Trek bike, sandals c/o O’Neill, shorts & hat c/o Gap Canada,
bag c/o Mary Nichols, Billabong sweater, watch c/o WatchCo
The best days are always the ones that unravel on their own without any structure. Matt and I’s Saturday (when these pics were snapped) was exactly one of those days: we strolled to Granville Island for breakfast, stopped by Beaucoup Bakery for pain au chocolat (best in the city), window shopped (and actually shopped), biked to Science World where we spent a few lovely hours trying to fight away kids to play brain games (we’re cool) and then got drinks and burgers. It was the perfect weekend day.
Really, other than feeling a bit under the weather yesterday, the whole weekend was amazing. Friday I took some much-needed time alone to do some post-run yoga and meditation, watch old reruns and do a face mask. Because I never really take alone time, it wasn’t until I accidentally had some that I realized how desperately I really needed it. Our lives are generally ridiculously connected and hyper-social these days, and it’s hard to remember to make a point of breaking away from the whole socializing/social media/networking cycle.
I’m definitely guilty of getting sucked in this cycle: in a typical week, I’m with colleagues while at work during the day, I live with my boyfriend so I see him at home, I go to an event or two and see industry types, I make time for my friends, I have a big and very close family so we usually see each other lots and I often have a coffee/drink meeting or two sprinkled in there as well. I’m naturally social and feel so blessed to have so many amazing people in my life, but I think being still and taking that alone time is so needed to feel balanced and whole. I think it just helps foster a relationship with yourself, and it’s so important to be able to enjoy your own company.
So with all that said, my goal this week is very simple: though all of my evenings are filled with events, I want to take at least half an hour each day to just sit and read a magazine, paint my nails, stretch…whatever. Just doing the boring little things that make me happy.
What do you do to unwind solo?
Cute look for a cooler day at the beach with the sweater
emmastyleguide.blogspot.com
this is a fab weekend casual look — love that sweater! xo
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Your saturday sounds like the best day ever!! I love this look for a day of biking too, that sweater is fantastic! The whole look is perfect.
I used to be bad for not taking enough me time, but I make sure at least 1-2 evenings a week I have time post workout or work to unwind and do whatever I want
xJennaD
I ended up with nights to myself this weekend to! I love my boyfriend but I have to admit curling up with my puppy watching endless chick flix and relaxing was exactly what i needed for a couple days to recharge.
I read, do laundry with a movie playing, or clean. 😛
Great shorts!
xo Emma
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I live in a super small town where I don't know too many people so let's just say I have a lot of "me" time haha. It is important to let go sometimes and focus on the little things! Hope your week goes well! And loving the casual outfit! Perfect for a bike ride! x
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You look super cute! For some reason I'm loving your blog so much more lately <3.
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Great outfit – it's the perfect summertime look!
Kate xo petite-adventures.blogspot.ca
Your Saturday sounds awesome 🙂 And you look SO cute…love those shorts and that cozy sweater!
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
Those are my favorite kinds of days too; love these summery, natural photos!!
Steffi
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