under the tree

she is always so certain of my own strength. she always tells me that I'm good enough. she has so much faith in my ability to learn my lessons, overcome adversity and create the life I want for myself.

I didn't realize until recently how much my mother's support and encouraging words continuously remind me that I am strong, that I am capable, even under the most difficult and sometimes painful circumstances.

more wonderful moms: for my girls, an embrace, 27 weeks and photobooth friday.

blue haze

it's been fun

some of my favorite photos from Spring 'Roid Week 2009: a week in Polaroid, balloons, untitled, rainy lilac, untitled and another day in paradise.

twosome

'Roid Week 2009

full of sky

hope is more than wishful thinking

the world according to mom

5 things I love about being a mom:

the wide range of skills I have learned and developed over the years: how to make paper airplanes, knit hats, pack light, remove tomato sauce stains, stop a nosebleed or manage an asthma attack.

how my judgment turned into compassion, humility, and a better sense of understanding and respect for others' choices.

shopping for school supplies.

after a really long and exhausting day, my son would put toothpaste on my toothbrush or tape a little note on my bedroom's door offering comfort and love when I most need it.

Mother's Day.

launched by Her Bad Mother. I tag Kristen, Alison, Blackbird, Jenny and Sarah-Ji.

spring in Paris

spring this year is bringing long bike rides, berries and a sense of completeness into our family, gently reminding us that what we may have lost in lifestyle options we have gained in terms of simplicity, creativity and peace.

I heart film

we've finally had the first rolls of film that we shot with the new Contax 645 camera developed today. and I have to admit it. as much as I enjoy the convenience and many possibilities that digital photography offers, my love for film, fully entrenched in the beauty of its texture, process and imperfection, is expanding every day.

some beautiful film photos: another summer, untitled, La promenade, untitled and pendant.

spring manifesto

it is about enjoying a little walk in the city for the first time in weeks, basking in the warmth of the afternoon light.

it is about rediscovering the simple joys of fresh sheets, board games, homemade meals and late night conversations.

it is about knitting baby clothes and making jewelry to help raising funds for children in need around the world. about the pride and encouragement in my sons' eyes, no matter how small my contribution may be.

it is about being at peace with who I am and what I do.

Orangette

olé

"don't be afraid. don't be daunted. just do your job. continue to show up for your piece of it whatever that might be. if your job is to dance, do your dance. if the divine genius assigned to your case decides to let some sort of wonderment be glimpsed for just one moment through your efforts, then olé. and if not, do your dance anyhow. and olé to you nonetheless - I believe this, and I feel like we must teach it - olé to you nonetheless just for having the sheer human love and stubbornness to keep showing up."

- Elizabeth Gilbert, at the 2009 TED Conference.