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engaging.

i went to an engagement party recently & for the first time in a long time i was struck by wonder at how perfect this particular couple is for each other. it’s rare to find someone you can tolerate on a regular basis, but seeing what these two share was beyond inspiring…i feel special and honored to be a part of their circle in this exciting time.

they are without a doubt, two of the most hilarious people i’ve ever been around. and they completely balance that out with their unwavering loyalty & completely solid foundation. it’s endearing.

i am positive they’ll keep each other on their toes & laughing throughout the years. and i’m thrilled that two special people have found an equally special partner.

i am well aware i’m getting waaaay ahead of myself, but i’m already completely obsessed with their unborn children.

a big heartfelt congrats to my lovely friend.

first things first though, convincing her it’s necessary to have me in a tutu pirouetting down the aisle at her wedding…

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high fidelity, irony, and sun-daze.

i’ve been plagued with the sunday night blues for as long as i can recall. and i’ve written about it numerous times. even on the sunniest, happiest sunday it feels like monday starts on sunday. today is no exception.

the cure? a good book.

so, i leave you with a little high fidelity…and a little irony (for those that know the back-story):

“I’ve seen men like you in Doris Day films, but I never thought they existed in real life…The men who can’t commit, who can’t say ‘I love you’ even when they want to, who start to cough and sputter and change the subject. But here you are. A living, breathing specimen. Incredible.”

incredible, indeed.

and a little sad…like a sunday.

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smarts are sexy.

as a self-proclaimed book nerd i am unable to date a guy who is unable to match wits or carry on a stimulating conversation.

even if a guy is drop-dead gorgeous ~ if he is unable to engage his brain, i’m immediately uninterested.

some girls are into cars, looks, money, or power, but for me ~ it’s alllll about the brains, baby.

since i started dating boys, i’ve had a vision of a guy that i could sit up with late at night and enjoy scintillating conversations. and that’s my #1 fantasy with my mr. forever. sure, i imagine exotic travels, a marriage, and maybe some littles…but none of those could happen if he wasn’t brainy. and when a boy can string together a sentence ~ i melt.

i was with a group of girls the other night and one of them was describing a male friend, as different girls floated in and out of the conversation they all asked the same thing ‘is he hot?’ whereas i asked ‘is he smart?’ ~ they all looked at me like i had 3 heads.

can you imagine how smart i’d be then?!

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once you open your door to one person, anyone can get in.

sometimes i like my horoscope. and i would argue that keeping an open door is among the most valuable of all treasures…

In the story of the Arabian Nights, a character magically opens the door to the treasure by uttering the words “Open Sesame.” You are now facing or will soon face a dilemma or puzzle that needs to be solved. As a determined Scorpio, you will of course try everything in your power to figure it out. You may even spend a lot of time thinking up a variety of creative solutions. But the solution will come down to one unusual, seemingly magical thing – something very simple that you will say. The secret will be in reading between the lines, and truly understanding a person in the midst of the riddle.