my much needed message
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| ["slow down" by pope saint victor...my love added for by way of ney] |
I thought I'd share this with you because it's the message I've been needing on my refrigerator, taped to my dashboard, next to my alarm clock...you get the idea. Often I get stuck in a flow of weeks after weeks that seem to have swept me up in commitments and overwhelmed worries. I know not to worry. I know that everything always turns out fine, better than fine. It's more so worries of things that I've spread myself too thin for. Worries of thought; if I do everything that I've committed to, will I still have time and energy to take care of myself and those that I love.
So here's the reminder; SLOW DOWN, you don't have to say yes to everything, work at a pace that works with you, keep a to-do list (so the list doesn't reside in your head), do just one thing off that to-do list a day (more only if you want to/can/or have a deadline), the dishes don't always have to be done, the laundry doesn't have to be put away the second you finish it, dessert should always be enjoyed. Love those who love you and pour your energy into that rather than empty relationships. Relax with long movies and a cup of tea. When you feel the sun shining on you, pause and relish in the warmth. When you see a blossoming spring flower, bend over and smell it. When you see the birds migrating overhead, enjoy their slow yet labored journey. Remember that each step, each day, is a part of your journey so each minute matters.
xo
beautiful women/stupid men
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| [photo via tumblr/artwork for by way of ney] |
Being a psychology student was double sided for me; a loved it because I loved learning about the (potential) answers to why people do the things they do and are the way they are, but I also ended up as a psychology student because I was was enthralled with what motivates people before I even began college.
The psychology student in me still loves finding articles like this one for Psychology Today. "Interacting with Women Makes Men Stupid" is about a study out of the Netherlands that found a decline in cognitive functioning during mixed-sex interactions. The stronger the physical attraction the more the subject reported feeling confused, foggy, dazed.
So there really is something to being rattled just by being in the presence of someone you're really into. So slow down, take deep breaths and don't make a fool of yourself. Happy Friday!
xo
retro bike
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| [all photos via] |
I have been brainstorming about a little repaint and update on my bike as the weather gets warmer. I can't wait to grab my bike and go for a good ol' cruise now that the days are longer and I can go for a sunset ride after work. I found this incredible wooden retro bike created by Dutch designer Arnolt van Der Sman in my perusing of bikes. Wouldn't you be stoked to ride this gorgeous bike along the beach alongside your love?!? There isn't one thing I'd change about it. From the gorgeous birch wood to the transparent chain protector. From the dark leather seat to smooth wood grain...what's not to love?
best of [seattle 2012]
At the end of February I left LA and headed up to Seattle to visit my best friend. This year made for the third annual trip to Seattle and, as always, it didn't disappoint. Every minute was a joy...even in the rain.
Leaving LA via Virgin American (best airline ever)...
Coming into SeaTac...a grand view of Mount Rainier...
Everything on a Virgin flight is prettier and more enjoyable than any other flight...
and a breeze with good reading material.
First stop off the plane was Pikes Place Market for some real chowder...
Then over to...
where the smell lured us in but this belly (and all that cream cheese) should have been a warning
this was too hard to resist!
hot and cinnamon delight.
Next up, glassybaby of Madrona where we got to watch the beauty in the making.
Every shade of every color...
even white...who knew there were so many to choose from...
Their dark boxes make it easy to see what it would burn like in a room at home. So smart...
A business that gives back always gets my loyalty. They have handfuls of charities that directly benefit from their sales.
The glassblowers at work...check her out...
cooling and shaping...
Caffe Rococo serves up the best brew and in Seattle there is plenty of competition. Plus, their service can't be beat. Cafe Zoka is also amazing!
A great coffee makes for happy girls...
The walls are filled with photos of their first customers...
Their in shoppe roaster...
Bags and beautiful bags waiting their turn...
A glorious, sky ablaze, Seattle sunset...
different by every second...
A girl's night in of treats and treasures...
A few of my favorites by Stella & Dot...
Off to Homegrown Sustainable sandwich shop for the most inventive sandwich I've had, on the most delicious bread...
Butternut Squash and Bacon with goat cheese and arugula...
And a healthy sandwich must be followed up with the most unhealthy of desserts...DOUGHNUTS...
Top Pot is delightfully delicious. Don't mind if I do...
AND (yes AND) ice cream...
A trip to Seattle is not complete without at least one trip to Molly Moon's...
who can deny salted caramel ice cream...
it's the best of both worlds...
For seriously good pizza, it's gotta be Serious pie.
Real root beer, on tap and a hibiscus, honey, cranberry spritzer...
Crispy, flat, perfection...
The go to dessert and cappuccino downtown is Lola for one of Giada's favorite dessert on the planet...
Lola and Serious pie are both owned by Tom Douglas and the man knows what he is doing.
Seattle has always been known for its coffee but it's food, obviously, leaves no one unsatisfied. Every bit is purely amazing! For a city far from home it's definitely one that I am always happy to find myself in. It truly leaves nothing more to be desired.
Have you been? What is your favorite thing about it? Favorite place to eat? Favorite coffee?
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