I’ve briefly mentioned that I recently moved into a new apartment. We’ve been busy DIY-ing and decorating and I’m not quite ready to share the before & afters (soon though!), so in the meantime, here’s a pic of our first outdoor dinner. The main attraction of the new apartment is the backyard, a rarity in …
Happy Monday Everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful (& long) 4th of July weekend. After a great weekend in Vermont, it’s back to reality. Here’s a look back and what made last week amazing: 1. Last week was the final full week of triathlon training! I can’t believe 4 months of training is coming …
Another thing I’m packing for my adventurous trip out West are a solid pair of sunglasses. I’ve been doing a bit of research because it’s time for me to invest in a good pair of sports sunglasses to wear for my triathlon training and during the race. In the past I’ve worn my Ray-Ban Wayfarers …
Welcome to a new feature on Shapin’ Up – Weekly Wins. I’ve been inspired by a few blogs (Brooke’s Weekly Gratitude & Emily’s Five Things) to highlight the things each week that have made me happy. It’s not always about the big events, sometimes the tiniest thing can change your mood, and here are a …
Summer Reading Recommendations Please! Along my travels this summer I hope to get in some reading, something I love but rarely make time for. Just getting to and from Oregon will involve 20+ hours of driving/flying/sitting in airports (all solo!) & great books are a must. Above is what’s on my list, what am I …
