Tonight started with beer. And a Corona at that, so I could pretend I was on a beach getaway during this rainy Wednesday. It was also one of those I’m-so-tired-I-have-no-idea-what-I-want-to-eat-and-I-have-no-groceries. Again. Come on, we can’t all always be Sally Homemaker and there’s always plan B…. Case in point, dinner tonight ended up being actually pretty … Continue reading »
on failure, smoothies, brookie bars, and barre
For whatever reason, I seem to of taken a brief hiatus from blogging the past couple of weeks. Maybe I felt behind and didn’t know where to catch you up first, maybe I’ve just been busy, or actually out having fun instead of just talking about it, or maybe I just didn’t feel strongly compelled … Continue reading »
the simplycomplicated manifesto
I don’t think it’s any secret that I’m a sucker for an array of quotes, manifestos, lessons, and sources of inspiration. But lately, there’s been a regular pool of mantras floating around in my big ‘ol head. I figured I’d finally jot them down, pick out the ones that are the most encompassing for me … Continue reading »
long live happy hour: margarita spritzers
My dear friend, who I’ll refer to here as “S”, and I went out tonight for our usual Thursday shenanigans. We were both feeling a bit tired, in need of some unwinding, but still playful. Mexican & margaritas? Oh goooood, I’m glad you agree that was the perfect solution. After all, my neighborhood has the … Continue reading »
happiness is
(Play this while you read ) We find a lot of ways to complicate happiness. When simply, happiness is: 1. Falling in love. ” Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.” James Baldwin “The only thing we never get enough of is love; and … Continue reading »
web browsings & a Greek Shrimp family recipe
Just checking in to share some of my latest favorite web browsings and a recipe I couldn’t wait ’til a “taste of tuesday” to post… yoga for better sleep. 25 quotes to be a better leader 22 things happy people do differently 19 things to stop doing in your 20′s (and ever for that matter) … Continue reading »
taste of tuesday: focus & pancakes
What you make your focus, is what you make your life. What you tell yourself you are, becomes what you believe, becomes your identity, and ultimately becomes your very essence. Simple as that. Two days of feeling “blue” for no apparent reason (other than perhaps the lack of sunshine lately?? hello#heliophilia!) has made me come … Continue reading »
no-sugar: weeks 2 & 3
Oy. Where does the time go? Has it really been over a week since my last post? But to be honest, a good blog stems from a good life, and I’d like to think that’s exactly what I’ve been busy doing! Not that I don’t love sharing it more regularly here. It’s most definitely time … Continue reading »