week in review: april 4th

Oh Friday, my favorite day of the week by far – granted I am not all about living for the weekends. You’ve got to get busy living every day, even if you work a 9-5ish (err, let’s not think too hard about that 5) job. Some weekly highlights:

The end of an era, How I Met Your Mother ended, and there were torn opinions. My thoughts were I enjoyed the good cry, but saw how the ending wrapped up 9 seasons of chatting about meeting the mother.  I also understand the disappointment, but the story never truly focused on the mother from the beginning – she was not the end game if you paid attention. I also really loved the whale costume Lilly wore, that was so funny.

Currently obsessed with my new toy- the Fitbit. I love this little thing and find that I am constantly interested in how far my little legs are walking. Anyone else on this? How do you become friends? Should we be Fitbit friends?

I finished the forth book in Game of Thrones.  I am loving the series, and I only have one more left before I finish the current published works. I decided I must read a few other things before picking up book five. I am guessing by April 15^th, I won’t be able to wait any longer.

I dreamed about frozen yogurt a lot this week. I must be ready for summer, when I allow that to be a perfectly acceptable dinner substitute.

I joined the #1800minutechallenge, so I am planning on getting in 1800 of working out in the next two months – or 30 minutes each day. Current status: 50 minutes, but I’ve got gym plans all weekend long so I’ll start to catch up. I don’t count my normal walking as that’s my mode of transportation.

sweet as spring takes this beach

A few weeks ago I escaped the endless winter that the northeast has been experiencing for a lovely long weekend in Fort Lauderdale. Florida pretty much greeted me and my winter coat with a lovely warm weather hug and told me to enjoy having flip flops on and short sleeves for a few days. Oh it was magical for sure, I was down with friends and enjoyed afternoons on the beach or pool side, outdoor dinners and a concert by Sting and Mr. Paul Simon. That weekend was just what the doctor ordered, gave me just enough taste of summer to make it through back in the cold. I’d like to make this an annual pilgrimage – a long warm weather weekend to escape the toils of winter. Maybe this is how I eventually become a snowbird…

frenchies on instagram

I really want a dog, I've probably wanted one for as long as I can remember, but in my adult life I haven't lived in an apartment where dogs are permitted. My instagram feed is 90% French Bulldogs, who I love seeing all the time.

Some of my favorites that you should follow too are:

chloe_theminifrenchie - she's just to tiny and cute.

williethefrenchie - this little boy is San Francisco based

renecharlesnyc - my favorite local Frenchie. I look for him on the streets, I have yet to be able to say hello, but a girl can dream. The commentary from his owners is also amazingly cute.

cooper_the_frenchie - cousin of the famed Manny and Frank

Following so many adorable dogs really does help with my dog obsession. These guys brighten my day so much, bringing a smile to my face.

(photo via pinterest)

twosday II april fools: the silly selfie

This week's twosday is the silly selfie, in honor of April Fools Day. Clearly, to me looking silly is squinting my eyes and looking pained. I suggest taking a look at the other photos in the link up on Stephanie's blog, people are far more creative than me.