iconic grace

the help

Have you ever read a book that touches you so deeply that you wrap your arms around it and hold it fiercely to your chest?  And you read through it as fast as you can to find out what happens, but then in the end you are so sad it's over?  Well, that is how this book was for me.

It is a story about Mississippi life in the sixties.  It is unbelievable, sad, funny, heart-wrenching, and educational.  I highly recommend it!

1010 project

On October 10, 2010 ten different photographers from around the world each took ten different photographs of their day... Here's just a few of them.  See the rest here.

Kris Atomic in Brighton, United Kingdom

Anabela Carneiro in Algarve, Portugal

Brian W. Ferry in London, United Kingdom

Ebony Bizys in Tokyo, Japan

Jacinta Moore in Melbourne, Australia

Michelle Gow in Stellenbosch, South Africa

Pia Jane Bijkerk in Amsterdam, Netherlands

awesome art

Carrie Trimm is the most awesome artist!  She is also such an inspiration to me and a great friend.

cool chicks at woodstock, 1969

this gloomy weather has me yearning for some color...

more questions than answers

Am I happy?
Could I be happier?
Should I be doing something else with my life?
Like what?
Where will I be in 5 years?  10?
Should I continue to take classes in graphic design?
Do I have talent?
Will I be able to make a living in graphic design?
What about photography?
Should I take classes in photography?
How do I pay for classes?
Should I stay in education because it's more secure?

Should I find a new job?

Can I find a new job?
Am I exactly where I need to be?
Should I make any changes?
What kind of changes?  And when?
Should I move out of Orange County?
to L.A.?   to S.D.?  to Barcelona?
Will I ever fall in love again?
Will I ever get married again?
Will I have a baby?
Can I have a baby?
Do I want a baby?
What should I do today?
Should I go out tonight?
Who should I go out with tonight?
Will I have fun if I go out?
Will I be bored if I stay in?

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm........

hensman home

I love, love, love this home in the Hollywood Hills on Mulholland Drive.  It was originally built in the 70's and then restored by Donald Hensman.  The wood exterior reminds me of the homes in the Bay Area and Bodega Bay where my grandparents used to live.  I am also drawn to the clean, modern lines and gorgeous windows.  And can't you just imagine throwing a fantastic party around the pool?  You can see more photos if you pick up the October issue of L.A. Magazine or you can watch a slideshow of five awesome L.A. homes including this one, here.

breaking bread

sunset reflection

learning from every situation...

“Any situation you are in has been perfectly planned for you by a self-organizing universe, invested in your growth and designed to foster your self-actualization. Whatever is happening, what lesson does it contain for you? Given that it’s not random, what is it’s importance to your growth? What are the strengths you’re being invited to more fully develop, and the weaknesses you’re being invited to let go?”
--Marianne Williamson
Found here.