Do we even know what week this is?

Jk, it’s week 22. I know it’s been literally forever since I’ve posted a wrap-up so let me explain myself. I took a very long hiatus from blogging right after my annual review at work to focus on… well, work. And working out. Cause I’m a #bosslady. In that time, I had a lot of conscious freedom to brainstorm the direction of my blog. I also had a lot of time to discuss with my SEO manager (AKA my boyfriend) the present needs of my blog as well as its future needs.

And you guys.. I’m so excited. I’m excited to keep moving forward. I’m excited to put out more content for those who love it. I’m just excited in general to grow as a part-time blogger and see where this trip takes me.

More updates: I completed the Bikini or Bust 2018 fitness challenge at Zen Studio here in Little Rock as mentioned in the last weekly wrap-up. // I bought the Apple Watch Series 3 using a portion of my tax refund money. // I traveled to Memphis to go to the Beale Street Music Festival. // Also, I toured another apartment and fell head over heels for it. It’s in the same neighborhood that I grew up in so it’s near EV-ER-Y-THING. // You will definitely be hearing more about all of these things soon.

A couple of things before I get to this weeks links:
1. Locals, you can browse this month’s events by clicking here. YAH, it’s already that time! Isn’t it crazy that we’re already in June of 2018?! I’m super pumped for some of the events coming up. Summertime in the south is the best, don’t @ me.

And 2. I’M HEADED TO NEW YORK CITY, BETCHES! If you’re reading this and it’s after noon, then I’m somewhere up in the clouds. I’ll be landing at LaGuardia at approximately 4:15pm. That means I’m officially clocking out until next Friday. But in case you miss me, don’t forget to follow me on Instagram where I’ll be posting to my story all of the highlights. It’s my first time in the Big Apple, so please excuse my excitement!

Anyway, here are this week’s links:

I’ve had a thing for matcha for the past month and a half, so I’m dying to make these Matcha Energy Bites!

If you’re traveling soon like me, these money-saving tips to use before you take off are sure to come in handy.

THESE are love and I’m wondering which color is the MOST fun.

This article talks about Steve Jobs and the one attribute that he said divides dreamers and achievers. It totally changed my attitude in the work environment. It might be easier than you think.

A friend let me borrow her tube of this Glossy Lip Paint by Tarte everyday while we were at the Beale St. Music Festival. Came home and had to order a tube for myself. I bought the lip paint in “Hella.”

Oh just look at this crossbody bag!!!

As mentioned in my most previous style post, I cannot get enough of platform sandals. I just bought these in black & white while they were 30% off at UO.

I love love love the style of these sandals made by Sorel, and they are probably the first I’ve seen that actually look comfy and durable all in one. I used to have a pair just like these with a little heel. Uh, no!

Talk soon!
-Elizabeth