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at home in hayes

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at home in hayes

This week has been exhausting to say the least. If you’ve been following the press you know about the entire google manifesto fiasco of last week [which I won’t delve into] and then of course the violence in Charlottesville. And I don’t know if it’s because they were back to back, but this time it really just felt like I couldn’t catch a break. So I found myself re-reading my old post- our brown is beautiful- because I needed a quick reminder. [Re-read if you need one too!]

While I used that post and this space to vent some of my feelings, I actually want to do the exact opposite this time, if you’ll let me. I want to just catch up- you and I- as it has been quite some time. I just want to chat if that’s okay, and I’m resorting to this space to bring back the sparkle I think I [we] need.

So, since we last talked, Rolanda found a new home- a beautiful victorian home, to be exact, in Hayes Valley, and I couldn’t be more excited. [PSA-moving is the most emotionally exhausting thing ever. Like ever. And the funny part is, I didn’t even really do anything. All of the hard parts, like the heavy lifting and actual transport, movers and friends did. (S/O to our friends- old and new- you’re a real one.)]

Our new place is slowly coming together. I’m still trying to find the perfect set of twinkle lights for my fireplace mantle and chic rug for the perfect finishing touch. I’m excited to be living in a house that has character [read we have a list of action items for our house handyman] as opposed to a polished and pristine renovated high rise apartment.

I stepped out in my new neighborhood to check out the local views. I love it here- all the different colored house-so beautiful and so SF- don’t you? Not to mention, we’re walking distance from some of my SF faves -Little Gem, Les Ros [so basic, but I’m a sucker for thai], and soon to open Salt and Straw [ice cream is my guilty pleasure].

So here’s to a new happy home in Hayes!

Shirt: Topshop (c/o Nordstrom)// Pants: Topshop//Boots: Steve Madden//Bag: Coach//Sunglasses: Dolce & Gabbana

Photos by Stan Schor

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a quick check in

The truth is I’ve started this blog post many times over. I have so many thoughts and follow ups after my last post, but I simultaneously don’t know what to write. So after quite a few drafts, I’ve decided I’m just going to make a list of some of the things that have been running through my mind as of late. A quick check in if you may. Okay? Okay!

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a quick check in
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Real Talk: Goodbye, San Francisco

My relationship with SF has had its highs and its lows from the very beginning; I’ve talked about that a lot here, and after 2 ½ years I’m ready to say goodbye. So I decided to write a letter to put into words the journey I’ve had over the last 2+ years. What follows is pretty personal and honest. These are my opinions as a result of my own personal experiences and  in no way do I mean to discourage others or come off as negative. I’m just keeping it real.

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Real Talk: Goodbye, San Francisco
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it feels good to be home

Anyway, I was just popping in here to check in. In so many ways it feels like time is zooming by, seasons are zooming by [but like actually], and the end of the year is quickly approaching. But all that being said, I couldn’t be more grateful that I get to return home here, in my tiny yet cozy apartment in NYC.

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it feels good to be home
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real talk: stay well! stay home!

I think it can be easy to get lost in the gloom and doom of the headlines [and not for naught; this is a serious situation and we should be treating it as such]. But I also think, per my glass half full philosophy, that we can also take the time that has been given back to so many of us and use it as an opportunity. I must acknowledge that I recognize that everyone's situation is different [not everyone can easily work from home, some industries are being hit harder than others, same goes for demos of people,etc.] So I am speaking from my personal experience.

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real talk: stay well! stay home!