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Current State of Mind

SHIFT:

a change or transfer from one place, position, direction, person, etc. to another
a dislocation of seam or stratum; fault
Inspired by the occurrence of change, SHIFT is both slow and sudden.

Slowness and the marking of change over time, like striations inscribed by rock fragments in a glacier moving across the earth’s surface, allows contemplation and subtlety.Suddenness, like a fracture along a fault, brings attention to one point, if just for a moment.
Although naturally drawn to the slow, the sudden helps us see that which is familiar in a new way.

First Impressions

Welcome to Luang Prabang

I arrived in Laos one week ago. I flew from LA to Bangkok, had a few hours to wait until I boarded the flight to Luang Prabang. The flights were manageable, except for the aches I still feel in my knees and back, I tried to get up and walk around as much as possible. I flew out Thursday evening and arrived Saturday afternoon. It has been a week and I am still unable to adequately describe how beautiful it is here, how nice the people are and how lucky I feel to be working with Ock pop tok. It has exceeded my expectations and know I will be hard at work this year, but it might possibly be the best job.

The team and the inspiration and dedication to what they do and how they do it is like nothing I have ever been a part of. The creation and dedication to tradition and craft makes me feel like I am part of something so much bigger than myself, which is exactly what I hoped for. The work done with villages and helping them become more prosperous is something I am not involved with specifically, but to hear the stories and the work being done by OPT in these remote areas it makes me so proud to be a part of by just being with the company.

The first week at work I was all out of sorts. Taking in the sights, sounds and customs. I was worn out and let loose at a party on Saturday night partying with my new coworkers and new friends. I got to spend some quality time sleeping yesterday and now feel like the past week is all starting to soak in and I am now getting into the groove.

I really feel so lucky to be here and be working and be inspired.

Now... to find a place to live and get settled.

White, Wood, Leather

Pictures from Living Etc.

Me and my Sister

Some shots of my sister I found at home. Hilarious.

My Beautiful Mom

This is a picture of my mom around 23. They lived in Germany for 3 years while my dad was serving in the Army. They have great stories of driving all over Europe and camping on the side of the road. They inspire my sister and I to live all over the world and never stop traveling. They still go on amazing adventures and have seen some of the most beautiful places in the world. They will visit me next spring. I can not wait to be part of my father's journey to visit Vietnam after 30 years and learn more about him and the time he spent there during the war.

Bleubs...

Went Blueberry picking this morning. It was so nice to be with 3 of my closest friends. 3 of the most loving, supportive, beautiful women. It was exactly what I needed before I leave; lots of wine, food and laughs. thank you, thank you.

Red:Kitchen

Workspaces

Vanessa Bruno's home

Vanessa Bruno's home. Shot by Birgitta Wolfgang Drejer. Beautiful.

Moveable Furniture

Since packing and moving all my possessions this month I have been thinking a lot about furniture that helps to make the process a whole lot easier. This table from Kawamura Ganjavian, a design studio based in Madrid, is the perfect trestle table that has a great look and could be used as a desk or a dining table.. It is called the Caterpillar Table. perfect!

South Cove: I am not too old

Childhood summers at South Cove. The lake is warm and soft. Feeling like I am caught between two worlds. Adolescence Angst, and Thirties Trepidation.

*** the twenties are being left out because they are currently staring as the 'in-between' role in my thoughts as movie frames. Which are playing in my head on a loop.

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