Nasa

Our baby Nasa, the now healthy, beautiful, rescue kittie.
Love for Africa.
x

heaven bliss woww!!!

The most blissful cutest yummmmiest ultimate experience ever....
'Cherry Ripe DIY facial' picnic....with my fave girlies:

www.diyspadollys.co.nz

Mmmmmwa!

x

“Make a radical change in your lifestyle & begin to boldly do things which you may previously never have thought of doing, or been too hesitant to attempt. So many people live within unhappy circumstances & yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, & conservation, all of which may appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future. The very basic core of a man’s living spirit is his passion for adventure. The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, & hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new & different sun. If you want to get more out of life, you must lose your inclination for monotonous security & adopt a helter-skelter style of life that will at first appear to you to be crazy. But once you become accustomed to such a life you will see its full meaning & its incredible beauty.” — Jon Krakauer, Into the Wild.

I am obsessed entirely with these songs.

My boys bday

This boy is the love of my life to let you all know <3

No word or action can ever describe how I feel for him and what he means to me.

But I tried on his birthday two days ago!;

I took him on a romantical beach picnic dinner, we came home and I had the room filled with 100 red roses, candles on the floor, "our" songs on a CD playing and ME! At midnight I gifted him with a very special locket i got for him ~ before we were even a couple!!!!... then I brought a cake into the room, a CASTLE cake... Why a castle you ask...? Because he is my real life prince!!! Hehehe yes yes I know very cheesy... but very true. He loved it, but still, I love him more than this <3

Sorry if you are PDA-phobic... If so I suggest to stop reading my blog ;~)

Love you my angel.... and love our Nasa <3

This moment is glorious <3

Last weekend my love and I were on our way to go garden shopping, on our way there we took the wrong turn off and somehow ended up at the SPCA... which I adore but we werent wanting anything because we want to travel.. Anyway! upon arrival we saw two distraught young girls with a box full of four very sickly helpless kittens that the SPCA had just rejected and were seconds away from putting them all down. Me being me.... I fell in love with all four of these precious little kitties as soon as I saw them. They were only 3 weeks old, their mother had abandoned them in a skip bin in CLENDON - ick, so they were in quite bad shape and all had conjunctivitus. After a lot of tears, talk about how if we were seconds earlier or seconds later we wouldnt have even seen these kittens ~ so it must is meant to be hehe... and knowing I couldnt save them all, I clutched one little grey boy and took him on as our rescue kittie. We named him Nasa because he is silver like a spaceship hehehe and because of this song (which coincidentally is Johnny and I's first "song"):

He is so perfect and beautiful and the tiniest thing ever. He is the size of my hand and I have a reeeeallly small hand. We love him soooo much and have taken him in as part of our family. We have to hand raise him with kitten milk in a syringe every few hours, put a hot water bottle under his blanket when he sleeps, we have taught him how to go toilet and he has already learnt to use his litter tray! SO smart at only 4 weeks old!!! He has learnt how to eat kitten food but still walks all over it making one big cute mess! He has learnt to run very strangely, and he is extremely affectionate and playful just like his new parents hehe. Pretty much the most incredible thing ever. He still has conjunctivitus in one eye which we put ointment in and he is on antibiotics but he is definitely the most loved kitten in the world and he is going to be OK and healthy!!! :~D I will post photos of him soon , come visit him if you havent met him yet! Biggggg lovveeee xxxxxxxxx

101 ways to pack meaning into a lifetime xxxxxx

On relating to others

1 let love rule
2 share your talents and gifts
3 be generous with genuine smiles
4 express kindness every chance you get
5 treasure your loved ones
6 befriend someone you’re not fond of
7 understand someone who’s misunderstood
8 find common ground with someone you perceive to be different from you
9 find the good in others
10 bond often with laughter
11 remember the power of sharing great wine and food with others
12 forgive the seemingly unforgivable
13 help those in need
14 ask for help when you need it
15 defend those who can’t defend themselves
16 interpret coldness in others as sadness
17 and attempt to bring those people a little warmth
18 pay attention to the quiet/boisterous ones
19 and distill the simple truth in their message
20 engage someone who seems disinterested
21 and encourage her/him to discover her/his fire in the belly
22 curb the attitude
23 pump up the patience
24 practice humility
25 reciprocate negativity with positivity
26 realize that you’re part of a continuum
27 remember that your actions (or inaction) impact others

