Heavy silk...

Words once flowed from me,
dripping off my fingertips one
by one.
They traced circles around my tongue
and left a path of goosebumps
on my skin.

They sunk deeper than anything known.
To a place where things are barely tangible,
like dying wisps of smoke
caught in a still room.

You have that effect on me,
stillness.
My mind wanders
and the things I want to say
slip off your tongue.
Gliding like heavy silk
over my palms.

Our roots tangle together
beneath fallen leaves and warm earth.
Intertwining until we become
one.
Until your beating heart
pounds steadily within my chest.

Everything bright and beautiful...

Just a few little things I'm especially grateful for today:

• My AMAZING boyfriend! I love him like c r a z y. How many guys these days tell you how much they love you, and that you're beautiful, every chance they get? We've gone on so many adventures since our first date 7 months ago: countless hikes, Disneyland!, Lagoon, fishing, Sundance, snowboarding, the list goes on and on. Sorry ladies, but this handsome devil is taken.

            

• My new job at a brand new (multi-million dollar) library! With all new co-workers that are the nicest people you'll ever meet (such a welcome change)! And did I mention it's not only a library, but also a rec center, a senior center, a café and a park?? Such a fun place to work. 

           

• I'm going to Europe in 13 days! 13!!! Words can't even describe how excited and anxious I am to finally go! I booked this trip about a year and a half ago, so I'm more than ready to hop on that plane and travel around Europe for a month with a huge group of strangers. Which is kind of scary, but I'm excited to meet everyone and make new friends that I'm sure I'll keep my whole life.

          

• It's finally SUMMER, my f a v o r i t e season! Bring on the sandals, tan lines, warm nights, lemonade, bbq's, country music, fireworks, and lazy days by the pool (and a month in Europe, of course)! This summer is sure to be the best yet.

         

• This quote I found on Pinterest last night. Don't you just love finding inspiring words that describe exactly how you feel?

               

Life Lesson #44

Keep Smiling

Just a few things that keep me smiling:

♥ Sunday movie dates with the boy.

♥ Waking up to a cupcake and your family singing 'Happy Birthday'.

♥ Crossing off the days left until the move to the new library.

♥ Dancing to the Backstreet Boys at full volume in the car with your bestie.

♥ Yoga pants and cozy sweaters.

♥ Waking up to a foot of fresh snow (and being excited for some reason).

♥ Knowing you're only a week away from going to Disneyland for 24 hours straight.

♥ Snuggling with Brody every morning.

♥ Making german pancakes and watching The Bachelor with the bestie.

♥ 80's dancing with your group of friends.

♥ Getting Monday off.

♥ Watching Moulin Rouge for the 50 billionth time.

♥ Bear hugs.

♥ The look in his eyes.

 ♥ Heated blankets.

♥ Having gorgeous mountains right up the road that are covered in white.

♥ Listening to 'Stay With Me' by Josh Gracin on repeat.

♥ Pinterest.

♥ Finding the BEST cake recipe ever, ever, ever. Seriously.

♥ Shaun White gum.

♥ Holding hands.

♥ Finding your favorite ring that you thought you'd lost.

♥ Knowing you'll be off to Europe in 117 days.

♥ Learning music from Tangled on the piano.

♥ Going to dinner with the family.

♥ "Goodnight beautiful" text messages.

and

♥ Knowing there will be many more reasons to smile tomorrow :)

Life Lesson #43