You guys, I’m slightly freaking out that my Asia trip is THIS month. Â We still have to finalize the tours and restaurants to try, but all the big parts (flights, hotels, car transfers) are DONE. Â I can’t wait. Â If you have recommendations for Shanghai, Beijing, Bali, Kuala Lumpur, and Seoul, comment below and let me know! Â
This week is an especially busy one – I’m jetting off to the Midwest today for a quick business trip – and snagging my 1K status for another year.  This weekend is filled with a lot of socializing, which we haven’t had in a while.  I’m looking forward to dinner at The Marshal, drinks dates at Anejo and the Wise Men, and a long-overdue cooking date with Felicia (with a yoga class thrown in there for balance).
Thank goodness next week is comparatively slow.
Onto my favorite links of the week:
- My stomach hurts (from laughing so hard) every time I hang out with Alina.  I had the same reaction when reading her blog post about her visit to Monticello.  To be fair, it’s especially hilarious if you’re a US History buff.  It ranks high in ugly laughing territory if you think Jefferson was a giant toolbag (Alexander Hamilton FTW).
- I’m getting back into the workout swing of things. Â Pumps & Iron has been my go-to for finding workouts. Â My favorites are the jump rope deck of cards routine and this kettlebell circuit.
- Space. Â The final frontier. Â These are the images from the Hubble Telescope, and they’re spectacular. Â Big thanks to Meg for sharing it.
- As if I needed another reason to love Mindy Kaling.
- Hands down, this essay was one of the best reads on entrepreneurship I’ve found.  Take her advice and snag a copy of Do The Work – you won’t regret it.
- *READ THIS* excellent post on fitness – specifically, working in vs working out.  I admittedly fell off the workout bandwagon because my typical routine wasn’t FUN.  My husband has the other approach to fitness – he opts for crippling workouts that are EFFECTIVE.  Me?  I need to be enjoying it.  I really love this piece, and love what Liz is doing in the fitness space (check out her new program here).
What’s new with you this week? Â Any exciting plans this weekend? Â COMMENT below – I’d love to know!
