So Far So Good

Maybe you have a special occasion combined with a low budget. Maybe it's even your one-year anniversary. Maybe you should cook dinner together at home over a bottle of wine, and visit La Cave du Vin afterwards to share a delicious bottle of champagne. Perfect. :-)

La Rose N° 7

Then, unfortunately, it's time to make up for the holiday full of Southern goodies. Back to Cleveland Yoga - and a few days sans meat for detoxification.

On the docket for January - Comfort Foods, the healthy version. Life planning. 

Thinking beyond Cleveland. Dog sitting. Snow shoveling.

It's been a whole year!

Unexpected yet serendipitous, this past year with John has brought
incredible joy for both of us.

We have a lot to look forward to, an exciting year ahead..
...and a lot more West Wing to watch.



Photo by my amazing friend Erin

 



2011: To Do

Acquire glasses as cool as these.



From See, introduced to me by Ellen in Ann Arbor, offering the best eyewear design I've ever seen! 



Visit Vegas! 

Seriously.

Make heart snowballs.



from Swoonworthy



Find an exciting recipe for a champagne cocktail.

Maybe here?



From Found in Mom's Basement



Need a 'stache?

A New Year!

found here

Happy New Year, my friends! 2010 brought so many good things. Although I may have fewer academic or musical accomplishments to list than in years past, the things that have presented themselves are what makes life worth living in the first place. An unexpected move and a beautiful relationship brought change on many levels, but it was change that was welcomed, bringing growth, joy, and in many ways, clarity.

The country's economic and unemployment issues have brought more frustration than I had expected to find after graduate school, but I'm hopeful for the coming year and know it will bring even more stability, and even fewer bills. (joke)

I've gotten to watch my little brother's mind transform itself with the help of neurofeedback therapy, and I couldn't be more thrilled for him and his improved participation in the world. His brain is working better for him than ever, and he is absolutely beaming. And one thing has always been true: when Josh is beaming, I am beaming.

My parents' dedication to his development reminds me how lucky I am, as has their support of my new life. And speaking of parents, the addition of John's mom to my life has been wonderful and refreshing. Her loving support is going to take us far.

I feel like a pretty lucky girl these days.

I wish countless blessings and happiness for all of you this year. May 2011 bring health and laughter and good friends and good books and good music and everything lovely.

Here's to life. 
Cheers!

Lauren