So, it's been a while...
As you'll see, I've been really busy. As much as I love writing here and updating ya'll on what I'm sure you think are the fascinating adventures of my life, I feel like I'm just now getting the chance to fall into a steady rhythm. Let's get into these fascinating adventures, shall we?
In early September, I started working at a new firm doing contracting work! // I loved my new job, but my office was freezing - I don't own a space heater, so I ended up bringing a heating pad to work and filling my water bottle with hot water! 😂 // It felt amazing to go to work every day - even more so when I was officially offered a full-time attorney position at the firm! I thought it over that evening and accepted wholeheartedly! I love my new firm, and I'm so excited to see where we take each other.
A few days later, I flew to Portland to see my family and my little brother, who lives there // My Legolas bookmark // It was so cool to see mountain peaks from the plane!
I read about half of "Missoula" on the flight there - it definitely wasn't a light read, but it was incredible an such an important read // I loved getting to see my "little" brother! // It turns out I'm obsessed with rosemary, and this rosemary alcoholic lemonade was to-die-for!
I loved that our hotel was downtown! It was stunning and I'm such a city girl at heart // My mom and I at breakfast // A marionberry smoothie - I had to, haha
We all went to a cheese factory and got some amazing chocolate ice cream // Loved hanging out with Chase so much that week // The drive to the coast wasn't half bad either
The coast of Oregon was so beautiful - rocky, grand, and imposing. I love Colorado, but it was so cool that Oregon has mountains, cities, and ocean.
We went out to breakfast at this AMAZING place called "Jam." I'm not a huge breakfast person (figuratively and literally), but we had heard nothing but great things about it and it didn't disappoint // One of the lobby areas in our hotel was my total heaven - dusty pink and emerald green velvet?! Yessss. // Chase showed us around his office space downtown. It was so cool to see the place I've heard so much about, but also to see the inspirational posters around the office!
I couldn't stop taking pictures of the hotel! // While our parents went shopping, Chase and I goofed off // We all went to a winery for a wine tasting on our last full day in Portland. It turns out I'm a lightweight again, haha.
For dinner our last night, we headed to Departure, a fancy restaurant downtown. It was kind of Asian spaceship themed and I was totally into it. Mom pointed out that people probably assumed Chase and I were married, so I struck my most married-to-my-brother pose possible, haha. He clearly didn't think it was as funny as I did. // Flying back to Denver was a breeze and I was so happy to be home again. // James was really happy to see me home too!
I couldn't stop taking pictures of the hotel! // While our parents went shopping, Chase and I goofed off // We all went to a winery for a wine tasting on our last full day in Portland. It turns out I'm a lightweight again, haha.
For dinner our last night, we headed to Departure, a fancy restaurant downtown. It was kind of Asian spaceship themed and I was totally into it. Mom pointed out that people probably assumed Chase and I were married, so I struck my most married-to-my-brother pose possible, haha. He clearly didn't think it was as funny as I did. // Flying back to Denver was a breeze and I was so happy to be home again. // James was really happy to see me home too!
I headed back to work the next day and stopped by Whole Foods for a salad. I've never gotten a to-go salad from Whole Foods before. It was a little pricier than I was anticipating, but to be fair, it was HUGE! // On the way home from work, I stopped by Whole Foods again to pick up a carrot cake for myself and J. It's one of the only deserts we can agree on, and last time I got one for us, he joked that I should have asked them to write something weird on top. This time, I couldn't think of anything, but suggested "Sup Boi!" to the lady behind the counter and she was really into it, haha. They're allowed to write anything but swear words, by the way.
J and I headed to Target to pick up a few things and couldn't leave without putting on these insane animal heads! I want to live my life as a black cat, and he was a classic fox! // Since I'm on a normal schedule for once, I started working out habitually again. // My office at work! I got my own office right away and I love making it feel more and more like home.
Workout out again! // I came back from the gym and this is how James wanted to lay down... (If you can't see, his arms are in the top of my tank top and through the "arm," haha) // Back on the metaphorical road again! This time, to St. Paul, MN to see one of my loveliest friends get married!
Because J had to work that morning, I took the train to the airport // How dare Denver sell Takis when I'm trying to make healthy decisions?! // The wedding was such an expression of joy and love! So much beauty in one room!
I had enough points to get a first class seat on my way home and it was amazing! I've basically never been in first class before, and since I had some work to do, it was incredible to have the room to type and spread out during the flight. I wish I could afford to do this every flight! // The next day, I got my hair cut - it was much needed and I got so many compliments at work // Two days later, I was back in the airport to head to New Hampshire with J!
My sleepy hubby // The day we arrived, we did basically nothing, which was perfect. We ordered pizza, watched movies, and slept hard. The next day, our friend Tyler drove J and I to Maine to see the coast again and take in the views. It was so beautiful!
