picking up jack dropping jack off “what the heck” carseat backyard ball bachelor party crashing wine on the couch girl squad guy squad squads quads* bob my parents porch sit – too hot – more wine on the couch nail stickers co-emceeing cinnamon tequila reformation paid off peloton colorado cabin possiblities sun up skin facial…
Because 39-year-olds can do whatever they want with their own blogs. It’s hard to describe the feeling of freedom, unmitigated joy, and peaceful ease driving through the mountains brought me. I like a road trip. I drove through boring, brown Texas and flat, long New Mexico until I hit the mountains just south of the…
OR Lyssa went to the beach (with Bob!!) and forgot to post AGAIN. Man it’s tough being a blogger. I had written: The toughest work week of my professional career just ended. I am proud as my team squares its collective shoulders to move forward. It’s been a deep learning experience for me, and I…
It’s really a toss-up. Was it frustrating and ridiculous? Yes. Was last weekend one of my favorites in a long time? Also yes. Was this work week a hellscape? Yes. Was it also incredible for learning, communication, and growth? Also yes. Am I grateful for all of it? Yes. Is it hard to be grateful?…
after what appeared to be a light day of meetings, i am now on a call stretching into its fifth hour… grateful for unpredictability, flexibility, and leadership beach lazing and couple friends and sunshine and sand and salt and body surfing and fibbage delta sky lounge. only flying delta out of austin from here on…
Admittedly, California weather is perfect. It’s late July, the flowers are blooming, the breezes are blowing, and it’s just absolutely wonderful to be outside. It’s enough to make me miss living in Newport. Of course, living in Newport gave me my best friends in the whole world, so I will always be beyond grateful for…
You know those events that are so epic they seem like and have a reputation for having always been so? Well Beer Olympics is one of those amongst my Austin friend group, despite this year’s only being the third annual. It’s tomorrow, and I could not be more excited. I LOVE throwing this party. It’s…
because I am not an actual celebrity, just yours… Engagement Day Details: Dress: Farm Rio Ring: fiancé did it all by himself but he told me it’s Mociun <3 Nails: Lily & Fox Shoes: old crusty Tommy Hilfiger canvas slips-ons / just snagged $15 all-white pumas at costco (run don’t walk to your local; not…
We’re engaged! I’ve taken cool walks every morning for the last week! My cup is full with Marriage Certificate Trio & GD4L love! My belly is full of amazing Willamette pinot! I love Oregon! My helpful handsome humanitarian warrior is so thoughtful and supportive! Even when I yell at him! Which I do! Working while…
On holiday weekends when I haven’t planned a party, I often forget it’s a holiday. This is a blessing—who doesn’t want a surprise long weekend?! This one is much-needed; a brief respite before we’re off to Oregon for two whirlwind weeks of work, wine, and my bestest friends in the whole wide world. Once I…