byodo-in

last night i decided i wanted to do something outdoors and active today. although i couldnt get keli out of bed till a little after 1pm i decided i wanted to go to temple valley and see the temple. i had only been as a child so it was kind of like going for the first time. there were way too many people there. a tour bus actually came while we were there. dont like that.anyway, picture time.



amida, a golden buddha unique to the entire world. at over 18 feet tall its thought to be the largest figure carved since ancient times. you gotta take your shoes off before you come in...that i like.














figured i probably should get one of me


from the top of the cemetery

i didnt get a picture of the five foot high, three ton brass bell because there was always so many people around it. you strike it with a soft wooden log..it sounds really nice. i also took two polaroids that i'll upload later.

not for i.

i have NEVER been a fan of weddings. i avoid them at all costs. in fact, i havent been to one ever, not even my close family weddings. ok thats a lie, when i was maybe 2 years old me and a friend were flower girls in someones wedding. apparently i was not a happy camper. so yes, i dont like weddings. i dont want to have one. i dont care if i get legally married or not but i definitely dont want/need a ceremony. i dont feel the need to share something like that with anyone other than my partner. buuuuut, seeing these pictures on another blog has got me reconsidering all that. i still dont think i'd like a wedding or feel comfortable having one but how beautiful and simple is this one?! im dying over the grass and trees, the potluck and the paper cranes. maybe i'll just decorate my future backyard like this year round.

never ending spaces

yeah, ive been collecting.
















this next one is by @alexpolushkin