It rained for 5 days straight in this city and boy, did we need it.
For me, it was the perfect excuse to lay low, take naps (lots of long, rain sound-tracked versions them), read, journal, drink wine in a cozy new apartment belonging to a dear friend, check a few health and wellness appointments off the list and generally focus on a whole bunch of self care. B was away over the weekend so I had our teeny apartment all to myself--I missed him, of course, but I also cherished the few days alone. I haven't been the easiest gal to live with the past few weeks (screw you, anxiety), so I think we both were craving a brief break from the crunchiness starting to fill our 4 walls. Our home already feels much more like the sacred space we know, love and strive for it to be again...and for that, I am grateful.
0 Comments
I think I'm giving up on trying NOT to post iPhone photos for this series...it's just too easy and there ends up being so many gems! My goal is still to use ol' Nikon more, but I think I've made peace with capturing life-as-it-happens through this super convenient and pretty high quality device.
My Christmas gift to Brandon "arrived" last night in the form of 4 tickets to the Flyers/Sharks game in San Jose. We snagged 2 of my favorite Weeblies and trekked down the peninsula to cheer on the Fly guys to victory. I picked up Philadelphia cheese steaks from Jake's Steaks and was DD, and B provided most of the orange and black gear. This photo pretty much sums up the hilarity of the evening--I am SO grateful for how awesome the night turned out (and not just because it earned me oodles of girlfriend points). Huge thanks to J & R for being such good sports (and friends!). On to the Sixers/Warriors next week.... Philly love, Trish Ok, Ok. This is another iPhone pic. But man, a digital SLR sure is a pain in the tookus to haul around town. I'm open to suggestions for a smaller, non-phone choice and would love your thoughts! I feel as though I've asked this question before, and then did not heed your advice. Silly girl. But this time, I really am ready to listen!
So, the weather in SF has been pretty phenomenal. B actually told his buddy in Buffalo, NY this week "so it's almost 80 degrees warmer here than where you are..." and was speaking the truth. And because of this (which has been wonderful, of course, as the alternative of -20 degrees sounds like a cruel, cruel joke to me), no one told the cherry blossoms that flower so beautifully in my neighborhood that it's only a temporary glimpse of spring. For this particular photo, I stopped right beneath the tree just as a breeze picked up, sending a fluttering of pink petals all around me like a sweet scented, silky snow fall. I later found a single petal still stuck in my hair when I arrived to work, so I'd love to know what my bus companions thought about this accidental accessory. I'm not sure how long these pretties will last once the shift back to a bit of a chill happens, so I've been stopping to admire them as much as possible...even if it results in a bit of unintentional pink to my outfit :) love and light, Trish A beautiful birthday weekend was had with B's sister and brother in law--seaside sunsets, fresh oyster feasts, gorgeous hikes and lots of laughs at Nick's Cove and Pt. Reyes. I am so thankful Amy and Jake could join us for a few days of true California fun, as well as help me celebrate B as he heads off into his 29th year of adventure. I highly recommend Nick's Cove for anyone in need of a relaxing getaway--the food and lodging are both spectacular! While this project only requires I post a single photo of our life per week, there are few other favorite shots I'd love to share. I hope your weekends were equally as enjoyable! 1. Amy and Jake take in the sunset from our patio
2. Oyster dinner at Nick's Cove 3. Walk on the pier 4. Me and the birthday boy 5. Bare feet 6. Naptime for B 7. Hiking Pt. Reyes 8. Hike destination: beautiful beach cove 9. Jake the adventurer 10. A+J 11. The cliff crawling crew--had to sneak this iPhone shot in 12. love this guy 13. So much fresh air In Gratitude, Trish This is what Sundays look like in our home right now: B studying and me reading at the laundromat while we get our clothes smelling so fresh and so clean. Next home wish-list? Washer and dryer, please.
I admire B for many reasons, but am especially proud of him for working so hard to fulfill his dream of being the ultimate wellness guru; part personal trainer, part dietician, part strength and conditioning coach. It takes real courage (and a lot of effort, planning, juggling and executing!) to leave behind your existing degree and work experience to dive head first into what really makes your pulse race. We don't always get it right the first time (read: what the hell did 18 year old major-declaring me really know?), and there is certainly no shame in taking a second, third or fourth crack at discovering how your talents + inspirations + goals can = the ultimate career satisfaction. I've been thinking about this so much recently it makes me a tad dizzy...I have been somewhat consumed by it, actually...and am still mulling over what has come up for me during my meditations and introspections on the subject matter. It's an uncomfortable place to be in presently; feeling deeply grateful for current opportunities in many ways, but also wildly unsettled with a growing disappointment in areas of feeling valued and supported while lacking creativity and spirit-boosting vibes. Here's what I know for sure: There are things I need to work on, and there are things I need to work towards. Where that will leave me? I think I need a few more laundry days to decide. In Gratitude, Trish I'm excited to launch a regular installment of TGL this week with a series called "A portrait of our life, once a week, every week, in 2014". I was inspired by a bloggess that I love to start this project and am already itching to get my SLR out more often for capturing small (or big) moments of this year for B and I.
This week's portrait is admittedly one from my iPhone, but it looked too pretty not to share. The Palace of Fine Arts is located just a few blocks from our apartment in the Marina district of San Francisco and was the perfect spot for a Sunday picnic. We were so relieved to come back to warm weather (sending sunny thoughts to my east coast frost bitten lovies!) that we decided to take advantage of finishing our errands early on Sunday (thanks, jet lag, for waking us up so early) to stroll over for an hour or two of sun worshipping, reading and people (and bird!) watching. It's been so great getting to see SF through B's eyes these past few months; each landmark and token city treasure taking on a new, beautiful light. His sister and brother in law, whom I adore, will be coming for a visit in just a few days. We'll have to add this amazing spot to the must-see list, as I've officially been reminded of just how lovely it is. In Gratitude, Trish |
Archives
November 2023
|