On philosophy and learning

28 seek truth (ask a lot of questions)
29 make mistakes
30 take a stand on the issues
31 dare to be right
32 dare to be wrong
33 dare to be an activist for a cause you’re passionate about
34 be a leader (see Justin Dixon’s ideas on What Makes a Great Leader)
35 lead by example
36 find someone you’re philosophically diametrically opposed with
37 and meet them halfway
38 read a lot; write a lot
39 teach others what you’ve learned (and be open to learning while you teach)
40 open yourself to wisdom from unlikely places
41 write or talk to people you admire
42 emulate someone you admire
43 and when you find yourself in a situation where you’re unsure, ask “what would _______ do?”
44 broaden your horizon and put things in perspective
45 find the lesson in an undesirable experience or situation
46 deflect negativity with indifference (if not with positivity)
47 remind yourself often that you don’t have to believe what others believe; even those you admire

On being true to oneself (or keeping that connection to your core)

48 count your blessings
49 know your power and don’t underestimate it
50 write a mission statement
51 and live it (and revise it accordingly as you evolve)
52 don’t neglect good health (see Anastasiya’s list of 101 Healthy Habits that Anyone Can Follow)
53 listen to the song in your heart (and don’t be afraid to sing it and dance to it)
54 recognize the noise and tune it out
55 say what you mean and mean what you say (see Karlil’s thoughts on improving body anguage)
56 open your mind (see Steven Aitchison’s list of 100 Ways to Develop Your Mind)
57 open your heart and let the light in
58 eliminate hypocrisy by looking at yourself before judging others
59 give yourself a break (go on retreats, getaways, vacations, or at least take a lunch break)
60 know that life isn’t always about productivity
61 so let go of guilt and do nothing once in a while
62 feel every emotion fully (as opposed to repressing it) then let it pass
63 understand that impulses can be controlled so control those you have that may be negative (we all have them)
64 seek and maintain balance without compromising passion
65 make a decision (don’t let others decide for you)
66 nurture your spirituality

On relating to material or non-essential things

67 give a portion of your money away to a cause you believe in (for ideas, visit Global Giving)
68 savor the good feeling that comes from this generous act
69 give a treasured object away
70 and embrace the power of letting go
71 throw out the literal and proverbial garbage
72 make space for meaningful things
73 remember others who don’t have the basics
74 and think twice before buying things just because you can (read Leo Babauta’s ideas on the true cost of stuff)
75 appreciate the luxuries you have
76 pass on possessions you’ve outgrown that are useful to others
77 know that your identity is separate from your material possessions

On adventures

78 go on adventures
79 be bold with your adventures
80 dream big
81 and take baby steps to realize them
82 visit another country as often as you can (read this piece by Chris Guillebeau for cautionary tips)
83 and feast your senses in its culture
84 dine on various cuisines
85 step out of your comfort zone (take risks, let yourself be challenged)

On art

86 pay attention to aesthetics
87 and let beauty bathe your senses
88 Experience all forms of art
89 and allow yourself to be transported by its power
90 once in a while, view things through an artist’s lens
91 and let your imagination roam free
92 express your inner artist (by drawing, painting, sculpting…)
93 and revel in your power to create

On paid and unpaid work

94 love what you do
95 do what you love
96 do something you’d do anyway without getting paid
97 give what you do your best effort (read Jeffrey Tang’s 10 Excuses I’ve Used Up This Month)
98 value your time and energy

On relating to the planet and the universe

99 notice and appreciate the infinite beauty of nature (read Fr. Michael’s piece Have You Noticed?)
100 think about the future generations and what the world will be like for them because of how you treat the planet now
101 remember the universal laws when you’ve done everything you can

So. This is my dream cake teehee x

Loves.

