Taking out the mind-garbage

Today is Monday, and that means the start to another week of work. But, luckily for this girl- My work week will be cut short by the start of Thanksgiving festivities and Maryland traditions. I can NOT wait until I hit the road mid-week to see my family back in the Mason Dixon state.

The thing I love most about going home is that it bring so much happiness, relief, and peace. I get to immerse myself in time with my family members (and I mean- ALL OF THEM) and this blessing is one I still cherish every single time I see that yellow, red, and black sign on the interstate welcoming me home.

With that being said, I wish to re-enter Maryland with a clean mind and tidy thoughts. So here is my mind garbage... get it out of my head and onto a page... and leave it here:

*. Is it ok to break your "Healthy Eating" habits to eat half a cup container of peppermint bark muddy buddy's? Guilty... so guilty..

*. Pink glitter phase is in full swing. Glitter on my eyes, glitter on my toes, glitter on my fingernails. Where has this girly-girl been hiding all of my life and why is she deciding to park herself here when bows and glitter are almost unacceptable accessories at the age of 23?

*. I should take out the (literal) trash this morning. But it's just finished raining... and I don't want to carry it all the way over to the dumpster with the 2% chance I could slip and fall and break my body.

*. Why am I listening to Sugar Ray right now?

*. Carrot Cake is a vegetable.... right?

*. Jessica Day is my new super hero. Take that as you will and don't judge.

Crd*t

*. It's only 7am on Monday and I have already listened to 2 songs by Ke$ha... dang it.

*. Heels. A love-hate relationship I am still trying to find my healthy balance with. I love to hate them or.... do I hate that I love them...

XOXO,
M

Take a Hike

Just as I was just thinking about moving to Los Angeles where hiking is a way of life and trail mix is a meal within itself, I got an invite to join a friend on Sugarloaf mountain to hike the hills. To prep for an afternoon stroll through the woods, I made some garbage to help us fuel. No, not real garbage- a fancy way of saying, empty your cabinets to make trail mix.

 (Cheerios, peanuts, craisins, pretzels, sunflower seeds, and dried blueberries)

Come 1pm, we headed to the base and tackled a 5 mile hike. Good conversation, crisp winter air and abundant sunshine. What a good day to take a hike. 

The View at the Base

The Mighty Hiker

Some Kind of Alter?

Great day for a hike

Frankie and I finishing the day with a smile

It's a Marshmallow World in the Winter

I know it may be hard to believe, but I love Winter.

Cold weather means hot coffee, comfy clothes, cute accessories, snow days, and unexplainable beauty.

This weekend I went home to MD to see my amazing family, and was able to catch the tail end of a minor snow storm... 

Looks kinda like clouds sleeping on those tree branches, yea?

Stay warm, lovelies!
Happy Monday!