So it's clearly bachelorette party code #1 to *not* share any photos or tell too many stories of the cray cray that goes down at these sorts of parties (girl power! bff's fo' life! funny depictions of male parts everywhere!)....but I can't resist sharing these quick snapshots of the amazing property we were so lucky to stay at in Sonoma. Le sigh, amirite? Happy Bachelorette, Brookie! In Gratitude, Trish
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I'm honored and excited to be featured on my yoga teacher's blog today, Act The Way You Want To Feel! Lindsay has brought so much joy and love to our family of coworkers over the past year and some change; she stretches us, pushes us and encourages us in ways that only just the right yoga teacher can. We are so lucky to have her and her generous offerings of feel-good vibes!
I remember when we decided it'd be "cool" to start doing yoga in the office--how I thought to myself I'm just gonna Google for instructors in the area and we'll try a few out until we get it right. Only one phone call and one class later, we knew the right gal had come along. Sometimes, trusting our guts...even when it comes to Google results!...can lead us to exactly the people we desire. As our family continues to grow (we're pushing 40!) it makes my spirit soar to see new folks trying the practice while our "regular" crew continues to shine and remain open to the benefits of yoga. Twice a month I am able to bond with my team in this healing, energizing way. It is by far my favorite perk at Weebly and it would not be the same if Lindsay didn't show up every other Wednesday (rocking her token yoga pants and boots like a bad ass) with so much authenticity and soulful intention. Thank you, Lindsay, for being so kind and patient with our kooky crew...and for featuring me on your positive site! In Gratitude, Trish Thanks to cousin Meggie's company, I was able to spend a very quiet and nature filled weekend up in Truckee, just outside of Tahoe, by Lake Donner. The gals and I chose a hike we first believed to be about 4 miles, but turned out to be 9. Phew, what a work out! I stupidly wore my rain boots since we anticipated lots of mud from melting snow (and I figured hey, 4 miles in these comfy things will be no problemo compared to wet, cold feet) and thus paid the price with some achy hips and heels by the end. Ah well. Nothing a little aspirin couldn't help. Here are a few snapshots of this beautiful corner of the world.... For more photos of my adventures, follow @thegratefullifesf on Instagram! Be Well, Trish My furry niece and nephew "cuddling" like only a boxer and black cat would...
Hey all you fellow wine lovers, drinkers, connoisseurs (or like me, wannabe connoisseurs)! I've got to take a second to give major props to my friend Sarah for the successful launch of her company's new app, Swirl it! This taste-based wine recommendation tool helps to keep track of wines you like and dislike, offers you a peek into other wine lovers tastes and makes suggestions based on your palette. It's super easy to use: Since last night was my first time trying the app at their launch party, I've only swirled/spit a few varieties to be entered into my profile. But, it's definitely accurate so far since Sauvignon Blanc is usually my white wine go to :) If you're like me (someone who loves wine, but either can't seem to remember ones I like or wishes I could have a cheat sheet of recommendations), this app will be perfect for you. Congrats, Sarah!! Happy Swirling, Trish ps...this is unrelated, but last night I had an awesome dish of melty ricotta with flatbread, castelvetrano olives and pickled mushrooms that I HIGHLY recommend from Cotogna. Thinking about trying to recreate it this weekend.... Made a few of the guys this tasty brekky at work today: steel cut oatmeal with avocado, salsa and a fried egg. I left the oats a little on the cruchy side for extra texture. Highly recommend!
Easter Sunday was a lovely day for a number of reasons (great food, company, laughs, egg hunts, Lucy cuddles) but I have to say I think my favorite moment came just as we were all sitting down to eat a delicious brunch feast at B&D's family style dinner table. As the platters of food were being passed around, a light religious conversation was struck, mostly about the differences in the cultures, traditions, and histories within each believed path to God (we had both a Buddhist and Jew in our company, which is just so San Francisco Easter of us). Eventually the religion talk led to current events revolving around the Supreme Court's involvement in marriage laws and it was concluded we were all strongly on the same page regarding how we hoped their decisions played out (no surprise there). I took the opportunity in that moment to share a piece of writing on the subject that really resonated with me just that morning. Kinda random, I know, but it was on the actor Dax Shepard's blog. I'd stumbled upon his new site earlier that day via another blog I frequent, and I immediately loved his message: "I suppose it’s because some people, out of a sense of loyalty, will always chose respect over truth. They will defend a lie if it somehow honors this bigger thing they are committed to, or to perpetuate some hero-worship. That would be great if there really were infallible people or concepts. But there aren’t. People are messy, and the world is messy. We have to constantly reevaluate. We have to think and discuss and try to make the best decision based on whatever new information comes to light. Sure we would have sent our kids over to Mike Jackson’s house for a sleepover between “Off The Wall” and “Thriller,” but not between “HiStory” and “Invincible.” No way. Things change and we can’t be blindly committed to earlier decisions.
Lastly, our “Founding Fathers” are not mythical creatures. They’re not deities. They were just men, and the collective intelligence has not plummeted since 1775. In fact, by most indicators: infant mortality, life expectancy, literacy rates, education level, human rights, we are quite a few steps ahead of them. So we shouldn’t fear making our own decisions. We shouldn’t strive to honor historic decisions in the face of obvious contradictions and concrete data for the sake of piety. We should believe in ourselves and our ability to be compassionate and judicious. I don’t want to live in a world where we think all of our best thinking is behind us. I want to live in a world where the future holds dazzling and mind-boggling solutions to yet-unseen challenges. I want us to be open to that." -Dax Shepard All parties nodded, mmhmm'd and collectively Amen-ed! around our communal table; it was our version of church that rainy Sunday--just a couple of friends cherishing our time and freedom to be together, giving thanks for the bounties life has provided us so far. And as I finished reading aloud this short sentiment from an unexpected source, Kim raised her glass to say "I will toast to that!"...and we each smiled, cheers'ed, clinked our cups and (probably, because I know at least I did) sent out mental good vibes for the possibilities within a dazzling future, if we are open to it. love and light for all, Trish My jewelry today makes me happy. I'm not usually one to layer necklaces (I love the look, but am always questioning my own layered choices), but today's casual get up seemed simple enough to just go for it.
On my chest: Locket from mom, necklace from my Nanny, cool/shimmery stone from Heritage Row. On my finger: jade ring once belonging to my Mommom. On my wrist: hand made prayer bracelet from a super spiritual massage therapist I met in Costa Rica. Lots of good memory vibes being rocked today :) "In each little life, we can see great truth and beauty, and in each little life we glimpse the way of all things in the Universe. If we allow ourselves to be enchanted by the beauty of the ordinary, we begin to see that all things are extraordinary. If we allow ourselves to be humbled by what we do not and cannot know, in our humility we are exalted. If we allow ourselves to recognize the mystery and the wonder of existence, our fogged minds clear. Thinking clearly, we follow wonder to awe, and in a state of awe, we are as close to true wisdom as we will ever be." -Dean Koontz
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