substance.

dears, i have missed you. i have begun this post many times in my head, but then i couldn't ever quite make my fingers type it here in my blogspot text box. the truth is: i'm struggling with the purpose of this blog right now. with all of the blogs and other content coming your way, i am determined to make each trip to the kelly loves whales blog *worth your precious time*.

&

so i wonder if my creative endeavors,
yoga journeys,
fragmented sentences about life with the world's cutest dog & sweetest husband
are good enough...interesting enough...fresh enough... enough-enough.

when i began this blog, i was only just remembering my creativity, my dreams, my time, and this blog was a way for me to do several things: motivate myself to make art every day and chart my growth (if you will).

but what is it now?

i'm still not sure. i do hope you will keep reading.

*

so, that being said, what is on my mind?


i'm finally feeling better after my war with pig-flu. good health is something i treasure. while i was ill, i began tinkering with the idea of going high-raw all-vegan (HRAV). it's going swell. my favorite new habit is beginning each day with a green juice. today's juice was turnip greens, kale, granny smith apple, golden crisp apple, + 2 carrots. the turnip greens are spicy. it's fun. why am i doing this?

{well, i already am vegaquarian (we have eaten fish about once a month for the past 6 years. before that i was a 7-year vegetarian who would eat a hamburger once a year.) and i had all but cut out dairy & eggs in order to alleviate asthma symptoms.}

I want to be my healthiest self. It's that simple. And I feel amazing having made this switch.

more on this later. feel free to ask me anything about it.

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YOGA

as you might have guessed, i have been devoting a major chunk of time to my yoga practice & teaching. what a blessing. there is always something new to love about the practice. if you care to, please do check out my podcast over at http://sunroseyoga.com/. it is my dream to share the yoga with anyone whose heart is open to it-- so much goodness for the body and mind. seriously.

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okay, i think i'm done writing for today. thank you for your patience with me. i am grateful for each of you!!

peace. & LOVE. always.

k

gratitude.

feeling it.

{i think i'm back for real this time.}
peace. & LOVE.
always.

Inspiration tuesday

Originally uploaded by foxbox

inspiration drops by as

howling winds,

deep puddles,

laugh lines,

pulsing light.


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my time away from the internet allowed me the space to refill my well. it's funny-- the older i get, the more i realize that although i LOVE sharing time + space with others, quiet is completely necessary at times. i feel as though i'm seeing the world through new eyes right now. this is such a gift.

*

how do you refill the well?

peace. & LOVE. always.

{photo credits:

well.. hello there.

i've been away.
i've been internet-quiet.

i've been on an adventure that looks like

yoga.
music.
art-making.
food-tasting.
big-planning.
friend-hugging.
wide-open-eye-wandering.
quiet.
sleep.
breathe.
smile.

i know i will have more to say at some point, but for now...

ciao!

your roots.

{ a new print. }

{ printmaking is making me SO happy. }

xo

post-701.whooooo!

dears, happy wednesday. i thought today would be fun to share a few of my favorite photos from my yoga photo shoot. sending you sunshine.
loves.

hello hello.

darlings,
hello! what happened to me? well, i've been busy hosting a guest from American Samoa for over a week. we have been exploring all seattle together + enjoying the fall weather. i have also been making things. super exciting things. things i cannot wait to share with you.
and
i had a yoga photo-shoot on lake washington, so my podcasts will look even more polished. (a new episode drops on friday.)
my heart is bursting with things to share with you... insights i've had while meditating this week. in due time, though.
until then,
peace. & LOVE. always.
k