Ciao, Bella!

I'm. In. Venice! 

And it's down right amazing. Though I've visited this beautiful city before, I have the pleasure of being with my family this time around! (My amazing husband is fending for himself at home!) Remember how I casually mentioned that my parents won an award for one of their cars a couple of weeks ago?

Well that same car recently got checked through customs here in Italy, and will be showing at a concourse in Lake Como this weekend. Lucky for me, this time I got to tag along! AND we came a bit early to do some extra sight seeing !!

It's just my parents and my sister/bestie, Lia. Though I miss the hubs, Lia is way more fun to get ready with, and she has a keen eye for style which makes shopping a bit more fun too! 

The beautiful market makes me wish I lived here. The produce, fish, and meats looked amazing and left me dizzy with thoughts of dishes to make! 

We'll be here until Thursday evening, then off to Tuscany to stay in a castle for a night and do some some wine tasting!! 

Someone. Pinch me. 

Ciao ciao, carissima!

Xox

Happy Birthday

This past Friday was my birthday.

I'm..wait for it... 27. 

YEP.

 20 + 7 years.

Right now, you might think I'm crazy. You may be saying, "gaawd- shut up, you're so young", or "Oh, I didn't know that hip lady was so old." Either way, my birthday isn't about you, it's about me - and it feels fucking old. 

When I think about my fantasies of childhood, I vividly remember planning my life thinking that by now,  I'd be married with at least two children. It's so funny how reality hits and you realize it may be best to take your time.

I must say, 26 sure was good to me. I celebrated a year of a marriage with my wonderful husband, bought out first home, left the country, celebrated numerous joyous occasions with friends and family, became a fully licensed professional, and even ventured to start my own small business (as a private human-helper).

Though it does sound effing old, I'm really looking forward to 27. I'm comfortable in where I am mentally right now, but definitely feel there's lots of continued opportunity for growth. I can't wait for all the things to come in this next year. 

27...You're mine.

image from Cup of Jo