We’re taking a break from this week’s gallery links, as Emily, my wonderful editorial assistant is out of town, celebrating the last days of her twenties. Instead, I’m sharing a picture that recently came my way.

My friend Zhanna is traveling throughout Africa at the moment. She’s currently planted in Chad, visiting and documenting life within the refugee camps for the non profit she runs content for, HIAS. We have periodic check-ins to see how things are coming along, how she’s adapting to the change and what crazy things have happened that day. Here’s a photo she sent through, of course I got a kick out of it- it’s a guy in an Obama shirt. The textile is pretty abrupt in a rather obvious way. That said, you have to love the devotion by the wearer.

For a bit of background, here’s a shot of us- and a few of my other nearest and dearest friends over the Jewish New Year. Zhanna’s in the tank top and just as the picture was taken, was telling us all about her new job. Very exciting to see where it’s lead her. Maybe one day we’ll get to overlap on an adventure together beyond lower Manhattan. Fingers crossed.