Earlier this week, it suddenly struck me in my Pilates class that my favorite holiday {Valentine’s Day} is just two weeks away. Somehow, we have already completed 1/12th of 2023 and are two days into February at this point. It reminded me of the importance to slow down and take time to savor each day. Whether it is by playing with Brody, watching the stars and planets, chasing a sunset, or going on a walk by the water, I can never remind myself often enough to simply slow down and smell the roses. My favorite way of doing that this week was by chasing the green comet yesterday. After a delicious Indian dinner, we went up to the Angeles National Forest to find this visible-once-in-every-50,000-years comet, see the craters on the moon, and admire the twinkling stars in the night sky. It was one of the coolest experiences, and was well worth staying up past my bedtime and bundling up in all my sweaters to stay warm. The best part is you can still chase this comet for a few more days if you’d like to see this once in a million lifetimes experience. x

x Paris

This week felt calming. While my planner was packed with things to do each day and it felt like Friday when it was only Tuesday, I still found time to get my errands done, take a midweek bubble bath, and light candles every evening. The older I get, the more I want to find that elusive idea of work-life balance. And while I know some weeks will lean more towards work and others will give me more time for life, I find that nothing makes me feel happier and more productive than finding at least a few minutes a day to do something I love: playing with Brody, a brisk morning walk, making a delicious meal at home, a soothing Pilates class, taking time to garden, stargazing, or simply lighting a candle that I adore. I’m excited for another leisurely weekend at home, where the only times I’ll know I need to leave are for walks with Brody or to get to my Pilates studio. I hope you have a great one as well!

x Paris