Inspiring Adventures with a Client

Capitola, CA

On Monday July 20, 2015 I had the opportunity to work again with one of the clients my job serves. Normally I am a behind the scenes magician of the scheduling variety but this time I got to venture out from the office. My client and I started off with some delicious breakfast at I Hop and then she wanted to take a drive along the coast. We stopped and sat on a bench atop a hill overlooking this beautiful view of the Capitola Wharf and just chatted. We watched as people walked their dogs, viewed the junior lifeguards plunging into the ocean, and listened to the beauty of nature. 

My client was the sweetest woman who unfortunately suffers from Alzheimer's Disease and has very little if no family contact at all. I felt blessed to share this time with her and to see the sparkle in her eyes when she described her passion for animals and this beautiful place in which she lives. It was heartbreaking at the end of my time when I had to say goodbye. The look of loss filled her as I hugged her and drove away. 

As I drove off I couldn't get the imprint of her face out of my mind. She looked as if she had tears welling up in her eyes and was heartbroken to see me leave. This fragile lonely woman looks forward to her daily visits from our care staff and I felt lucky enough to be able to spend a beautiful Monday morning with her. This time reminded me of how important it is to cherish those around you because tomorrow is never promised and you never know what could happen. 

~Feeling Blessed & Loving Life~

Christine 

Independent

I've always been told that I am a Strong Independent Woman and that I could do anything on my own. For the most part I very much enjoy living on my own, being independent and responsible for myself without the worry of being let down by others. But I also very much crave the feeling of being in a relationship with someone who will love me, go on adventures, laugh with me and be there for me through the good and the bad. I have searched for the love I wanted and came up empty, not because my standards are to high but because I shouldn't be searching to find someone to make me whole. I am enough all on my own and one day that special someone will come into my life and make me realize why I have gone through the heartbreaks and tears. A friend of mine posted this video by Tori Kelly on a social media site and I felt that I could relate to the lyrics in which she sang.

Tori Kelly - Dear No One

"I like being independent
Not so much of an investment
No one to tell me what to do
I like being by myself
Don't gotta entertain anybody else
No one to answer to...

But sometimes, I just want somebody to hold
Someone to give me their jacket when it's cold
Got that young love even when we're old
Yeah sometimes, I want someone to grab my hand
Pick me up, pull me close, be my man
I will love you till the end

So if you're out there I swear to be good to you
But I'm done lookin', for my future someone
Cause when the time is right
You'll be here, but for now
Dear no one, this is your love song"

~Loving Me Until I Can Love You~
XOXO

Decorating

New Accent Chairs <3 

First let me start by saying that these chairs are sooooo Adorable and Sophisticated in person. I often peruse through the local Craigslist Furniture posting to see if anything may catch my attention in my pursuit to finally make my apartment feel more like a home. Earlier this week I happened to be on at just the right time. I came across and ad for these Gorgeous chairs and instantly thought, "I NEED These"... These chairs normally go for $300-$400 in range an I got the pair for ONLY $60!!! TOTAL STEAL <3