Coffee Talks

"My Momma knows; Surprise gardenia delivery!" - Jess

"Dedicated to another one of my Ladybirds! 

Thank you Tanil for leaving this in my fridge!" - Erin

NYC

I really can't think of a better birthday surprise from Jess & Jonny on Saturday afternoon.

We weaved our way around Brooklyn shopping, sight seeing, and laughing.

When we got to this corner I was ordered to not peak and look at the ground.

They led me down the path to the Promenade to reveal such 

a spectacular view of the southern most tip of Manhattan.

We wandered down the way towards the Brooklyn Bridge.

I was in awe of the majestic old brown stones and views of the sunset.

These are some of my favorite pictures from Saturday nights surprise adventure.

30x30

First I must begin with a brief apology 

for Day 10's tardiness.

You see, it has taken my almost 30 year old ass

all day to feel like a human being again.

Needless to say,

I don't get out much.

But when I do, I tend to get silly.

Last night was full of giggles,

jokes about 30 year old boobs,

tender moments between friends,

and a very cold, long wait for a cab.

Friends of your 30's are so wonderful.

I was fortunate as a child and teen to move enough times 

to have a very formative and diverse community of friends.

Through the wonders of social media, 

I have really had the awesome opportunity

 to stay in contact with so many of those wonderful women.

I can almost pull layers of myself apart like an onion, 

and tell you who influenced that tid-bit of my personality.

Those tid-bits that make me who I am today.

The memories, laughs, tears, and fights that got me to where I am today.

And as I take a good hard look at the women, 

MY LADYBIRDS, 

who are major parts of mine and my families lives,

I am simply humbled.

xo