All The Rage!

I found the most amazing little black dress little turquoise dress.  I saw it, needed it, grabbed it, bought it, wore it, LOVED it.  When you wear something you feel comfortable in and l-l-love, you glow!

My equation for feeling fabulous:

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[Dress - Kimchi Blue, Urban Outfitters, Sandals - Mossimo, Target, Earrings - Cost Plus World Market, Clutch - Original Good, Nugget Market, Bangles - Target.]

Girls Night.

Friday night I met with two amazing ladies for a much needed girls night in (i.e. wine, delicious dinner, wine, sex and the city dvds, wine).  Can't beat laughing hysterically at the SATC ladies with your real-life gal pals!


Favorite moment:
Miranda (to Carrie's answering machine): Your good friend Miranda has just taken a piece of cake out of the garbage and eaten it. You will probably need this information when you check me into the Betty Crocker Clinic.


PS - Why are they SO amazing?

Feeling blue?

Today is perfect. 

Possibilities are endless with blue skies overhead!  My favorite blue sky moment at the Sacre Cour in Paris, 2007 [above].

What is your favorite blue sky moment?

Happy Earth Day

"...and we live in a beautiful world (yeah we do, yeah we do), we live in a beautiful world..."

Coldplay - Don't Panic

My Auntie's beautiful garden in Portland - my inspiration for my own yard!

Hanging On

I have been struggling lately - trying not to lose the confidence I have in people I know.  Where do you draw the line?  How many chances do you give people before you let it go?  It is frustrating, hurtful and at times offensive when people don't give you the respect you show them.


How much of yourself should you give to someone?  How many times should you allow yourself to be disappointed?

Tuesday Tune

Calm down

Deep breaths

And get yourself dressed

Instead of running around

And pulling all your threads

And breaking yourself up

If it's a broken part, replace it

If it's a broken arm then brace it

If it's a broken heart then face it

And hold your own

Know your name

And go your own way.

My Little Dog

"My little dog, a heartbeat at my feet."
[Edith Wharton]

Her expressive, kind eyes and curious, wet nose.  The wagging tail and unbridled excitement.  Her soft ears that always listen and her little loves that make all bad days disappear.

She doesn't care what I look like, how much money I make, what my dress size is, or where I live.  She never takes me for granted, always enjoys my presence, and radiates joy.  She doesn't ask for anything in return - except maybe a game (or five) of tug-o-war.

Just one look at that scruffy face is all I need.

My little pal, my pup, my goosie, my Piper!

The Natural

Who doesn't love an excuse to get out of town?


I will never tire of the drive to the coast.  The hills, the farms, the cute houses and little towns.  We spent the day in Santa Rosa celebrating my beautiful cousin's 88th birthday (who deserves a post all to herself...!).

There is something about the different landscape that reminds me of great times, comforting childhood memories, and possibilities for future adventures.  It is like seeing old friends:  the flowers, colors, water, and trees.  Especially the Eucalyptus trees.  What is it about them that I love so much?

Friends & Food

Snacks, drinks, and laughs = just what the doctor ordered.  Tax season wears us thin but after a few drinks, snacks, and especially laughs, I find myself right back where I need to be.


What a wonderful Friday.

So, what?

Life is stressful, huge, overwhelming, and confusing... which is why it is so easy to get lost.  Losing sight of the important things isn't hard.  I am almost embarassed to admit there are days I am too blinded by the 'everyday' to see what a wonderful life I have. 


Problem:  Positivity isn't my strong suit.


Solution:  Daily reflections.


I could name thousands (ok, maybe not thousands) of things that are inspiring to me.  Not to sound dramatic but it is an everyday struggle (I use the term loosely) to seek the goodness in life.... and today I will make this a new habit.  I will put to paper, er, blogger text editor, what inspires me in life.  Welcome to my world!