.Japanese lime tea
.living in the cutest lil castle with the love of my life <3

.recruiting my friends as Lovesprings office girlies <3

.Kirsty kitten being the cutest cutie evaaa xxxxxx
.Verona specialised m & k birthday platters
.being gifted the best gift ever... skydiving!!! & talking my dad into ha
.followed by the prettiest picnic at Shelly Beach with my love
.falling for my boy (literally physically spiritually hehehe mmmwa!)
.Mecca EVERYTHING!
.CLOONEYS romanticals and yummies
.Vivace / Chow / Niskiki obessessinggggg
.HARDWARE CAFE Sunday dins mmm!!!
.Sushi Train tiger roll mmmmm
.Gareth @ Stephen Marr
.Thailand tan......and STILL sorting Thailand photos eee!
. plans for travel with my angel yaYy!
.being a Sunday housewife (who would have thought tehe!!!)
. La Vita e Bella
.almost owning a kitteeennn
.my new-ish purdy pink so-asian phone! ICECREAM PHONE Xx
.horse riding with my dad
.LANVIN
.you for reading this... big loove!!!xxxx

<3

WowZa

What a BIRTHDAY!!! A surprise visit from my love with 30 to-die-for red roses, our new Love Springs angel Hristina's first day and she is just that...an ANGEL!!! She gifted Kirsty and I with two bunches of tulips/roses.. Cutest! Office gifts and love and huggles also <3 ... Complimentary blowdry from my uh-may-zing hairdresser Gareth @ Stephen Marr... including glass of wine with olives on the side yummmmy!.... met the inspirational and absolutely beautiful GIN WIGMORE (see above!) outside Rising Sun on the way to Verona for our celebrations! Whoa! Then all of me and Kirsty Kittens faves showing us love at the lovely Verona.........with the most devineeeee platters everrrrr. Gifts flowers love cuddles and faves.. Glorious night YaY~! <3 Nothin but lovexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Mini B'day Celeb!!!!

Sparkle lalala!! <3
Our mini bday of fabulosity and love and dreams is being held THIS THURSDAYYY!!!
Txt me or private message me on Facebook for more dets on where this cutie location is. MWA and kitten loves xxxxxxxxxx mk

Apoligeeeez for my absence little love muffins!

I have been floating around as high as this balloon will fly! High on life mind you ;-)
So Im sorreee for my absence hehe but Im sure you will understand x
It is mine and Kirsty Kittens birthday in exactly a week from today -- eeeep and glee! (22 Oct) Celebrations at a disclosed location so pls contact me if you want to share a cute mini night with me and the raddest bunnies around <3 Twill be filled with bubbles dancing and nothin but love hehehe... So contact me if you dare!
Postage again ASAP I prom... x
p.s.... Kirsty Kitten is now working with me at the beautiful Love Springs thanks to moi! And I cannot imagine her not ever being here! Shes like the perfect piece in our lil puzzle ;-) MwA! Love to all xxx
mk
x

By Francesca Lia Block which I totally believe in.

if you believe in your own unconventional beauty
when you are young
you will accomplish twice as much and suffer half so

turn off lightbulbs and light a candle

walk don’t drive

plant a tree

wear sunscreen

dancing is an antidepressant

kindness is the new status symbol

every day please try to eat something green
and something orange
that grow out of the ground

tell me how mad you are
that your father and i parted
i will always listen
though i can’t ever take away the pain

expectations are for what you yourself create

they rarely work when applied to others

turn off the television

tv is a depressant

yoga is an antidepressant

don’t feel guilty about wanting pretty things

they would not be so alluring
if you weren’t supposed to want them
just don’t value them over compassion

use your words even when you are a grown-up
and people no longer think it is entirely acceptable
when you say, that hurt my feelings

if you can digest chocolate eat it sometimes

same goes for ice cream
(i don’t really need to tell you those things do i?)

do your homework because it is part of the game but

don’t spend too much time worrying about grades

fall in love with someone kind who loves your body
and your mind

if you have a dream that won’t let you go, that
tickles your solar plexus, heed it

turn dark feelings into paintings or poetry
or dancing

music is a kind of food

if you are sad talk to a happy woman who loves you
it will always help

move your body when you are sad or angry

avoid the following:
genetically modified ingredients
parabens
sodium lauryl sulfate
mercury in certain fish
neurotic thoughts about food
(is that a contradiction?)

