Perception

It's so incredible to me how your past experience and personality can dictate how you feel about a song or a poem or even a phrase, or how you interpret an interaction, memory, or recollection. You are a slave to your own perception and no matter how hard you try to be open-minded, you lean back on your own barometer determined by your childhood, your college experiences, and how you choose to analyze and internalize your life experiences. Big moments, small moments...even a seemingly innocuous comment can stick in your brain and alter your frame of mind. 

The truth is a concept we conclude through these filters, which is why there is a plague of disagreement  and misunderstanding. 

Catalina Revisited (Pt 3 - Avalon)

A nice long walk around Avalon, including the Wrigley Memorial Garden and a charming little neighborhood.

this picture always makes me smile - the world's happiest dog!

Catalina Revisited (Pt 2 - White's Harbor)

A small, beautiful little camp tucked away into a corner of the island - the perfect amount of isolation and perfect spot to watch the waves, read a book and lose track of the day.  Check the Catalina tag for more adventures (in the right hand column under 'Places').

my view waiting for the Catalina Express

Catalina Revisited (Pt 1 - The Road to Little Harbor)

These photos are nearly a year old...Memorial Day weekend 2014 to be exact.  I had a lovely weekend visiting Prestyn on Catalina Island which included some much needed (and deserved!) relaxation for the both of us.  I love this place - the stillness, being so close to nature...and you can't beat those adorable bison and foxes.  Reflecting on this trip is making me especially sad and nostalgic because Prestyn will soon be leaving us for at least 6 months to save sea turtles in Costa Rica! I am so incredibly proud of her and excited for her upcoming journey.

 

(photo by Michelle)