*Nick and me - our first pose at Red Rock. 
*Nick's the little green smudge above with his hands on his hips toward the bottom of the boulders...I took this just before we decided to get groovy with some yoga poses:
Dancer.
My Sweet and Handsome Warrior.I just returned from a weekend getaway in Las Vegas to celebrate my fiance's childhood friend's wedding. I wish I could say that's where I've been for the past month (hence my lack of writing), but I've been here in Atlanta just busy working...and enjoying a scrumptious love affair with some library books.
While we were in Vegas, we enjoyed a balance of family time (spending time with Nick's dear Aunt Angie and Uncle Bruce), nature time at Red Rock (see photos above), socializing and sunning with the wedding party (I could get used to a daily cabana break), and yes, some gambling (we left $60 richer thanks to Wheel of Fortune!!).
The photos you see above were taken on Saturday at Red Rock - a mountain just a few miles away from the Vegas strip. After being in the airport and casino the day before, the chance to breathe some fresh air and to feel so embedded with the earth felt amazing. The trip reminded me of my need for not only a connection to nature but also a much needed b-r-e-a-k.
I'm getting better at giving myself breaks (and not feeling guilty about some afternoon naps), but I think we could all use a little more nourishment for our spirits and our bodies. Little bits of nourishment - like some deep breathing, or 10 minutes of doing nothing, or another hot shower even if you don't really need one, or book that speaks to your senses, or getting on the floor with or without a mat and s-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g.....
Take a few moments to think of ways you can connect - to yourself, to your loved ones, to Earth.
I believe these simple moments carry so much more significance and substance to our lives than how much we can bet at Blackjack, or how many hours we can pound away at our jobs, or how many countries we've visited, or how many carats of diamonds we own, or our endless and lofty to-do lists. I'm not saying those things are sinful - I got excited to win that $60 by spinning the wheel, it feels good to earn money each day, and it's lovely to see a new place and meet new people.
My point is simply first and foremost to make sure you're nourishing yourself in the simple, solid, most natural ways - then, when you're truly ready and centered, go jetsetting, climb that mountain, and let your jewels sparkle!
