{"id":1461,"date":"2012-01-08T19:11:54","date_gmt":"2012-01-09T00:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lumosstudio.com\/blog\/?p=1461"},"modified":"2012-01-08T19:11:54","modified_gmt":"2012-01-09T00:11:54","slug":"ben-angel-engagement-session","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.lumosstudio.com\/blog\/2012\/01\/ben-angel-engagement-session\/","title":{"rendered":"Ben + Angel: Engagement Session"},"content":{"rendered":"

The new year is now officially in full-swing, and for some of us, our first full week of work looms darkly ahead. If recent bowl games and the last few days’ spring-like weather weren’t enough to lift your spirits, hopefully Ben and Angel’s photos will help dispel some of that gloom and get you ready to face the week with a spring in your step. I’ll offer some pointers along the way in case you need a little nudge.<\/p>\n

Of course, the best way to start off any week is with coffee.<\/p>\n

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Like Wendy and me, Ben and Angel spent a good bit of their courtship hanging out at a coffee shop together. However, while Wendy and I stared adoringly at each other over cups of Cool Beans coffee, Ben and Angel were doing much the same across the river at Cafe Strudel. So, tip one is: Start your week at a local coffee house<\/strong>. You’ll definitely find good coffee and you might find love…<\/p>\n

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Ben and Angel didn’t actually meet at Cafe Strudel, though. They met at a show at New Brooklyn Tavern. You might have guessed from the photo that Ben is a musician and you’d be right. (Sorry, Angel, for the times I monopolized your future husband talking about music!)<\/p>\n

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So, even if your Monday doesn’t get off to the greatest start, you can take the edge off by following tip #2: Listen to music that makes you feel good<\/strong>. (For bonus points, add “local” to this tip as well.)<\/p>\n

If even the sweetness of caffeine and the sweet balm of melody can’t get you ready to face the week, I’d suggest tip #3: Do something kind for someone else<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Getting them a diamond engagement ring may be overdoing it…a cup of coffee or a smile will likely suffice.<\/p>\n

If you’ve followed along the plan this far and still find yourself in the doldrums, you may be forced to engage in <\/strong>tip #4: Go outside<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Ah yes, the sun, the fresh air, the need to take a Claritin…<\/p>\n

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Finally, if you’re outside with a delicious cup of hot, local coffee, listening to great music while reflecting on the many old ladies you helped cross the street and the idea of a full week of work is still getting you down, the only tip left I have left is #5: Give your beloved a big kiss<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Yeah, that makes everything better.<\/p>\n

We hope these tips were helpful and that you have a fantastic week to come! Come back to visit on Thursday and please, kiss responsibly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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