Time

"And the things that keep us apart keep me alive,
and the things that keep me alive keep me alone."

Funny thing about time, it just keeps rolling.

It's hard for me to think it's been three months since I've seen my sister. Two since I've seen my mom. Four since I've seen my dad. It's weird because it begins to feel like this continuum. It's unimaginably long and unbelievably short at the same time. It begins to feel like time stops, although I know it keeps moving. It just keeps rolling by.

A majority of the time I wondering where I'm headed. What is it I'm hoping to find? Hoping to reach? Then I begin to wonder would it even help knowing? I usually conclude that it wouldn't. Because any answers wouldn't keep me from moving forward. That's all you can do. Keep moving forward, right along with time. Just keeping rolling on.

The seasons shuffle like playing cards. Before I realize it, Spring is appearing. Life is reappearing, but it seems jaded. It feels muted here. I just keep waiting. Waiting for Spring. The rain feels good. It darkens the branches and ground. The green looks bright. Soft, clean, new. It is my hope. My proof that time is moving forward. Rolling.

Talk don't change a thing

For your listening pleasure... I give you The Temper Trap.










And, because I love you so... Florence and the Machine





Kind of makes the day worth waking up for, no?

C'est Mars!

Bonjour mes amis! -- Good morning my friends!
C'est Mars! -- It's March!

(Sorry, leftover appreciation for the bilingual closing ceremony)

So glad this year is moving right along! Because as this time keeps tick-tocking its way to June, I am getting closer to San Francisco and warm weather!

Never underestimate my love for Summer
... and farmer's markets
... and sandals
... and dresses
... and tans
... and fresh flowers
... and pedicures
... and green grass
... and barbecues
... and fresh seafood
... and kayaking
... and driving with the windows down
... and sunshine.

Did I mention that I am a fan of warm weather? And that winter is my least favorite season (except for the month of December... and late November)? Oh, I have, good, just checking.

Talk to you soon,
Lover of warm seasons

Commence hyperventilation

Dear Fate,

With today's lovely, lovely email from Barney's, all my dreams were presented before me on a silver platter. I've been dreaming about these boots since then and then again here, and now they are on sale... with free shipping!!!! Ahhh, I want them!

Many thanks,
M

Cover it up

Sometimes I wonder how old I am. Yes, I know when my actual birthday is. I can subtract the current year from the year I was born and voila.... not my real age. Because my real age is portrayed in my deep affinity for cardigans. Oh yeah, I said it. It is out in the open:

I. LOVE. CARDIGANS.

All J.Crew

So, again, I ask... how old am I?

Lead with the right foot

I hate starting the week a step behind, but I somehow managed to do exactly that this week. Here's to hoping you don't fall pray to the same slush brain syndrome that I sometimes do!




... and no, this song has nothing to do with my current situation, I am just really enjoying it right now. If you haven't heard it, I highly recommend downloading it, burning it, whatever you choose, and blasting it in the car.

I love when a good song drowns out your thoughts.

A good Trench

A classic Trench Coat should be on every respectable woman's list of must-have clothing items. This one item has power! It oozes style. I'm talking about the good, unassuming "oh, this 'ole thing? I just threw it on!" kind of style.

The "I wear what the Brits wear" - Burberry


The "I'm an avid traveler" - J. Crew


The "Short classic" - The Gap


The "Low-key is always approachable" - Banana Republic


The "New generation" - Urban Outfitters


And I need one. (I would like to be a respectable, fashionable woman, okay?)

So, which one?