Life Lately :: I swear I do more than just eat.

I've definitely felt like these last two weeks have been a complete whirlwind.  We've barely had time to do much with travel, friends in town, and events/activities to attend.  It's been lots of fun, but it makes it really hard to keep up with relaxing, personal time.  I'm behind on blogs & blogging; I have yet to make more of my Whole 30 mayo.  I need time to visit the Farmers' Market again.  I haven't accomplished my summer goals of finding a signature drink or decorating.  I need more time.  Nonetheless, I've had plenty of happy, fun things going on!

 [I have a serious cashew obsession...thankyouverymuch Whole 30]

 [Out for delicious drinks at our favorite cocktail bar, Foundation]

 [First time with zucchini noodles!  They didn't disappoint!]

 [I left this out of my original weekend in Austin recap.  I ordered an amazing blueberry cake donut from Howdy Donut]

 [Drinking a Samurai Krunkles for national IPA day at Tasty Beverage]

 [FINALLY got to see it!  Amazing.]

[So much cheese.  Probably my heaven on earth at the Cheese Rally in Raleigh]

 [After all summer, I FINALLY pulled out the white skinnies]

[Chicago + gelato in Durham!]

Do you know the capital of Texas?

Yeah, it's Austin (and dammit, that picture I thought I snagged of the Capital Building was no where to be found)!  I popped in real quick for a weekend!  I'll give you just my weekend in pictures!

 [Boo ya.  Bumped up to economy comfort! Extra leg room for the win!]

 [I wear this dress all the time, which is perfect for traveling.  Paired with a clearance Target necklace.]

 [My hotel was right on 6th Street, so I spent Friday night exploring that crazy place.]

 [Amazingly delicious Patrón Mango Mint Margarita at Iron Cactus]

 [Picked up a 6-pack of Pearl Snap at Royal Blue Grocery before heading back to the hotel for the night]

 [Had to dress light and flowy for the heat and humidity for my first full day]

 [My walk the in the opposite direction on 6th Street]

 [Conveniently ran into a Whole Foods with a taqueria!  Most amazing and perfect discovery!]

[Sat outside Whole Foods with the best egg & vegan chorizo taco of my life]

 [Perfect hotel positioning as the farmers' market was on Guadalupe, perpendicular to 6th]

 [Red Rabbit Bakery at the Market]

 [I never order sweets...especially donuts.  When in Rome?]

 [And I chose filled?!  The local, organic peach filling was totally worth it]

 [I literally walked everywhere.  Even across the Congress Ave. bridge.  I shouldn't complain about the heat though; I'm in awe of the number of runners I saw out at 11:45!]

 [Ms. P's Electric Cock Fried Chicken...if D would have been with me, we would have stopped]

 [Because I knew D would be proud...an all Texas beer sampler at Hopdoddy's]

[Amy's] 

 [While sweets aren't the norm, I couldn't resist the "black metal stout" (with alcohol in it!) topped with Twixx!]

 [Started Sunday off in the best way with brunch at Max's]

 [Jalapeño-cheese grits topped with spicy pulled pork, fresh tomatoes, sweet corn, pickled jalapeños, & a fried egg.  Amazing.]

[Finished my day off trying to detox and settle my tummy at Halcyon]

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