her special day.

Happy 50th Birthday to my best friend, my mother.
She is the light that shines brightest in my world.
Her loving & kind nature encourages me to live with a compassionate heart.
I am blessed to have such an amazing presence in my life.
Thank you.


I love you. <3

P.s. Happy 11th birthday to Teddi (:

Idyllwild

My best friend Maria invited me up to her grandparent's home in Idyllwild for a 24 hour hiatus. We drove up Saturday evening trying to race the setting sun, those windy roads are difficult to maneuver in the dark. We stopped in town for a late night dinner then headed over to her grandparent's cabin to sleep. We woke up the next morning for breakfast and jazz. There is an annual jazz festival held in Idyllwild as a fundraiser for the local arts high school. We spent the day laying in the grass under a beautiful canopy listening to soulful jazz with an ice cold bottle of white wine. It was so rejuvenating to be in nature with my friend without a care in the world.

SF

I took a short two day trip to San Francisco because 80 Proof made a stop in the city during their tour. Spent the two days with Aubrey just wandering the streets, talking to strangers, and eating, lots of eating. We navigated through the city aimlessly as if we already live there. The weather was chill but crisp and refreshing. Definitely a nice change from the smoggy air in LA. I love being able to roam around without an agenda while visiting places. It helps not to get hung up on specific places and times because then we miss all the beautiful inbetweens. It also helps having an adventurous and free spirited partner. ♥

I can't wait to call this place home someday.