Working. Eating. Working. And I love it.
Planning and starting a new business has been more work than I ever thought, but it has also been more rewarding and fulfilling than anything I’ve done before. It hasn’t been easy but I’m learning so much about the business (and myself). Let’s see…since I last left you anything of much substance I can summarize things pretty easily with this: I relocated to Seattle from San Francisco, found an apartment, started a restaurant with my dad, learned how to bar tend, and now work seven days a week. There’s tons more to share but I’ll be sprinkling in some stories here and there.
Check us out here if you’re curious.
(Glad to be back.)
Filed under: Personal
It’s been way too long. My past few posts have talked all about my new adventures, but I also realize they’re a bit distant. I often struggle with how personal I should be here…ugh, I even struggle with posting pictures of myself, so anything of any real importance is just too much for me to handle. On one hand the best blogs are often the most personal and meaningful, but on the other I am really not interested in reading (or posting for that matter) a deeply personal diary entry. But in the end, I think in order for me to move ahead I need to share a few more parts of my new life, even the not-so-favorite parts. With all of the changes I have going on, I suppose the thing that has kept me away is that I am working to start this new life I have alone. After five years with my Lova things have changed and I am trying to move ahead.
I had a wonderful life in San Francisco and I was lucky enough to share it with my best friend. I’m in mourning for all of our favorite things, and it’s funny because I try to push them aside and then suddenly they float back through my mind just as I had let them slip away. It’s always those moments when it seems impossible that I’ll ever find anyone who will appreciate all of my favorite (really bad) movies, or who will tolerate how completely messy and lazy I can be. Things change though, and sometimes you don’t ever really get a reason, but it’s alright; I just have to believe that this is a HUGE lesson for the girl that hates even the slightest alterations. All in all I am doing well, I just miss my friend.
My hope is that by addressing this I can move ahead and get back to my little space here. I truly adore my little corner of the world, and in the end it keeps me sane and happy. To my loyal friends who are still around after my long absence, thank you and happy Friday. See you on Monday!
[image by Luke Chueh, via we heart it]
I’m alive! Settling into Seattle and the new venture; it was a bit tough in the beginning, but I am absolutely in love with the restaurant business! I feel so at ease, even amidst the stresses of just starting out. We’re a week into our soft opening and I couldn’t be more pleased with everything. Keeping busy has helped with the transition, but still sometimes I feel lonely for my ‘past life’ in SF. I think getting my routine set here will help me feel more at home, so it will just take a little more time. More than anything though, I’m excited and happy.
I’ve found a cute little apartment and I’ll be getting ready to move the rest of my things up from SF in the next week. I’ve been looking for home decorating ideas and came across this awesome find from Etsy seller WilliamDohman. Brother immediately snapped one up after I showed him, but I still think I can find a place for this myself. Cheeky and fun! (Made from recycled wood too.)
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The construction of The Golden Gate Bridge, 1935
I haven’t meant to neglect my little outlet here, but life has been a bit of a whirlwind the past two weeks. Looking back at my recent posts, I realize that I had mentioned a few too many times that I had exciting news coming. I have probably succeeded in building things up a bit more than I should have, but regardless, the news is here for you now…
I have decided to take the leap and return to Seattle to partner with my dad on a new restaurant. You all know my love of food, so this next step is something I’ve always dreamt of doing: working in the industry I love and respect so much, being my own boss, stretching myself to take the risks I have been daydreaming of for so long. I’m excited and scared, certain and hesitant all at once. My head is spinning.
While I’m completely ecstatic about this new course and creating a new life in Seattle, I have been feeling homesick for the happy life I had in San Francisco for the past two and a half years. In the span of a few short weeks my life is completely different, and to be honest I am still working to adjust to the changes. I am in mourning for my weekend routine, my best friend, my house, my bed. The funny thing is, I don’t like change…even in small doses, so with everything (and I mean everything) changing at once, I am completely discombobulated. I knew the first bit would be hard; after all, nothing worthwhile is ever easy, but I admit I wasn’t prepared for it all. I just need a bit longer to get settled in, so please bear with me. In the meantime, I hope you’ll continue to follow me and see all that I have in store.
[Image via We Had Faces Then.]
Please excuse my long absence, dear friends. I’ve been preparing for some big and exciting changes while also trying to make sense of the sad state of our world. I have much to be thankful for, but I also want to be respectful to those who have lost so much. I’m reminded that I use this small space to share healthful and happy things, and while I think posting on fashion and extravagances is not appropriate at this point, I’m sure we can slowly ease back into things. Thank you for sticking it out with me.
[image via weheartit]
Filed under: Personal
Hi friends! I hope you’ve got some great weekend plans ahead of you. Seems like a nice weekend for some cooking and cleaning, no? You see, last weekend I went a little bit crazy at the pop-up roller disco and was left curled up in the fetal position for ALL of Saturday. I’m pretty much just now recovered, so tonight I’m looking forward to a quiet evening at home with ‘The Office’, mani-pedi, and some hot chocolate.
There’s been lots of talk of snow here in San Francisco, and while it’s pretty chilly outside it seems that it’s been all hype as the sun was shining all day, and really it’s not that cold. Here’s hoping we get something though!
[image via potters and weasleys]
Filed under: Personal
The weekend is here! It’s really feeling like spring so I’m planning on venturing out into the sun for some farmer’s market action and a nice long walk. Since my little meltdown a few weeks ago things are great and there are lots of new things happening. Not going to divulge just yet, but soon….
Hope you’ve got some fun plans ahead of you. Perhaps some Valentine’s Day dates? Whatever it is, have a great weekend!
[Image via webelongtomusic.]
Olly Moss
Been light on posting this week, but I am indeed still alive. After a traumatic day last week, and a weekend of deep thinking, plenty of naps, and a marathon of The Office I came out okay in the end. In fact, after a few days I came out even better than before. In the midst of my humiliation revelation I came across this lovely print and it actually made me feel better.
More great prints here.
[via Black Eiffel] Did provide some solace knowing I wasn’t the only one that had a terrible day.
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Thank god for Bill Nighy!
Aside from my bloggiversary yesterday I had a terrible, terrible day. The kind of day that literally has me in hiding; mulling over all the things, I realize now, I had been repressing. It’s one thing to have an ah-ha moment, but entirely another to have one in front of a room full of people. You’ve seen it all before (most likely in a terribly cheesy chick flick): Girl finds “perfect” scenario, Girl starts to see the cracks, Girl pretends everything is alright; and suddenly, at the worst possible moment, Girl goes down in blazing glory (usually in a room full of people). Really, it’s the kind of scene where you want to slap Girl, at least I did until I experienced this for myself…yesterday.
Catch me at the right moment and I’ll laugh, but at the wrong one I’ll probably start bawling – the ugly kind, not the cute Girl movie kind.
My head hurts. My stomach aches. But I’m happy today is Friday.
[image via On her way rejoicing]
Jack
We made it! I think it will be a stay-home-and-get-organized kind of weekend. Thinking some classic movies with badass leading men are in order too. (Great pic, huh.) Can’t…handle…anymore…bad…movies. Gonna stick with what I know.
What are you up to? Hope you’ve got some badass plans too.
[image via A Conversation on Cool]
