Weekend Update

{Linking up with Sami, Leeann, and Meg!}

How is the weekend over already?

First of all, I don't think enough people know about Old Navy's sale:
40% off all active wear online and free shipping over $50!

I stocked up last night.
No, I shouldn't spend money on myself, but considering how I have worn the same thing over and over and over again for years...it was time.

{via}

Happy shopping!

Now for the rest of the weekend: it was really low-key.
I was pretty productive, but I spent most of it indoors and on the couch.

Friday night I drank beer while chatting with Cappello, one of my BFFs, for two hours over the phone. Who says long-distance friendships don't last? Not us! Then I lounged and caught up on TV shows.

Saturday I woke up early, went to Self Magazine's Workout in the Park (pics below), went to brunch with two sorority sisters, grocery shopped, made an AWESOME dinner for us, and lounged.
Sunday I went to Mass and lounged.

Amid my lounging I also started a new book, created an inspiration sheet of floral decor to send potential florists (I feel like giving them visuals will help since I won't meet them in person), worked on invitations for Callie's shower, practiced calligraphy, and practiced Spanish on Rosetta Stone.

So yes, lots of couch time, but I wasn't completely worthless!

The workout in the park was pretty cool. It was about a 2-mile walk from home, so I decided to walk since it was nice outside. The event was from 11-3, which I thought was a ton of time, but when I left around 1:00 I wish I could have stayed longer! I got a free ticket thanks to Bright Pink, and had no idea what to expect since there wasn't an online schedule of events. There were three workout areas and vendors around the perimeter handing out tons of swag.

I did a CrossFit WOD, then an interesting workout called Stiletto Strength. Between tough movements during this workout I had to strut. It was weird. Then I went to get a free mini-facial by Garnier, and while I was in the super long line I did a kickboxing workout.

I missed out on the yoga/pilates and other cool workouts. It was a fun experience and definitely something that I would enjoy with a small group of girlfriends.

The only thing that really got to me was how many of the instructors kept telling us how sexy we are and how sexy we can look while working out. Sorry, but being sexy is the last thing I think about while I workout. Strutting definitely isn't in my regimen, either.

Whatever, it was fun, and I had a fantastic time with my sorority sisters afterward at Eleven City Diner for brunch! YUM!

How was your weekend?

Weekend Update

{Linking up with the lovely Sami and Leeann!}

Another nice weekend in the books!

Friday night I volunteered at Tickled Pink for Bright Pink at the River East Arts Center. Fantastic event in a super cool venue for an amazing cause. Nearly 900 people were there. So fun!

Saturday we saw Zero Dark Thirty. I can see why it's nominated for so many awards. Fantastic flick.

Sunday after Mass and brunch we lounged in front of the fire. It was an incredible afternoon.

Other highlights involved food, of course!

We had Pockets for dinner and the pockets were in the shape of hearts!!!

{Yes that made me excited which is sad, but hey, it's the little things in life, OK? haha}

I finally got my mitts on some Jet's Pizza on Sunday night. Wowsah, those Michiganders sure do know their pizza. Yummmm. That paired with the Grammys (and JT, of course) made for quite the enjoyable evening!

How was your weekend? What did you think of the Grammys?

Weekend Update

 (Linking up with Leeann, Dana, and Sami!)

Hi there!

I hope all of you enjoyed your weekend! Mine was busy and full of fun!

First of all, Thursday I went to not one, but TWO Bring Your Own Pumpkin parties!

 

The top two are from my co-worker party, where EJ and I carved a super cute bow to a girlie Jack-O-Lantern. The bottom two are from the second party of the evening, where I impatiently carved "eek!" into a pumpkin. It was the first and last time that I will ever take that much time on a pumpkin. 

On Friday I volunteered at a Bright Pink event. Have you heard of the organization? It's really incredible! As they say on the website, "Bright Pink is the only national non-profit focusing on the risk reduction and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in young women while providing support for high-risk individuals." The founder, Lindsay, has done some amazing things since Bright Pink began 6 years ago, and I am very proud to volunteer for such a positive and inspiring organization. 

On Friday night Bright Pink hosted VIPink at Saks Fifth Avenue. The event spanned three floors with delicious food and drinks from generous sponsors and fun activities like a "pink" carpet step & repeat, a photo booth, and a make-up artist giving guests pink lips. There was even a fashion show with gorgeous Saks items. 

 

My job was supervising the photo booth craziness and guiding guests off the runway during the fashion show. Not gonna lie, it was so much fun that it didn't feel like a volunteer job. The guests had a blast and I sure had a great time meeting other volunteers and the amazing Bright Pink staff. I can't wait to help out at other events!

On Saturday Andrew and I had fun at our new favorite breakfast spot, Johnny's Snack Shop on Halsted. I walk by it every day and we finally popped in for the most delicious breakfast! Saturday night we met up with friends at Aberdeen Tap, another new bar for us! 

Sunday I wasn't feeling too well, so it was very low-key with sports and cooking...and a little Google Hangout where we all had pillow heads:

Now it's time to enjoy another week! How was your weekend?