Mostly I Choose Magic
And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it. (Roald Dahl)
Hello, lovelies. I hope you are well and having a happy day! Things are busy around here. In 25 days, my Mister and I are getting married!! When we set the date more than one year ago, it felt distant and far off. But now our wedding day is around the corner.
In the past week, I have felt a roller coaster of emotions. This is a big, significant, life-event... with lots of tiny details. Now that we're in the 30-day window, the wedding planning has become a lot more real. Decisions are no longer hypothetical and "this might be nice," they are "we're doing X and not doing Y." My inner perfectionist has reared her shiny, sparkly head and begun to point out all the millions of things that I should have under control.
And yet, my Mister and I have been together for 6.5 years. We have been through so much. We have traveled the world and cozied up on the couch for so many nights. We know each other, love each other, and have chosen each other. This big party is just one way of sharing that love with our closest friends and family. And at some point, life return to our normal everyday, but as husband & wife.
So, I have been a little distracted, even though I have plans for this blog. I have a full list of posts to share, including an Autumn Playlist (which I've had on repeat) and my final recap of our Europe trip (highlights from Edinburgh).
One thing I have been thinking a lot about: the way you do anything is the way you do everything. I am trying to handle this big life event — the wedding to-do list, the writing of our vows, the proclamation of our love, and the party that follows — with kindness, respect, and gratitude. I can let my inner perfectionist whip me up into a frenzy (oh boy, has she ever!) or I can let this be magical. In reality, I can have a little of both, but mostly I choose magic.
Image via Taylor Lord Photograpy
