She didn’t move for the chorus—only for the verse she refuses to live through standing still.
Illustration created for This is Kendra.
Author: Kendra Trammel
Buckeyes Find Each Other
Some allegiances don’t need explaining. You just recognize them when they appear.
A Midday Check-In, Styled for the Day
She came straight from movement.
White cropped leggings. A soft green top slipping off one shoulder. Running shoes chosen for a full day, not a single moment.
A midday check-in that didn’t interrupt life—only supported it.
Illustration created for This is Kendra.
Out in the Open
Some messages are meant to be seen by everyone.
Chasing Light, Finding Strength
An evening at the track, where the day loosened its grip and strength showed up in the release. Project 52 is about noticing the moments that change how we carry ourselves forward.
Discernment is Not a Closed Heart
There’s a quiet assumption that when someone remains single for a long stretch of time, it must mean something is closed off—too guarded, too rigid, too unrealistic. In my experience, the opposite is often true. Time spent alone doesn’t harden you. It clarifies you. When you’ve learned what genuine peace feels like, you stop inviting…
Where My Eyes Landed
Sometimes the moment isn’t who you’re with—it’s what keeps pulling your attention back.
When the Evening Belongs to You
By the time she was home, the city had said enough.
Cashmere softened the edges of the day. A tank. Loose pants. Hair gathered into a knot that didn’t require a mirror. This wasn’t about looking put together. This was about feeling settled.
Illustration created for This is Kendra.