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I think I'm just going to start using some of my favorite words as post titles. I never know what the hell to title these things... not like it matters.

I just figured out how to use the bluetooth feature to connect my phone to my computer! This is really exciting because it means I can show you some cute pictures from my phone! It also means I no longer HAVE to rely on my poor, broken, digital camera to capture life's finer moments. I'm a little behind the times, yea yea don't remind me, I know. The quality is pretty darn good, for being a phone camera, I must admit. Or maybe its just the photographer ;) hahaha. Just Kidding. When the phone was transferring the photos to the computer, I felt like Mike TV from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (the old school version with the hilarious and irreplaceable Gene Wilder... not Johnny Depp. Dear Hollywood: Please stop remaking classic movies. You don't do them justice the second time. Thanks!). How were all these little pixels being transfered from my phone with no cables or connectors? I don't know, but it must have been through Wonka Vision. Duh. However it happened (I'm an anthropologist not a technologist, Alex!) here are some gems:

This is our housemates' dog Sofi or, "Princess Sofia" as she is often exaulted. Drew and I took her to the beach one weekend when Sam and Ryan were back in GA for a wedding. Neither Eliza nor Sofi were real crazy about the water. They were not being very dog-like.

Echo has recently been reintroduced to cat nip thanks to Brian and Mary. She Loves It. She shakes it around like she's killing it and then sits on it looking around like "where'd it go?" Why the urge to sit on it? I have no idea. She is in the running for Weirdest Animal Ever. Also for Cuddliest Animal Ever....

"Hi mom! I'm here to love you into the morning!" Thank you, my cat. 

Drew and Livey curled up together a lot when she lived with us for a week in Kansas. This was pretty much the scene most afternoons and evenings. Watching them snore, twitch, and roll over together warmed my heart every time.

Echo climbs a tree! While I try not to panic.... she did come down, eventually, without the aid of the fire department. Finally, the below picture is of our seemingly ancient rose bush under the kitchen window. Drew pruned it back so most of the old growth is gone, but lots and lots of new buds are popping up! In a week or two we should have plenty more beautiful red and white roses blooming.

So thats the photo journal of the past month-ish. The written journal of the past month-ish has pretty much been documented here in previous entries. Anything new? Let me see..... I had a job interview today at the San Francisco Aquarium. I had high hopes, but after driving for an hour and a half through horrendous traffic, I realized that drive was NOT doable day after day if I wanted a shred of sanity left. Plus, the job was only part time for $10 an hour. Not Worth It. I am really enjoying my days up at the farm, putting my energy into growing vegetables to be used in delicious dishes to nourish bodies down the road! I am hoping the application for the Silicon (not to be confused with Silicone.... which I have embarrassingly mispronounced) Valley Heath Corps comes out soon and I can get connected with that organization. Really, its like the little pieces and passions of my life are coming together and I'm realizing my dreams and what I want to be doing with this little life. Once you know where you want your life to go, you want to get there ASAP. One step at a time, I keep reminding myself. There is always a Plan B. Or C. Or D. Everything happens on its own schedule. 

I think Drew might be getting a little frustrated with his new job. I am really trying to encourage him and talk him out of bouts of depression, which doesn't really work. He can't just throw in the towel when one little thing doesn't go his way. (My perspective... should not be noted for its accuracy.... I don't actually know the whole story of what is going on). Its frustrating that I am not enough to bring him out of his funk. Thats kind of a selfish thought, I know, but its easy for my spirits to be lifted when I'm around him, so why doesn't it work the other way around too? I hope he can bring himself back to the present and figure out what he wants and how to mesh with others. Those are my hopes. Sending him good, calming, positive, hopeful vibes. 

Perhaps this weekend will boost spirits! We (Ryan, Sam, Drew, our friend Patty, and myself) are planning a little camping trip up at Brian and Mary's farm! Saturday night we'll cook, eat, drink, and sleep under the stars. Sunday we'll cook brunch for/with them and brew some beer! I am looking forward to this experience so very very much. Friday we're having a housewarming party to welcome good energy and friends into our new-ish home! Sam and I are planning a menu (one of my favorite activities) and dubbing it "Friday's Finger Food Frenzy!" Themed parties are The Best. I am hoping this weekend does a lot to reverse some negative thoughts and people open themselves up to happiness and positivity. Myself included. 

Hope all is well with you. Miss and love you lots!