bon voyage

whaWHAT? Two posts in a month?

This one is a little picture heavy, but I likes it that way.

I was lucky enough to stop by WU yesterday. I went out to lunch with a close friend and we stumbled upon a beautiful garden at the Historic Deepwood Estate. 

KING IN THE CASTLE, KING IN THE CASTLE

I never even knew this place existed! So close to campus yet private and peaceful. 

can you spot the garden fairies?

Definitely my type of garden (well obviously. I don't have to do a damn thing to maintain it. I can't even water hanging baskets consistently. My mother will attest to this.) 

There were so many hidden spots and walkways, gazebos (definitely called them gondolas) and gardens.

Even a greenhouse!

almost there

officially less than two weeks to go. 

what?! wait wait wait. nooo. how??

I have hardly eaten enough fruit this season! There are more shiny-sweet cherries, juicy cantaloupes, fragrant white nectarines and succulent figs for me to enjoy!

I kind of like this summer thing. you know, peace, sun, family, relaxation, ridiculousness. well, ridikulousnezz is always going on in alex-land. Should I really be released upon another country?

 case in point: 

I power-washed WU this summer. 

I know. I'm quite the lucky duck(ling).

I don't own that outfit. my mom does. in fact, it was a gift. that she requested. along with a super-intense power-washer. from my father. living the life...

make sure that you see the rolled-up sleeves, gloves, goggles (!)...

what you can't see: rainboots, two pairs of gloves on underneath the waterproof gloves, a hooded shirt to keep my hair muck-free and an incredibly stylish, jealousy-inducing surfing hat that straps on. obviously my eyes are closed despite the fact that it wasn't sunny and there wasn't a flash.

  bonus.

But I have been lucky enough to take some time to practice french (and the art of relaxing) at this beautiful spot:

first view of the pacific on the trail

 

prancepranceprance

basically it was our private beach

view from the deck

bye for a bit.

alexandra

july joys!

Well, as it is July, it is now officially summer in the pacific northwest. It has been a peaceful time of relaxing at home and working... as a professional powerwasher!! Life has been good. Seeing friends, reconnecting with family and reading and resting and relaxing. some quick pics...

 Without being morbid, this little beauty has probably already passed on. But she will be forever remembered. Is that all that we can hope for? Or is there more to life?

the view from bella vida vineyards, with the maresh red barn over the hill

breathtaking views that are easy to take for granted. a graceful kitty with an attitude, even if he only has one tooth left. dance, monkey, dance.

ps: I got my visa!! Next post will be all about my visit to SF

alexandra

oh, and shout out to my first member, the beautiful mayra! I am going to miss this sassy lassie next semester

settling into summer

IT IS FINALLY HERE.

so goodbye to this...

for a good chunk of time

on another note...

 northwesterners never fail to amaze me. I saw this on I-5, driving home. 

Unfortunately the sign did not read:

GONE TO SPAWN

NBD. just getting a little exercise. you know how I do.

My expression exactly, kiddos.

(yes, scarlet is wearing a fairy cape)

 And this was just too majestic to pass up:

Dear favorite city,

I BE BACK.

alexandra

Spring in Salem

Just some quick pics that I took this morning....

the view from inside my beautiful house...

 There's my room! On the left, second floor...

love,
alexandra

Productive Procrastination

Welcome!
I have a feeling that this will be a very effective outlet for all of my procrastination needs...What am I putting off now? Philosophy reading, philosophy paper, philosophy final paper, french dossier, yadayadadydaydyada bunches. Regardless this will be a way for me to keep in contact with my loved ones while I am abroad! And a way to keep myself on top of things during the summer. And a resource for my soon-to-be-homesick soul.
Right now, this is what I am craving...

vineyard time

I want to walk the hills, hear those birds, breathe that fresh, crisp, sunlit air...

Oh. And wake up to this...

Okay, I need to at least try to get some stuff done.

HAPPY EASTER!

love,
alexandra