thoughts

i have a feeling this 26th year is going to be all about just going with it. i feel settled at the moment, like i've figured out this groove of mine. although i have bigger plans for the upcoming years - with a move to seattle and other things of the sort - this particular year seems like it's going to be steady. calm. being okay with how things are, where they are.

with this peace of mind, i couldn't have imagined a more perfect way to celebrate another year of life. i spent it with the two guys in my life, discovering/enjoying/falling in love with, what i believe is, the heart of california. each turn of the head gave us a glimpse of incredible central coast beauty. big sur is a happy marriage between yosemite and ocean. actually, we thought of it as seattle meets california. either way, it was heartwarmingly enchanting.

as our first family trip of 2013, we dipped our feet into a little bit of everything that brings us joy. relaxing in a B&B! taking in the views! hiking! eating! drinking! enjoying every last minute out of la!!

en route

outside our B&B (with treats in hand)

beginning of the hike

stopping for lunch

heading back down

birthday dinner in downtown carmel

making it a good one

and so that's what it's all about. being with those i love, doing the things that bring me joy, and just taking it all in. food and drink, required.

entering this 26th year, i always want to know life as this...

serene.