[pod]cast a line out to sea.

sherbet sunset - isla vista, ca

i highly recommend that you subscribe to all of the new yorker's podcasts, accessible via itunes.  they discuss generally what's happening in their most recent issue--ranging from the campaign trail to reading and discussing an archived piece of fiction.  and if there's still time left in the day, npr's 'story of the day' is awesome (and brief) as well.  perfect for the daily commute, and far less redundant than your 'chill mix' on repeat.

sea spectrum.

balcony days - 6561 del playa drive - isla vista, ca

told ya.

so thankful.

in this moment, i am thankful for everything.

for my incredible sister.

for the fiesta weekend that reminded me that i can still hang.

for isla vista's remaining charm.

for board games and long walks.

and most of all, for the rush of happiness not induced by alcoholic beverages (though i do enjoy that kind as well).

part of me wishes that i could be this carefree forever, but i think all of the nostalgia i'm feeling at the moment is here to remind me that i can make an isla vista wherever i go.  though i'm not sure many places can top the view from this room.  

and it's rocky and rosie's (my dogs) fifth birthday!

(rosie)

(rocky)

isla veeeesta.

it's so surreal to be back here in isla vista.  i'm staying with my sister for a week or so in her amazing new place on dp.  the view is still life changing.  and as much as this part of my life is in the past, i'll never be too old or too sophisticated to come back and have a serious amount of fun.  so here's to fiesta weekend and the confetti-filled eggs to come!

(photo by jessica craig martin)