love your curls though they tangle
your pale skin though it can burn in the sun
your nose though it is broader than some
your sturdy legs and feet

forget barbie she does not possess imagination

remember you are a botticelli angel

the planet we live on is perfection

love her like a goddess

love yourself as her daughter

there is a planet full of different kinds of beauty

the idea that only one type of woman is beautiful
is blasphemy

of everything i brought to the world in these
forty-five years
you and your brother are by far the most astounding

because of this i will always love your father

matter never vanishes, only changes

remember that when someone you love dies

your round head on my breast when you were born
is the memory
i will keep with me when i leave this body

when i am gone i will still be near you

this is how i know: when you were born
it was not a meeting
but a reunion

Kitten love, mk x

Omigosh-

Perfect new job! Cutest offices ev!! Colourful and delish, and AMAZING new boss! Perfect dress to wear to Jade and James' wedding! Yuuumm and cupcake-ish * hee. ;) Andddd rediculously perfect new home in Pon-snobby heehe! Which is super close to my new job. Theres no such thing as perfect? Different perspectives of perfect for different minds of course.... Positive thinking creates positive happenings -- Dramatic and negative thinking creates dramatic and negative happenings -- Get out of your cycle of thinking if this is yew missies and misters. Lots of love and POSITIVITYYY!! MJ ps.... RIP MJ.. You will never be forgotten xxxxxx

Yew.

Watch your thoughts because thoughts become actions. Watch your actions because actions become habits. Watch your habits because habits become character. Watch your character because character becomes DESTINY.

Mmm..hmm!
Love and love and love and ahem..MOVE ON ;)
MwaH x

All is full of LOVE.

“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think of, say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company, a church, a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past… we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, & that is our attitude… I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me & 90% how I react to it. & so it is with you… we are in charge of our attitudes.” — Charles Swindoll

Seriously, Yes. The above says it ALL. Live yo life baby! Only YOU are responsible for your views and reactions to everything ;)

Melly love x

Yum.

Dream world ^

Dream car^

mj <3333333333333

<3

Even Hawaii knows our love now ^ <3
Match made in heaven -- xxx
MwahH!

Ga.Ga

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M&M tea

Melly & Meliesha mulled wine... mmmm

*Cranberry tea (hot)
*yummy wine - we used feijoa wine
*mushed feijoa

Sooo yummy. We used white wine because we had no red but it was DELICIOUS!!
M&M Mulled wine.. Try it ;) Make a whole pot!!! <3

mk xx

Slow DOWN!

http://www.slowfood.com/

"Slow Food is a non-profit, eco-gastronomic member-supported organization that was founded in 1989 to counteract fast food and fast life, the disappearance of local food traditions and people’s dwindling interest in the food they eat, where it comes from, how it tastes and how our food choices affect the rest of the world.

To do that, Slow Food brings together pleasure and responsibility, and makes them inseparable.

Today, we have over 100,000 members in 132 countries."

Appreciate the now, and what is right in front of you.
Stop living in the past and the future.

The very first part of the slow movement began in 1986, simply as a reaction to fast food. When a McDonalds restaurant was opening in the Piazza de Spagna, Rome, Italian food enthusiast Carlo Petrini became infuriated by the spread of American fast food. EW right. Petrini was the man who founded the Slow Food Organisation. GENIUS. The Slow Food Organisation isn't just about food however. Slow down your LIFE. Stop being a Workaholic, take some play time and appreciate it slowly, take up new cute hobbies, READ, catch up with friends and LISTEN because you want to, time is of the essence but noone wants a friend who talks talks talks and doesnt listen. Life is NOT a race. Slow doen your transport, your exercise...travel by bicycle rather than car, walk rather than run, take up yoga, tai chi, pilates... The idea is not to do everything at the speed of a snail, being slow often means living at the right speed, giving each task the time and attention it deserves, being more creative and productive, having deeper connections, defending the environment instead of destroying it... Living life rather than rushing through it. There is no reason why you can't start right now ;)

Meat free & positivity ;)
mk
xxxxxxx

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Paleez do this.

