uku has arrived!
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the city glows

my newest hobbies include:

indoor rock climbing,

playing the marimba for strangers and their children,

& attempting to learn to play the ukulele
(which was initially inspired by 
this cover i heard years ago,
and recently re-inspired by my
coworkers//living here in the city
surrounded by the bay) 

watched a pulitzer-prize winning play
at the Berkeley Rep, ate pizza at Zachary's,
engaged in a thoughtful conversation
about cultural appropriation.

twas a good day.

we live/work in a beautiful place

"After a rough crossing that left most of the passengers cold and terrified, Nujeen seemed calm and happy. Speaking fluent English, she described the journey: "I enjoyed it. I have never been on a boat before. It was very beautiful. I didn't know if I was going to live or die, but thanks to God we are here." 

 

~Syrian refugee Nujeen, 16

this song started playing during yoga flow,
and in the midst of it all,
somehow, i became inexplicably happy~

tis the season to wear orange wool sweaters &

scarves purchased w/ money gained from gambling in vegas!

meanwhile while buying a burrito:

Hannelore, a tiny soft-spoken German artist

(who may have been born in Prussia
when it still existed)

said I was "a natural teacher"

and that she "loved me"

and "learned so much by watching me"
during a weaving program using
natural & found materials.

allow yourself to brew and marinate

and

"it's okay for your dreams to change,

it doesn't mean you're giving up."

skypping with dog.

when i called his name,

he looked towards the door..

:')

one year ago, we were watching an athenian sunset

by the acropolis. happy birthday diana!

eating rice crackers, seaweed + strawberries

in creaky giant old wooden houses

#veganmidnightsnacks

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i love when you try to make a meal out of

whatever you find in the fridge, and it

actually tastes good together.

my lunch=
garlic rainbow chard, baked beans,

1 chicken nugget and 1 latka.

ALAMERE FALLS. PT REYES

i climbed up/down a treacherous slope with jagged rocks

 and also got poison oak in my eye.

i walked into the break room and my jaw dropped

at the sight. our costco-sized bag of dried cranberries

had been viciously ripped, gnawed, and clawed open.

hundreds of crimson cranberries were scattered wildly

all over the table, chairs, and carpet.

i can only imagine the feast that took place

after work hours....

#rats

i found a rooftop garden where i can eat and read

and admire the towering buildings around.

p@lo @lto
the magical moment when you drive out of the

city fog and SUNSHINE permeates your world.