I am…jetlagged.
We flew in last night after spending Sunday and Monday in Stockholm. Â We ate, walked…ate some more.
After 10 days of unbridled, indulgent eating, mama needs a green juice. Â Or 243 of them.
Despite my best efforts to give myself a day or two to ease back into normal life, I’m fully back in the swing of things. Â There are a lot of exciting things happening with work and this blog which I’m excited to dive into, and my evenings are rounded out with birthday celebrations (Julia’s and my own), a Bastille Day-themed game night I’m excited to host, and a lazy Sunday brunch with one of my favorite couples.
It was a great vacation. Â And it’s shaping up to be a great week and month. Â 30, I like you.
Let’s dive into those links, shall we?
- How Oprah does it all. Note to self – start meditating again.
- I’ve admittedly gained some weight over the past 6 months.  I swing between beating myself up about it to saying “f*$k it, I’ll eat what I want.”  Jess’ post on the “abs situation” was an eye-opening read, and was the catalyst in my facing the extra poundage with kindness.  Julia also wrote a brave post on body dysmorphia and the need to be nicer to ourselves.  Ladies, I couldn’t agree more.
- Being kinder and more mindful means a reduction in indulgent treats, and more salads instead.  But these almond butter cookies look like a nice treat that’s also delicious.
- Being mindful also means doing this arm workout while catching up on terrible reality television (Ladies of London, how I’ve missed you!)
- This essay on arranged marriage hit close to home – it’s how my parents came together (they met July 18, married August 4) over 35 years ago.
- Rounding out this week’s links is this post on the state of fashion blogging. Â I have nothing but respect for the women who have been able to create a full-time career out of showcasing their style, but I do believe it’s become generally formulaic – gorgeous thin woman, a high-low mix of clothing, a heel (nearly always a heel), an expensive bag, and sunglasses (note – there are definitely exceptions to this observation, but it’s my opinion that the most financially successful bloggers fit this mold). Â Fashion blogging has also become an opportunity to hock links for items worn, items desired, stores to shop at. Â I miss the days when a great outfit cost less than $100 and the wearer was larger than a size 0. Â Just my two cents – I’d love to hear yours.
Have a wonderful week!
Photograph by Hitha Palepu
