Almost June!

Can you believe tomorrow is June? May has absolutely flown by! There is so much for look forward to this summer, so I'm excited for June to get started.  Linking up with Amber and Neely to share a few things that are ok as we wrap up this lovely month.

It's ok... to tell people it's been forever since I've been home to Fresno.  A month and a half is a long time for me ha!

It's ok... to get equally as excited to see my sister every time I saw her over the last 10 days.  Three times in just over a week is a treat.

It's ok... to ask for directions.  Even though I consider myself a pro at public transit, I wanted to make 100% sure I was headed the right way.

It's ok... to wish all my friends would move to San Francisco.  Seriously, I just miss having all of us in the same place! On the bright side, the more we spread out, the more places I have to visit.

It's ok... to listen to the same songs over and over again.  I can't imagine getting tired of a favorite playlist I created on Spotify, and listen to it throughout the day.  Especially when I need a pick me up!

It's ok... that I haven't read a new book in over a month.  Funny how priorities can shift, and let's just say that hanging out with a certain someone is so much better than getting lost in a book.

It's ok... to realize I have a lot to figure out in my life, but not freak out over all the planning and possibilities.  Things have worked out pretty swimmingly so far. 

So pumped for summer!  Via.

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Beach Time!

Shouldn't a little bit of ocean be included in every holiday weekend? Luckily, I got a lot of sunshine and ocean, and got to share it with someone special.  Sometimes change happens over months or years, but I've recently learned that change – and good change at that – can happen really quickly.  Life, you are full of surprises, and I'm working to let go of my Type A tendencies and wholeheartedly embrace this opportunity.

Greg hadn't been to Monterey and Carmel before, and I hadn't been since high school, so a quick beach trip made for a perfect end to Memorial Day weekend. It was an absolute blast!  Yummy food, adorable sea creatures, a touch tank at the aquarium (what up sea cucumbers!), fantastic company, wine, sitting on a sandy beach, gorgeous scenery and lots of laughter were some of the highlights of the trip.  If you ever visit a northern California beach, I highly recommend a trip to Monterey and Carmel.

Start of a great trip.

Seahorses at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Loved this guy.

Greg.

The smell of the ocean makes me so happy.

Cutie otter.  I melted!

Cannot wait to share many more miles with this guy.  The beauty of the 17-mile drive in the Carmel area is totally worth the toll fee.

This recent turn of events has added an extra dose of excitement to life! How was everyone else's weekend?

15 Minutes

Even though this long weekend was jam-packed with amazingness, this girl was a 15 minute highlight of my Saturday.  Friends come in a variety of forms, and Kimi is a special one. We've know each other since we were babies and went to daycare together!  As our lives have gotten busier and grown-up responsibilities have taken us to separate corners of California, there are periods of time where we'll go months without seeing each other; funny thing is, it always feels like no time at all has passed when we do reunite.  Some things aren't meant to be understood, but appreciated and loved for what they are.

I was lucky enough that Kimi ended up in Norcal this holiday weekend, but a crazy Saturday meant we only got to spend 15 minutes together.  Pure pandemonium with a grin on it.  Can you say speedy catch-up sesh?  I was so grateful for all 900 seconds. 

Then.

Now.

Love you lady!

Thoughts

A few letters are a perfect way to wrap up the week.  Thanks Ashley for such a fun link-up!

Dear Sissy, I am so excited to see you tomorrow.  Even though I saw you last weekend.  I just cannot get enough of you, what can I say! Dear Tough Love, I had no idea how much I missed you. Steve's insights are invaluable and the girls are just way too entertaining.  Thanks VH1 for giving me this guilty pleasure.  Dear J. Crew, I cannot wait to be reunited with you this weekend.  I need more stripes in my life! It's also a little embarrassing that my mother frequents J. Crew more than I do (at least since I moved to SF).  Dear recent life developments, you make me want to skip everywhere.  And smile at everyone.  And be cheesier than I thought possible.  I feel like I am part of something magical, and I am so grateful.  This weekend will be fantastic!  Dear Fun, please stop doing awesome covers.  Kidding.  But really, you make my heart want to pop in happiness.  I wish I could listen to you guys all day long.

Happy 75th bithday Golden Gate Bridge! Cute storefront celebrating your milestone.

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So This Happened

Lets try something a little less introspective today, shall we? Avocados are one of my favorite foods, and I'd gladly choose avocado over dessert every day of the week.  And I do, ha!  No wonder this made me giggle. 

From EPICPONYZ.  Via.

Life Force

I wake up every day determined to believe in the power of good in this world and am driven to find joy and happiness in the smallest of moments, so it surprises me when even I can't push all of the less happy thoughts away.  It's natural though, right? Perfection and life can't always compliment each other, and let's face it - perfection doesn't exist.  Everything has a purpose and a plan, and if I don't believe it the first 30 times I remind myself of this, well I'll be darned if I'm not going to remind myself again.  I think it's ok to acknowledge the hurt and anger and sadness that can can envelope a moment or a day or a period of time, but I want to be the person that pushes for moments of triumph and beauty.  Because there is so much good in this world. Here are a few happy things keeping me grounded this week:

- Kind words from my sissy assuring me that it's ok to wonder and have a little doubt in regards to why, but encouraging me to choose love.  Love wins.

- Watching The Bachelorette with my roommate.  Seriously, she is the best.  How did I luck out this much?

- Chilly San Francisco nights.  Sometimes it feels like a refreshing drink of perspective and happiness when I walk through the Marina air.

- Calling my mama right when she's cooking dinner, and listening to her describe exactly what she is making.  Even though it makes me hungry, it makes me feel like I'm home and chatting with her at the dinner table.

- A solid run at the gym, trying to appreciate every pounding step. 

- Holding hands and quiet moments.

- A friend texting me a sweet quote for my quote book.  Because I am a cheesy English major like that.

Via.

Sissy Time

My sister came down to San Fran this weekend for the big car hand off.  While the day might have ended with me feeling a little nostalgic about my baby sister driving away in my car through the hilly streets of SF, we had an absolute blast catching up over lunch.  Maggie is truly one of my best friends, and as we have gotten more and more invested in our own lives, I've come to especially cherish our time together.  And to top it all off, her hilarious friend Jack joined us.  Such a beautiful day in the city!

Sidenote: Even if you are not into vegetarian fare, The Plant in the Marina is amazing.  One of the best veggie sandwiches I have ever had, and sissy's plant burger was delicious.  Highly recommended!

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Myspace style.

So yummy.

All the kids have bloomed from babies.

Cuties.

Not that I was discussing my desire for a Bloody Mary and Jack happened to be wearing Bloody Mary socks.

Come back soon guys!