I had a beautiful dream

of fall leaves turned skeleton lace, floating in a sea of paper plates and darling satchel.

xo

princess coby

I really love taking pet portraits. Animals are so refreshingly uncomplicated and have such lovely depth of soul. xo

protector

For the past few years, I've been plagued by bear dreams: terrifying fear-ridden escape-fueled bear dreams. I thought for sure I would get eaten or mauled by the beasts and even a hint of a bear was enough to make me panicky and selfish.

So a few months ago, Hillary told me that we all have 3 forces with us: a protector, a nurturer and an essence, and that it is important to identify and cultivate these aspects. Recently, before drifting into the dreamworld I asked my protector to come to me while I slept. For the first time I was not afraid of bear. From my perch high in a tree I saw him circling me, fighting off danger and keeping me safe.

The real 'aha' moment came the next day when I stole away to the car for a minute to craft myself a new dream journal out of an Anderson Valley IPA box. Like a light switch, I noticed bears all around me, from the antlered brown bears on my book to bipolar bear to my childhood teddy in the back window. There was an origami paper bear on the dash and a yogi tea fortune that began, "bear in mind..." Well duh I would have my protector in my car; a place where I feel especially anxious! And to think I had been running away for so many years :)

So now I take comfort in bear, and he is everywhere I go. xo

cozy day

I had four drinks last night and I've been hungover all day. Seriously? While I love love love a good bloody mary or hoppy microbrew, feeling sick is totally lame. Cheers to changes. xo

fill my cup

I wandered my way to a thrift shop today where I perused the book section for a good hour or two. I found a childhood favorite, Bridge to Terabithia, and read the whole thing on the spot (the ending still makes me cry). On another note, this is my attempt at taking an outfit photo a la all those stylie fashion bloggers out there. Unfortunately I am camera shy and don't have a clue how to pose or have a flattering expression on my face (hence the headlessness). Ah well! xo

yesterday

 I woke up

 walked to king street

and met another gianna at anthropologie.

xo