US Open

Arthur Ashe Stadium 7:00 PM	Women's Singles - Quarterfinals Serena Williams (USA)[4] def. Ana Ivanovic (SRB)[12] 6-1 6-3 Complete
	Men's Singles - Quarterfinals Tomas Berdych (CZE)[6] def. Roger Federer (SUI)[1] 7-6(1) 6-4 3-6 6-3 Complete

last week I scored some sweet tickets to the quarterfinals of the US Open. kelsea and I jumped on the train after dinner to see the matches. the weather was just right.

we had all the treats we needed

and once kels explained the rules of the game (based on her mario tennis playing knowledge) I was having a grand time.

the stadium!

faithful in times of calm

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 when I saw the photo above here this morning. it took my breathe away. I am in awe of the magnitude of this day and the beauty of this world.

I've made a habit of revisiting this article every year around this time. it reminds me of God's presence in my life and inspires to reflect on my relationship with him.

 "Our Father’s commitment to us, His children, is unwavering. Indeed He softens the winters of our lives, but He also brightens our summers. Whether it is the best of times or the worst, He is with us. He has promised us that this will never change."

I cannot imagine life without purpose... divine purpose. to me they are hand in hand. it gives me peace to know that the things that can't be unexplained (good and bad) that happen in this life are not random. there is  purpose a reason to all we experience here guided by the unconditional love of God.

"Destruction allows us to rebuild our lives in the way He teaches us, and to become something different than we were."

this knowledge allows me to carry on through the storms and remain faithful in times of calm. walking into work today watching the city buzz around me made my heart ache. today especially I'm carrying a special prayer for those who are victims of terrorism, discrimination, abuse, and heartache.

{this is an eye opening account from a WTC survivor. it never occurred to me all the work that had to be done to keep companies running ect. I considered about all the reconstruction and searching, but hadn't thought about trying to account for all your employees. or being forced to carrying on like this man was. tears rolled down my cheeks when he spoke of the firefighters who passed him the stair well on the way up. endless amount of gratitude for those brave souls}

we're looking up at the same night sky

I know I've done this before... but this is my favorite view of the city. had to capture it at dusk. I love that I can see my office building in that skyline. living in this place has been such an adventure. the park and I, especially up around the reservoir have a special love affair. a lot of special things have taken place in central park:

first trip to new york dating jray, first I love yous, and getting engaged.

ahhhh... ok enough of that

I see the moon and the moon sees me

I sincerely love our walks in the park. its not something we do all  the time, but when we do (and the weather is just right) it's my favorite thing.

 I wish I could say it was jordan's favorite thing that I stop to take photos every five minutes of our life, but you can't win em all.

changing seasons

there is pretty much nothin like the fall here.
{heavenly}
I'm still mourning summer's absence, but when I'm done with that I'm going to enjoy the fall.
here's some of my fall favorites:
+ new boots 
+ just got some some leather pants... hopefully won't end up like this
+ loafers
+ a more autumn inspired phone background
+ make this all the time
+ might wear these every day
+ and this dress is just pretty

august daily

1: countdown beings 2: only the things I like 3: crafting 4: so long my love 5: homemade 6: hey up there 7: sunsetty 8: training 9: mid commute snack 10: more crafting 11: FOG 12: stripes and dots 13: HBD daddy 14: 3 years 15: beckham 16: nappy tabs 17: packages 18: park avenue run 19: night walk 20: get a leash 21: cant be stopped 22: figure four tired to kill me 23: his and hers 24: sushi picnic 25: color run 26: eataly 27: soho shopping 28: seriously cant stop 29: hair did 30: jetset 31: park city

clearly I have a lot to update still. where did august go? I swear summer just started.