admit it monday

maybe its a little lame,

but today i want to admit that i had a totally unplanned, random day

but i rolled with it instead of getting pissed.

(how often does this happen?)

it rocked!!!

i spent the morning in alhambra/monterey park

and the afternoon in el segundo.

it was lovely and the weather cooperated :)

um.

i guess what i really really really want to admit is:

i had a great day, but my night was kinda shot.

you're still here.

GO HOME GO HOME GO HOME!

arugh!

i'm too nice to say anything, but llllllleeeeeaaaaavvvvvveeee already!

i admit that i'm angry right now

grrrrrr!

sunday summarie v13

a quick list of 5 things to summarize this weeks

inspirations/ findings & doings:

1. the kiddos.

easter came early for the sunday school class that i co-teach.

preparation for the celebration was h-e-c-t-i-c,

but it was awesome to see the kids have fun and smile with gusto.

2. firsts.

not terribly exciting, but i ventured out to a few places i've never been before~

monterey park, east LA, the trails cafe in griffith park.

since these places were new to me,

i responded with childlike wonder... oohing and ahhin

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and taking mental notes of where i'd like to stop the next time i roll through.

i guess part of it is al

so because i was by my lonesome,

when i'm used to having someone with me to get here and there.

not exactly sure why i've been so without a companion lately,

but pretty sure the universe is telling me

'you CAN make it on your own'

3. casey hopscotch.

my playboy's growing up fast!

this week i spent plenty of time

hanging, playing, and deciphering my bunny's actions.

i've been hitting up rabbit web sites and youtube trying to figure out how to be a good pet parent.

4. baby jasmine.

i held my Goddaughter for the first time

(she's almost 5months)

and it was an amazing feeling to hold onto a brand new life.

she wiggled and cuddled, swatted and teeter-tottered,

all at once strong and fragile.

she lives about 25miles away,

but i still do hope that i'll be visiting her...

and often.

i want to be there to bond and giggle,

and i want to actually have a relationship with her,

and not be a deadbeat Godparent.

it's weird, but thats one of my fears!

5. reconnecting.

this weekend i was able to reconnect with a small group of friends from college

it's been about 5-7 years since we've been 'out'

it was such a pleasure to catch up a little bit

and relive each others company...

i was elated cos it was sooo nice to be in a 'creative' circle again

not that i'm not normally around really awesome, creative people,

because i am :),

but this was like, specific.

our background is in design, animation and gaming.

it's like being creative from a technological standpoint.

i mean, i don't think i 'fit' that profile,

but i was definitely influenced during my college years.

it was cool, cos while waiting for the other half of the group,

i got a mini lesson on photography, and quick run through about photo-retouching...

definitely appreciated!

the bad ass talent crew:

i hope to see them again soon!

um, 6. blossoms!

i couldn't resist!

photos on the hour (part 2)

hourly photos

taken on my blackberry storm

cont...

5pm: mail!

what can i say... yay! :)

6pm: messy room/ laundry.

gotta tackle it.

7pm: walk at the park with the boyfriend.

spotted rabbits everywhere near the stables!

8pm: lesson plan time.

i had two weeks to plan the Easter lesson for tomorrow's sunday school class.

of course i waited till tonight to even open the book!

:/

i know these aren't my best photos aesthetically, but they're a good exercise in not being such a shy camerawoman.

photos on the hour (part 1)

photos taken with my blackberry storm.

7am: up from an unrestful night of sleep.

obviously, the new day came waaay too early.

the only remedy? shower time and get ready.

8am: farmers market.

i usually opt for the buena park farmers market,

but i didn't need much so i ended up at cerritos.

i picked up snap peas, artichokes and asparagus,

but really only took interest in photographing carrots and blossoms.

9am: moms garden.

since i was so close, i decided to drop by and visit my mum.

i wandered into her garden and marveled at all the new orchids abloom

10am: hungry!

my sister cooked some shrimp and it was delicious!

11am: on my way to visit an old college friend.

i get stuck in traffic and then a little lost

navigating my way through east la.

(i knew i should've taken the 60!)

pretty interesting rolling through east la during the day.

it's this mix of barrio, industrial, shady, cool.

p-l-e-n-t-y of places i wanted to stop and take photos at, but didn't.

doh!

12noon: friends casa.

such a charming, quant little place.

she went to cut calla lilies from the backyard...

i beyond loved that!

catching up means lots of talks and hugs and whatnot.

this, of course took up a couple hours :)

while waiting for some other friends,

i got a lesson on photo-retouch and basic camera settings and stuff.

nice!

thank you!

3pm: mission get bunny grub.

