We are starting a new series where Lauren and I ask each other questions from across the country. It isn’t always easy for us to connect now with the time change, so we thought this would be a great idea. I am up first!

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1.  What’s the thing you’ve noticed most being in L.A.?

How important it is to me that the sun is shining on my face and I miss my sister.

2.  Do you think you’re going to paint the walls in your new apartment?

I like things to feel really clean and white with hints of warmth. If that vibe is achievable by keeping the walls white, then I will keep them as they are. If not, a light blue always does the trick.

3.  What’s the last book you read/podcast you listened to/movie you watched?

I am currently reading Wild by Cheryl Strayed. I have only read about 40 pages, but I love it. I have always loved her as Sugar. She is a very direct, honest and brave writer. I would recommend it and I am not even done with it!

The last podcast I listened to was the Gorilla vs. Bear podcast and I loved the M.I.A. song. 

The last movie I watched was Night Shift and it was ridiculous.

4.  Remember how much you missed your shoes when you were traveling?  Have you gotten any new ones?

I DO have a new pair of shoes and let me tell you, they are a rockin’.

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It was well worth the wait!

5.  What’s the best thing that happened for you today?

Honestly, it sounds cheesy but doing the second day of my meditation for the Deepak and Oprah 21 Day Meditation challenge. It was a great break and I liked the centering phrase “Balance is my true nature” because I am all about balance.

If you want to sign up for the 21 Days of Meditation, you still can here!

The first two weeks of March are filled with birthdays of so many people we love. We thought for this week’s picturesque, we would honor our friends’ birthdays by posting some of their pics. Happy birthday, guys! We love each of you!

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Alison – Vail, Colorado

Ice capades

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Becky – Columbus, Ohio

I took these at the desert greenhouse area at the Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens in Columbus. I went there w/ my mom on Saturday to see the new Butterfly & Orchid exhibit!

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Dave – Vail, Colorado

Santigold cover band

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Andrew – Cleveland, Ohio

The house that my grandfather grew up in.

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I just found out that tonight is the night we change our clocks and gain another hour of daylight!  I’m springing forward with a focus on intention this season.  I think it’s going to be a good one.

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I found this on Pinterest the other day and it is kind of a good reminder.  Sometimes when you are stuck in a rut, it is not that easy to get out of it. I have done each of the things on this list knowing that they are keeping me stuck. Anyways, just some thoughts on a Saturday in March.

After a week of road tripping and highs and lows I definitely have some more notes to add to my noteworthy posts.

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– Never expect the worst

– If you approach people with openness and kindness, it is kind of hard for them not to return the favor.

– The Western part of the country starting from Denver on is fantastic.

– If you break down, don’t breakdown 😉

– I am lucky to have so much support in my life.

I met a stranger the other day who has a deep passion for elephants. We talked about all of our own experiences with elephants and how special and unique they were to us. She was obsessed. She wanted to know every detail about every elephant I have ever seen. She even told me that when she was little, she researched how much it would cost to have an elephant and tried to convince her parents to buy her one every year.

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A day or so later, I came across this PBS program about Echo the Elephant. Echo lived for 65 years and recently died. She was the matriarch to a family of 34 elephants. Researchers believe this particular elephant to be special. She was full of patience, love and wisdom. How can you atribute these characteristics to an elephant you ask? Just watch this documentary and you too will find yourself in love with the species.

Hey there! We just got to Los Angeles after a week of road tripping and I am exhausted. I hope everyone had a great weekend. Here are this weeks pics:

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Farrell – Sedona, Arizona

Just a couple a’ cowboys!

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Clare – Just outside of Tillamook, Oregon

Muson Creek Falls -319 feet, the tallest in the Coast Range mountains. We didn’t know anything about it. We just followed a small highway sign. It was spectacular!

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Bethany – San Francisco, California

My new home/neighbourhood for the month of March. Lovin’ it!

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A.C. – Flagstaff, Arizona

The best chairs at a mexican restaurant.

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Red.

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Red Vines, red wine
Rosy cheeks
Ragey fits

Signs to stop
Flags to heed

Love and blood
Fire and flame

So much passion
In this little name

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I have been playing around with my cameras during my hikes in Sedona and the Grand Canyon. The common theme here besides happiness is RED.