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5 THINGS

  • new york writing living creativestay creativity nyc
    5 THINGS

    5 Things.

    1. Savoring New York’s slow transition into spring. Seeing the sun linger in the sky a little longer each day, and basking in it. 2. Taking in the Manhattan skyline after work while crossing…

    February 23, 2018
  • creativestay NYC
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    5 Things.

    1. Experiencing winter for the first time. Trying to embrace the warm days, sudden rainstorms and snow. Loving my wool coat more than ever. 2. Going on spontaneous road trips with Alex. Having the Jeep…

    January 23, 2017
  • 5 things brooklyn creativestay writing
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    5 Things.

    1. Feeling settled into my home, neighborhood, job. Having some semblance of a routine. Finally beginning to get comfortable. 2. Visiting Alex’s folks for Thanksgiving and offering to make them a Persian meal. Not knowing…

    November 30, 2016
  • berkeley oxford place interiors creativestay inspiration
    5 THINGS

    5 Things.

    1. Preparing to pack up and move out of The Oxford Place. Thinking back through all of the years, experiences, and growing I went through in this space. Having a lot of feelings I haven’t quite…

    April 14, 2016
  • creativestay 5 things paper fall journaling gratitude lists
    5 THINGS

    5 Things.

    1. Falling for fall all over again. Loving how this season makes my apartment feel cozy, and like there’s nothing better than curling up on the couch under a blanket or two. Wearing my…

    November 12, 2015
  • writing creativestay ocean california
    5 THINGS INSPIRE WRITE

    5 Things: An Exercise in Gratitude

    Life is intense. It moves quickly, simultaneously flying past you and slipping through your fingers. There are moments that shine so bright you fall back laughing, and others where turning on the light feels…

    October 7, 2015
  • long beach writing creativestay books
    5 THINGS

    5 Things.

    It’s been a while since I’ve captured five things, so I today I’m coming at you with ten. 1. Visiting family. Introducing my beau to the whole gang down in LA. Exploring Long Beach and…

    September 25, 2015
  • oakland art creative stay journaling lists
    5 THINGS

    5 Things.

    1. Walking around Temescal Alley with my love. Poking our heads into the barber shop, the plant shop, and the shop full of art and gems. Being swept into an unexpected adventure along the…

    August 28, 2015
  • sunset berkeley creative stay writing lists
    5 THINGS

    5 Things.

      1. Working my hardest to make my love’s birthday weekend everything it could be. Planning, crafting and surprising– three of my favorite things. 2. Setting up a scavenger hunt as an anniversary gift. Him…

    August 14, 2015
  • creativestay berkeley photography
    5 THINGS

    5 Things.

    1.  Spending the perfect Saturday in my mother’s lush green yard, my dad manning the grill, my man laughing with my little sister. Breathing in the heavy summer air, birds around us singing. 2. Running…

    July 31, 2015