We hope you enjoyed your Mother’s Day weekend! Here are this weeks pics:
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Farrell – Napa, California
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Lauren – New York, NY
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Pass It On
1.) Los Angeles and Its Booming Creative Class Lures New Yorkers (via NYTimes) Based on the number of former New York friends I spent time with in LA over the past couple of months, this is spot on. -Lauren
2.) Susan Miller astrology (via Astrology Zone) It’s a new month and that means a new horoscope! See what this month will bring you. –Farrell
3.) The 2015 Met Gala Through the Lens of Street Photographer Daniel Arnold (via Vogue) I love Daniel Arnold’s Instagram feed so I had to check out his coverage of the Met Gala. -Lauren
4.) Danielle LaPorte on Feeling Stuck (via Gala Darling) Feeling stuck or clueless about what to do next? Danielle has the answer! Pick anything. –Farrell
5.) Why Do We Resist Accepting Help From People? (via Refinery29) In short, it’s because it can be a slam to our egos or heighten our anxiety levels. However, my takeaway from this is to accept help when it relates to your weaker areas and offer a polite, “No, thank you” when the offer relates to a strength. -Lauren
6.) 5 Minute Phone Call (via Cup of Jo) Since moving to California, the time change makes it so challenging to keep in touch with everyone. This is a great idea. –Farrell
Nicaragua
This past week I was lucky enough to go on a team retreat to Nicaragua. We stayed at the lovely and rustic Costa Dulce. The food was wonderful, the company was lovely and the waves were amazing.
Coast to Coast
Wall outside of The Springs in Downtown LA
L: How are you liking your new bike?
F: I love it! I have started to ride it every day. It is comfortable and smooth. I am looking forward to using the basket for riding to the beach. Thanks, Mom!
L: Are there any movies out right now that you want to see?
F: There isn’t anything that really strikes my fancy. I have been wanting to go see a movie but every time I look, nothing looks good. I guess we gotta wait for those summer blockbusters.
L: Where is your favorite place to eat in Santa Monica?
F: Satdha!
L: When do you think you’ll use the gift certificate for voice lessons that I gave you for your birthday?
F: Oh man. I am really excited and really nervous about it so I need to get used to the idea and then I will do them. I was thinking this summer in July. Of course I will keep you posted.
L: What is energizing you lately?
F: Since I have been taking a break from coffee – I would say my morning workouts and my morning smoothies make me feel awesome.
Pass It On
1. Coachella 2015 Street Style (via Style.com) Coachella style at its finest. I can’t get enough of the fashion at this event every year. – Farrell
2. If You Sit All Day, You Need to Be Doing These Stretches (via POPSUGAR) I’ve been more sedentary than I have any excuse for the past couple of weeks. Always good to remember even a little can go a long way. -Lauren
3. DIY Wall Planters (via designlovefest) These hanging wall planters are so sweet and modern. I am going to make them! – Farrell
4. theSKIMM’s Guide to Fracking (via theSkimm) Quick and easy. Now you (and I) know. -Lauren
5. The Moral Bucket List (via The New York Times) I can relate to this man at the beginning of the article and it is so nice to see a detailed list of the things I see in the people who light up the room. – Farrell
6. Nepal: How You Can Help (via The Takeaway) I can’t stop thinking about this disaster and all the people who have been affected. Hoping that all of our thoughts and prayers are doing something. -Lauren
Noteworthy
Lauren and I are both packing up to head to our respective destinations and it has really got me to thinking. We have already lived through the first quarter of 2015 and I feel like it has taught me a lot already. Here are some things worth noting:
There is no need to be in control of everything.
Cleanliness is great, but it’s not really a big deal when things are messy.
People that love you will do amazing things for you for no reason.
It is always better to talk to things out.
It makes you a better friend, sister, daughter, partner when you take accountability for your actions.
Sharing a small space is not so bad – it’s cozy.
People will surprise you with good things and bad – forgive them.
Everyone is not always on the same page at the same time.
Having no expectations is SO hard.
Tuesday Doings
PACKING for 5 day team retreat to Nicaragua!
LOOKING for book recommendations. Anyone have any?
FEELING bummed that Lauren is headed back to the East Coast for a couple of months.
LISTENING to Terry Gross interview Louis CK on Fresh Air.
THINKING back on and appreciating a really nice impromptu goodbye dinner with friends last night.
DEFLATING the air mattress I’ve called home for the past four months. So grateful to Farrell and Albert for letting me come stay with them. It’s been so nice!
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Pictures from our weekend.
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Lauren – Los Angeles, CA
Projection by Vincent Lamouroux in Silverlake
Late night tacos
Windy walk on the beach
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Farrell – Los Angeles, CA
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Tacos in an abandoned diner in Downtown LA
Poolside at the Roosevelt Hotel
Stunning hike in Topanga Canyon
A great dinner with the family at Gracias Madre
Flying High
I am still flying high from all of the amazing things that happened during my birthday week. I felt so loved and supported. I was also reminded of how wonderful all of my friends and family are. 30 is going to be a great year. I can already feel it! Here are some of the highlights that I can’t stop thinking about:
6 a.m. dance party with my mama that was busted by the cops.
Searching for rocks on the beach.
An amazing dinner with my family.
My sister’s wonderful birthday post to me.
How thoughtful my friends are.
Being surprised at a blow out salon in Beverly Hills.
All of my friends slowly arriving from the airport.
How loved and supported I felt.
All of Albert’s meals that he made for us.
How exciting it is to me when all of my people are together in one place.
How much time and planning everyone spent to make it happen.
I appreciate it all so much and feel like such a lucky girl.
Coast to Coast
L: I just started reading The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. Have you read it? Seems right up your alley!
F: It is pretty funny you should mention this since my entire team has all read it. I think it is funny that it has been around me for this long and I still have not read it. I would really like to. I think in some ways I am not trying to be MORE tidy. I do like the concept of looking at things you own and asking, “does this bring me joy?” and if it doesn’t pitch it. I am always looking for excuses to get rid of anything.
L: What is something you’d like to accomplish this year?
F: I would love to stop wanting to be different in any way. I would love to accomplish just being ok with where I am and who I am at all times. I think that might be really hard to do in 1 year, but why not shoot for it?
L: Would you rather have a weekly massage or a weekly hair blow out?
F: 100%, without a double a weekly massage. What can I say, I like massages. Blow outs are awesome and feel special. I have to admit though – I start to miss my curls.
L: Do you believe that the way you do anything is the way you do everything?
F: I sure hope not! I am so focused and detailed at some things and then I really “foul up” others. Take cleaning for example. I am such a ridiculous cleaner. I take my time and scrub every last bit. However, sometimes I just roll out of bed and brush my teeth and dress like a scrub. So – no I don’t believe that to be true. It’s too definite.
L: What’s a recent favorite song of yours?
F. At this point, I can only speak about Sia. Elastic Heart is currently my favorite.
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