"though we travel the world over
to find the beautiful. we must carry
it with us or we find it not."

:: ralph waldo emerson ::

maybe it was my strong desire to escape the northeast winter, the fantastic company that surrounded me, or the perfect california light... whatever the case may be, beautiful san diego captured my heart and thawed my bones.

the calming smell of jasmine that filled the air :: laughing until it hurt with my bestest :: the most decadent fish tacos i have ever tasted :: kava elixirs and yoga mornings :: putting aside my camera to breath it all in (but sneaking in a few shots along the way)... these are the memories that will stay with me until i return.

a special thank you to my dearest friend, lauren, and her wonderful family and friends for an amazing adventure. san diego will always feel like home!