Because I’ll be working from home more often than I was, I needed to upgrade to a bigger desk. I found this one on Overstock.com and fell in love.
Although I’m still not 100% it was the right choice for me, it’s coming together quiet nicely with all my decorations.
For awhile, I’ve wanted to incorporate more ‘travel’ inspired decor into my room. Because travel was (and still is) such an important part of my past and future, it made sense to turn my working space into a place that would transport me, per say.
I found this US map decal at Target for $15.99. I love the antique look!
This shadow box (pictures don’t do it justice) was a gift from my roommate. She wrote a “DC Bucket List” and attached a few memorabilia from our DC adventures. Such a creative gift idea!
The last piece is the famous quote by JRR Tolkien: “Not all those who wander are lost” printed out on a copy of a Paris map. I thought it rounded out the other two pieces well.
Final product:
There are a few finishing touches, but I’m happy with it so far.
Happy Weekend!
lots of things are happening around these parts:
kelly and i went to the dc blossom kite festival on saturday. what a beautiful sight
i started a new job! (details to come)
i finished my 11th, 12th, and 13th weeks of marathon training
the cherry blossoms came and went in a matter of days :(
i ate 2 sprinkles cupcakes over the weekend
i bought a pair of bright red boots for the spring showers
i finished reading the hunger games, saw the movie and started catching fire
me, dom and a few of our friends had a game night on friday. loaded questions+ wine = awesome
how was your weekend?
I made it to NYC! After spending 5 hours on the bus, I was definitely ready to walk around. My mom is here for work, so I decided it was a fabulous opportunity to meet her! We are staying in a tiny hotel in Hell’s Kitchen. I love the area and there are lots of little restaurants everywhere!
Here are a few snapshots I took last night. NYC is always so much more beautiful at night.
Happy Week-ending!
Titos Sr. & Titos Jr.
Our delicious Italian desserts
Empire State Building
The Eataly Market
This weekend I…
Picked up a best friend from the airport and spent four wonderful days with her
Drank wine with my favorite friends at Barrel Oak Winery
Went to an early morning yoga class
Cooked French Toast for breakfast
Manicured my nails while drinking Champagne at Mimosa Salon
Went on a midnight tour of the monuments
Completed my 10th week of marathon training
Spent a few afternoons basking in the sun and looking at the beautiful pink trees in bloom
Went shopping in Georgetown and
Missed my friends more than ever.
Happy Monday!
Training recap:
This week started off well (given the high I was on from my 17-miler) last weekend. However, as the week progressed, so did the pain in my left calf.
Head over to Running Wild to read the rest.
Hope you had a happy weekend!
If you’ve read ‘Lauren’s Road Less Traveled’ for the past few years, you know that it’s taken many different directions.
Once a blog devoted solely to travel, it turned into more of a DC/lifestyle blog. Although my passion for travel will always live deep within, I’ve made other aspects of my life a priority (at least for the time being.) I’ve developed new passions–passions that I want to share–but didn’t because I felt trapped behind the old face of this blog.
Because my interests are constantly changing, so is the focus of this blog. Lately, I’ve found myself getting frustrated with my lack of direction. One day I’ll write about marathon training, the next I’ll write about activities in DC. All the different colors and facets of my life turned into one big, mushy pit.
I need a break–and a fresh start–so I’ve started a new blog. A blog where I can really focus on two things I feel very passionate about: nutrition and fitness.
Sooooo….here it is: Running Wild is up and running (get the pun?) over at Blogspot. To read about the significance of the title, read this post.
So, if you’ve followed along with my marathon training and would like to read more about my quest for a healthier lifestyle please, check it out :)
