I want today to be over already so that I can be reading and sipping coffee at the coast for a wonderful three day weekend. I think I've earned a little down time and look forward to no alarm on Monday morning. It's been three months since my last day off and it couldn't be for a better reason than to spend it with my family.
(p.s who wants to watch my betta fish?)
So what better way to wrap up the week than with Amanda's Friday Favorites?
Favorite News
You heard it here first - my mom IS going to start her blog and plans to publish next week. Don't worry, I've already taken over her blogger and made sure there's no captcha and that she is a "yes-reply" blogger! Woohoo mom, you'll win the internet!
Mom (and any beginners out there) - here's some great blogs about blogging:
Happy day after Easter! Who still has a sugar/brunch/mimosa hangover this morning?
I had an amazing weekend with my family and really wish that I had today off from work rather than next Monday. Heck, why do I even have to choose - let's make a mandate that all Monday's should be extended weekends! Can you do that for me?
Before I recap the weekend, here's the Friday outfit that I chose. Thank you to anyone and everyone who weighed in on the outfit decision. I felt happy and confident - and rocked the presentation!
This weekend I learned a ton of things that I want to link up with Katie and I don't even know if I can remember them all because I'm writing this Easter Sunday after a few mimosas in. Let's give it a try!
Disclaimer: the photos below somewhat have to do with what I learned, but I don't plan to address them all. Still enjoy.
+ I learned that a Sunday haircut at a new salon is the way to go! Not only was it laid back and relaxed, but I got awesome personal attention and parking was easy because everyone else was out fighting the Portland brunch rush. Yay!
+ I learned that I love my hair without layers - no more whispy and frayed ends in my life! Portland people, if you're looking for a stylist you need to schedule an appointment with Emmanuel now.
+ I learned what a Paleo easter basket looks like - yes that's sriracha and broccoli in there. My mom is awesome!
+ I know how to make whipped cream now with coconut cream (Trader Joes) - and it willbe one of my summer staples.
+ I should never make Friday plans because I always seem to nap through them. I was supposed to go to the Spring beer festival with Brooke - but instead had fun at a work party with beer that was free-.99. When I got home it was a nap with no pants and the lights on kind of evening.
+ I learned that I can do four T25 workouts in one day and that my (super)mom is an animal! Wait, I already knew that. She did two of the workouts with me and wanted to still do another! (more here)
+ I learned I can't be trusted around champagne and OJ - you remember the last time, right?
+ I learned that my mom wants to start a blog about what she wishes she would have known while she was growing up that she knows now..... I'd read it, wouldn't you?!
Tons of education going on this weekend, what did you wonderful people learn and want to share with us?
Link up with Katie if you know what's good for your health!
Here we link up with Kathy (and Ryan) and we get to share all of our filthy, dirty confessions. This is still happening today, but we have a special twist in the fact that Helene and Taylor are also hosting a one time link-up for why we can't wait for summer.
Confessions and Summer go hand-in-hand, don't they?
Let's not waste any time and get straight into my little confessions about my plans for this summer!
+ Sleeveless
For as long as I can remember I've dreaded the idea of summer. The thought of not being able to cover my arms with a jacket or cover my legs with pants has always given me anxiety. After the hard work I've put in this year, I feel different than ever before and am no longer afraid.
Out of habit yesterday while I was driving I turned on the A/C when I got warm in traffic. When I finally realized that I didn't need to be wearing my blazer and that I wasn't reeling with anxiety over strangers in traffic seeing wobbly arms, I had to capture the moment of pride with a selfie.
+ Hair
I'm thinking about cheating on my hair stylist but only because I'm ultra jealous of Brooke's new haircut. If she's going to be done talking about it on her blog, I'm going to start talking about it. I don't think my stylist is incapable of doing something so beautiful, but I'm impressed how great her long bob/color turned out.
I'm not planning to copy her because I love my length, but I'm thinking a tastefully untrashy ombre (is this a good idea, help?)
+ Summer Fridays
At my work in the summer, we're allowed to "fit 40 hours in" before noon on Friday, and get to check out for the weekend. This is a blissful exit from the office to either head down to the coast, go meet friends who don't work the typical corporate schedule OR my favorite; go home and do nothing.
These 40 hours aren't really "counted" and it's also a crime to believe that I don't already work 40 hours by noon on Friday every week regardless of the incentive. But, bears will be bears.
+ Living Vicariously
I don't plan to spend much money on travel this summer after the travel I did (for a boy, ugh) during the winter. What's my ultimate plan? To live deviously and vicariously through all of you beautiful people.
Going to Hawaii? Awesome, take some photos on the beach! All inclusive Caribbean resort? Make that two coconut drinks with bright umbrellas! I hope to make at least one trip but please, keep the tan legged selfies coming. It makes me feel like I'm there on that boat with my flippie-floppies.
Is it okay if I sneak in one quick thing I'm not looking forward to? yes, because its my blog.
+ Humidity
Thankfully here in the Pacific Northwest there's not a ton of humidity to go around like you poor ladies in other parts of the country, but I still feel it.
Actually, I don't feel it - my hair does. I can't imagine living in a place where everyday would be the horror that is this gif. Especially if I go un-trashy ombre like I mentioned above.
This was fun, can't wait for summer and can't wait to hop around and find some new blogs today!
It's Wednesday and I'm ready for something a little less heavy to share with you!
First of all, I've missed the weekly Cohabitation posts and I'm sure you have too. Expect to see me get back on track this Friday with some fun you've missed since Dan and I moved in together. Also expect to be flooded with my life, via instagram.
I've been doing a great job with prepping my meals on the weekend for easy grab & go tupperware containers for my busy schedule. I've enjoyed sharing my daily eats with my instagram followers and think you should see a round up of what my co-workers get to see and smell everyday exactly at around noon.
You'll see a lot of protein, a lot of veggies and a lot of yummy grains + legumes. Main ingredients used, depending on the mix:
This meal gives me a lot of energy for my afternoon workouts, makes me excited to take a moment away from my desk to allow my taste buds to savor the creation and never ever gets boring. Ever. You should really give weekend meal prep a try, it's been making a serious impact on my leisure time and even the way that my co-workers perceive me.
Then I know you'd all love to see what I've been wearing lately:
Mom once again floors me with an amazing pair of Tom's Tribal's, gifted for Valentine's Day! I've been playing around with my hair a little more lately, but typically default to my thick 2" curler or sticking a sock in it every now and then.
Come back tomorrow for some hearts and loving as we throwback on a special valentine's Thursday!
