march 5th

1. picturesque moments.
this morning on our ride to work i witnessed the "dearest" thing. two little old asian ladies in straw hats on the corner linking arms and walking. it was so precious. i think they were sisters. they inspired me to do some good arm linkage with ann walking home tonight. makes me smile.
2. chatty cable car drivers.
sometimes they really make your morning and make you feel SO special without really knowing they do so, which is the beauty of it.
3. lululemon experiences.
today i was a personal shopper. it brought back my days at the pant table "educating" guests. but, it also made me start thinking about lulu and how it truly changed who i've become. i realize that's a powerful statement, but it's true. it made me realize that life should be about being happy and free. it's okay to beat to your own drum and embrace that hippy-free-spirited-self. it's the only way to live.
4. lavendar mist.
a few sprays before bed over your face and pillow and you're destined for peace.
5. journals.
i got this at lola in northbeach. i walked passed it and literally gasped! it's perfect. dear journal, i was just thinking how you've been sitting on my night stand unused for quite some time now. but, i'm not neglecting you. you are my "go to" when technology fails me. technology is over rated anyway:)

if you look closely it says, "where troubles melt like lemon drops..."
melt away, troubles.

march 4th

1.texting.
sometimes i have mixed feelings about how this has become such the norm of communicating. i see why - it's efficient and easy. has it changed us as a society? either way i'm grateful for the random thoughts i receive throughout the day or the constant communication i have with some people.
2. chivalry.
i never really use this word...
(n). the sum of the ideal qualifications of a knight, including courtesy, generosity, valor, and dexterity in arms.
i like it...especially the comparison to a "knight in shining armor." i've experienced several instances of courtesy this week. it's so refreshing.
3. cheer.
no, not a shout of encouragement (although who doesn't love a little positivity)? the laundry detergent. the name and the packaging should be reason enough to buy it. i just love the clean smell. it reminds me of when mom used to do my laundry.
4. philosophy: grace.
this is pure heaven. absolute grace. my favorite smell of all time.
5. radio surfing in the car.
brings back the high school days sitting outside my house. singing and laughing and being silly.

march 3rd

1. first dates.
i apologize to all of my loyal followers. i've been on a bit of a dating binge this week which doesn't make for successful late-night blogging. i've decided to take people up on their offers...maybe it was the "yes" quote from the previous entry, maybe it's that notion tapping me on the forhead from last week's horoscope. when it comes down to it, though, my own blog has inspired me to embrace.it.happening. it's new and different and about damn time. i hope you took up some special offers too this week.
2. chestnut street.
one of the most perfect streets in the whole wide city.
3. balance.
(n). mental steadiness or emotional stability; habit of calm behavior, judgment. this is what i'm striving for in life. a true libra, right? i love that fleeting feeling where i get an overwhelming sense of balance. i hope it happens more frequently...and after my conversation with molls this morning i agree with her that it comes with age - my new definition of aging gracefully:)
4. life stories.
one of my most favorite things in life is learning about someone else. i think my calling in life is to be a professional interviewer. is there such a thing? i want to be the next barbara walters. we've all got a story...something to contribute to this world.
5. the total you cosmetics.
thetotalyoucosmetics.com
where would i be without this makeup line? i've grown up with it...been with me every step of the way. started on my 13th birthday and we've been in about a 10 year relationship now. i don't want to take it for granted.

march 2nd

1. this excerpt from "a thousand times yes" by beth lisck.
it's been on my mind for about 2 weeks now...
"there might be a downside to being a yes lady, but first put on your hippie pants and think about how good it feels to say yes when you really mean it. yes, i will go out for a drink with you. yes i'll quit my job and drive around the country for a few months. yes, you can do that to me and see if i like it. yes, i will play third base in your softball game wearing a star trek uniform. yes, i want to learn how to surf. yes, let's not sleep all night and then get a box of doughnuts and watch the sunrise from the roof. it is a fact that you will see more things and meet more people if you say yes with greater frequency than you say no. (this is when we start remembering that there are plenty of things we wish we'd never seen and people we're sorry we ever met)."
i don't say yes enough and i'd like to say it more. i have a hard time finding balance between the yes and the no. but, i think it's an important challenge to face in your early 20's. sometimes i feel like i'll really start living if i just say yes more often. that's my goal this week - more yes's while still maintaining mental sanity. i challenge you, too.
2.eddy the endorphin post it.
he truly motivated me to get some endorphins at lunch. i'm thankful for this little guy.
3. office location.
there are positives and negatives, but today i'm going to focus on the positive and love the fact that it's 4 blocks from greenwich.
4. socializing after vball.
random bar in a random part of north beach. good catch up sesh.
5. the bachelor.
even though i really don't agree with this season or what jason did, it makes for lots of fun yelling at the tv. the best is dad's text mid-commercial "go molly..." made me laugh.

march 1st

woooo welcome march! lots of good things in store:)
1. jersey sheets.
they make for perfectly rainy and cozy mornings curled up in bed.
2. parent accompanied apartment hunting.
i am so lucky we are so close...dad and his real estate questions:)
3. ryan, my dear.
he is so generous always offering up warriors tickets. i'm glad to have such a nice soul in my life. i don't know if he knows how much he helpe me in this transitional phase of life.
4. itunes song binges.
i just keep going and listening and purchasing. new song additions make me so happy.
5. european adventure memories.
this made me smile while laying in bed and going through old pictures. i love that i can lay here and picture one of my favorite places on earth and favorite moments in life.

carpe diem - hvar, croatia - september 2007.

february 28th

1. beauty sleep.
there really is something to say for getting your beauty rest. a solid 10 hours was more than necessary. it is so nice to wake up feeling fresh and rejuvinated on a saturday morning.
2. the l.c. wave.
adds a little something to the boring hair routine. glad i learned how.
3. sf chronicle wine tasting event.
what an amazing event! tables and tables of wine...big pours, lots of variety, food samples, and chatting it up with cute red-headed strangers. i'm so darn thankful for wine. someday i'm living on a vineyard and my husband and i will grow our own grapes and create an amazing "mom and pop," quaint winery. i picture myself in napa sitting around a large antique wooden table with a wonderful meal and bottles and bottles of superb wine. someday...
4. randomness.
how we ended up in a mansion on filmore and marina blvd playing guitar then to dancing to stevie wonder in a floor-to-ceiling-covered oak apartment on union is beyond me. i love days like this.
5. skinny jeans.
so glad they're in right now. loving the j brands.