emotions.

{source unknown, sorry!}

emotions:

life has been full of emotions lately; 

each one seeming to be so exaggerated.

i'm not a dramatic person, nor do i want to be one.

but, my emotions have secretly warped me 

into this dramatic person all of a sudden.

a different dramatic: dramatic with myself, not with others. 

some mornings i cry on my couch as i think about certain struggles.

however, five minutes later i find myself crying tears of happiness

as i realize just how beautiful my life really is.

lately, i seem to get easily annoyed by lovebird's daily teasing,

but in the next minute- i'm begging for those flirtatious 

teases, because they make me so giddy.

confusion and a tad bit of fear, seem to have made a home in my head.

however, at the exact same time, my gut assures me that

 i've never been more certain.

some times, the normal tasks in life seem like chores, 

because i feel unmotivated.

but, other times i am bursting with purpose and determination

 to succeed in the simple tasks of life, because there is great joy in doing so.

some days i call my mother to vent for hours,

other days i want nothing more, than to remain silent. 

lately, the future and the unknown have been beyond intriguing and exciting.

i'm happy and hopeful to see the coming months unwind.

although, that unknown factor leaves me quite anxious, 

as i am reminded that uncertainty can leave me feeling scared. 

the only emotion that remains constant and 

is always exaggerated is love. 

that's when i remember that no matter the emotional day i experience,

whether for the good or for the bad,

i have someone to love and that someone loves me back.

this fact alone has saved me from all those unwanted emotions.

my urge to fight this exaggeration in my emotions has suddenly dwindled.

why? because letting them run wild in my head has been eye opening for my heart. 

i've come to see so many things and made big decisions.

i've realized emotions are very real.

they are telling, unavoidable and informational.

they make an appearance without you asking them to,

and that's how you know they come from the heart.

call me dramatic if you please-

but, dramatic or not, i'm embracing this exaggeration in emotions,

because they surely are giving me a ride on life's biggest roller coaster. 

and that ride is quite a thrill. 

life is quite a thrill. 

little snapshots

little snapshots of life lately:

-we seem to wind up in san francisco just about every weekend lately.

-a good friend, delicious desserts and lifetime memories.

-lovebird's favorite thing on the planet: bubble tea.

{he's even willing to drive and hour just to get one. pathetic, i know.}

-daffodils are just as common of a purchase as bread and milk lately. 

-don't let the trendiness of macaroons deter you; they are delicious. 

-did i mention we practically live in san francisco? 

one of these weekends, we'll stay put.

-my handsome lunch date. boy, he's a keeper.

-long walks have become a daily ritual for mowgli and i. 

it's our bonding time, i suppose. 

thank goodness for the little moments in life.

but, even more so for the camera that captures a memory forever.

come fine me on instagram, so i can find you in return!

username: eleasejane

5 senses

{slightly creepy- sorry! source: unknown}

life according to my senses lately:

taste: easter candy. that was obvious, right?

i mean hello, now is the best time of year for my sweet tooth problem.

this year's favorite/addiction: these. 

why? the eggs are always the perfect ratio of peanut butter and chocolate.

{don't wait- run out and buy them on clearance asap.}

touch: a week off of a dance, screamed pedicure to me. 

removing all those callouss and blisters have left my feet so sensitive. 

i'm amazed at what my feet can actually feel all of a sudden. 

hear: the birds chirping is music to my ears.

a sure sign that spring is here. 

mornings are my favorite time of the day for this reason.

smell:the array of smells in asian markets. 

we've been to our fair share of them lately- 

mainly due to lovebird's addiction to bubble teas.

the smells are so powerful- some delightful and some disgusting not so pleasant.

{i blame the gross smells on the fish- i'm not a big fan of fishy smells; they make me queasy.}

always an awesome adventure, regardless. 

see:i've been able to "see" who my true friends are lately.

this has caused joy and heartache all at the same time. 

friendships are a very eye opening thing, i tell you.  

you're turn.

what better way for me to catch up on all of your blogs,

than for you to tell me what your senses have been up to lately.

happy hump day. 

greetings in april.

this isn't an april fools joke...
i really am blogging.
shocker, i know.

