Some Things That Happened In May

Overall, the weather was pretty spectacular with the exception of some rain. I put out my hammock at mom & dad's. Got as many snuggles in with Mac cat as possible while he was still a sweet munchkin. Somehow, I finally managed to find my camera's battery charger (clutter rules my life). Then I serendipitously fell into a temp job with a family friend where I got to use a typewriter everyday for a few weeks. There were wild & rowdy patriotic beers on a sailboat, followed by one super serene night at my peaceful place on The Sound.

I took a bunch of drives down my favorite faux-country road to my hometown. We were hit with an insane heat wave, which included a night bartending without functional ac. I wore yellow nails (though never as well as I hope to). Oh, and I got a tattoo of the constellation Orion! Trey decided to sneak into the apartment hallway to cool down on the old tile floor, I fingerweaved a few bracelets with jersey fabric, and spent a quiet weekend alone in my adorable little town.

I'm amazed we're already over a week into June. My birthday is creeping up fast! I'm attending a tiny house fair in Vermont next weekend and can't even begin to explain my excitement. No idea what a tiny house is? Check out my pinterest board for for a peek -- I'll definitely be explaining more before I leave on Friday. Anything you're looking forward to coming up before July?

80 Degrees in April

Today I head a few miles away to Manor Park to lounge on some rocks overlooking the sound. I got a few pages into Women Who Run With The Wolves before I started sweating to death and worrying about getting a sunburn.

"Once women have lost her and then found her again, they will contend to keep her for good. Once they have regained her, they will fight and fight hard to keep her, for with her their creative lives blossom; their relationships gain meaning and depth and health; their cycles of sexuality, creativity, work, and play are reestablished; they are no longer marks for the predations of others; they are entitled equally under the laws of nature to grow and thrive. Now their end-of-the-day fatigue comes from satisfying work and endeavors, not from being shut up in too small a mindset, job, or relationship. They know instinctively when things must die and when things must live; they know how to walk away, they know how to stay." - Clarissa Pinkola Estés

I also made a few totem animal connections today. I'll look into their messages and share what I find soon.
Were you lucky to experience any unseasonably warm weather today?

Phone Dump!

I don't have an iphone. I don't even have a decent android, to be honest. It's over 2 years old, has a cracked screen, and the camera's pretty terrible. But, every once in a while, when I'm out and about, and happen to have my phone on me (I'll leave without it whenever possible) I end up catching something cool.

These are the first, and oldest shots I finally removed from my cell this week. Expect some more soon.

1. a foggy morning at the lake     2. flooded train tracks after irene

3. view from my (former) park avenue office     4. mourning dove hanging out by the apt

5. queens bound at sunset     6. where i read my books

7. the george washington bridge at twilight     8. adorable lil purple flowers in the yard

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I've been working on a website for my mom's adorable friend who's completely computer illiterate lately, along with adjusting to returning from work at nearly 5am on Sunday mornings. I know I'm only bartending only one night a week, but I find myself dragging ass a bit more than usual. Aging's such a shame..

Also, I recently updated my about page and finally placed a few blog sponsorships out there (with Laura and Gentri). So I'm curious, I've been at this a while, but what don't you know about me? Any questions? This chick's an open book.

Craving the Cold

It's been too hot for life the past few days. I don't deal well with heat and humidity, nor with the stuffiness of air conditioning. In an effort to stay cool I've been daydreaming about this chilly ski day back in December (sadly the only time I got out for the season)...

 Ahhh.

What I wouldn't do for a snowfall-fireplace-and-pine scented cold breeze right now.

I'll be back into the swing of things on Monday. Right now, it's time for another cold shower.

A Happy Omen