looking forward

orcas island, wa

...

i'm looking forward

to...

driving north on the 101 tomorrow with my mum.

arriving at the Oregon border

antiquing in Grants Pass, OR

entering Seattle.

my Pike Place stops: Le Panier, Mee Sum Pastry, DeLaurenti's, Market Spice etc. etc. etc.

Anacortes!

cousin time.

the mist at night in the Anacortes air.

morning walks to Washington Park

rocky beaches!

the ferry ride

standing at the tip of the ferry with the wind in my face.

Orcas Island

walking and talking with Bella

walking on my aunts beach: collecting weathered glass, smooth stones, counting starfish, and investigating tide pools.

walking into town...

Mt. Constitution.

orcas stars.

Aunties.

....

also:

3 years ago today, i was arriving in Shanghai by train

2 years ago today i was on my way to Bosch to be a counselor for the first time

1 year ago today i took my first trip on my own to Washington

....

to: my full. rich. colorful. lush. life. i am so blessed.

...

(now the ears of my ears awake and

now the eyes of my eyes are opened)

e.e. cummings