Meeting up with loved ones, delving into the minds of 18th-century philosophers (despite often finding myself at odds with them), waltzing through lush gardens, exploring museums, opera houses, galleries, and quaint cafés — each of these experiences pulses with life’s exquisite symphony.
I thirst not just for the knowledge or beauty these adventures bring, but for the intense emotions they stir within me. Reading romantic poetry, watching Shakespearean plays, admiring Rococo architecture, and even donning the finest silks or the most sparkling diamonds are not just acts of indulgence; they are my heart’s expressions, my soul’s dances. What can I say, I’m a romantic with an appreciation for the finer things.
But even beyond that, to fulfil every ambition my heart beats for.
Is it overly ambitious to seek such a richness of life? To yearn for every opportunity to experience and feel deeply? Perhaps to some, my longing might seem materialistic, yet it is not the objects or the accolades themselves that I crave, but the emotions they evoke. Living, to me, is an art—an all-encompassing, passionately immersive tapestry of experiences that weave together to form the grand narrative of my existence. Those enchanting, almost sickening emotions that come with living. It’s unavoidable, vulnerable and heart-wrenching…almost unforgiving. But It’s also loving, kind and generous.
So, as a hopeless romantic dedicated to the art of living, I invite you to see life through this same enchanted lens. Allow yourself the freedom to love life unabashedly, with all the intensity of a passionate symphony. After all, if life isn’t about finding beauty in the emotions of everyday experiences, what is it truly about? As much as my examples might feel the grandeur kind, I can assure you, most are the simplistic kind. Those I can indulge in frequently.
In love with life, I continue on, eager for each new day, each new chapter, and all the possibilities they bring. For is this not the greatest romance of all?
The Gala is happening on Monday May 6th 2024, if you have no idea what it is or only know the Met as the steps that our favourite Queen B, Blair Waldorf ruled, then check on my late at blog post all about the Met 🌙