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failure to capture and film of the last memories just made, one week goes by so fast when one of your loves is visiting. she has been on a three month tour of our country... most of the time spent on the west coast. i was blessed with her presence just around the time of my birthday. we had a lovely time exploring the retro row of downtown long beach, i discovered two stunning leather vintage shoes... both handmade in brazil. the decision to splurge and get both was well worth it with hopes that they will be in this life for many future travels.

the beautiful man i am acquainted with finished rehearsals early, exhausted from the day and all the creativity but he managed to pick a bouquet of flowers on his way and surprised me at the door.  a flood of emotion took over me as he presented this gift to me, i felt as if forever is just a day away.
we all took a few shots of tequila before making our exit from the apartment.

the birthday eve was quiet, as it was monday and a cloudy, raining day in california tends to keep most people indoors... we ventured to bo beaux downtown. sitting upstairs in the rooftop setting filled with french inspired foods. the music was odd and with the randomness of order and the accompanying music videos, we couldn't help but be entertained.

the next adventure was to an underground bar. it was supposedly one of the first speak-easy's in the city... if walls could talk. just a year ago it was converted into a quaint little whiskey parlor with taste from all over the world. enjoying a taste of several options and a beautiful favorite, that taste of leather and tobacco. we sat in the leather seated corner and played kings corners until throwing darts was more entertaining. i was thankful that other friends besides my intimate ones joined us...

as the clock strikes midnight, we head up onto the street and make the brisk walk back to the apartment. i feel lovely and i am (as usual) not ready to part ways with my lover. i convince him that we should drink on the porch... watch the moon. instead we all eat brownies on the dining room floor and he and i retire to my room for some... fun.