Seven Golds

It has been a busy summer with family gatherings and a few weddings - one in California, which is why we took that family road trip back in July. .... I used to be more obsessed with dresses and shoes and clothes. One day, I went to Banana Republic and found a dress marked down for $15.00. I left the store with that dress and a small Banana Republic paper bag, plus a $15 dollar something receipt. But when I saw myself in front of the store mirror - I remember that little moment as if it was today - I saw something else; a reality. I was there, seeing myself with that black, long, sexy, simple, backless dress. It was one Autumn day of 2015. Yes, it wasn't yesterday, it was two years ago. That mirror and that dress made me realize that most of the clothes I had in my closet were waiting for something- just like I was. I went home that day, and again, I saved that black dress for a little occasion. Or perhaps something more - not just an occasion. But I promised myself to

Every year we have a little get-away with my co-workers to meet at my boss's house. We normally do it in October, which is awesome!  We take the Ferry from Seattle to Bremerton, which is even more amazing!  And every year I get to experience the same, yet refreshing, peace and beauty of Seattle. This year was especially more peaceful- it wasn't the sea bringing me the peace I needed; it was more me bringing my own peace. I wanted to share a few pics I took with my cell phone of the city I so much love.       Paty