sunday hangover

i drank too much cheap beer last night at a rock and roll show, and was so sad to be saying goodbye to my good friend emily who is heading off to law school.

i also have been helping lindsey get emotionally ready for her wedding. i think she's a pretty zen bride--she actually scheduled some meditation time with me right before her ceremony--but she's having her moments. we spent the day yesterday eating caloric food (she's trying to put on a few to fill out her dress--the opposite problems for most brides but equally frustrating i see) and outlet shopping with constant conversation about meditation and awareness and the choice to live in or outside "the matrix." she's such an old friend and i was so happy to have a full day to spend with her (she's currently living in hawaii and was going through culture shock that was oh so familiar to me).

and you're big news! i'm still so excited and curious about how you must be feeling (please do give details/emotions/etc!).

it seems that everyone is in the midst of big transitions right now. i feel like my photography studio is a big change, but that's still a ways a way. right now i am enjoying the idea that i could be the stable one for once. i feel settled, not exceedingly, but solidly.

i think meditation is helping me so much these days to keep my head about me--awareness heals everything or rather shows me that nothing needs to be healed. i'm so grateful for my practice, and will even sit for a while through the ughiness of my hangover.

ps beautiful pictures from europe! i love your detail shots and the portraits of your mom. you should really do a show!