i'll miss you, steve

I don't believe I officially announced my "big news" here on the blog (it's also why I've been so scarce!). I'm moving to Lima, Perú! That's why I'll miss Steve, as well as many other Tower Grove joys. One night I came home and Steve was sitting on his front porch (normal) rocking a sombrero (not so normal). We shared a good laugh and then he started pulling out other hats, including the one with the skunk tail. More on the move soon.

swing

Photo by Bridjes O'Neil

I love artistic photos. I love them even more when I'm surprised by them. Today I gave a student (not a photo student) my point-and-shoot camera, and she brought this back. She was working on a piece about being a mom. To me this photo has such nice, quiet symbolism. Go Bridjes!

a nice pair

Delmar Loop

getting funky at fro yo

Grabbed some yogurt at Fro Yo with a friend on Sunday, and she was showing off her Hipstamatic fantasticness. Made me get a little artsy as I sat and ate my yogurt. Also made me miss someone who always gets a kamikaze mix of flavors and covers them in fruit. Me? I'm all about the Original Tart : )

belly beauty

Festival of the Nations

Sometimes I don't have to walk very far to feel like I'm in an exotic place. When Tribe Ayaka took stage there was no need for a spotlight. The sun was busy working its magic, just like the ladies performing. Beautiful.

perú, perú...

Papa a la Huancaína @ Mango

...thinking of you. Nos vemos pronto.

backyard ribs

You can't find the best ribs in town in a restaurant.

chinese culture days

You should check 'em out. The New Shanghai Circus will blow you away.

iron beauty

love is you

a pint at the pub

A lovely evening in the neighborhood. Cheers!

pieces

I wonder where the pieces of my life end up. I throw away old cards, notes and more. Sometimes I rip them up, sometimes I don't. Do they read them in the landfill? Do they make it there? I found pieces of someone today on my walk. Reminded me of Chuck.

first lily of the year

The most beautiful plant in my yard.

el cinco

Nothing like a fishbowl full of margarita! (No, I did not drink from the bowl...)

mochi

Cafe Mochi

Order the Volcano. It's not on the menu, but it's THE BEST.

self-assigned

Yesterday there was a march and gathering at Kiener Plaza to protest Arizona's immigration crackdown. I was off, but as a person interested in immigration policy in our country, I wanted to be there. So I went with a camera (albeit a point-and-shoot) around my neck and a notepad. I didn't march. I didn't cheer. I didn't hold a sign. I listened.

killing time

Thai Gai Yang Cafe

The search for magnificent pad thai in St. Louis continues. Nothing comes close to my favorite in Columbia. I'm suddenly excited that I'll be there for the next two weekends!

four eyes

...are better than two. Thanks, Erik, for taking my original vision (not worth sharing) and morphing it into this better frame. That's what friends are for!

lonely

country

Spanish? That's fun.