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Five Friday Finds

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Happy Friday!!

Last weekend I wrapped up a crazy three weeks of big (HUGE) events: weekend in Venice, my baby sister married her best friend in NYC, and Adam & I became marathoners in Chicago! I’m still recovering and I’ll be sharing my thoughts and experiences soon but it’s been amazing. If I ever get stressed or flustered with how quickly the days pass and the length of my to-do list, I remember how blessed I am. It’s been an unreal three weeks and there’s even more to come in the next 5 months!

But since it’s Friday, here are five finds:

  1. I finished both Mastering Your Mean Girl and Girl, Wash Your Face. I loved the second one, funny and meaningful, I’m already implementing pieces into my life. The first one though I struggled through and was happy to finish. I found it extreme and couldn’t relate to the author. So if you’re looking for a book to start with in regards to personal development, I can not recommend Girl, Wash Your Face enough!
  2. Healthy cookie dough recipe?? Yes please! Sounds weird but I’ve read reviews that it’s great! Trying this out soon!
  3. One more recipe: egg drop soup for one. It was 35 degrees out this morning, definitely soup season!
  4. Love this article on if maps weren’t oriented north. West Wing flashback for anyone else??
  5. Heartbreaking images coming out of the destruction caused by Hurricane Michael in the Florida panhandle. Consider donating time, resources, or funds to support the victims.

Now you tell me:

  • What’re you looking forward to this weekend?
  • Are you excited for fall and spring? When is your favorite season??

Five Friday Finds

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If my last few blog posts are any indication, Five Friday Finds are my favorite! There is just so much out there that is amazing or interesting and I cannot pretend that it is content I am coming up with.

So while I haven’t posted a “normal” update in awhile, I made sure this post happened!

Here ya go:

  1. This article is delayed, but I am putting the Texas State Fair on my to-do list if these food mash-ups are a normal occurrence!
  2. If you’re a scrabble player, there are 300 new words you need to be aware of. Yowza! (Article courtesy of Noelle)
  3. Life is crazy; this list of 20 adventures to take at a leisurely pace seems like the perfect fit for today’s hectic life. Sign me up! (Especially for the foodie ones!)
  4. I’ve been taking the time to read personal development books lately (read: self-help) and despite the stereotype, they have really made an impact on my daily life. I just finished Girl, Wash Your Face and I am starting Mastering Your Mean Girl this weekend (perhaps during my marathon… am I crazy??), but this list is great and I highly recommend checking them out.
  5. Sushi conveyor belts and secretly recording people is the best. (see below)

Now you tell me:

  • What was the most interesting thing you learned or read this week?
  • What are you looking forward to this weekend?

Balloons & Apologies

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Throwback to my 30th Birthday cruise and our stop in Cozumel. Everyone is happier with balloons!

It has been almost a month since I posted on here and I am utterly embarrassed about that! Life has been moving at breakneck speed and I am holding on by my fingertips. But it is all good things! Life has been full and positive and magical for the past month! I seriously could pop with all the stories and pictures I want to share, there are just not enough hours in the day!!

Here is what I hope to share in the next two weeks (no big promises… we have another big weekend coming up)

  • My sister and her best friend got married in the most wonderful and perfect setting on Sunday! I am filled with love and excitement for them. Everything went exactly as planned and NYC could not have been more beautiful. Pictures to come!
  • Adam and I spent 4 days in Venice and I still am in denial that it happened. It was everything I expected and more! We ate, drank, wandered, and soaked in every moment. I’ll shift through the 500 photos we took to share the best soon 🙂
  • I started a business as a lifestyle coach! Still in the training/learning phase but totally excited to be helping others and myself through fitness, food and self-care. I’ll be sharing more on why and what I am doing soon but you can follow my Facebook page or Instagram account.
  • Adam and I are running the Chicago Marathon on Sunday and are totally freaking out about it! I cannot wait to be there, be doing it, but mostly, to get it done!! Wish me luck and follow my (slow) progress online!
  • We are 5 months out from the wedding and details are starting to be ironed out! Super excited!!

So that is the cliff’s note version. More to come on all the above. In the meantime, I hope you all celebrate “Balloons Around the World Day”! According to Punchbowl:

It’s Balloons Around the World Day! Today we celebrate the joy and delight that balloons bring to our lives. To mark the occasion, balloon artists from around the world will showcase the art of balloon twisting and decorating.

Did you know that the first rubber balloons were invented in 1824? Professor Michael Faraday used them for his experiments with hydrogen at the Royal Institution in London. Today, millions of balloons are manufactured daily in a number of different countries.

Guaranteed to put a smile on anyone’s face, balloons come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes and can be used to play a number of different games or for colorful decoration. To celebrate this fun holiday, check out events happening in your neighborhood with local balloon artists or create some of your own balloon art!

Now you tell me:

  • What was the highlight of your September?
  • What are you looking forward to in October?