4pm: thirsty!

crrraaavvviiinggg!

stay tuned for part two

xo

liberty of london for target

when i walked into target today and saw that they still had some

liberty of london for target items,

i squealed...

plenty of the items were sold out online,

so i didn't think there'd be any left in stores,

but i scored on some pretty rad stuff,

even if it was slim pickings...

what i got, i adore!

-a quilt

-a cereal bowl

-a clipboard/notebook hybrid

and

-a sweet stationary set

I'M SO EXCITED!

(yes, i'm gushing. yes, it's ridiculous!)

i'm excited because i'm looking forward to warmer weather,

for spring and summer and

afternoons/evenings

where i can lay my quilt out on the grass

and have a picnic or a pow wow

i'm excited to lay out and read books,

doodle in my sketchbook and write short notes and long letters

maybe even turn it into a tent or set up a fort at night.

the patterns and prints are insta-happy!

s-c-o-r-e!

admit it monday

according to kate swoboda,

courage is: feeling fear, doing it anyway, and transforming.

i, um, lack courage.

i admit that i'm still at the FEELING FEAR stage.

sure, i've accomplished some things...

but even thinking about embarking on my BIG DREAMS,

i start trembling.

which is why, i'm interested in: DOING IT ANYWAY.

(as in doing, and not so much thinking)

so, i signed up for a 10 week e-course

(i mean, i've done the artist way,

with results... but more than just an individual project,

i'd like to connect with a community, albeit online,

and have the support of similar goal-oriented people.

i think that'll be good for me)

my hopes in signing up for this is that,

at the end of the 10 week duration,

i will have been able to integrate positive changes, by taking small steps

in certain 'focus' areas in my life.

It's a course that integrates real, practical and daily tools while it also acknowledges magical possibility, fun, and PLAY

yay!

i start next monday.

p.s. yeah, i know. my posting's a day late.

y'all still love me though :)

sunday summarie v12

a quick list of 5 things to summarize this weeks

inspirations/ findings & doings:

1. spring/blossoms.

springtime is finally here and to celebrate,

we've got these lovely, delicate blossoms at at table.

the blossoms bloom so elegantly against the branches!

i love how its so simple, yet so beautiful.

2. photo flow/inspiration.

i've had a bit of a dry spell in terms of my photography until just recently.

over the course of this week, ideas and images started to flow...

it feels wonderful to be on that creative current again :)

i found myself opening up to the outdoors and colors again,

and also to muted tones and gray.

things could be out of focus and ordinary...

and where before i would've had a fit, i'm finding that those things are just fine.

inspiration also hit after watching POPaganda the art and crimes of RON ENGLIGH

culture jamming- i love it!

just so many ideas and interests and philosophies to explore!

3. quater bloom's the okie doke 3

quarter bloom is a lifestyle brand that offers gear that embraces multiple creative outlets...

the've got this amazing circle of talented artists and musicians,

some of whom happen to also be old co-workers/ friends of mine.

for the most part, i'm an old fart who prefers to stay home,

do things during the daytime rather than party at night,

but somehow i had the energy to attend the okie doke

(i missed out on the previous ones)

good times!

it was nice seeing folks i don't get to see often:

and hang out and get down with anne! :)

what was rad, too, was 'knowing people' who 'knew people'

and the perks of getting into another event, free and discounted drinks :)

across the plaza, at grand star ,

i saw that bartender lady who served me drinks when i used to hang there years ago...

seeing familiar faces :)

4. michelle and mike's photo shoot.

it took a little longer than expected, and i ended up getting sunburnt,

but it was sooo much fun!

i didn't realize exactly how much i missed them

(they're no. cali-ans, just here for a visit)

until we got to hang, talk and pal around on the shoot.

wahhh! i miss/ed them so!

but how awesome is it to look through the viewfinder

and watch the romance of your close friend and her fiance unfold?

how that camera catches the lightheartedness in their hearts,

the sparkles in their eyes,

the hope as they hold hands.

i wanted to cry (tears of joy!)

but hid it really well (haha)

i'm sooo happy that they found each other.

i'm lucky that they let me chase them around, take photos and experience that.

i'm so happy for you michelle!

5. relaxation!

burke williams cranial-sacral 80 min massage.

i felt like i was floating!

recharge for the new week~

zapatos

if i had my way, i'd walk around barefoot...

but since thats not always possible or very sanitary,

i tend to opt for flip-flops.

just recently, i've warmed up to the idea of wearing sandals.

i found a cute pair at target and ended up purchasing it.

the next day i went and bought another.

and yet another.

so now i have a bit of a spring shoe collection.

:)

who knows? maybe next season i'll actually attempt wearing shoes!

chelsea

just a few days away...

spring!