Sweet November.

My digital camera is still broken and I am too busy saving my pennies for Christmas presents to buy a new one ... but this little inconvenience has made me realize that my cell phone camera can take some pretty killer shots. I snapped that photo this evening, while sitting at the Starbucks closest to my apartment, sipping an eggnog latte (they're back! 'Tis the season!) and reading fashion magazines. It was a lovely way to unwind after a busy day at the office.

November is off to a wonderful start. I know we're only 4 days in, but really - so far, it's been great! October was just crazy busy but November has crept in quietly, softly, and it seems the frantic pace of October is behind me. I'm sure when December arrives, I'll be overwhelmed with holiday preparations and shopping and trip planning ... but for now, I'm enjoying quiet evenings with people I love. It's really refreshing.

I was reading Kelly's blog today on my lunch break, and I definitely resonate with what she was saying. Happiness has hit me like a truck, too. Like her, my life is full of happy, with lots of "pinch me" moments. This autumn has reminded me that it really is the little things that make life so magical.

Little things like going to see Casablanca in black and white at the cinema with Grace, eating popcorn together and sitting there completely captivated by the wonder that is Ingrid Bergman. Little things like spontaneous sushi nights with Xinxin at our favorite sushi place on Sasamat Street, eating tuna tempura and swapping relationship advice. Little things like walking along Granville Street in the morning and seeing the fog lift, revealing the snow-cap mountains off in the distance. Little things like text messages from Jessica saying "je miss le you" and quiet evenings at Starbucks and grocery shopping at Meinhardt's Gourmet Grocery and listening to the same Duffy song over and over and over again. Little things like soaking in a warm bubble bath on a Sunday evening while watching Breakfast at Tiffany's on my laptop. (The laptop was on the bathroom counter, far away from the tub - don't worry! I didn't have it in the tub with me, lol).

Just random thoughts on my heart tonight. I hope wherever you are in the world tonight, you're feeling as blessed as I am.

sending lots of love your way

xox