[productive weekend]

This weekend was sort of a big weekend for me. I had four days off in a row, so I had time to get things done at home. I also got paid, so the time finally came for me to make my next two big purchases: a new TV and bike!

I was also able to spend time with my parents and do some exploring with them, which was nice. We ended up spending an evening in Wynwood, which is an art district here in Miami. It was amazing, with street artists everywhere, galleries open to peruse through, and music coming from everywhere. We ate at Wynwood Kitchen & Bar, which is basically in the Wynwood Walls. The food is delicious, the service is great and the ambiance is unbeatable. So obviously, that was the highlight of my evening.

And then of course, I have to show you all the #selfie collage from Mother's Day. (If you didn't already see it on Insta.)

"sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory."
- dr. seuss

[summer fashion]

It may sound odd considering I live in Miami, but I'm so excited for summer to be here. Despite the year-round warmth, we try to still dress for the season here. So now that it's finally spring and summer is just around the corner, I can already feel the inner hippie coming out.

I don't go crazy Coachella style, but I'd like to think I become a little conservative boho. Here are a few picks I've either bought already or are on my to-do list.

beaded tank

grey tank

roll up shorts

slim boyfriend capris

tribal print dress

tank dress

green vest

booties

HOW I STYLE THE VEST AND BOOTIES

"people will stare. make it worth their while."

-harry winston

[it is sooooo hump day]

Today feels like the most hump day-ish of hump days. I'm so over this week and basically just need my two days off. I have SO MUCH TO DO. Plus I hate how irregular my workout schedule has been. PLUS: there is a candy conference happening at my work and I've been snacking on jelly beans and Twix all week [believe me, I hate myself for it].

SO. As some inspiration for myself, I'm going to online shop for workout clothes. Here are some picks I may have to pick up for myself.

[from Old Navy]

[from JC Penney]

[from Forever21]

[from Forever21]

[from Old Navy]






"who says you can't look good while you're sweating?"
 - a friend.

[resolve]

First of all, I can't believe it's already the middle of January. I meant to get organized before 2014 started, but naturally, time got away from me. So now, I'm finally getting organized.

I've been trying to get in better shape and lose weight, but when you live an unorganized life, that becomes really difficult. For me, I've been so focused on work that I let it take over my life. I wake up, do nothing around the house, get ready, go to work, come home to sleep, and do the same thing the next day. It's not that I don't have the time to get other things done, it's just that I've become lazy and complacent. 

NO MORE!!!

I bought a wall calendar and a planner for 2014 and I'm going to work really hard to stay organized. 

I've even written in which workouts I plan to do every day to help me stay on track. No more excuses! 

I would post links for you but they were from a limited collection by Sugar Paper for Target. Check out Sugar Paper's site to see the other great things they have! 

"the secret of getting ahead is getting started."

-mark twain