yes....!

seek patience
and passion
in equal amounts.

patience alone
will not build the temple.

passion alone
will destroy its walls.

~ maya angelou

folks, i'm tearin' up...my bestest emilia is O-fficially engaged to the captain!! their love story is one for the books and the story of their engagement doesn't disappoint either. while i am very sad that i cannot be on the west coast to toast their happiness, i am BEYOND excited for them!!! congrats ;)