Warm Gaze (Photo Friday – Temperature)
It was the perfect temperature after a great hike. Here Opie blends in as she enjoys the sunset at Hidden Valley – Joshua Tree
Venice Pier
Spring brings a marine layer with a cool breeze. Today, I miss the sunshine that warms me with ease.
Kids at Heart
Yes, it is true, we will grow old and there is nothing we can do to stop that. We can eat right, exercise, and take care of ourselves the best we can along the way. In the end, we’ll age with time and will have to embrace and except the loss of our elasticity and fight against gravitational pull. But! Who’s to say we can’t keep feeling young and vibrant as we grow. I will always give myself access to a young state of mind. To be adventurous fills my heart with energy. To be humorous not only makes me happy but spreads laughter to others. To try new things keeps my mind curious and optimistic. Live unbound as my friend Yali would say. Release your mind, body, and soul from all anchors that like to hold us down. I have been fortunate enough to meet some wonderful friends who share the same perspective, and hope to meet more along the way.
Buddha Love
Secrets don’t make friends. Or do they? Only when your secrets are shared with Buddha Bird, my cockatiel. The only thing about Buddha is she loves men! So it took her a while to warm up to me but I had the pleasure of spending quality time with my feathered friend in a little photo shoot 
Big Bear Bliss
Just returned from an amazing trip with the guys to Big Bear CA for the last days of winter. Let me tell you, it was a much needed vacation. Friday we arrived in what seemed like a set for Narnia. So B-A-utiful! The crisp air was welcoming and the vibe was just what the doctor ordered. I didn’t take as many pictures as I had set out to but the few I took are great highlights of our fun. Enjoy!
A Taste of Summer
We’ve had a few days of summer this winter season here in SoCal. For starters, I have nothing to complain about seeing as we may possibly have one of the most tolerable winters in existence, but what a tease! Hot weather for me is like my morning cup of Maté, it gets my blood flowing and flushes the days toxins. When sunshine fills the day, nothing seems to get in the way. So I thought it would be a perfect time to go out and play.
Levon the Great
Meet Levon, an 8 month old beautiful and very jolly Great Dane. My fiancé and I were greeted by this gentle giant on our evening beach stroll. Levon was named after the legendary drummer Levon Helm and is quite the social bug. He gallops over to say hello to a passerby with the most adorable floppy personality. Mom was kind enough to let me snap a few photos and capture his play time on the sand. Thank you!
White Elephant/Ugly Sweater/Engagement Party
It has been way too long since I have posted anything. I have been in the midst of a little self tuning, if you will. Last weekend we had our annual White Elephant/Ugly Sweater/Engagement party. It was a blast and quite an eventful night. It began with a White Elephant gift exchange. Followed by a party walk to the boat parade. Finally a game of Guestures. We are so grateful for all the love we have received in the past weeks. It has been absolutely delightful, especially since we won’t be able to make it home for the Holidays. Thank you friends! We love each and every one of you. And to our family, we love you and miss you.
Texas Grazing
Open space opens my heart. A breezy trip to Gainesville was just what the doctor ordered.
Night Walks
Not a day goes by with out my gratitude for the beautiful place that I live in. I take 3 walks daily with my pups and always seem to stumble upon something new. One of my favorite routes is the Marquesas basin. There is a boat docked near the promenade with an underwater light that emanates beautiful silhouettes of the many sea creatures that reside below. Night herons patiently sit atop the edge of the boat watching for the right moment to dive for dinner. I feel as though I could watch for hours. Its much like a live screen saver only 10 times better.
Surfing in the Sunset (Photo Friday – Luminous)
My cousins came to visit from Dallas, Texas for a week. And what a spectacular week it was. We went sight seeing, had great food, played beach soccer, indoor soccer, surfed, shopped and much more. The first day we surfed could not have been more luminous and breath taking. I was enthralled with the colors of the sunset and speechless of its beauty as I sat on my board amongst some of the greatest sets I’ve seen in a while. There was a light drizzle that brought joy to my soul and tickled my heart. In this moment I was happy and so was everyone and everything around me.
Sandy Days
This has been one of the most beautiful summers I have experienced here in California. Opie and Rizzo agree.
30 Day Challenge – No social networking
I gave myself a new challenge this past month. No social networking. Particularly Instagram and Facebook. Facebook, for me, has evolved to be a mental junk food that gave me “brain cavities”. I found myself getting sucked into little pointless bits of information. And before I knew it, half an hour to an hour had come and gone. Instagram became a new fetish that actually inspired me to bring out the Canon once again. But it also veered my attention away from other, more important, responsibilities; e.g. updating pictures for my business website. Now that my “brain cavities” have been cleaned and filled from filth, I have moved on. Don’t get me wrong I like social networking, but in moderation. Cheers!
Rollie Pollie (Photo Friday- Dog)
This is Rollie. He is the offspring of Rizzo and Opie, my cocker spaniels. When he was a pup, he had a tendency of rolling over in his sleep, hence his name. I left this floor seat out and in a flash he had taken it over. Upgrade from his dog bed 
Soccer Sunday
My friends and I like to play beach soccer any chance we get. Most often we end up playing Sunday. Its one of my favorite days to play. No work, its the beginning of a new week, and I feel as though I have all the time in the world. This photo sums up the evening. I am grateful for Soccer Sunday.
One with the wind
Second time sailing, first time with “first time” sailors. The wind had picked up by the afternoon and the waters had grown choppy. We sailed windward a good 30 minutes or so. As we were getting ready to turn around and head home, our friends were having trouble pulling the sails over the strong winds. We waited through trial and error and the guys finally decided that turning in the other direction, might be easier (that is, starboard). Success! Big thank you to Diego and Marc for an awesome adventure
Catalina Island
I’ve returned from Catalina Island refreshed, rebooted, and re-vitalized. I had such a great time with my amazing friends and great memories for the books . I’m already thinking of a new destination for adventure. 
Rasta
A beautiful weekend well spent. Quality time with the pups turned into a photo sesh. Rizzo as a Rasta.
Rizzo
Meet Rizzo. My 5yr old cocker spaniel is obsessed with balls. This ball survived the first day and is now his favorite thing in the world. As soon as you take a seat on the couch, no matter who you are, a nice sloppy green ball and the most adorable bulging puppy eyes will be there to great you. Dare to throw it even once, you’ll find yourself in an endless game of fetch. Tonight he was falling asleep sitting up and on top of this ball. My roommates and I watched him for a good 10min while his head bobbed refusing to lie down.
