.april goals.

Oh man, I had some big hopes for March at the beginning of the month. But as the monthly sped by it felt like I just fell back into my same old routine. I now know that I need to intentionally keep checking in with my goals and my progress. So, I'm going to make sure I have it in my planner half way through the month to make sure that I do! 

I didn't do bad on my March goals though: I walked/ran 52 miles (almost did it every day), blogged more than I usually have (but not as much as I wanted), had less tv time (but man...so many good shows are on!!) and created some pretty good weekly meal plans (but somethings I didn't do it until Thursday).  It's all about progress right, small or large, it's all progress!

Here are my goals for the lovely month of April: 

1. Bake a loaf a bread - I didn't do it last month BUT will do it this month!!!

2. Decrease my intake of soda: uggghhhhhh!!! I am sooo addicted to soda, it's bad...really bad! I drink it all day, all night and rarely take in other liquids. (it's okay to judge me..I deserve it) This month I'm going to start drinking more water and other good liquids for me..not just have a diet soda IV in my arm. 

3. Explore at least 3 new things in PDX: I want to keep learning more this great city we have moved to. There is so many things that Portland has to offer that we need/ want to learn about and experience. I can't wait to share with you what we do! 

4. Groove my body: I loved intentionally making sure I walked/ran a mile a day. I didn't count the activity I did throughout my normal day; walking and lifting at work, running errands, ect. it had to be something I set out to do specifically to move my body. I want to keep it up and maybe add a little bit more choices to like dancing or workout dvd. 

5. Read at least 30 pages a day: last month I didn't read very much or the month before that. I love reading and I need to make sure that I take time to do it. I need to turn off the tv, pick up a book and make it happen. Sometimes I feel like I try to multi-task to much and sitting and reading is a waste of time. WHICH...reading is never a waste of time and I need to change the way I think about it. I LOVE READING...and need to feel like its okay to sit and do it as long as I want. 

Making goals is the first part and now onto the second part, 

making an action plan so I can accomplish my goals. 

This month, this month is going to be a great month!

.Walk About.

When the sun is shining and both Dave and I are free for the day, we look at each other and say, "Let's Go!". Where we are going, we don't know. We just walk down to the TriMet station, get on the train and let the day take us. We usually grab some food at a food cart, eat in a park, and then spend the rest of the day walking down different streets, exploring this wonderful city. Here are some photos from our last walk about:

.We saw a bridge and walked to it. When we got closer we started singing, 

"Under the Bridge" by Red Hot Chili Peppers. 

.A thing I love about the Pacific Northwest is ALL the classic cars

you find on the road. I drool over every single one of them.

.Broadway Bridge.

.Picture of a bridge through a bridge...i thought I was clever. 

This is the Steel Bridge taken from the Broadway Bridge.

.View of the Fremont Bridge from Broadway Bridge.

.Imagine if the guy had a camera in his hand..the ultimate old time selfie.

.urban hunter - found a deer and shot it with my camera phone.

.i thought i was clever...again.

. life according to the iphone.

Just a few pictures to show what I have been up to the past few months or so. My phone went ka-put on me before i had all the photos saved..but you can always check my instagram for more photos.

.Dave's first time walking on a frozen lake. 

.Maggie sleeping on my childhood sleeping bag. 

.Maggie patiently waiting while we pack up the apartment. 

.i can't get over how green it is in Jan. here in Portland. 

.sunshine saturday at the park reading a book. 

.she melts my heart. 

.mt. tabor overlooking portland. 

.two big sleepy heads. 

.dave's birthday present...ahhhhhh.

.we watched a lot of Parks and Rec.

.she loves looking at the window and barking at all that pass. 

.we found out that maggie might be allergic to Portland. 

.someone is a pillow stealer. 

.reggie and box of chocolates playing during jazz festival. 

.our first portland timbers game.

.new print for our new home. 

.brunch at byway's in portland. 

.after run snuggles. 

What has your life looked like these last month / days? 

What are ya up to? I would love to hear about it!

WIW: to work

Hello! Hello! Hello!  I'm pretty lucky to work at a bookstore that lets you wear basically whatever you want. The only guidelines I was given when hired were: 1) wear closed toe shoes and 2) don't wear anything you wouldn't wear in front of your grandma.  Easy enough! Sometimes I don't feel like dressing up so it's a company shirt and a cardigan or sweatshirt. But most times I enjoy putting thought into how I present myself to the world.

This is an outfit I wear on a typical day. It has comfort, style and function..easy to lift lots and lots of books! I have had this sweatshirt for a few years now, but have just now figured out to layer with it instead of just wearing a scarf. I love how just adding a nicer shirt underneath dresses up a simple sweatshirt. 

Since this is such a simple outfit , I like to keep it simple with accessories. A typewriter necklace is very fitting for a bookseller and you can never go wrong with a cute pair of flats!

.the details.

sweatshirt: Target

undershirt: Marshalls

necklace: gift

jeans: Old Navy

shoes: Target

.life in iphone pics.

This is what I have been up to lately in life...according to my iphone..that is!

.corn art at Minnesota State Fair. 

.Hanson at Minnesota State Fair. 

.Zac Hanson (what a hunk) and I.

.my best friend got married.

.family movie night.

.morning walks.

.swing patrol.

.birthday girl.

.beautiful skyline.

.daddy's girl.

.sister time.

.stone arch bridge.

.fall is in the air.

.Maggie and Lily story time.

.Maggie and Lily at nap time.

.date night with Atlas Genius.