enjoyment.

Yesterday was Vinny and my 5th anniversary. We celebrated in absolute style by renting a hotel in downtown Minneapolis, enjoying a day full of browsing through expensively stylish shops, lavishly treating ourselves to a delicious happy hour of Cosmopolitans, getting dressed up in our sexiest attire, and filling ourselves full of some of the most decadent Italian cuisine in the city. Of course, the hot tub, chocolates, and yummy next-day breakfast were all just added perks.

We forgot the camera and ended up buying a disposable version--photos will have to wait until the film gets developed. Waiting for photos--how weird is that?

I have more to write about, but for the life of me I can't figure out why it would be of interest to anyone but myself. Hmmm...sometimes my life feels really interesting. Even just a couple hours ago while roaming the aisles of a bookstore I was writing a blog post and thinking that my thoughts were exceptionally worthy of being recorded. But now?

I've come to the conclusion that it is important that I get back into the habit of writing. I mean really writing. What I mean by that, I'm not even sure. All I know is that I need a practice--one that will help me find balance--and writing used to be that for me. I like words and rhythm and what happens when you put them together.

The past several days have left me feeling incredibly inspired. Now that I've had some time to rest and refresh my senses I also feel exceedingly purposeful. I have a massive amount of painting to accomplish within the next 25 days. And yet, somehow, I know it will get done--even if by sheer acts of magic.

In the meantime, here's to experiencing love and a newfound sense of peace. Here's to being filled with inspiration and intention. Here's to all the things that make life worth living. Here's to sleeping well and waking rested.

Here's to living from a place of great happiness.
Cheers!

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