{Summer Frolic Festival}

It’s easy to get stressed at work. This week I had photographers asking me questions while my phone is ringing off it’s hook. I tried to calm myself with a few deep breaths and suddenly realized how lucky I am. Jobs are not easy to come by these days and while mine comes with a few headaches – it’s a pretty fun place to work. So this week I decided to be thankful of my situation – stress and all.

I hope you all have a great weekend!

{Two of my favorite things: a caramel apple and Bingo!}

{Found these gems at Ian’s grandma’s house}

{I love country views as we drive to my childhood home}

I’m guilty of getting stuck in routines. I find comfort in the known and often say no to opportunities because it overlaps with my gym time or it falls on laundry day. This week I pushed myself to break these routines and some enjoy-week night fun. Ian and I saw a movie, dined downtown, and even went to a shooting range. It was a refreshing change of pace, and a reminder that change is not always bad.

{Trying out restaurants downtown}

{Soaking up the sun at the opening of the farmer’s market}

{Proof I faced my fear and shot a gun}