Tyler was so sweet and took a ton of pictures of J and myself - we hardly ever get pictures together! // Our friends Abby and Andrew got a new dog! // Jay, Tyler, Abby, Andrew, J and I got together one night and ate lobster. I was craving it so bad and it's super cheap in New England!
Our handsome hosts // The next day, we headed out to go apple picking. // The leaves had just started to change in New Hampshire, but it was still gorgeous.
My very handsome husband // Love this kid so much! // Later, we headed to Quechee Gorge in Vermont for a short hike and spectacular views. I'm afraid of heights, so looking off the bridge to see this was a real mix of breathtaking and, uh, breathtaking, haha.
At the bottom of the short hike, you get down to the river. It's all jagged rock, but J got some really cute pictures of me climbing around. // That night, we had dinner at Hermanos (one of our favorite Concord restaurants) with Jay and Tyler, then met Abby and Andrew at a local theater to watch the new "Blade Runner" movie! // We spent the night at Jay and Tyler's house that evening, and the next day, Concord looked so beautiful! It had mostly been hot, muggy, and cloudy, but this is quintessential Concord. Even though our friends live in a different area of town than where we did during law school, it all felt so normal.
Jay, J and I walked around that afternooon by the school. I really wanted to go to my favorite cemetery in town, and the school was just a short walk on the way. // The cemetery was absolutely stunning - the trees had turned, and the lighting was perfect to get some cool shots of J and Jay.
We headed to Starbucks the next day after doing some grocery shopping and errands. J worked there while I was in my third year of law school, so he wanted to stop by and see if anyone he knew still worked there // The next morning, Jay, Tyler, J and I headed up north to take a short hike! It was only around 2 miles to the top and back, but we weren't even sure if we could go since it had started raining that morning. Hiking in the rain sounded terrible to me, but I was game to go either way. Thankfully, the rain stopped just as we got there and the trees protected us from any sprinkling. It ended up being such a fun morning (though I spent quite a bit of it holding my breath while J walked up to the edges of the cliff...)
On our way back into town, we stopped by Woodstock, VT for a quick lunch. At the corner store, I saw this moose head on the wall and bought myself a couple honey sticks. I know it's silly, but I love honey sticks, haha // That Sunday was J and I's first wedding anniversary - look at the card he got me!
Tuesday, we had to head back to Colorado. It was an odd mix of emotions - it felt amazing to be back with some of my best friends in the world and it definitely made me question (at least once or twice) why we had moved away... but I was also really excited to go home, see our cats, and start my new job! // I went to work officially as an attorney the next day! // J and I defrosted the top of our wedding cake and finally ate it a few days late, haha.
The cats were a handful, to say the least. They're usually pretty good when we get back from a trip, but they both had stomach issues while we were gone (I think from stress) // I gave J this poster years ago, but it's still one of my favorite ones we own // My friend Conor moved into town, so he and I headed to Ikea to get him furniture and office decorations for myself
I got a few plants at Ikea as well for my office, but had to keep them at home over the weekend. I can't wait to get something for our space - real or fake - because I love having more green in our apartment! // I did about three week's worth of laundry last weekend and managed to completely rearrange J's t-shirts. He has so many and literally half of them were balled up in a pile in his closet... // Evenings with these guys are the best.
We had picture day at work last week! The attorneys took professional shots (if you were new or wanted new ones) and casual shots. This was my "casual" outfit, though if they really wanted to see my "casual" look, it would probably consist of black leggings and a sweater, haha. // I think my allergies have been acting up, but just in case I was getting sick, I bought two wheatgrass shots at Whole Foods, along with a ginger limeade (my fav) // Date night with my husband! We never go out on the weekends because he works, but he actually had Friday and Saturday off!
We tried out a new Ramen place that was actually really close to us! It was incredible and J hasn't stopped raving about it since. // We were totally out of coffee and it was a rough day or two. Thankfully, when I saw we were getting low, I ordered more on coffeeforless.com and it finally got here! // I am HERE for all the fall colors!
In the span of about a month, I got a new job, travelled to Portland, finished work on one of my contracting jobs, travelled to St. Paul, travelled to New Hampshire, finished work on my second (and last) contracting job, and started my new job... It feels like I haven't had a chance to breathe, haha.
I'm mostly dealing with being totally exhausted from work (in a really good way) and getting into healthy habits again. I'm trying to work out every morning before work - I actually hate working out in the evening, because I feel like I lose any free time I had since I go to bed pretty early. If I stay up later, there's really no way I can wake up at 5AM to get ready to go exercise. I've been doing pretty good this last week or two, but it's definitely a struggle!
How do you balance work with healthy habits? Where's the last place you travelled? How do your pets do when you're gone on vacation?
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