The tv show I’m obsessed with, the podcast that’s inspiring me, the yoga class that’s energizing me, and more things that top my Love List right now. Here’s a look at a few things I’m loving!
My iPhone photo from the SF Botanical Gardens, not bad for an iPhone6, eh?
TV: Big Little Lies
I’ve touched on it before, I love tv. Do I watch too much? Perhaps, but let’s chat about a new show I’m super into that isn’t reality tv (yea, I’m proud of myself too). Have you checked out Big Little Lies on HBO? I read the book a few years back and was obsessed. As much as I remember loving the book, I actually couldn’t remember a single detail about it. Here’s the weird thing that happens when I read a book: I’m super into it, I can’t put it down, I’m obsessed. Then I finish the book and 100% forget what it was about. Does this happen to anyone else? So when we first started watching Big Little Lies I seriously had no idea what it was about. Each episode, the details would start coming back to me. Now we’re on episode 3 and I totally remember the storyline and how it ends. Glad my memory isn’t so bad and just needed a little jumpstart. The show is great and I’m loving the shots of Monterey, which is super close to us and as soon as it reopens, I’m planning a trip to Bixby Bridge, prominently featured throughout the show.
photo via
Podcast: The Healthy Maven’s That’s So Maven Episode 8 with Katie Dalebout
I recently wrote about how much I’m loving podcasts and I want to add one more to the favorite list, That’s so Maven by Davida of The Healthy Maven. Davida is also new to SF and we met up a couple of weeks ago for a workout and lunch. I immediately felt such a connection to Davida, especially given the similar journeys we’ve been on with our recent moves to SF. I’m loving her podcast and especially enjoyed her recent episode that discusses Shine Theory and the struggle and challenges of comparison. Take a listen and learn a thing or two.
Blog: Lucky Andi
With so much change and many ups and downs in my life, I try my hardest not to dwell on the things that aren’t going right, and instead focus on what is great in my life (I touched on this in a past post). I’d like to give a shout out to fellow blogger Andi of LuckyAndi. Andi’s got an incredibly positive energy and she recently posted a Thursday Thankful list. It’s a simple list of things she’s thankful for and it was a good reminder that we all should look on the bright side of things and be grateful for all we have. Thanks Andi, you’re inspiring me to create my own thankful list.
Home: Succulents
Succulents are just the trendiest plant right now, right? Well, I’m totally onboard. I love the look and ease of care. Actually, MM is our resident gardener and cares for all our plants so thank you to him. My bridal bouquet included succulents and I was truly so in love with my bouquet (shout out J.Morris Flowers) that I did not want to part with it when the wedding was over. To preserve some of the beauty, we took the succulents out of the bouquet and actually brought them all they way from our wedding site in VA to California. Somehow they made it through the flight and MM planted them for me. So far they are doing well and I hope they continue to thrive, because what a special keepsake from our wedding! For SF peeps who also love their succulents, head to the botanical gardens in Golden Gate Park (free for SF residents). We visited last weekend I could have spent all day taking pictures of all the different succulents.
My bridal bouquet above (photo c/o Candice Adelle Photography) and the same succulents repurposed at home below.
Workouts: Ritual Hot Yoga with Jenny
Shoutout (again!) to one of my favorite SF studios, and a special shout out to instructor Jenny. I’ve been to a few Ritual classes led by Jenny and got to connect with her last week at an event put on by Ritual & Bare Snacks (more on this later). After that event, Jenny came to take my Orangetheory class this week, then the next day I hit up her morning Ritual class. I love connecting with other fitness folks in the city and it’s extra fun to have them in my class and vice versa! I’ve only been in SF a matter of months, but I have to say, the fitness community is incredibly welcoming and inclusive here and it’s very refreshing.
Photo via (if I keep attending Jenny’s classes, will I be able to do this soon?)
Postive Vibes: With Love & Gratitude
Yesterday was International Women’s Day and I really enjoyed everyone’s supportive and inspiring messages. To share one more, I loved this letter by Arrabell Stavroff & Lululemon, honoring women everywhere. it’s a quick read and one that’s worth it.
