changes.

whether its day to day, month to month, or within years.  we all change and grow.  the following video proves this fact.  enjoy.

to blog or not to blog? that is the question.

dear darlings,

i apologize for my lack of presence with this blog.  in all honesty, i have changed quite a bit.  this blog all started when i was feeling the need to put emotional energy into something creative.  it was very cathartic for me to sit and type rather than to wallow in my emotions.  don't get me wrong, it's good to address your emotions but it's never a good idea to dwell on them.  now that i have addressed most of my issues, i don't feel the need to use this as a release.  i have bittersweet feelings about this.  

bitter:  letting down my followers and subscribing readers

sweet:  knowing that this has touched a few people.  ex: a 19 year old girl who is finding herself through a failed relationship

bitter:  letting go of something i enjoyed

sweet:  knowing that i have moved on and found myself through this blog

this all started because of a breakup.  what does one do when the blogging (along with friends, family, and god) has helped me move on.  do i still blog?  i really have no idea what to do.

reunited, noe et moi

Dear Darlings,

Noe is in town and I am so excited!  This means I may be away for a few days.  We haven't seen each other since we met over a year ago in Paris.  We have a lot of catching up to do.  I hope everyone enjoys their holiday!  

happy Labor Day weekend!

xoxo, moi

Noe et moi à Monaco

enjoy life like harper.

Always remember to enjoy everyday of your life.  After all, you never know when it will be your last.  Sure, things may be hard at times and not enjoyable.  However, if we didn't have those times, we would not recognize when things are really good.  Love those around you and have not a care in the world. 

Live your life like Harper.

She has spent a year enjoying life.  And her loved ones have enjoyed a year of having her.  

Happy 1st Birthday Harper Magnolia!

 

charlotte and katie c.

charlotte, 

joyeux anniversaire! j'espere que toi as un bon anniversiare avec tes amis et famille. te me manques beaucoup ici à san francisco. je can't wait de toi voir à Paris un jour.  bisous!

katie c.,

happy birthday! i am grateful that erica introduced us, that e daly sure knows how to connect people! i look forward to spending the evening with you and your friends. until then, enjoy your day! bisous!

p.s. let's bust out the french/english talk tonight at le colonial. what do you call it...Franglais???

monthly checkup

Imagine for a moment if heart break or heart ache were actual medical conditions and we had to seek the help of a physician. If we had to endure monthly checkups, I would imagine mine would go something like this:

dr. amour: hello there. it's been two months since the incident, how are you feeling?

moi: better than i was two months ago, that's for sure.

dr. amour: any major aches and pains?

moi: major, no. however minor pains come and go

dr. amour: that is perfectly normal. should cease with time. are you experiencing any other symptoms?

moi: sometimes i feel like i am going through withdrawal and missing the cause of my condition. this mainly happens around bedtime.

dr. amour: hmmm. this sounds like you may have a case of missingcuddlingitis. again, this is normal. have you been engaging yourself in any activities to help with your condition?

moi: yes, i have been training for a half marathon, taking ballet, and surrounding myself with loved ones.

dr. amour: that is great to hear. cardio is great for the heart and your test results show that you're producing a great dose of endorphins. endorphins should definitely help ease any pain. from your x-rays i can tell that surrounding yourself with friends and family has healed your heart quite a bit. great work.

moi: yes, i noticed that i am feeling better and better everyday. although i still have those moments of weakness.

dr. amour: that's normal for the pain to resurface sometimes. just give yourself time and keep up with your activities. now if you excuse me, i must visit another patient. believe it or not, but your case is quite common and trust me, your case is minor and you are healing very well. keep up the good work and I'll see you next month.

moi: thanks doc, i really appreciate it