09 March 2012

there are bags to pack

yessss


something has been dangled in front of me and that something is palm springs. as in, a fun little palm springs job/project that was first proposed last august but could not be seriously considered due to circumstances beyond my control. when january rolled around, things finally slowed down and all I could think was: palm springs. palm springs. palm springs. followed by: please happen. please happen. PLEASE LET IT HAPPEN. then, on the coldest, greyest, rainiest, dreariest portland day, right smack dab in the middle of the hoping and the planning and the crossing (the double-crossing, the triple-crossing) of fingers, I walked into my favorite hole in the wall thrift shop and found this. this souvenir plate. I took it as a sign.


but it still didn't seem like something that could (or would) actually happen. I feigned optimism for weeks and was sure it would all fall through. well, it didn't and friends, I'm going. this month. just for a few days, but it will be a few days filled with sunshine (please with the sunshine) and color (I imagine there will be color for daaaaays) and dry heat (omg please with the dry and the heat) and blue skies (wide open, I'm thinking) and who knows what else. and I am just so excited that it's actually happening, I had to share. I could not help myself. there will be photographs, of course. there will be more sharing. I will try not to bubble over, I will try not to gush. I promise. I'll try to keep my head on straight. but the plain truth is that I'm prone to the bubble and gush and my head is already off and spinning.

14 comments:

  1. How could you not bubble and gush?! We've had a couple of days of fabulous weather to tide us through the coming rain, but really - dry heat and palm trees! I get mine at the end of the month. Enjoy, and do share!

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    1. yes! these couple of days of sunshine have made me soooo happy but I know the rain is coming back. and the dry heat, that's what I'm really craving. happy travels (and sunshine and palm trees) to you at the end of the month! yay!

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  2. Yay! Have a great time! I was just talking my honey into a trip there as soon as we can work it into the mix. I've never been, but I'm dreaming about going all the same. xo

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    2. I've never been either and am so excited it's finally happening! here's to a palm springs trip for you too-- hopefully sooner rather than later! xo

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  3. So happy for you! Hooray for signs and things working out...and sunshine. Have a great time! :)

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  4. excited for you.
    went there a few times when i was young. even bought black with pink palms spring t-shirt - 80's
    it will be warm.
    i guarantee it.
    swim for me.

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  5. Oh that sounds heavenly. I'd say: bubble over all you want and share some of that sunshine with us poor souls in the rain ;-)

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  6. That sounds great indeed, have a great time!

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  7. AWESOME. Palm Springs never disappoints! Can't wait to see your photos.

    xo
    cortnie

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  8. So fun! The plate = destiny!


    I am new to your blog - you have a great eye! I can't wait to see more!

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  9. so very exciting! happy that you are happy!
    happy sunday, friend xo

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  10. why on earth WOULDN'T you bubble and gush??

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  11. ok, i just had to share this:

    http://www.jdvhotels.com/hotels/riverside/saguaro_palmsprings

    this is SO you. and it's in PALM SPRINGS!!!

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