What a BEAUTIFUL week it’s been! My week was a nice mix of small fun activities each day + a MASSIVE amount of studying. I’m a little less than 3 weeks out from the exam…and not gonna lie, I am FREAKING OUT. It is definitely crunch time. In order to achieve the ever-so-difficult goal of finding #balance, … More Desserts galore + Ta-ku concert
I can’t believe it’s officially October! I’ve been trying to hold onto the last remains of summer these past few weeks… but now there’s no denying it’s a start of a new chapter. By far, the highlight of my week was being part of a film production for Airbnb!! A few weeks ago, the Airbnb team reached out … More Airbnb filming shoot + weekly highlights
What’s up blog! Get ready for my usual weekend tangents: Friday My firm held our annual college road trip event on Friday. There were fun booths for different colleges and everyone wore gear from their alma maters. This is by far one of my favorite events, since it’s the one day a year we throw out … More Spontaneous saturday + day-one bffs reunion + new fave long run
This week was the definition of low key; the highlight by far was having 3 days in a row of super strong runs. This is incredibly rare for me and I’m sure all you runners out there! Sometimes it feels like weeks go by with every run feeling like crap, with no running high or enjoyable … More 3 days in a row + my new running distraction
This weekend was centered around two friends’ birthdays, including my very best friend Michelle ❤ Friday Friday was the day before Michelle’s actual birthday and the main night to celebrate. We started off with a little pregame in Stuy town. I met some of Michelle’s friends, and we all got friendly over mojitos 😉 Then, we hit up … More A weekend of birthdays + on not giving up
Between Iceland and going home last week, I felt like I’d been missing out on NYC for a while – this was my first full week back and and filled with some fun shenanigans 🙂 Monday: Typical Monday catching up on sleep, work, and studying as I knew the rest of the week would be packed with fun things! Tuesday: … More Back at alma mater + rooftop fun + first kava experience
Why can’t weekends go just a little slower? This one flew by as usual, packed with some low-key events with high-quality people. Friday I organized a happy hour at work to bid farewell to a manager in our group. Its always sad to see a mentor leave, but I’m always happy to see them move forward and pursue … More soul rejuvenation + first long run
Hello hello! It’s been a pretty relaxing but ramp up kind of week – mentally adjusting to this end of summer/beginning of serious study mode. It definitely helped spending the week at home back upstate; the whole family was together for the first time since Christmas, and I was able to catch up on shopping & sleep, hanging … More Electric zoo + week at home + fall race plans
I am a YUGE fan of active living/running/food/adventure documentaries and books. Here are some I’ve come across that have really made a mark in my life 🙂 Documentaries Desert Runners This one’s a real gem. It follows several runners who attempt finishing four of the most epic desert ultramarathons within one year. All the runners are so unique … More Fitspirational books & movies list
This one’s for all who adore morning workouts out there. I’ve recently learned the importance of fueling after a workout – it REALLY makes a difference! Everything from avoiding fatigue/hunger throughout the day, building muscle, and being ready for the next workout, it’s all about that fueling. Here are some of my favorite breakfasts after my morning sweats that … More Favorite post workout breakfasts
I Run Like A Girl 