through the photos how much fun you had during this trip. I do hope you ended up staying in the US with him.

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Anele link
6/30/2017 12:23:23 am

I'm in the US as we speak! About to go to the gym with him :)

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Ania Travels link
6/27/2017 05:32:50 pm

I really do hope you give chicago another chance, I'm from there and there are so many wonderful things about that city. I'd be more than happy to give some recommendations if you'd like too.

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Anele link
6/30/2017 12:24:08 am

Oh I definitely will be giving it another chance, haha. I don't give up that easily Xx

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Ana De- Jesus link
6/27/2017 07:38:09 pm

How amazing that your boyfriends work got featured in the National Geographic, he should be so proud of himself. Not only did he create beautiful photos but you were there to share it with him which is magical indeed x

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Anele link
6/30/2017 12:24:50 am

Thanks Ana!

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Amit link
6/27/2017 08:08:02 pm

Those pictures look amazing, good for him to have those pics chosen 😁 - Chicago is up there as one of the top places I want to go when I eventually travel the USA ....hope it all goes well for you both and in your professions

P.S I love your statement - a boundless travel artist ....thats beautiful

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Anele link
6/30/2017 12:26:10 am

Thank you Amit! I hope you travel here soon!

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Ali Rost
6/27/2017 09:44:49 pm

So many congratulations to Corban. Having work featured by National Geographic is a very cool thing! I loved all of the photos of the two of you. I'm going to ask my husband about all of the sand and the dunes. He's from Chicago and has spent a lot of time at Lake Michigan. Fun post!

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Anele link
6/30/2017 12:27:00 am

Thanks Ali! xx

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Samantha Bye link
6/28/2017 07:25:48 am

Looks like you had a great time! Wine under the stars sounds amazing, and Corban's National Geographic picture is incredible!

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Anele link
6/30/2017 12:28:03 am

I was surprised at how great it all was. Thanks Samantha!

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kean raph
6/29/2017 07:16:26 am

Wow. It really looks that you had a great time there and I love all these photos. Glad that you share this with us

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Anele link
6/30/2017 12:28:57 am

Thanks Kean! Appreciate it. Xx

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