Unfortunately I didn’t take a before photo and I wish I did, as this room went through quite the transformation. Plain beige walls, one single poster, a framed Mormonish photo on the wall, and a brown bed were its prior shame. It was the guest room and a boring one at that. The moment I walked through the door though, I let my energy flood the space!

So, welcome in. No shoes on the bed and please ask before removing a book.

So here is the place I attempt to sleep each night. If you know me well enough, you should understand my adoration for dark and soft colors. Somehow – don’t ask me how – I managed to convince my mom that a black wall would uplift me rather then cause depression. And honestly, I love the black. Absolutely love it. It’’s soothing and a wonderful break from the bright California sky.

Also, do note the photo of the Eiffel Tower on the wall. I took it myself in January 2008. I plan to hang another photo beside it, most likely of something scenic from Colorado Springs.

Here we have my library and office area! The books in in the shelf are about half of what I actually own, which is rather ridiculous, I know. I’ve been donating/selling old books all month, so I’m not THAT selfish! Half of the art on the walls is my own work and the other half are cheap, cheap pieces I’ve stumbled upon in France, Italy, and Spain. Now my desk… I’m in LOVE with the desk. I’m actually sitting at it now. I found this piece of beauty in the GOOD WILL pile on my front lawn last month and jumped at it. How could my foolish mother want to give away such a lovely piece of furniture? I don’t even know. But I moved it into my room that day.

If you noticed the teddy bears on my book shelf and desk, well… There’s a certain loving black lab who likes to carry my bears around the house. I keep those two safe from her though, as I’ve had them since my first hospital stay when I was six.

The purpose of this photo is to share the artifacts hanging from the fan. There dreamcatcher and nighttime wind chime are up there in honor and inspiration of FALLING INTO YESTERDAY, and to help bring peace. There is also a beautiful glass/steel fairy flying hidden somewhere in the photo. She was a gift from my elder sister, I gift I love greatly.

And… I”ll leave you with a photo of epic cuteness…

Time for some revising!

I’m “home” right now, in Orange County. I won’t return to Berkeley until Tuesday, which is really nice. I needed a break from the city life. It’s nice to just relax in a warm, large house with a stocked kitchen and my smiling family.

The greatest plus? Being with my dog, Belle.

Words can explain how much I love her. She whimpered when we reunited and I sobbed. I don’t know how I’m going to leave her again on Tuesday. It’s going to be so hard, but I’m beyond grateful to be with her now.