a much needed twin day.

today was one of those days that started off wonderfully lazy. i slept (way) in, enjoyed homemade blueberry muffins made by mom, and did a few chores around the house. since i spend most of my days working (and commuting), i try to make sure that any day off does not go to waste. so, you could imagine the wasteful feelings that were setting in by 4pm, having yet to leave the neighborhood. that was when twin and i decided we would take a drive to newburyport. with the sunroof open. i'm not sure if i have made it clear on this blog yet, but for anyone who knows me (even a little), they know that newburyport massachusetts is my favorite place on planet earth. it's my heart. it's my home. i would spend every day there, forever...and be overly content. today i even came to the conclusion that i would be perfectly fine with never leaving the town borders. 

twin and i did a little window shopping and talked about our future plans to own a store in town, as we stopped to take the occasional photo and exchange needed smiles. we were in our happy place, all afternoon. twin had walked the clipper city rail trail in the past, and had spoke so highly of it that i knew i had to experience it myself. so, we made our way under the newburyport bridge, and followed this trail all the way to haley's diner for a quick fresh lemonade. we then walked back, taking a few wrong turns (on purpose), and stopping to notice the simple wonders of such a beautiful, seaside town. we pointed out little things we noticed and loved, whether it be the style of a colonial home, the perfection of a white picket fence, backyard dinners for two, painfully blue hydrangeas, little shops, or restaurants we need to add to our "try" list. 

it quickly became apparent to me that little days like this one may be my favorite. there's nothing more enjoyable than walking and talking with someone you love, and together experiencing something that you both adore. by the time we caught the sunset from plum island, i realized just how happy i was we decided to leave the house today. 

so here's to finding those little things that make you so happy. 

take a wrong turn. go the long way. have a day with no agenda.

i promise...it'll be worth it.