Things are rather balls to the wall right now. (I just
learned the origin of that phrase; it’s not nearly as lewd as you think.) In
just over a month, I will be taking leave from my day job – graphic design –
for six weeks of road tripping and creativity. I have many projects to tie up
before then so to say I am in “go mode” is an understatement. It’s a good,
productive busy but sustainable only because the end is in sight. Thank
(downward) dog yesterday’s yoga class was all about breathing techniques!
While I am away I will focus solely on photography, writing and myself. You will hear from me throughout my adventure except when I am “tenting it,” taking a much-needed break from electronics, and/or hitting the trails. Hopefully I’ll have some fun stuff to share.
Where am I headed, you ask? South. Back to the Bay Area. A very dear, generous friend and her lovely husband have offered to provide the time and space necessary to nurture my creativity. (I am lucky to have amazing friends!) First thing on the agenda in California: see Eve Ensler and Isabel Allende speak at a Book Passage event. To keep a very long story short, I have strong connections to the work of both of these women and… well, sometimes the stars align in interesting ways. Something in my heart settles when I am in northern California so it feels exciting and “right” to get back to where I once thought I belonged.
Oh yeah, the theme of this post is revisiting and reframing the past. Next month I will go back to California but today my camera and I looked up my old friend, pasole verde. Click here for my recipe – a post close to the beginning of this blog. It’s fun to look over my shoulder with “perspective goggles” (they’re like beer goggles except they enable more informed, healthy choices).
I’ll be in touch before I head out!
While I am away I will focus solely on photography, writing and myself. You will hear from me throughout my adventure except when I am “tenting it,” taking a much-needed break from electronics, and/or hitting the trails. Hopefully I’ll have some fun stuff to share.
Where am I headed, you ask? South. Back to the Bay Area. A very dear, generous friend and her lovely husband have offered to provide the time and space necessary to nurture my creativity. (I am lucky to have amazing friends!) First thing on the agenda in California: see Eve Ensler and Isabel Allende speak at a Book Passage event. To keep a very long story short, I have strong connections to the work of both of these women and… well, sometimes the stars align in interesting ways. Something in my heart settles when I am in northern California so it feels exciting and “right” to get back to where I once thought I belonged.
Oh yeah, the theme of this post is revisiting and reframing the past. Next month I will go back to California but today my camera and I looked up my old friend, pasole verde. Click here for my recipe – a post close to the beginning of this blog. It’s fun to look over my shoulder with “perspective goggles” (they’re like beer goggles except they enable more informed, healthy choices).
I’ll be in touch before I head out!
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| My most recent memory of SF... |
Will you stop in Vancouver on the way and pick me up? I hope so...xo
ReplyDeleteSure, Jenn! Or maybe you can meet me for a foodie adventure on my way back up...? Let's talk! I want to check out Portland :)
DeleteEnjoy, person I've never met!
ReplyDelete"I'd like to rest my heavy head tonight
On a bed of California stars
I'd like to lay my weary bones tonight
On a bed of California stars... "
(Woody Guthrie)
-Jan Yawn From Hinton