Here are some snowy Vermont scenes I've collected on my travels while on assignment at the Free Press. I went up to Sugarbush Ski Resort a couple of times with my good friend and reporter, Lauren, to take some rides up the lift lines and even caught a few trail runs along the way, too! We've had a pretty white winter so far, let's hope it stays that way! Enjoy.
Came across this little guy on my way to work the other morning speeding down the hill at our neighborhood park, Landry Park. He flipped his sled every time he got to the bottom of the hill and would start screaming and wailing. I eventually learned that's what his laughter sounded like, terrible but true. He was having awesome time. And I was a little late to work that day.
I'm off to Brooklyn to visit my most amazing crew of friends from college. Somehow it all worked out that the dozen or so of them all ended up living the life in the city. I was stubborn and decided to stick to my rural, mountain-loving roots. They're all scattered throughout the city...but we reunite every year at this time to celebrate our birthdays because as crazy as it is, a bunch of us are December babies so it's time to clink our glasses and celebrate. I just hope I can keep up with all the plans and excitement, this little country girl doesn't get a taste of the city too much anymore. I'm gonna be up WAY past my bedtime...but I'll leave you guys with a few photos they sent my way. Would I be friends with anyone else? :)
I got myself into a whole mess of pink dresses the other day when I stopped by the Miss Vermont/Miss Teen Vermont USA Pageant at the Sheraton. I really had no interest in the actual pageant, but I really wanted to see what was going on behind the scenes and the girls were kind enough to oblige. When I walked in the room I was immediately greeted by shrill screams of excitement...and no, those screams weren't for me, they were for each other since the energy level was something unparalleled. Was I like this in high school? Was I this hyper, excited, elated and giddy? Everything seemed to be a brand-new experience. I immediately wanted to judge this age-old pastime for its "shallow values" but these girls were having a blast! I might think the girls' most favorite part of the pageant was behind-the-scenes where they could let loose, be silly and play with all their make-up, beauty tools, hairspray and of course, strut in front of the floor length mirrors that decorated the walls of their prep room.
My work day is never dull. I often tell people that if they need to work by a strict schedule, have a clue what's coming around the bend, or refuse to work a 9+ hour work day then they should not become a photojournalist. I started my shift at a Winooski trailer park yesterday covering a story about heating assistance programs, but I was quickly pulled off that story and raced to Jericho to meet up with these guys (pictured) to collect donated Christmas trees from tree farms all across Vermont to send to the troops serving overseas - an awesome way to spread some holiday cheer. It was time for a road trip of the best kind. As these guys hauled sappy pines, balsams and firs to their truck I was busy snapping away and collecting audio for the slideshow I'd pull from this. Yesterday was gorgeous, a perfect day for a road trip through the Vermont landscape. We started in Jericho, headed to Morrisville, Cabot and then finally Walden. Stopping off for grinders at a gas station along the way we talked gas prices and Christmas shopping scams. I learned a lot about hunting and of course, a lot about trees and the tree farming business. Being able to sit shotgun with these guys for an entire day of xmas tree collecting was pretty cool and I like the photos I grabbed along the way. Each tree farmer we met was different from the last, but they did all share that great, quaint, kinda-shy farmer vibe that I love.
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