Friday, January 22, 2016

Friday Favorites


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Hallelujah it's Friday!!! And it's a winter wonderland on the East coast!! I'm writing this Thursday night with my pjs on inside out and doing a snow dance. Please, please, please snow! Am I the only one who get's childlike excitement over snow? I think everything looks more magical when it's snowing. This leads me to my first favorite this week...

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Our weather!! I'm hoping to experience my first Charlotte snowfall. This is what it'll look like in my mind...


Of course, that's silly and we'll be lucky if the snow even sticks. I always joke that a "snow day" in the Carolinas is just black ice. But nonetheless, the forecast is looking promising!


If we have a snow day...I plan on wearing cozy clothes and baking lots of goodies. 

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Okay, I'm definitely late to this train but oh. my. gosh. Making a Murderer is blowing my mind! My roommate and I are almost finished and I can't wait to see how it ends. I'm always striking up conversation about it with friends and coworkers. I realize it's a biased view but it's amazingly intriguing. I can't wait to finish it!

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Have you ever had to take a mental health day? Well, I went into work Wednesday and was less than enthused to say the least. I was tired and the stock market was crashing so people were freaking out. Some PTO became available for the afternoon so my coworker bestie, Maria, and I snagged it up. We just needed a mental health day. Let me tell you, if that's wrong then I don't want to be right ;)


We decided to take our afternoon and go get pedicures. I got this color...



I thought about taking a picture of it on my toes to show you but...I just couldn't do it. The thought of my toes on the internet makes me want to cry hahaha :)

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If you missed my post Wednesday, you should check it out! I recap my fabulous trip to our nation's capital! 


I just love this picture of me and my main gal.

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My work is doing a weight loss competition coming up in February. I'm really excited about having the accountability to lose some weight and get to my goal. I'm looking to lose 10 pounds but definitely do it in a way that's maintainable and healthy. So stay tuned for posts about those changes and recipes!

Cute workout clothes make it even better ;) I'm hesitant to spend this much on leggings but I've heard great things about Zella leggings. What are your thoughts? Is it worth the splurge?

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Well friends, have a great weekend! I have already posted for next week (GO ME!) so I'll see you back here on Monday :)


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14 comments:

  1. First my mom has been complaining since she got here last night that she is going to miss the snow...we loved the snow days in Charlotte. Second, get the Zella leggings you will NOT be sorry you splurged on them! Third, we are starting making a murderer next week and I can't wait. And finally...I totally understand the mental health day!!! Those are the best sometimes! Have a great weekend and please post pics of the snow!

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    1. It's more like ice then snow! I think I'll give in and get the Zella leggings :) Have a great weekend with your family and GO PANTHERS!

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  2. Hope you get some good snow! It's a winter wonderland outside my window :) I totally understand needing the time off. The stock market has made this a looooong week for me as well :/ The Zella leggings are awesome!!!
    Kelsey
    www.thepeacockroost.com

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    1. I've been so jealous of your winter wonderland on instagram!! One day we should chat about what you do because I'm sure we can relate to each other :)

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  3. That winter pic looks so dreamy! Hope you get some snow.

    Love that you and your coworker took some time off. It's so good for the soul :)

    Look at your ahead of your blogging game for next week! I need to do that too.

    Have a great weekend Lauren!!

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    1. We got some snow! YAY! Have a great weekend,friend!

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  4. I am in love with that winter picture! In NY we are expecting a HUGE storm so I am leaving to go back to school a bit early :) And I am with you on mental health days! Everyone needs one!

    I hope you have a great weekend!!
    - Seri

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    1. I love the coziness of it! I'm so jealous!!! I want some real snow :) Have a great weekend!!

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  5. We have had so many planned work days and vacations and now snow days...but the months of April, May, and June, we have ONE day off school. ONE!!! I will be taking a personal day. Or five. Hahaha can't wait to read your healthy tips :)

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    1. Five personal days are just what the doctor ordered ;)

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  6. Swinging over from Kylie's blog… I hope you got some snow in Charlotte! :) Also everyone is into making a murder… I think it'd be interesting but I also feel like it would scare me! :/ Maybe I'll give it a try. Also good luck with your weight loss! I started my healthy journey January 4th and http://www.skinnymom.com has the BEST recipes! The cheeseburger pie and pizza casserole are my favorite… check it out! :)

    https://randitionsbyrandi.wordpress.com

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    1. Ahhh so glad to "meet" you, Randi! Thanks for stopping by! I'll definitely check out your recipes...I need all the help I can get!

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  7. Um, mental health days are a necessity and that's so perfect that you took it with your co-worker and got pedicures! Now I want to do that. That winter picture is so gorgeous. I almost forgot what snow looked like here in TX ;) Hopefully yours looks like that though!

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    1. It didn't look quiteeeee like that...southerner probs ;)

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