Love, Laughter, and Wine. Lots of Wine.
Day 15: Monday, June 23, 2014:
For my 32nd birthday, my incredible boyfriend surprised me with a weekend getaway to Solvang, California. Greg booked a room at the gorgeous boutique Hotel Corque in the heart of Solvang, the old Danish town/settlement. He made dinner reservations, arranged tastings, tours and made me feel showered in love and adoration. It was such a beautiful weekend of bliss that we were both sad when it ended. Though we both found the sleepiness of Los Olivios and Solvang quaint we reveled and constantly asked one another:
“What do people do up here for fun?”
“Do they have spin classes?” to which Greg retorted, “Well, they definitely don’t have Schwinn bikes, that’s for sure!”
“Where do these people workout?”
Yeah, only fitness instructors—can’t take us anywhere.
The weekend was filled with gorgeous sun flitting around Los Olivios. I felt so free with nowhere to be, no playlists to be made, no classes to teach, and the best thing of all—not setting an alarm! It was just pure unadulterated time with my love. It was so liberating wandering around town in and out of shops, then sipping wine while nuzzling into Greg in gratitude for this man that picked me. Actually, I still cannot believe it. Each and every morning (I kid you not) I wake up and look at this incredible soul next to me and thank the universe for sending him to me. I know that over the years, I have written about and discussed how yoga saved my life. But when it comes to Greg he didn’t just save my life—he IS my life. He checks me, elevates me, and grounds me all at the same time.
Here is our romantic birthday getaway in photos for your enjoyment. And friends, if it already hasn’t happened for you, my hope is that one day you will find someone who will give a renewed purpose to your life like Greg has given mine. But don’t go looking for it—let love find you, as it will sneak into your life from the most unlikely of sources when you least expect it when you are finally ready for love, a real, true, pure and honest love. I share my love story with you because I am a cheerleader of love. May your love be great and filled with adventure!