{source to this lovely water color that i'm obsessed with.}

goodbye march. hello april.

goodbye cadbury eggs. hello self control.

goodbye 2 inch roots. hello red hair.

goodbye unknown plans. hello summer plans.

goodbye to the last remains of winter. hello to a beautiful spring.

goodbye busy schedule. hello spring break.

goodbye 26. hello lovebird's 27th birthday.
goodbye a whole year of ballet. hello to the last month left in the season.
goodbye to being MIA from the blog. hello to i'm really going to try.
goodbye to the classic red. hello to this new favorite lip color of mine.
goodbye to the unknown. hello to a really big decision.
goodbye to this awesome book. hello to this new read.
{looking for a good, fast read? plus a thriller too? i highly recommend the first book listed.}
goodbye to shamrocks and pots of gold. hello to birthdays and april fools.
goodbye days by the fire. hello days by the pool.
goodbye tights and closed toe shoes. hello bare legs and sandals.
goodbye winter breeze. hello thunderstorms.
goodbye ugg boots. hello rain boots.
goodbye in struggling to fall asleep. hello to this heavenly helper.
goodbye to feeling settled. hello to the desperate urge of moving.
goodbye to the ordinary and plain. hello to all things patterned and unique.
goodbye to long hair. hello to i'm feeling brave again.
goodbye to the bad habit of going to bed late. hello to i need to fix that asap.
goodbye to blasting the heater. hello to cracked opened windows at night.
goodbye to the birds who migrated. hello to the birds that chirp good morning.
goodbye to empty vases. hello to my favorite flowers: tulips.
goodbye to never ending scenarios. hello to having faith.
goodbye to sugar cravings. hello to easter candy on clearance.
goodbye for now. hello again very soon.
goodbye march. hello april. 


life has been on the tad bit crazy side of things lately.
but, i am here now.
so, goodbye to neglecting my blog and
 hello to jumping back into the swing of things.
happy spring and happy april, of course.
please leave your link leading me to 
your goodbye-hello list below!
xoxo

out with the cold, in with the heat.

this quote perfectly sums up the days around here right now.

spring is trying take the place of winter, who is lingering as long as he can.

it is simply gorgeous outside.

days at the park, long walks for frozen yogurt, short sleeves...

these things have already begun-
thanks to the sun who is shining for all it's worth.

not to mention, a tiny sunburn who has already appeared on my too-pale skin.

when the weather is good, life is good.

how can it not be, when you wake up to a promising day of sunshine?
the gloom of winter is saying goodbye,
i couldn't be more excited for spring's grand entrance and big hello.
happy spring.
oh, and happy monday too. 

hot pink.

currently, my favorite trend:

hot pink lips

it's been my go to look for the last little while- why?

because i love, love, love the pop of color for spring. 

but, also because it's so easy to throw a coat of mascara on

and spruce up your entire look by just adding a bold lip.

my favorite products?

1. MAC's- Girl About Town

2. NARS- Schiap

{if you can't find that product- try this instead!}

3. Urban Decay- Crush

i'm embarrassed to admit, i own these all.

i couldn't tell you which one is my favorite of the three.

i wear them each equally and love them all the same.

you truly can't go wrong with any of them!

i don't mind splurging when it comes to lip color-

because i wear it daily and love it. 

however, if you are saving your pennies right now

or if you aren't sure you are ready to wear such a bold lip-

try this one.

lastly, i just found this tutorial yesterday, and am eager to give it a go-

a hot pink matte lip? sounds ideal to me. 

the options are endless, obviously.

are you sharing this current obsession with me?

if so, what is your favorite pink at the moment?

i'd love to hear- so, leave a comment below.

or leave a link leading me to a picture of you rocking the color on your blog.

happy tuesday!

xoxo

coming out of hiding.

{milano photography}

10 things to explain my absence:

1. this perfromance took just about every second of every day, there for awhile.
2. a lovely girls trip to san francisco. rain or shine- we know how to shop, eat and have a good laugh.
3. midge's visit that was long, but still not long enough. mother's are the best visitors, especially when she's your best friend, too.
4. indulged in the time to sleep- or rather caught up on the lack of sleep from the last busy month.
5. lovebird's spring break seemed to have distracted me with kisses, a gossip girl marathon, an adventure or two, a temple trip and an unusual amount of heart to heart talks.
6. truthfully, i needed a slight break from technology. i did the whole "unplug" thing for a little while. it was beyond refreshing. instead, i've been on a big reading kick.
7.  san francisco, again. and again. we have literally been up there every weekend for the last two months. {now, i'm trying to convince lovebird to move up there. help me please!}
8. mowgli is quite possibly been my biggest distraction. his need for attention has grown rapidly. but, i don't mind; days at the dog park, walks around the block and never ending games of fetch- i love them just as much as he does.
9. teaching and then more teaching. between teaching piano and pilates, my days seem packed. however, i wouldn't want to be doing anything else. i love it.
10. my mind has been somewhere else lately, trying to make sense of the future and the unknown. while it's been slightly exhausting and stressful, it leaves me eager and excited to see what's next.

i'm so sorry to have been gone for what-feels-like forever.
life seems to happen so fast, and it takes us with it sometimes.
i'm back and here to stay.
at least for awhile.

tell me what i've missed. catch me up, pretty please.