Contemplate something beautiful...

I was watching a movie that took place in SF the other night. There was a scene of the golden gate bridge on a sunny CA day. I asked my friend DMP who once resided in the Bay if he thought people regularly commuting over the bridge lost the sense of its beauty? He answered without hesitation, yes. I was at first stunned by the matter of fact answer, and then saddened.

I always wondered what would happen when I moved to Arcata? Would I myself be bored by the Pacific Ocean or giant redwoods after seeing them on a consistent basis? The answer is simply and clearly no. I fall in love with this place I call home a little more each day. A large and most likely geeky smile overtakes my face every time I ride my bike up the hill to campus and get a brief glimpse of Humboldt Bay. Tire of the ocean??? Is that really possible? I hear it call my name anytime I'm within a mile. Get bored of the redwoods? Never. It's too much of a mystery with discoveries to be made upon each visit. I love all of it. Big and small.

Back to the movies... A woman in one of my favorite films Next Stop Wonderland says, "I think it's important to contemplate something beautiful each day."

It's all a matter of pausing, taking a breath, and remembering whom you are and where you are. Here's to not taking this glorious life for granted and not letting beautiful things go unnoticed.

Jordando says HAPPY THANKSGIVING Mom...

The following photographs depict the proper way to eat black olives.

this 'ol guitar

Emily Fact: I quit band in 10th grade because I didn't want to wear the marching band uniform.

I then turned to the guitar, where I could wear anything or nothing while playing. This instrument has served me well. (Thank you Grandma for buying me my first and only guitar)
I've spent most of my guitar playing years as a closet player, but have been cracking the door open a bit more lately. I owe much of this phenomenon to my dear, dear friend TSky, the only one whose ever gotten me to play with her and for her . These days I'm working on a song currently titled "Creeps Need Not Reply."

I love the challenge of coming up with a thematic song. Got any ideas, suggestions? Let me know. I've got a half written pickle song if anyone needs one.

JORDANDO!

Yep, my favorite little dude in the world. Besides the fact that he's incredibly adorable and gives the best hugs, I believe my Mom loves Jordando simply for the fact that my relationship with him gives her hope that one day she may be a Grandma. Tis true my track record of wanting children has not been the best. I believe I made the announcement when I was 25 that the chances of me producing a little being went from 100% NO WAY all the way down to 97% NO WAY. This was a big worry to me at the time, but thank goodness only lasted a short few months. I was able to regain control and keep the clock from ticking. Ask any of my close friends now and they'll probably tell you that I'm all talk these days and I'd probably have to agree. The ticking is slowly getting louder and I'm slowly beginning to acknowledge it, while still half trying to convince myself otherwise. Then again all this baby lovey dovey talk could be due simply to the fact that having one right now could serve as a good excuse as to not complete my thesis :)

Spell check wanted to replace "Jordando" with "coordinate"
In the words of Fuego, "Enough said."