Silence

We all need it every once in a while,

I probably enjoy it a little too much.

I wish I had more of it to read all the books I have started, 

waiting patiently for me to finish.

If I had more of it that means I would have less work. 

(Or a job in the library, which I don't so. . .) 

It means it would be summer, and I'd be lying on the beach in the blistering sun.

It could mean I'm on a nice long run, swim, or bike ride without an ipod.

In the near future I will have more silent moments in the marine layer mornings I adore so much. 

Silence can make a moment so lasting, so memorable.

Silence sets moods. 

I relish in silence, I get that from my mom. 

Silence is an introspective state I delight in. 

My thoughts are so clear; my goals so direct and endless. 

All is perfectly lonely.

If only I lived in Italy. . .

If I had the chance to pack up tomorrow and live in Italy (with Bentley of course) I would jump on it. 

No joke.

I love everything Italian. I wish I had been able to go this summer, but that was entirely me overlooking very important details....  [A story for a much later date, after the sting has passed.]

I love how much they value the deliciousness, of life, family, friends, and style.

My italian professor at LongBeach said 

"The two questions us italians ask our selves every morning is- 

What will I eat today? 

And what will I wear?" 

I adore that philosophy. How will I present/express myself and will I treat my body too.

My professor was always in her finest, she was very fit, but you could tell she enjoyed her carbs. strolling in ten minutes late (everytime) with a half eat biscotti and cafe was her style. She would say that by being late she was also teaching us italian culture.... and humor :)

our italian get-away. As close as it gets in slo anyway! (:

purple pea-coat and flowery skirts

eggplant parmigiana

Avillano Pizza

Farmers Market Fresh

2 months later....

I am really trying to get this thing going but time and tight schedules are working against me!


Excuses aside, here is what is going down on our side of the fence.
Bentley has been booking music gigs around town keeping weekends fun and busy! He also recorded two more songs we will have up very soon! They are two of my favorites.
He started as a teachers aid for a special needs class. They love him of course, who wouldn't! No bias here, truly. He is bilingual, experienced, musically talented and able to incorporate that in the classroom everyday which has proven to help the kiddos calm down, focus, have fun at school! Huh, school fun, who woulda thought. I am very proud of him:)

here he is at The Moro Bay Harbor fest.

LOVIN' my classes, the program at Cuesta is unbelievable for Early Childhood Ed. I hope to work with that preschool some day real soon. The staff and teachers are so inspirational and wholesome.


My dad is doing well, as is my mum and water polo stud brother. (for more info on my dad feel free to email me or ask via facebook I would be happy to answer any questions!)


Married life rocks! And for those who have asked or have wanted to ask but didn't, NO we will not be having babies until after my Masters degree! Hahahaha.

Sure Do Love You

I ask him to play this one nearly every night before tucking me and callin' it a night. 

How can I help it?

Some things will never get old, not matter how old we get. 
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