When I arrived in Kansas as a part of The Magical Eyes Tour, I was overjoyed. The trip had been a long time coming since I discovered Shannon Kinney-Duh through her blog Free Spirit Knits. She has been an inspiration to my way of living since I learned about her existence! It was only natural that I make her home part of The Magical Eyes Tour and plan a Pink Salon while I was visiting.

I first met Ellen in February on one of the first stops for my Magical Eyes Tour voyage, and it was a true blessing. The first night of my visit we sat over the dinner table with her daughter Kristen Ernst, a glass of wine and our hearts wide open -- ready to give and recieve. When I close my eyes, I can bring myself back to this state of being. It was fresh and full of love.

Something has come over me. For months now I have been telling myself it will pass, but after this long, I cannot keep saying it. It would be a lie if I continued to act as though this space I am in is not part of who I am. If it weren’t, I wouldn’t be in it. Last week I wrote myself out of this space and referred to it as “the funk.” A day later I felt fine. However, I had an eerie sensation the funk would soon return.

I have always been a Daddy’s girl. For as long as I can remember my relationship with my father has been a great one. I woke up this morning thinking of my Dad and what my sister and I would do for him on this special day to honor all that he is for us.