sometimes it's hard to see 'the forest for the trees'. i took a break and found this little critter to de-stress me and wanted to share him or her? with you. the monterey bay aquarium was the perfect medicine - incredibly soothing, calming, magical, amazing and wondrous. you can't help but feel like a kid with all the surprising creatures that just make your jaw drop open.

robin the penguin fell in love with my friend, the otters were just too adorable, the jellyfish were beautiful organza dresses floating like slow motion ballerinas, the sea horses were - oh i can't even think of enough words to describe how amazing they were - just too many wonderful treasures to mention. your heart will feel better and calmer if you get a chance to stop by there for the day. the details, the music, the learning experience was beyond everything! there's even sardines swimming in a circle in the ceiling! i was so happy a few little kids were lying on the floor looking up - i didn't want to be the first to do that and so i laid down next to them and was transported away to some dream land.