Click this to make it bigger. Do it. YaY!
mk<3 jh

Future.

Yes it really, really is ;)

I heart :

x being vegetarian
x choosing love
x cuttin' the negs..... No thankyew!
x helping my angel boyfriend paint his house
x going to Fiji tomorrow with my fave craze head
x adoring my new $99 basic phone because thats all I need ;)
x planning the future, making lists ~~ travels, courses, meetings... Y.U.S! <3
x purchasing the most delish vegetarian organic cook book ev....
x..... and homeopathic remedy book.... lick <3
x having the coolest kittens working with me at Winterfest!! mad fun!!!!
x meditating ~ full moon meditation especially...with my love and Jas, love yew!! <3
x MAC fragrances.... seriously YUM.
x WE VIBE. Google it with discretion!! WowwwWWwww....
x natural nails ~ with french manicure and pedicure ... classical ;)
x white lace black lace.. any lace <3
x THE HANGOVER movie, You NEED to see this!!!!!!!
x Stomp at the Civic....Hilarious ;)
x Lady Gaga taking over, word.... inspo.
x not letting Twitter get me... iccck @!
x unicorns <3333333333334
x mandarin orchid green tea!!!!!
x Labyrinth and Mirage <3
x RUBY and vintage.
x Yoga with Rose every Wednesday <3
x CouchSurfing the World.......
x My new Girlosophy book he found <3
x Beetroot salad from Richmond Road Cafe <3
x Leotards and cute belts with everything, rawr....x
x THiS.... right here, right now.........

and
you
for
reading
this
;)
.
melly laaala!
x

yes and YES x

When we move deeply into an inquiry about who we are and what it means to be alive, then the ways to manifest a world that reflects that depth will automatically come to us.

Thinking shallowly, we manifest shallowly.

Ultimately, nature does not support a shallow existence, because that is a repudiation of our own magnificence.

“Become the light.”

More scribbles, these... about happiness ;)

One question I get asked alot is "why are you always so happy/excited?" and I never really know how to answer, or people just assume I am "stupid" or "fake" because I am always happy... Its quite funny how some people justify happiness because they don't understand it.

So my answer to "why are you always happy?" is usually "I just love life!" or "why not?!" but of course there is more to it than that, so I will try to explain....

--being KARMA-rific ;)
--being open to always learn/discover, and doing what your whole desires
--living SIMPLY
--not always having expectations
--travel travel travel....
--writing
--doing the "RIGHT" thing

I believe whole heartedly in KARMA and what goes around comes around, but this shouldn't be the sole reason you help people. I believe in helping people in every way -- listening/understanding, volunteer work, charity work, etc.... Helping people comes from within, not because you expect something in return -- (That is a thought from the ego... Greed and expectation..more to come).

Being kinder than necessary out of "wanting to", not "needing to" and staying positive -- looking on the bright side of everything. Positive attracts positive, and yes it really really does. ;)

To learn and keep learning, to know what your "now goals" and your "life goals" are -- knowing you made these to fulfill your soul, by not doing what people expect you to do or to impress anyone, but by doing what you are drawn to and what makes your heart sing and your brain smile. ;)

By simplifying your mind: meditating, practicing yoga, chanting, praying, healthy eating... All of these are an incred way to simplify your mind, body and soul. Introduce yourself to yoga through my inspiring friend/Divya Yoga Teacher -- Rose's class at MacAndrew Hall, Titirangi... 6pm every Wednesday, $10. Come by yourself or with a friend, everyone in the class is super friendly, all ages, and all different levels of experience, so don't be shy, kittens. Take the first step. ;)

Not to have expectations -- they distort your thoughts and are a reaction from the ego. If you have none you will appreciate more and learn to trust things as they come. This way of thinking makes room for more surprises too! YAY ;)

Travel opens your mind, soul, heart and eyes to so much more than words can explain. Worlds, cultures, religions, beauty, energy... You will change if you are open to it all.

Writing on paper gets so much more out than talking can. People don't think before they talk, or they have so much to express, they don't know how to say it in words. Writing puts a little more thought into what you are really thinking. Writing for me makes me feel a huge release also. I would go caa-razy if I couldn't write!

