I have loved sunflowers ever since I can remember. They are so big and bright. They remind me of the sun. They are soft and fluffy and all different kinds of colors. My beautiful friend Julie sent me this picture the other day. I have now changed it to the background and lock screen on my phone. It has been so nice to see them every day and think about all the different places that I will come across each of these through out my life.
Happy Friday!
L: What’s a U.S. city that you’ve never been to but think you might like to visit?
F: New Orleans sticks out the most. It seems so fun! I gotta get there. I also want to go visit Bozeman and see Julie.
L: What is your favorite recipe in the new Clean cookbook?
F: The Mediterranean Rice Noodles. It is SO good. I made it for my co-workers last week. It is such a light spring time noodle dish that is great for summer picnics or even lunch.
L: Are you working towards any goals right now?
F: This might sound like a silly goal but I am trying not to be so lazy after work. I am trying to get a work out in or go on a bike ride. It is so easy to just lay around after I am done with work. I rarely really do that, but I feel like doing it every day.
L: Do you think you’re in danger of embracing the re-emergence of the Birkenstock sandal?
F: I thought we promised never to go down that road?! I haven’t seen any that I have liked yet. Thank the good lord!
L: What’s the most recent photo you’ve taken?
(image via here)
I took ballet for a long time when I was young. I remember the feel of point shoes on my feet, the strength and wear needed to make them arch and the extra height they give. It always amazed me that actual ballerinas would wear fully through a pair of point shoes in one evening’s performance. This video goes into the custom making of point shoes for professional dancers. Soft pink statin elongating perfectly toned legs of a ballerina simply creates such an stunning and elegant visual.
New York City Ballet “Pointe Shoes” from Galen Summer on Vimeo.
(Image found here)
Every summer when I was little, we went to America’s best rollercoaster theme park, Cedar Point. Since this week has felt so much like the summers in the Mid-West, I have been thinking about sweet, sweet Cedar Point. Just look at that image. Rollercoaster’s on the water?! Heck yeah!
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My brother gifted Albert and I with an 8×5 mirror for our apartment. It is a beautiful handmade mirror that takes up a lot of space. It is quite the design statement. Since we got the mirror, I have been looking at pictures on Pinterest to get some ideas on how to work a large mirror into a space. Here are some of my favorites:
It is 90 degrees in Santa Monica today. This whole week is expected to be like this. I have an appreciation for California living today. It is so beautiful here and relaxed. I am just loving it. Mom, I still love Cleveland, don’t worry.
Here are some pictures I’ve taken throughout the year we have lived here.
(image via here)
I’m not a regular listener of Radiolab but I do tune in from time to time – and I have to give it to them, the information that is presented usually ranges from interesting to mind blowing. Yesterday I listened to the recent episode Placebo and found it fascinating. A lot of the new research on the placebo effect relates back this post (i.e. you are what you think) I wrote last week. In one part of the episode they talk about how a mother kissing a child’s boo boo to “make it all better” is actually a type of placebo. I’d highly recommend the episode. It still has me thinking!
I forgot how awesome my friends are. Every time we hang out, there is a lot of music that is played. These songs have stuck with me since this past weekend and I just can’t quit them.
The Weeknd – The Morning (H5C’s Official HD Music Video) – YouTube from Cheif Sosa on Vimeo.
Albert and me waiting to be picked up from the airport after our Denver / Vail / Evergreen / Boulder trip.
L: What’s your go-to outfit these days?
F: I believe that I have shared them before on this here ol’ blog, but my overalls. When I don’t feel 100% I throw on my overalls. I pick myself up by the straps and approach the world. They are my favorite new item of clothing.
L: How do you feel about 3-D movies?
F: Yeah, they are ok. Are there any news ones out? I loved Avatar – mostly the story. “I see you.”
L: Are you afraid of growing old?
F: I am not afraid of getting old, but I am afraid to be old.
L: What’s so funny ’bout peace, love and understanding?
F: I was never under the impression that it was funny. Maybe this is a lyric from a song or some famous poem, but it went over my head.
Peace, love and understanding is where it’s at!
L: What word would you like to do for the next One Word, Two Ways post?
F: Spark? Texture? Surface? Space?
I just arrived home late last night from Boulder, Denver and Vail. I had such a wonderful time with all of my friends. Colorado is such a beautiful place and I have met so many amazing people from there.
Just wanted to share a quick picture from the beautiful wedding on Saturday in Evergreen.
Once I get settled, I will share more from this weekend.
Happy Hump Day!
Hey everyone! We hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend full of gifts from the Easter Bunny. Here are this weeks pictures:
Farrell – Evergreen/Vail – Colorado
Beautiful barn wedding
The lovely couple
Evergreen friends
Put a ring on it
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Lauren – New York, New York
Salt crystal sculpture
Hitting up the ice cream truck
Farrell’s Bar & Grill!
Grocery shopping in the flower aisle
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