do you like surprises? i do. well, that's kind of a lie. while i theoretically love to be caught in unaware, i'm kind of a control freak. which means i'm under the delusion that i have a right to know everything. which means it's pretty hard to catch me off guard. be that as it may, i really do value a good knee slapping, jaw dropping, leave you speechless surprise. the kind that makes you so giddy that your mind goes blank and all you can think about is the amazement of the moment and how in the heck you didn't see it coming. and then you pee your pants. just kidding. kind of.

but even better than that, is a surprise that has lasting implications. an unexpected gift that changes your life for the better and makes you feel humble and special and undeserving and grateful. when these moments stop you in your tracks, your jaw doesn't just drop--your heart soars.

tonight, i'm soaring... and maybe i peed my pants.

fyi, when mom calls the photo shoot stops. words to live by.

Pants: H&M Blouse: Walter Blazer: Brass Plum