maternity leave monday

Today is my first official day of maternity leave, and I have big plans for a romantic date with Ikea :) There are still plenty of things to be done to prepare for baby world, but I will spare you the boring details and just leave you with this baby-related (addicting) link that tells you what your name might have been if you were born today, or in any other decade. 

Cheers!! xo

strong with the sun

Recently, I've added a pilates workout to my morning routine. It is almost unbearable to get up a whole hour earlier in the mornings, and to be honest, sometimes I just have to skip and get a little more shut eye. But on the days that I do make it out of bed, pilates just hurt so good. A friend recommended this yoga video website, and I am officially addicted. You can choose your workout length, what kind of yoga, and which intensity level. You're left feeling strong, and it makes getting up with the sun a little more enjoyable :)

at it again

Have you started any new workout routines recently? Andrew and I went on our first run last night on the Atlanta Beltline (where we saw celebrities Dywane Wade, Gabriella Union, and Queen Latifah ride by us on bikes a few days ago, I might add). The beltline is an inspiring place to run. If the frequent celebrity sightings aren't enough to get you going, there's also swarms of people doing all kinds of fun actives to stay active- walking, running, bike riding, skate boarding, even roller blading. And don't forget all of the dogs you see along your trek. It also has beautiful scenery as you run over bridges with views of midtown, and pass by local restaurants and lovely fields of wild flowers. Running has never been my thing, but somehow I let my dad sign me (and my entire family) up for the annual Peachtree Road Race. It's in a week and half... better late than never to start training, right?... Yikes. Any tips from running lovers??

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the working woman

So... I started a new job on Tuesday! We are just in a trial training period for the first two months, but if it's a good fit, then I will have the pleasure of continuing to work at a local relationship counseling practice in their administrative office. I'm so grateful to have this opportunity to extend my skills set and make a little cash. I'm also happy to have a "normal" schedule, for the first time, um, ever... but I am a little nervous at how I will respond to balancing work and home- cooking dinner right when I get home, not having as much time and flexibility to run errands and spend time with other people, etc. But, hey, many women around the globe have done it for decades, so I know I'm not alone in learning to manage the chaos. Also... I'm kind of excited about buying some new nice work clothes (and actually having the money to do it!!) :) :)

xo


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