Day 70

today’s first, convenient..learned you can park on the sidewalk downtown SF in certain alleyways if you are strategic, thank you Mr. random stranger riding a sexy Ducati  for enlightening me. First was parking my Aprilia on the sidwalk, have never done that.. This also led to the discovery of the California Historical Society, lovely managerContinue reading “Day 70”

Day 69

Today’s first was again an unexpected tangent during the daily work routine.  When you keep your eyes and ears wide open magic can ensue. 🙂 After a super long weekend and 5:40am Monday morning bike ride into SF for work (Spring Forward DST not adding any love to the equation!) my 4.5 hour rested mindContinue reading “Day 69”

Day 67

Today’s first – Cold plunge in ocean from Esalen (Big Sur, CA). Magic.  Esalen is more than a retreat center or an educational institute. Anchored by the inspiring beauty of Big Sur and an unparalleled intellectual history, Esalen is a world-wide network of seekers who look beyond dogma to explore deeper spiritual possibilities; forge newContinue reading “Day 67”

Day 66

Crainosacral Therapy Session with New CST Mentor and Teacher, Eric Moya in Carmel, CA  more info on Eric here: http://www.ericmoya.com/ What is it? a system of alternative medicine intended to relieve pain and tension by gentle manipulations of the skull regarded as harmonizing with a natural rhythm in the central nervous system.

Day 65 – Be Still

The unplanned ‘firsts’ have proven to be the most valuable lessons 🙂   Today’s first: spontaneous 5 minute outside seated meditation.  Need to do this more.  MOVEMENT IN STILLNESS. Challenging for me.  My nature is to flow.  But wow, the power of being still.  There is an essence within, a knowing, something so prevalent atContinue reading “Day 65 – Be Still”

Day 64

Checked out Shorebird Marsh in Corte Madera: Gotta get up close to see the beauty in this one.    *Location – you may have driven past this space multiple times.  It is along Redwood Highway in Corte Madera.   more info: http://www.yelp.com/map/shorebird-marsh-corte-madera Fun sidenote/hidden gem:  Trailer Home Park with some amazing gardens:  FYI: Great info fromContinue reading “Day 64”

Day 63

Cartoon Art Museum 655 Mission Street *San Francisco, CA 94105 * (415) CAR-TOONFirst Toonsdays – The first Tuesday of every calendar month is “Pay What You Wish Day.”     EXHIBITIONS The Cartoon Art Museum exhibits pieces that represent the history, contemporary development, creators, design, and processes underlying the art forms of cartoons, comics, digital animation, illustration,Continue reading “Day 63”

Day 62

Juice at Project Juice (polk street, SF) with Nkechi    always fun rolling through SF with Nkech, even if for a quick rendezvous..she is a fellow  Integrative Nutrition graduate.   Akeem giving us a generous taste of their Greens line.. from earthy to sweet (one right in the middle with a splash of lemon & appleContinue reading “Day 62”

Day 61

Visit to GROW – A Sustainability Themed Art and Garden Education Center Adorable and knowledgeable Star gave me a quick tour.. This is their Aquaponic System/Fish Tank.. awesome they had 100% growth rate in their seeds (planted in peat pots).  All of Grow’s plants are native 🙂  yarrow – smells so good, make a veryContinue reading “Day 61”