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This very minute

I’m so incredibly happy. Moments like this remind me how beautiful and fragile life is. How simple things really are. Every day {literally EVERY day}, I still find myself in disbelief that I’m living in California. That I’m driving on a California freeway, staring at beautiful, green, rolling hills. Then I get to the studio and am surrounded by truly wonderful people, I stare at light-filled, beautiful colored walls and girly accents, feel productive in a creative atmosphere, listen to the roosters and think about Marketing all day {and pleasing others}. To some, this might sound boring, but to me, it pretty much rules. I went into Monterey today for a client meeting, and got to drive along the water with the sunroof open and smell the ocean-air. After the meeting, my boss wanted to sit at an outside patio and talk about branding and logo design. Sitting next to her I actually FEEL her sincerity.  And it’s such a beautiful feeling, to work with someone so nice. Something inside me wants to DO better, to BE better. Now I’m home, and that feeling of joy and happiness is still overflowing in my heart. Maybe it’s the fact that I’m going to eat Panda Inn tonight {or watch Beauty & the Beast at 9pm}. Maybe it’s seeing how excited our dogs get when we walk through the door, or the fact that Hawaii is only 104 days away. Whatever brought this rush of happiness on, I’m thankful for it. I’m thankful for this life God has given me and his unconditional LOVE. I’m thankful for the people he’s placed in my life, and for giving me Robby to share it with. I couldn’t have asked for a better person to spend every waking day with. I have so much joy in my heart right now I might cry. But maybe, instead, I’ll go outside and watch the sky change colors as the sun goes down. Seriously. What a beautiful day.

 

Cher Joy

Cher joy

Hola. Another week. Work, work, work. That’s all we do. And we love it ;). But we love it even more when we can still enjoy the little things each day, like hearty laughs, little break-throughs and late night talks. I’m on my second cup of coffee right now and thinking about everything under the sun. Like duvets and Valetine’s Day, and Hawaii and Robby. Last night we had some friends over, and had the BEST time. We’re so blessed to know such good people, here and everywhere. Feeling super thankful and anxious this morning! Here’s what brought me joy last week:

 

1. Girls night at Sarah’s vineyard for wine and truffle-making!
2. My new watch. Can you tell I love the color grey?
3. Hawaiian burgers, made by my man.
4. Mexican hot chocolate on a rainy morning.

What brought you joy last week?

Cher Joy

Cher joy

Happy day! I’m feeling WAY better, so I’m back to the silliness. This week I made a really exciting stride at work, God graced us with beautiful weather and we’re back to the gym working on our bods for Hawaii. Aside from listening to the birdies sing in the morning and getting outside to enjoy the warm Santa Cruz weather, we’ve been watching A LOT of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Where has this show been all my life?! It’s so bad it’s good. And so funny I can’t breathe for most of an episode. My camera is also back in commission, most officially {and auto-focusing like it should}, so I have lots to catch up on the blog. Hope you’re all having a nice January so far – we sure are! Here’s what brought me joy last week:

 

1. This view.
2. Heather at the studio! I’m so excited to work with my bestie!
3. Morning coffee break with myself.
4. A patio date with my man downtown.

Cher Joy

Cher joy

2013 has been kicking my immune system’s butt! Still recovering from a nasty sinus infection over here, but am on antibiotics now so hopefully I’m on the road to recovery. Right now I’m having a quiet moment to myself, while the dogs finally sleep after my exciting girls weekend with Found in the Central Coast. The week was fairly uneventful, with long work days at the studio, gym dates and a hot night out with my man to this new Thai restaurant I’m in love with. The days are chilly, but clear & sunny for most. I hope once I feel better I can really get my year kick-started! Here’s what brought me joy last week:

1. My new travel coffee mug {thanks, Dad}
2. The blue, California sky.
3. Trying a recipe from our new 50 Shades of Chicken cookbook – AMAZING.
4. New jersey sheets!

Cher Joy

Cher joy

Happy 2013 friends. Our NYE was pretty low-key. Rob took me to the Whaling Station for dinner, and after, we sipped on champagne at home as the clock struck midnight. The short work-week was a doozy, and I have a head cold {again}. Whoever thought to put Vick’s in tissue is brilliant. And sleep I’ve decided is the answer to all sicknesses. It’s been a cozy, rainy weekend for us and I’m looking forward to feeling myself again. I’m so over being sick. Here’s what brought me joy last week:

1. Champagne tasting with friends in Arizona. One Pretty Place is so creative!
2. My new jewelry organizer. LOVE.
3. Freshly squeezed orange juice:)
4. My new cozy hat from my Grandma. Can’t stop wearing it.