8 hrs after being fed this amazing meal by my faves, I took an unexpected trip to be at a loved one’s hospital bedside during their final hours, alongside dozens of fam.

Both moments so drastically different, yet equally filled with love, care, community, blessings. I never want to forget this day.

It’s cloudy outside today, but my tummy is bright and sunshiney w/ this in my belly. 🥰

Shout out to my beautiful friend who roasted those delicious cruciferous veggies for our family. ❤️ (and who got me hooked on #heathceramics by gifting me with a bunch of them, like that gorgeous bread plate)

4 mile walk this a.m., ran into a friend, saw my 1st wild rabbit, stood still to soak in this view, and said this silent prayer of hope to the universe, at the 1 year mark of life throwing us a curve ball:

“I’ll keep doing the work. Just keep lighting the way.”

(Keep going. U got this too! ❤️‍🩹)

I had to take a bite, even though I’m gluten intolerant. 😅 Loaves of homemade sourdough brioche don’t just drop in your lap everyday.

Thanks to our baker/chef/foodie friend for this generous gift. Can’t wait for your homemade sourdough ENSAYMADA next! 😉😉😉

If only I could paint like Rothko.

For now, I’ll settle w/ my humble iPhoto editing tools,
remembering that cold afternoon by the ocean,
scarfing down tortilla chips & homemade Greek chicken w/ salad,
tossing around the football on the sand,
and hiking & sunset gazing
b4 our scenic drive home.

Grateful for this #homecooked lunch, served on a beautiful #jonopandolfi bowl - a super generous gift from a close friend.

(Accidental chipped edge compliments of my sweet, but “can’t-trust-them-with-expensive-dishes” partner. 😏)

#paleo

Gave this spot a try for a couple of hours to get some work done today. First time ever. Seems totally counterproductive but it beats 4 walls with no view any day…Plus, I got a great workout on the bike ride to/from here with breathtaking views along the way.

Every work day should be like this.

I had to capture the winds of change coming through today, pushing us into a different direction than expected.

Shout out to the ancestors and loved ones who illuminate this new path ahead by reminding us that

WE are the light.

#blessedthursday

So grateful for my sweet cousin for treating me and the rest of the fam on this boat cruise last week.

Now I can say that I’ve walked on, ran a half marathon across & back, flew over, AND sailed under this iconic “gate”. 😉

Missing the IG posting photos thing. Hoping @flashes.blue is a good alternative that will be released soon.

Until then, I’m having some chocolate w/ edits and vignette-ing 😉. 🍫

Started curating my “Lists” of the accounts that I follow. Def. a nice little creative break since you can customize the thumbnail photos, etc. (used some of my own photos) for each theme.

Learn how to curate your lists here: socialmediaforlearning.com/2024/11/17/c...

Still warming up to this space where *every* post is public. 😬
The downside: feels a little stifling than my old private FB/IG accts. The upside: it’s an opportunity to be more intentional about what I share in this made-up slice of “reality”.

For starters, nutrient-dense food is the real deal.

It’s a 25-min wait at our local taqueria for $1.50 #tacotuesday but totally worth it! $4.60 for 3 tacos FTW 🙌🏾 🌮🌮🌮 #vamosacomer