gratitude

gratitude

earlier this week, i went out to the oregon coast with john and his pal (and the dogs) for a day trip. they surfed and i took photos. and soaked up the sunshine. and took a nap. and wrote the following gratitude list: totally thankful for: – watching my husband...
lately..

lately..

the other day, john was at a near point of exhaustion. he’s been working so hard over at the home renovation site and was having one of those days where all the fun had been drained out of the project. he needed to step away, take a break, get some fresh air....
this and that

this and that

on being pregnant: my belly has grown a little from few weeks ago. it really popped out around 16 weeks and it’s holding strong. i’ve still yet to purchase a single piece of maternity clothing. i just use the bella band every single day over my regular...
lately..

lately..

i am seriously loving my camerabag iphone app. for reals. the hipstamatic is a close 2nd:) we are slowly falling into portland life. i’ve been meeting + making plans with old friends which has been an absolute dream. i even ran into hula at a local cafe. i...
inspiring me lately

inspiring me lately

*this artwork created by katherine center. story behind the work is here. image courtesy of katherine. *tracey’s iamenough collaborative. yes, yes, yes. i am working on an upcoming blog post about my own experience of enoughness lately. really inspired by this...
the hustle for worthiness

the hustle for worthiness

(me + brene, summer 09, photo by karen walrond) earlier this week brene’s new dvd, the hustle for worthiness, arrived in the mail. although brene is a friend, i’ve never seen her give one of her infamous lectures (she is nationally known as an amazing...
neti pot.

neti pot.

today, i got desperate and finally used the neti pot for the first time. it was so hilarious that john video tapped the whole experience and we had an enormous laugh as we watched the play back. the truth is is that i’m working my way through and i’m doing...
inspiration + gratitude

inspiration + gratitude

(a tiny heart rock found yesterday with john at alki beach) inspiring me lately: melody ross’ brave stories of living through the fire only to find her wildest dreams (and miracles) on the other side. this ny times article about an artist’s career finally...
things i’m digging lately

things i’m digging lately

*that my husband is flexible and doesn’t mind dirty water and paintbrushes in the kitchen, in the dining room, and everywhere else *totally digging this ny times article about the ups + downs of making a living at art + crafts. i related to just about every...
around here lately

around here lately

i hope you guys are okay with my randomness lately. my brain is so full of random these last many weeks, it seems i do best with down and dirty lists. around here lately: *i’ve been in heavy heavy research mode over here in many areas: art. opportunities. books....