it's about time

Maybe only a few of you know, but I have been dueling a little bit with flying solo since I moved from Minneapolis. This weekend was one that may have soothed my heart. For the first time, in a very very very long time, I was more than fine with being alone, I embraced it. My mother always used to say a common Czech proverb that translates to something like, "whomever your heart belongs to, also belongs the weekend." And this weekend, I found that I fell a little bit in love with myself. I know that may sound a little strange and probably extremely narcissistic and self-centered, for anyone who doesn’t know me well, but this was a substantial breakthrough.

Rarely, and only to do more productive and fulfilling tasks, I barely left my computer and worked my ass off this weekend. I designed, for my clients, for my friends and for myself. I knocked out several projects and was inspired through it all. I am not sure if it is the feeling of some creativity and passion and hope and FEELING coming back, but I feel more alive now than I have in a long time. I think I am finally starting to remember who I am.

And with the feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction comes the concept of reward. Mine was an apple tart which came with vanilla bean ice cream and was the soft punctuation to a day well lived.

I thank my stars for the french shortcrust pastry recipe that makes my world go round.

And while I am thankful, I wish to express how much I appreciate my space and that it offers me a place to bolster change, to illicit inspiration and to work with purpose.

The free yoga classes don't hurt either.

Certainly not one of their favorite things in the world, but necessary from time to time, the dogs got their act cleaned up a bit too.









I hope to keep the momentum and wrap up some work next week so I can fully enjoy the company that is coming next weekend. Although it is a relief to know that "alone" is not a dirty word, I am very excited to share the company of some very inspiring people next weekend.