Time Well Spent

Tim and I were able to sneak away for a couple of days to spend some QT on the DL together since we hadn't seen much of each other lately. Our favorite vacations are usually within a three hour radius and only last about three or four days. This latest trip really hit the spot! It was wonderful to reconnect, relax, indulge and live a different life for a couple days.

We stayed at a beautiful hotel right on the beach in Chatham, MA. You stepped out the door of our suite onto an adorable brick patio and the sand was basically right in front of us. The weather was beautiful, sun was shining and it was the perfect warmth.

We indulged in every meal of the day. I have always thought that ordering room service was one of the most luxurious things you can do while staying in a hotel and we didn't hold back. The food was simple and delicious.

Our second day, we spent the morning at the spa which was incredibly relaxing. I think I had the best facial of my life! We then hopped in one of their Lexus as part of their Lexus Test Drive Program and drop the hour out to Provincetown. What an amazing little beach town!

Best find of the day was our spot for lunch called The Canteen. They had Frose! Frozen Rose! What!!!! It was delicious! The sandwiches and the view were icing on the cake.

We enjoyed dinner during our last night in downtown Chatham that night to celebrate our anniversary. Chatham's downtown is adorable, things didn't seem like they were open all year round so what you'll find depends on the time of year you go but you still get the small beach town charm regardless.

It was a really beautiful few days and was a much needed time to disconnect from everything else and reconnect with each other.

Cheers Bosses!

D

Boundaries

They say you're supposed to learn a ton of stuff as you get older right?

I can't say that I've learned a ton of stuff, but one thing that I have gained a better understanding of as I've gotten older is the need to set boundaries. And it's been one heck of a positive learning experience.

Part of establishing those boundaries is doing a little bit of self inventory. Find out what's important to you. It's kind of like establishing your non negotiable. For me, it's privacy (which is ironic because I blog). I knew that I wanted to start making decisions and setting boundaries with people in an effort to not compromise my privacy.

The next thing you need to do is start to get comfortable with the word "no," which is friggin hard. One thing that I always try to remember is a quote I heard from the HBO series Girls. It goes something like this.

"It's really liberating saying no to shit you don't want to do."

You can't say yes to everyone and everything and quite honestly, you have no obligation to give a reason or an excuse.

It's okay to walk away from things. If it doesn't fulfill you or fill you up, let it go. Don't engage and don't give it a second of thought or worry.

The biggest boundary I set was with my family, parents and all. Tough it was to communicate where I  was and where I needed to be, there are no regrets.

Speak up for yourself boss.

XO

Self Love Series | May Goals

I am starting a new series called the Self Love Series! I know it's a little late in the year to start something like this but who cares!

For the rest of 2016, I am spending a significant amount of energy in focusing on self care: mental, physical, emotional, all of the above! And I thought that I'd set two or three things to focus on each month in an attempt to practice greater self love.

1| #5KSaturdays
Every Saturday, I am aiming to walk at least a 5K. The weather has been beautiful lately and I forgot how amazing it is to be out in the sunshine and fresh air and getting the blood pumping. This is one of those goals that not only has mental payoff but physical too.

2| Journal
For probably the last year, I've carried a journal around in my purse but have never taken the time to really fill it with anything. In May, I want to finally use it! My goal is to journal my thoughts rather than experiences. Write about my emotions and things that I am feeling so I am review and process.

Hop on over my YouTube for more deets on the Self Love Series!

Do you have any goals for May? What are your tips for practicing self love?