It has been a beautiful cool, crisp fall day!

Photo via Mastin Studio's Blog. Doesn't this couple look sweet?

This evening I enjoyed a eucalyptus sea salt bath. Candle. Icelandic chocolate squares. Bikram Choudhury's Bikram Yoga: The Guru Behind Hot Yoga Shows the Way to Radiant Health and Personal Fulfillment. Great reading on why the yoga's hot:

"We put incredible pressure on you to teach you to break your attachment to external things and go within. Instead of blaming others for your own weakness, fear and depression, you will learn to take resonsibility for your own life. You've got to face yourself in the mirror, every part you don't like, every mistake you make, every excuse your mind creates to limit your potential liberation -- there's nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. No escape from reality."

This morning: two pumpkin pies baked. Kitchen cleaned. Chai tea. Bike ride (in the rain) to the Evanston Green Living Fest. Awesome vendors. Passed out all my cards for Alive in the Fire and editZING. Chatted with people who are passionate about healthy cleaning products, composting, and shopping for local produce. Found a new chiropractor that I'm excited to try out.

The sun came out for a few minutes during the festival today.

Last night: Saw The Social Network. Loved this movie. High-quality script, acting, cinematography (especially the crew scene on the water!), music and storyline. Really made me want to invent the next big thing, or at least come up with a cool idea. Enjoyed a frozen yogurt date with a friend featuring honeydew flavor and mochi. Delicious!

Jesse Eisenberg rocks a stellar performance in the film. And it does make you wonder about friendships, money, and the value of each.

Tomorrow: Bikram class, more reading, brunch with friends. I'm contributing a tasty egg & sausage casserole (and maybe a slice or two of pumpkin pie!). Strawberries, too. There may be a visit later in the day to Evanston's Bike the Ridge event, perhaps a photo shoot of the leaves changing color. The possibilities remain open!

I hope your weekend is fun, festive, and restful. Do what you love! Do your yoga. Be present in what truly is reality: the mirror right in front of you.