magic on sunday; catching rays out west ☀️
as i rushed to my gate in terminal 5 at jfk last thursday night, nearly deflated after a busy and hectic pre-vacation week, it dawned on me - i’ve been running to california every january for the last five years.
it’s strategic, you see. a new york city winter is brutal. it’s cold and windy, the sun is scarce. california is usually a good bet for temps above 60, consistent sunshine, and there’s no need for a sleeping bag puffy jacket. a january visit ensures a good dose of vitamin d to get you through the last of an east coast winter.
currently, i’m hanging out in desert hot springs, just outside of palm springs. my girlfriends and i have taken a hike in joshua tree, explored pioneertown, biked through the beautiful mid-century neighborhood of vista las palmas, hiked a snowy mountain trail (yes, snow -_-), and simmered in some hot springs. it’s been relaxing, rejuvenating, and very, “california.”
this week’s playlist is my version of california if i had to give it a playlist. if you can’t make it out west this winter, close your eyes, cozy up, and press play.
magic on sunday: 01.15.17 [spotify playlist]
sun medallion - king tuff
corazon - mystic braves
i don’t wanna miss you - twin peaks
so good at being in trouble - unknown mortal orchestra
mind daze - psychic ills
pain - lvl up
shelter song - temples
until next sunday,
meghan