Forever in Wonderland: Hope and Happiness

Fall is here! Well, temporarily at least. The weather in LA has been perfect – cool in the morning, wonderfully warm in the afternoon, and cool again at night. Of course, the temperature is supposed to rise again tomorrow (blah), but at least we’re on our way to cooler weather.

I’ve been working like crazy this week so I don’t have a whole lot of personal updates.

Wednesday I went for a 6 mile run at sunset on the beach and it was inspiring and beautiful. I dedicated the run to all of those lost and affected by 9/11 – running is the truest way I know to show my respect, regain hope, and express my love. That probably sounds strange, but because running is so important to me – and brings me such joy - I like to think that when I run I’m returning a sort of happiness and peacefulness back into the world. I ran fast and I ran with passion, and I finished the run exhausted but thankful and calm.

Then my bf and I celebrated 4 months of togetherness (it seems like it’s been so much longer!) at Duke’s, where we had beer, seafood and a yummy key lime pie. I could go on and on about how happy and lucky I am :) But I think it’s pretty dang obvious that this relationship is one of the best things that’s ever happened to me. I haven’t been this happy well, ever. These past four months have been incredible, and I’m so blessed to have such a hilarious, loving, talented, handsome, weirdo (this is a compliment) boyfriend and father of my dog. He’s

the best, and he truly makes me want to be the best I can be. He makes me smile and laugh every single day.