Choose happy.

Today was not an easy day. There were tears. There was uncertainty, hangry fasting, an iv, an EKG, and a PETscan- not to mention lots of nerve wracking waiting room action. I'll be honest, I felt the bitterness. I felt the anger, the indignation, frustration, and sadness- all driven from fear. But now I feel the gratitude. I feel the love, the happiness, the faith, and hope, the appreciation for the simple things. 

Our day also included a bike ride, red lipstick, cocktails and order of poutine from Ella (because Canada, duh), and at this moment I am in my theater seat waiting on my kind, loving, amazing, partner who is buying us popcorn before we watch Casablanca on the big screen. I can't help but ask, how lucky are we? Clearly, the angst, the frustration has passed. Not permanently, I know, but for now, it is gone. I am truly filled with joy. I know my life is not perfect, but so long as I am able to continually choose love, choose happy, I am grateful. 

 

 

 

 

 

California Spoiled

Perfect daycation for the Coolhands today. We drove over to Oakland, I got to catch up on emails on the way, we stopped for #freecoffeefriday at Bicycle Coffee Co, and took the ferry into the city to see the Keith Haring exhibit at the DeYoung. (Side note, we caught the abbreviated version of the same collection in Paris two ago.) The show was incredible, the museum just gorgeous, and the miles in on our bikes were tough, but so exhilarating. I forgot how freakin hard those hills are to climb, and was exctatic to feel again how worth the work it is when you are flying down them. 

All in all we got about 3 hours of good riding in, 2 hours of thought stirring/conversation starting museum time, two coffee shops, two shared meals, one bike shop, and two beautiful (if not chilly) ferry rides in, lots of kisses, and even more laughs. Now we are snuggled in with Bob and ready to throw on a movie. If only every Friday could be this sweet. Or maybe it can. :)

Delivered by bicycle.

Photo by: Lukehandcool 

 

In line for our first ferry ride.

Lucky kids.

 

Ride time... I am going to be so sore tomorrow. Must ride more.

One of my favorites.

I resisted the urge to mimic.

With the weight of the subject matter it was a nice reprieve to find the love.

From the observation deck.

Gorgeous view of the park. Photo by: Lukehandcool 

 

 Cruising around the park... Market St was a little too crazy for me to be snapping while riding.

Til next time, San Francisco. Photo by: lukehandcool