During the holiday break, Frank and I were able to travel to southern California and spent quality time with friends and family. Recent circumstances have caused us to consider the great blessings that we have, and treasure the little moments that we once before overlooked. Although the weather was at times bitingly dry and cold, the colors outside were still gorgeous.
Happy New Year everyone! Starting the year with this wonderful couple, Aaron and Kathy, who were surrounded by many loved ones as they committed their vows on their wedding day. A memorable event I still recall was the moving speech that Aaron's brother gave that drove myself, and many others, to tears. The venue was serene, especially when the trees became silhouettes as the sun set. Congratulations, Aaron and Kathy!
Photos by Stephanie for Nathalie Cheng Photography.
It's been a delight having this blog since it pushes me to look back at my photos and consider how I've been spending 2015. It's almost like pulling out a photo album from the back of a closet shelf, blowing off the dust, and, filled with nostalgia, turning each page. I guess living in the digital age, this depiction might be hard to relate huh? In any case, this local trip with friends is definitely gave me those feels!
A friend at the time purchased a mirrorless camera (Olympus OM-D E-M10), and we were all excited for her to take it out for a spin. We first had pizza at Cheese Board (an iconic pizza go to if visiting Berkeley for the first time), and enjoyed dessert at Mission Heirloom. This restaurant and cafe highlighted itself as delivering healthy foods sustainably and storing everything in glass. I especially loved how it served its desserts and coffee with Heath Ceramics, one of my favorite potteries. It was a whole lot of fun having these little trips with fellow friends, with wholesome conversations and warm memories.