Seattle-town
I spent the most lovely time in Seattle this past week building stronger relationships with some of my favorite people in the world these days.
It is amazing how much better you feel after you have opened up to people.
Here are some pics from this weekend:
Got to meet lil Parker for the first time!
My favorite past time
The cutest
Our good friend Catherine sent us a round of pictures from her visit this weekend to Indian Ladder Farm in Altamont, NY that were too good not to share! It’s been so warm and beautiful in NYC for the past couple of weeks that it’s been easy to forget it’s actually fall. These pictures are the perfect reminder of the season. Thanks, Catherine!
Ever since I can remember I have loved people. I just love connecting with different people. I am talking all levels of connection: seeing someone who is serious burst into laughter for the first time, making eye contact with a stranger, relating to someone you never thought you could. I live day to day for those moments.
My friend sent me this TED talk by Amanda Palmer yesterday. It is about creativity and giving back and connecting with people. I have been thinking about it all day. I love her message and wanted to share it with you.
She also wrote an open letter to Sinead O’Connor’s open letter to Miley Cyrus. Did you follow that? Check it out here.
Yayoi Kusama “Dots Obsession” (1998)
Yayoki Kusama “Horse Play” (1967)
Yayoi Kusama in Mirror Room (Pumpkin) (1991)
Connect the dots la la la la
(Image via here)
And Im caught one more time
Up on cyprus avenue
And Im caught one more time
Up on cyprus avenue
And Im conquered in a car seat
Not a thing that I can do
I may go crazy
Before that mansion on the hill
I may go crazy
Before that mansion on the hill
But my heart keeps beating faster
And my feet cant keep still
And all the little girls rhyme something
On the way back home from school
And all the little girls rhyme something
On the way back home from school
And the leaves fall one by one by one by one
Call the autumn time a fool
Yeah baby my tongue gets tied
Every every every time I try to speak
My tongue gets tied
Every time I try to speak
And my inside shakes just like a leaf on a tree
I think Ill go on by the river with my cherry cherry wine
I believe Ill go walking by the railroad with my cherry cherry wine
If I pass the rumbling station where the lonesome engine drivers pine
And wait a minute, yonder comes my lady
Rainbow ribbons in her hair
Yonder comes my lady
Rainbow ribbons in her hair
Six white horses and a carriage
Shes returning from the fair
Baby, baby, baby
And if Im caught one more time
Up on cyprus avenue
And if Im caught one more time
Up on cyprus avenue
And Im conquered in a car seat
And Im looking straight at you
Way up on, way up on, way up on….
The avenue of trees
Keep walking down
In the wind and the rain, darling
You keep walking down when the sun shone through the trees
Nobody, no, no, no, nobody stops me from loving you baby
So young and bold, fourteen years old
Baby, baby, baby…
I am obsessed with Kristen Wiig! I can’t get enough. I think she is one of the funniest comedians that I have ever seen. Lately, when I need a laugh, I have been watching her best skits on SNL.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcDrc4tUgnc]Huffington Post put together her 15 most memorable skits here. Please check it out. They are hilarious.
In keeping with our sister theme, we wanted to introduce you to our new sister-in-law, Kelley! She has put together a three-part city guide to Los Angeles and it is fantastic. Without further adieu, here is Kelley:
Since moving to Los Angeles over a year ago, we have had a steady stream of visitors looking to escape the cold weather or just spend some time on the west coast. I love having people come visit, because it gives me a chance to show off our city and all the things that make it such an amazing place to live. One of my favorite aspects of this city is that each neighborhood is like a city unto itself. There’s so much to see and each day you can have a different experience, just depending on where you are in the city.
So, I decided to put together a city guide for you, highlighting a few of my favorite places in Los Angeles and offering you a chance to see some of the great places different neighborhood have to offer. This by no means is an exhaustive list, but it’s definitely a start.
THE WESTSIDE
We’ll start by working our way west to east, or as best I can. The Westside encompasses neighborhoods such as Santa Monica, Venice, Brentwood and the Pacific Palisades and is traditionally what someone pictures when they think of Los Angeles. The beach is obviously the main attraction, but the Westside also has some amazing restaurants and lots of culture as well.
Breakfast: Café Gratitude
This is one of Farrell’s favorite spots in LA, and for good reason. As someone who drinks a smoothie for breakfast nearly every morning, Café Gratitude’s smoothies cannot be beat. I suggest ordering the “I am Strong” smoothie, but if you need to have your morning coffee, the “I am Luscious” provides the caffeine pick-me-up you’ll need to keep you energized.
Lunch: Holy Guacamole Tacos
This is one of my favorite taco spots in the city and I nearly always take guests here when they come to visit. I first ate here when I was a tourist in LA and Teddy and I made sure to hunt it down as soon as we moved (we ate here the day after we settled into our apartment). The fried fish tacos are perfectly fresh and crunchy. Though there’s not much seating, you can usually squeeze into a spot across the street at the coffee shop and eat your tacos in peace.
Dinner: Sunny Spot
The Sunny Spot offers an open to close happy hour that cannot be beat. May I suggest ordering the yucca fries and the heirloom tomato salad. However, if you’re looking for something a little larger, the half jerk chicken is the way to go.
Drinks: The Bar at Hotel Erwin
Sweeping views of the city and ocean provide the perfect setting for a sunset cocktail after a long day.
The Westside is teaming with activities for tourists and locals alike. Some landmarks, like Venice beach, are famous, some not as much. Below is a list of my favorite activities.
The Getty Center: Admission to this incredible museum is free (though parking is exorbitant). While the museum itself does have some incredible artwork, it’s more about the views and the tram ride up the side of the mountain.
The Santa Monica Pier: If you’re not too scared of Farris wheels, be sure to hop on this one. The views are truly incredible.
The Brentwood Country Mart: This quaint little shopping area is one of my favorites. Be sure to check out Sweet Rose Creamery for some of the best ice cream in the city.
The Venice Canals: You can rent a bike from someone on the beach and ride through the streets made famous by so many movies.
Playa del Rey Beach: This is my go –to beach in Los Angeles. Away from all the congestion of Venice and Santa Monica, Play del Rey offers a quite sanctuary next to Marina del Rey where you can watch the sail boats come in and out of the bay. The whole town feels like another city and reminds me of one of my favorite vacation spots, Anna Maria, FL.
F: What are you most proud of?
L: Sorry to start out sappy but I’m feeling really proud of you lately. It’s really cool to see you doing things you’ve worked so hard for. It’s inspiring and I’m proud of you.
F: What is your morning routine?
L: I just said all this nice stuff and now you’re trying to mess with me?! Most of my mornings begin with me sleeping later than I meant to. I get ready for work and head out of my building, where many mornings I greet the old Chinese lady that lives on the first floor of my building. She does stretching by the stair well. She doesn’t speak English so mostly we both only say ‘hi’ and ‘bye.’ Sometimes she makes known that she really likes my outfit; that’s awesome. Then I stop for coffee and head to the subway where I either read theSkimm or listen to music/podcast. When I get to work I make oatmeal with delicious accouterment to spice up my life.
F: What book are you currently reading or want to start reading?
L: I’ve read about half of Steinbeck’s Cannery Row about three times. It’s a short book so I don’t know why I can’t get through it. I was recently talking about this and since then have wanted to pick it back up.
F: What was the last thing you cooked and how was it?
L: I made a pretty good omelet type situation recently.
F: What is your favorite movie?
L: “The Royal Tenenbaums”
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