This summer has been going by too quickly. It's been a warm and smoky one. The fires in British Columbia have made western Washington very hazy. I have been enjoying it though, in spite of the smoke! I have been taking a World Civilizations history class at my community college which I've really enjoyed.  I've been riding my lovely horse. He is such a sweet boy.  I took him for a walk out by the woods last week and whilst walking I found some stunning owl feathers. Last week in my class  I had to give a presentation on Hinduism and had henna done on my hand along with buying some delicious Indian sweets to get the class in the spirit.  I've been going for a lot of walks at some of my favorite beaches and waterfronts and of course taking my little Goblin!  There was also a fun trip to an arts and crafts fair. My mother has been having a lot of fun making her wonderful necklaces. Finishing the quarter marks the end of August and I welcome September and a few weeks off. I plan on spending some time alone.

I really enjoy doing things by myself, or with my mom since we are such similar spirits because it gives me an opportunity to reflect and to feed my inner musings and find inspiration. Being alone allows me to be in tune with taking in the environment and experience and letting it make it's imprint.  Going somewhere and doing something fun brings about this joy in me and renewal of energy, it stirs the pot. I enjoy going with the flow wherever it takes me. It's so exciting to find something new or stumble across something you have to bring into your life. I believe they are all little messages of what we really long for, vivid new beginnings or celebrations and memories.  To experience the sensual and small pleasures of a day out and finding a delicious new lipstick in hopes of reflecting how you feel like a dark gothic romantic or coming across a journal with hopes you'll fill it with happy days and meaningful poetry, or a wonderful sweet treat with a cup of tea and a small bag sitting next to you at the table full of fine scents, comforting socks, and a rich new handmade soap. To buy bread and grapes and a new ball of yarn and knitting needles or a new crystal that glows a heavenly color. I love to savor things and sometimes when you are alone, you are free to do so so much more deeply. 

Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival

Henna at the Bellingham Farmers Market

The Little Men

The Queen of the May

August Full Moon