Turkish Towels

Last weekend we went to Eastern Market for my birthday brunch. While walking around the market I came across a Turkish towels booth. I've seen these towels around before and I have been drawn to their pretty colors, stripes, and they just look so soft. Apparently they soak up water faster than a terrycloth towel. And they're not just for drying off after a shower. There are scarves, shawls, and blankets too. I'm thinking of getting a couple for the apartment. Does anyone have one of these beauties?

Loomed NOLA All Star Scarf

Peshtamel House

Another 5K under my belt!

 On March 15th I did yet another 5K, and at a record time for me. My running has been slowly improving, and I'm starting to love it, rather than it feeling like a chore. My friend Allyson did the Rock n Roll Marathon in New Orleans and I was supposed to do the half, but I wasn't quite there yet. So I decided to sign up for the Rock n Roll USA 5K. I love the Rock n Roll series, they have great medals and live bands every mile along the course!

 At the Capitol South Metro station the morning of the race.

I bought an expandable running belt from Hippie Runner and it was the best purchase! It fits my phone, band aids, chapstick, and it has loops to keep your Gu packs in for easy access. It doesn't bounce around at all and it actually kept my shirt from riding up while I ran. I highly suggest one!

Finished and feeling good! Ready to run a half!

Crazy week!

Hi all! I've been away for far too long! Two weeks ago today my grandmother died, she was in pain and I am in peace knowing she is in a better place now. So I had to fly home unexpectedly on Thursday. I was supposed to fly home the next Thursday for a wedding so I just decided to stay for the week. It was so good to be home, but my routine that I love so much was thrown out the window. My anxiety was hitting me full force and my stress level had skyrocketed. It was hard to stay on top of the schoolwork I had to do for my online classes. I did manage to have a really good week though, I connected with some old friends, saw a lot of people, took a shift at my old job, and went to a good friends wedding.

 

Sunday morning my half brother and I went to see Divergent. I LOVED it. I absolutely love the books and the movie was such a great adaptation. I honestly think it's a better series than the Hunger Games. The main character is so brave, it's actually really inspiring. Go see it and tell me what you thought! The soundtrack is also worth checking out.

I wore this Anthropologie Vernalis Maxi Dress to my friend Laura's beautiful wedding this past Saturday. I paired it with a scalloped bolero jacket from Target a few years ago because it's Michigan in March, AKA still cold!