"He Who Has A Why to Live Can Bear Almost Any How" -Friedrich Nietzsche

Moving away from the place you've lived on and off for 27 years is very difficult to do, or rather emotional to do. As a way of saying goodbye to my California, I've decided to collect momentos from my everyday activities including my commute.

My commute with is largely composed of a train ride into San Francisco, is not all that exciting but I went with what I had.

I have spent many hours staring out the window at the tracks and waiting at the 4th and King station. These two things have become very comforting.

I then walk to work. My favorite part is crossing the 4th st. bridge. You can see the ball park on your left and this on your right. I always look at the park but then end up staring at this as I walk across. It's always so pretty and interesting as the sun comes up in the morning.

These are little shots of what's on either side of the bridge on the right. Very different but behind the broken down Carmen's (which I think used to be a small sea food joint) is a very nice and polished park.

At the end of my day I sit on the train and say goodbye to San Francisco till the next day. Today was the last time I'll do that as part of my daily commute.

And then I arrive home. A bittersweet experience this time. I love that this sign is right at the station as you pull in. It's welcoming in a way that other stations aren't.

I hope this inspires you to take another look at your daily commutes and appreciate what they have to offer whatever that may be.

Goodbye California

"In The Midst Of Winter, I Found There Was, Within Me, An Invincible Summer" -Albert Camus

I didn't think I'd be able to post anything until after my big move to Madison but I couldn't help sharing the beautiful blooms that have happened just outside my room.

It was a long time coming...it feels like, but the whisteria vine outside my room finally gave way to a spring all it's own.

Blooming almost over night, make the visual so much more breath taking. And in the soft light early in the morning...wow! And they smell AH-MA-ZING! I leave my windows and door open all day and let the soft perfume fill my room. I am going to very muvh miss the smell of a California spring.

I'm thinking of using the color pallet for my new place...will keep you posted.

Have a happy Monday!

"Failures are Finger Posts On The Road To Achievement" - C.S. Lewis

I'm sorry for the big break in posts. I have exciting news! I found full time employment which means includes a big move. I don't think I was ever cut out for freelance work so I'm particuluarly excited knowing what I'll be doing everyday going forward.

In celebration I am ceremoniously making my rounds bidding adeu to friends and family with good food and toasts. I don't think I've ever had so much sparkling wine and champaign!

First stop: Family dinner at a semi-local favorite It's Italia in Half Moon Bay. They have really good pizza although I didn't have any this trip. There were three kinds of bruschetta! Yum Yum Yum!

I am an official (not part time or contract) Designer! I'm moving to Madison WI which is an obvious change from the Bay Area but I'm excited and thrilled to have actual real seasons...four of them...every year!!! I think the hardest part is to relinquish my idenity as a Californian. I'll get back to on how that goes. It just might not happen for a very long time.

So here's to all those who've helped me on this very long journey. I will take you with me on the next one.