Daydreams of Sunshine and Margaritas..

My first Winter in Colorado for the most part has been wonderful! I was heavily warned that the Winter here is longgggg...as in 8 months or so long. I was slightly nervous, but all the warm sunny days (still covered in snow) have gotten me through so far! Not to mention the snowboarding and the cozy cabin.
That being said, I'm always ready for Summer come January or so. I need it to be warm enough to comfortably spend the entire day outside. Is that so much to ask?

My body is craving Summer as much as my brain and my soul are. The doctor did a blood test and said I have a Vitamin D deficiency. My levels are extremely low and she put me on a HIGH HIGH dosage for 8 weeks, followed by 1,000 IU's daily after those two months. Did you know that sunscreen blocks Vitamin D from the sun? I have gotten addicted to sunscreen since moving here. The sun is SO intense and my Irish skin can only take so much. It seems like the safe thing to do.

Anyway, since taking this high dose of D for two weeks now, I feel leaps and bounds better and have so much more energy! AND I don't go to bed at 7:30pm anymore! Turns out, 24yr olds don't actually need 12 hours of sleep a night. Who knew!

I think it may have been some form of seasonal depression..but I'm fighting it with everything I have. The mentally healthy thing to do now seems to be...taking a shower and using my new coconut soap to pretend I'm on some tropical vacation instead of doing my taxes tonight.

My college gals and I are also planning a cheap trip to somewhere, ANYWHERE warm with margaritas for next year. Makes for great daydreams :)

A Friend Further West

I lived for some time just outside of Seattle in the biggest and most beautiful home I will probably ever live in. It was all hand built by it's owners, who rented it out to 6 random people who turned into a great little community. I loved living there and I loved my housemates. I wish I had a picture of the house for you, but all I can seem to find is the beginning of this mural we painted on our wall one rainy day..

One thing I miss most about Seattle is live music. 

My roommate and friend, Jake Hemming, is an incredible musician. Not only that...he is an incredible person who taught me things like how to love life, how to appreciate what you're given, and most of all how to give your heart to everyone around you. He turned our dysfunctional household into a family. He is one of the most genuine people I have ever met. If you get a chance to meet him one day, I highly suggest doing so.

Anyway, he sings sad songs but they are beautiful and he is so talented!

Watch this video: Big Sur-Their Honeymoon