Notes from this Week

Image in honor of father's day! Taken from The Sartorialist, a blog by Scott Schuman, who is a really talented photographer. He focuses on fashion / style, but what I love about his approach is that he doesn't just focus on the clothes, but the story of the person who wears them. I feel like through looking at his photographs, one becomes intrigued by his subjects.

This week has been a hard week.

I am feeling incredibly challenged by the poor match between my own personality and the what my job requires of me. I spoke with my boss yesterday and she was not very understanding, however, I am working hard this weekend to think of a better solution for myself. I have been feeling sort of down about the situation, and my boss' reaction did not help. However, I am realizing that it is in my hands to fight back, and be an advocate for myself. So, that's what I plan to do!

On Thursday, Alyza called me to inform me of the recent passing of a San Domenico classmate. This hit me pretty hard. My heart goes out to her family and friends, and I am so sorry that I cannot be at the ceremony next Saturday. Below is a Hopi prayer that a friend sent to me after Olivia's passing. Although it was a long time ago, I still to this day remember the strength (even as an eleven year old) it gave me.

Do not stand

at my grave and weep.

I am not there,

I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow,

I am the diamond glints

on snow.

I am the sunlight

on the ripened grain.

I am the gentle

Autumn's rain.

When you awaken

in the morning hush,

I am the swift

uplifting rush

of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars

that shine at night.

Do not stand

at my grave and cry;

I am not there,

I did not die.

A wonderfully calm-looking environment...exactly what I need right now. Taken from Haute Design, a great place for all types of design inspiration, especially interiors.

On a more positive note, it is the weekend, and doesn't seem to be raining yet! I'm going to go out to the music festival today in Harvard Sq., and maybe plan a potluck / barbecue with some friends for tomorrow. I'm crossing my fingers for no rain so we can be out on the back porch which I've been enjoying!!