Photo Journey

This article and first video are definitely worth a look:
New Yorker’s mysterious photo quest ends in Paris

Tied with a Bow

After a particularly difficult and frustrating night, waking up to a text like this can change your day:
"check outside your door down to the right...a mocha for you.  Might be cold at this point though".

The smallest gestures can make the most significant impact, so thank you.

"All the phones have rung and rung, They're off the hook-- all but one, And all the mail stacked up inside, Up on the floor-- a mile high" --Angels and Airwaves

The Unexpected

The rain was drizzling just lightly enough to feel like a mist-- it was barely stinging when it hit my face.  I was holding my umbrella and my hood was down.

I felt like going for a walk when Mike was heading home so I asked if I could come with him.  When he told me it was raining, I told him that's what rain boots and umbrellas are for.  I didn't know why but I just wanted to talk and walk for a bit, kind of like those nights in Rome.

When we stepped out of the elevator I instinctively reached for the straps on the umbrella and suddenly stopped myself.  Anyone who knows me knows that I loathe rain-- I just find it terribly inconvenient and significantly less breathtaking than the sun setting on a warm day.  But tonight, I stand (albeit slightly) corrected.  The rain was absolutely gorgeous and, for once, I didn't care if my hair became a mess and my makeup ran halfway down my face.

I hope that everyone can take a walk with good company some night, stare at the (very, very light) rain (let's face it, this would be a bit challenging if it was pouring and nasty outside) and decide to simply put their umbrellas down.

"There's something about the way the street looks when it's just rained, There's a glow off the pavement..., And I don't know how it gets better than this, You take my hand and drag me headfirst, Fearless" --Taylor Swift