Do the right thing that your heart tells you.. ie. be honest with yourself and others, don't steal, don't take the "easy" way out, keep promises, don't spend all your time gossiping, or put others down to make yourself feel better -- the RIGHT thing. It isn't hard, unless you keep the negative people around you. Don't keep neg's around (they will only influence you).. only keep positive people who empower you and bring our the best of YOU.


mk xxxxx

“Follow your bliss & the universe will open doors where there were only walls.”

Bunnies! Time for my South East Asia scribbles to come to life on screen. I have compacted things a bit so it is easier to read and understand. These thoughts are about awareness. Enjoy my thinking <3

Things can rise as quickly as they fall, things can come as quickly as they go, and vice versa. If you know this you will learn to detach yourself easier and be able to control your attachment to anything. Appreciate everything now, not later -- always always be grateful knowing things can get better (and can also get worse) so smile and take each divine moment as it comes, because each moment is part of you and the World. Know each moment is perfect and unfolding exactly as it should. Be aware of your thoughts constantly -- each emotion is just that -- an emotion -- don't let emotions define who you are, ever -- emotions are merely reactions which you have learnt are true for yourself to "feel" from certain events, they aren't exactly what you should or want to feel, but being aware of your thoughts will definitely help you be able to control emotions to be exactly the person you want to be -- on the broadest spectrum..

The World is having a constant war with reactions and misunderstanding eachother. This has a lot to do with religion and culture: Beliefs. This won't change because every single human is different, has different beliefs and morals, and a different view of every single thing. No two humans are the same, hence argument after argument of not understanding eachother, country's not understanding eachother...etc. The only way to make your life and others around you have a happier more blissful and peaceful life is to simply be aware of your thoughts as they come, so you have self control over your reactions. This sounds easy right? So try it. Live in the moment instead of letting everything pass you by and letting your emotions take control over YOU. Like meditation, having an empty mind takes time and comittment, just like an aware mind. Do it ;) and I promise things will change.

Peaches

Almonds are a member of the peach family. Yes really ;)
x

Home Sweet Home <3

Wowweeee I'm home! Five weeks seemed like five months! I hope everyone is healthy happy and enjoying the chillyness ;)
Southeast Asia was absolutely completely lifechanging inspiring love magic ...... and super hot!
Our exploration went like this:

Singapore
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Patong Beach, Phuket
Koh Phi Phi Island
Koh Phangan
Cambodia
Bangkok
Koh Samet

We travelled the entire journey by bus and ferry, and stayed only in the cheapest backpackers and COUCHSURFING ! (www.couchsurfing.org) <3 absolute amaazement!!!! There are no words to explain the entirety of this ... A total dream inside a dream inside magic beauty and a trillion adventures. If I had to choose my faves they would be..... Phi Phi and Angkor...... This much beauty is so hard to come to terms with! My eyes were in total nirvana!!! I will post photos soon when I retrieve them off USB. Pure love to all my dearest ! Love you all and missed you so so soooooooo much! If I haven't seen you I will see you soon! <3

PS. When I was away I wrote A LOT (2 entire journals,whoa?!) so will be posting my Southeast Asia thoughts sometime in the near future ;)

Kisses and tan lines ;)
Mimi xxxxxxx x

Im flying

spirit
world
As above...so below

Flying
Floating
There is no difference between dreams and reality
Gotta go find yo self a rainmaker baby
Bhuta ia, dewa ia... lagoh prano ;)
Vem...gostova
Keep it real
See you all in 5 weeks~!!
!!! The happiest girl in the world
Melita x

Mr Vintage

www.mrvintage.co.nz
rocks my socks ;)
NOTHIN BUT LOVE
XX
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Why?

Smile from your mind and good energy will come to you.
<3x

I'm about pos!t!v!tyy....and

fairy hair...

and shooz..massiv

and this house

and horse in any form

and sillys

and kisses...

and herbal tea....

and...
TRAVELLIN...

<3

Imagine.

If you can imagine it you can do it.........

<3

Senses.

When our senses are awakened we are alive to the moment.