I've spent my last two Sundays in Las Olas, enjoying and relaxing what I can of the weekend. Both weekends I've gone kayaking and I love it! I've done plenty of water sports in my life, but for some reason I'd never gone kayaking before. Now that I have though, I love it. You can make it a fun, leisurely activity or turn it into quite the workout, it depends on what you want to do. Kayaking has helped get me out of my head while getting some sun and a little workout. Here are a few pictures from this past weekend!
[that awkward moment when you're trying to take a selfie but have sunblock in your eyes so they burn and you're practically blind]
Have a fabulous week!
"everything you want is on the other side of fear."
Happy Monday everyone! Last week sped by as I was preparing to head back home (to Knoxville) for one of my best friends' weddings. I worked Friday, drove to Miami International Airport, and flew to Knoxville. Friday night was mostly catching up with the rest of the bridal party and the bride, touching up our nails, and going over last minute details. She had to practice the song she was going to sing for her husband!!!
Saturday began by Victoria waking us all up (because of course she couldn't sleep), and a pancake and mimosa breakfast! We all went and got our hair and makeup done, drove back home for a quick lunch and then to the venue, Dara's Garden! If you've never been or seen it and are considering getting married in the Knoxville / Maryville area, you definitely need to check out these photos and their website. The place is the perfect combination of country, chic, intimate and quaint. The wedding party lounged in their respective suites (bridal suite and groom's suite) before pictures and the ceremony. The night was spent taking pictures, crying and laughing at a beautiful ceremony, and eating, drinking and dancing at the reception.
Victoria & I waiting to take pictures.
All our dresses!
Our button - ups!
Their first dance!
Best friends of the bride...sneaking a selfie!
Unfortunately Sunday was basically me waking up, showering, seeing the bride and groom for about an hour and then going to the airport. It was a long weekend but I had tons of fun seeing everyone. Here's a photo recap!
I hope you all have a great week!
"if you pressed me to say why I loved him, I can say no more than because he was he, and I was I."
- michel de montaigne
This weekend was actually quite the busy weekend for me. I worked both days, spent time with my family, bought my bridesmaid dress (my best friend is getting married!!!) and got back on the health train. For me, weekends are usually spent working, so I try to sleep in before I get ready for work, go to work and come home. My version of a weekend is really more when I have my two days off back to back. I work in a hotel though, so that's actually pretty normal. So the fact that I worked 7-3:30 both Saturday and Sunday meant I actually got to enjoy the rest of the days like most people! Here's a recap of what I think was a successful, fun and productive weekend.
Saturday:
WORK. Which looks like this:
Then I sped home (literally) to watch the Colombia vs. Uruguay game, which Colombia WON!!! Seriously super exciting. My favorite part: James Rodriguez's goal where he chested the ball down and kicked it in. BEAUTIFUL. You'll have to excuse the German (I think) but this is the best quality video I could find.
That game was followed by a good workout, warm shower and early bedtime. I have to get up at 5 a.m. for my 7 a.m. shift!
Sunday:
WORK. Which was much more calm so I actually left a bit early. Then I went dress and shoe shopping! I already knew which dress I was buying so it was just a matter of trying it on to figure out my size and then buying the shoes to go with it. I won't show you my dress but I will show you the bride-to-be!
I even made it home in time to catch a bit of sun and get some reading done! I fixed up a quick salad, grabbed by newest book (by a fellow Sigma Kappa) and laid down outside.
Salad: spinach, carrots, cherry tomatoes, ham, feta cheese, hummus and a tiny bit of caesar vinaigrette.
Book: Carry On, Warrior by Glennon Doyle Melton. She spoke at the convention I went to about a week ago and I loved her! So far the book is just as good.
My view:
It actually stormed a bit Sunday evening, so I gave in and sat in bed watching tv, pinning things and just browsing the interwebs. I hope you all had fun weekends! Have a great week!
"life without touching other people is boring as hell."
Happy Monday all! I normally don't really have exciting weekends with fun stories to share, but this weekend I actually went to a concert. A group of four friends and I drove up to West Palm Beach to the Cruzan Amphitheatre to see Zac Brown Band with Kacey Musgraves. It was so much fun! I am a huge Kacey Musgraves fan and actually got to meet her, which totally made my day. She signed my boot and we talked about (and she complimented!!!) my tattoo and headband. (Yes, we had a moment. It was glorious.)
Zac Brown started with Devil Went Down to Georgia, which happens to be my dad's favorite song (and the first song I ever knew all the words to), so from then on I knew it was going to be an awesome concert. Their set was great - they threw in some covers with their original music and covered Metallica and AC/DC for the encore, which was incredibly badass (excuse my language, there really isn't another way to put it).
All in all it was a great day starting with a mini road trip with friends, an afternoon spent tailgating and an evening listening to great live music. Pretty much the recipe for a good time in my book!
Because it's best to make a collage rather than post 3 pictures!
Kind of a cool shot my friend took. It's from my iPhone though, sorry about the quality!
Kacey and I! (disclaimer, this photo was downloaded from her site here.)
My signed boot!
Have a great week!
"gonna lift to the great wide open, wanna set my spirit free. won't stop tip I reach the ocean, gonna break these chains holdin' me."
My cousin recently moved to Orlando for school, so I finally got two days off in a row so I could go visit her. While it was a short trip, I really enjoyed spending time with her and doing a little exploring on my own! Here's a photo journal of my two day mini vacation. Lunch at Seito in Baldwin Park on Wednesday afternoon.
I went out in search of a local coffee shop and came across Bikes, Beans and Bordeaux (otherwise known as B3CAFE.) A cup of coffee and a bagel & lox later, I was one happy camper.
After running some errands (because lets be honest, I still had to take advantage of my time), I took some time to venture about Baldwin Park. This was also my way of getting some exercise in. Of course the pictures don't do it justice, but he community is absolutely adorable and soooo nice. It's like the quintessential American town.
All in all it was a fun and relaxing two days and I love that I got to experience something different. Go on your own adventure soon! It can be very refreshing!
"A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving."
