Boston: The Magical City

Okay, okay.

Boston, magical? 

Yes, Boston is a historically enriched city. It is also a beautiful beautiful city and the surrounding suburbs lead you to enchanted woods and hidden railroad tracks. 

I've had the best time with my friend Ashley. 

I landed back in the United States on Wed., September 11. Ash sent me on a wild goose chase with all my luggage taking the bus and walking blocks with a huge suitcase and backpacker's backpack. The chase left me at the Thinking Cup for hours. But it was great to finally be able to sit and kind of just turn my brain off. I had kind of an overwhelming emotional almost meltdown  once I landed and the first thing I saw was the American flag and the questioning,  What the hell am I doing here? 

But once I saw Ashley I knew we were going to have a great time. But had no idea how amazing of a time we could have in just 2 days. We've had no agenda that's taken us to the most amazing places. 

I remember on Thursday at the end of the day, I was laying on the floor saying this was the best day ever. This was the most perfect 24 hours. But in return, it became the best 48 hours. 

Day 1: Amazing Omelets, Walden Pond, Swimming, Traintracks, Flower fields, Peach Berry Ice-cream

Day 2: Cambridge, SOFRA Bakery, Sesame  Latte, Harvard Bookstore, The Garment District, Beautiful Vintage Skirts, Flour Bakery and Cafe, Rain,  Indian Food 

Now, I'm going to overwhelm you with photos. Enjoy.

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pre-summer: a glimpse of what's to come

beach blown hair, sand in my toes and sun-kissed skin. 




A couple of days ago was the first day of summer. Although, I didn't start out summer with a splash, I think that's okay, I plan to make the most of it. I always have such high expectations of summer, something about the idea of it just makes me overjoyed and all giddy inside. Summer is magical. Before I get ahead of myself, I should probably revisit some springtime fun. In April, my darling roommate, Mallory,  celebrated her 26th birthday. Mallory has a love of gummy bears and wine. She is a child stuck in an adults body. Can you blame her? Mallory and some friends got some snacks, a gummy bear cake and wine and sailed into the sunset. No, really I promise. Okay, we didn't exactly sail but we boated into the sunset. 


[.oh, captain my captain.]





[.let there be gummies and cake.]

The coming of all things love.

Winter Intermission. 


The coming of all things love. It is the feeling of the first heat of a new year with the sun pounding on your skin. It is the sound of the first waves like a a heartbeat thumping and pounding-- All in unison. Celebrating that spring is coming; reminding that summer has not abandoned us. 


Today is but a glimpse of all things love.  











Today, was great. I can't believe I wasted my morning but that didn't stop me from basking in the remaining beautiful weather. I drove to the beach and parked in less than 5 minutes. I think that is considered a pretty successful day in itself. Can you believe it, the beach in January. 


Well done 2012. 

Summer, I love you

I love where I live, I took some of these photos a couple of months ago in Laguna Beach. I love the rich colors.

Today, I spent the day at the beach. I love this time of year because it's when the tourism starts to wind down and the beach becomes a deserted haven. It's you and few people spread out. All of us in our own world; some holding hands and jumping in the waves, others walking dogs, while others read, as for me, I will close my eyes and listen to the sound of the crashing waves as it coincides with my heartbeat breathing in and out. Inhale. Exhale.