love + wishes + thanks: november grey

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maybe it goes back to my childhood, but i have such fond memories of the snow. one memory in particular is learning a christmas song at school, and teaching my little sister how to sing it. we practiced all day long until my parents came home. then we performed it for them (with my little choreographed shimmy) in front of a huge bay window, where snow was falling outside. hands down, best childhood memory ever.

love.

i love to wear my most cozy socks and snuggle up with a good book or magazine in front of our fireplace on those magical winter days.

i love to sip on a big, bold, yummy malbec wine or grand marnier in a fancy cordial glass to keep myself warm (in that tiny, fancy cocktail dress!) while celebrating the holidays with family and friends.

i love the magical feeling that comes along with winter time. i love the anticipation of everything holiday based, the family gatherings to come, the memories of being a child, the crisp air outside that feels like a new breath of life when taken into your lungs, and how delicious it feels to be snuggled up warm with someone you love, when the world outside your door is cold.

{source: 1, 2, 3, 4}

wishes.

on the top of my wish list: i have two projects that are very dear to me, that are on the verge of becoming a successful reality. more than any item or tangible thing, i want to have the guts and bravery to finally go for all of my dreams.

what I am wishing for others: forgiveness. it’s the only thing that has kept me believing in friendship, love and human nature.

{source: 1, 2, 3}

thanks.

my family and i are headed off to ny to visit my husbands side of the family. it will be a whirlwind of events, but we’re excited to go to the theatre, plan a giant feast of a thanksgiving dinner, and spend time with people we love who we rarely get to see.

i am (and will eternally be) oh so grateful for the life that my love has given to me. because of one kiss, one night, that turned into a marriage, that turned into a family, i have been blessed beyond dreams.

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