Under The Weather

Our home is coming together, the wedding plans are starting to take shape, I just cant get this restlessness and stress to shake.  ( Wow I didn't even mean to rhyme. )

I've hit a wall. The only thing I'm sure of is that I want to be with Scott and... that's about it. I have no idea what I want to do with my life and haven't for some time. I keep making plans, to make plans, and well we see where that gets me.

 I guess you could say I'm facing uncertainty but that's not because I don't take risk, cause I do, and I'm still paying for many of them. This is becoming a problem because it sends me through a whirl wind of living in my head, tiny break downs and depression. All of which Scott has to live with, poor guy.

I'm getting to a breaking point where I need to jump and try one crazy idea or learn how to put more energy into the things I love rather then wasting it on my current job that I hate.  I seem to really struggle with this. Any advise?

I do have hope however. Hope that I'll find something to do with myself  and the energy to run with it. Hope that I will just calm myself and have some clarity. It maybe it's the weather being so beautiful here in Portland that's lifting my good mood vibes a bit, but hey I'll take it!

This is under the St. John's bridge which Scott parents just moved two blocks from! 

Also this is the dress I'm thinking of going with for the wedding what do you think, other then it needing to be taken in here and there?

Skyline

Whoftaa life there for a second got busy, well that mixed with me losing ambition to do anything.
I do however start my new job on Wednesday. Last week was full of me doing computer work and orientations... Not so fun but look at the view I get to enjoy everyday from work!

This is the view from the tram that I take up the hill. It's a really calm and nice way to start the day at least.  I am super happy to have gotten this job the pay and benefits are amazing because it is a state job. Not so thrilled that I'll be a cashier in the gift shops and cafes in the hospital, but I will eventually move up to being a Barista!
Things are beginning to look up and I can't really complain about that.

Also I found this really inspiring video over at Stay The Ride, called Caine's Arcade.
It put a huge smile on my face for the day and I hope it does the same for you.

-Johnny Rose

Friday Obsession

Hey all it's Friday!
So I thought I'd start the weekend off right with my
weekly Friday Obsession.

So I just moved back to Portland, OR and Scott is now in the Navy reserves so we are finally able to dig in some roots! I can't explain how happy I'am about this!
 I've never had my own place that I could really do whatever I wanted to. Always had room mates to think of .. Not that I ignore Scott's opinion, he just honestly doesn't care as long as he has room for his computers.

I've been intrigued and inspired by small space dwellings for some time now as well as earth domes. Mostly because I think modern homes are getting far to large and thus we buy far too much to fill them up. I don't know about you, but I don't want my things to own me and when I find myself with a lot of possessions I tend to make decisions based on my stuff. No matter your choice in size, the style of your home should speak of who you are. And on that note, here are some homes and decor that inspire me!

Small space living cabin style

I found these on Pinterest the other day and love the bottom right chair

Air plants and Succulents are quite in now.. and I whole heartily agree

A bathmat that's made of moss... YES

Room with windows all around

Color can always help make a space

I so want to do this DIY project, medicine cabinet out of a vintage suitcase

Tea cup lighting for the dinning room, Pinkies up

More small space living, I love how organized everything has to be to make use of the space

A shipping container home, love love, love

 Well I hope this leaves you inspired!
What are some of your latest obsessions?

-Johnny Rose

Food take me away?

I will always love food too  much... Seriously though food is so ingrained into my very being. The whole part about needing it to live might have something to do with it... Or it might have something to do with being raised a nomad. Constantly moving all over this continent as a child, and now as an adult being  partners with a Navy man, things haven't be able to settle. But I'll always have food to make me feel all warm and cozy like a family home can feel. 

So fest your eyes on some warm and cozy meal ideas that wont leave you feeling to guilty in the morning. 

1. Spicy Curried Quinoa Wrap with mint, peas and Tahini-Avocado-Citrus Slaw

2. Sweet potato ravioli with pecans and herb brown butter sauce 

3. Orange glazed tempeh with kale and brown rice

Later tonight I will attempt to make the orange glazed tempeh! Will report pictures and details.

Indulge- Johnny Rose

Back In Coffee Land

I'm back at it this thing with a new perspective. Yes I did go through and delete a few post, essentially I was unhappy with where this was going, so change it right?

 I'am back in Portland ready to get things going...

But first let me grab my coffee!

At my favorite spot of course

The Albina Press off of N. Albina in the Mississippi district. 

It's a bit of a trek for me now that I no longer live 2 houses down from it but I will always find my way back here. I recommend a mocha, best I've ever had (in the middle). 

A lovely tagging game

Kristance over at dance your way back to Zion tagged me in this post. And I can't resit!

So heres 10 things I love in no specific order.

1.ANYTHING hand made

like this wonderful purse by Hierapparel, she's one of my Etsy favs

2.Hippies (seriously) 

I love how theres something so strong about people connected to the earth.

3.Music

right now Eisley's new song The Valley is one of my favorites.

4.Head bands

like this one my mom made for me last summer!

5. Jewelry

especially anything using bones or wood 

6. Cardigans
I wear one just about everyday...always and forever

7.Lavender cupcakes

need I say more?

8.Inga Muscio 

for making womanifestos

9.Food politics
because what you eat is VERY important

10. The movie
Love Me If You Dare

Hope this lets you have a little insight into who I'am.