For a holiday week, it sure felt like a long one! Despite catching up on some much needed sleep, I've struggled getting up + have felt even more tired than usual this week. I'm happily welcoming the weekend with opened arms and ready to slow down and take it easy. It's also funny how once July hits, my brain starts jumping towards fall. I've never been a big summer gal so the sooner August starts approaching, the more ready I am. I'm already looking forward to cooler weather, the holidays + all the vibes.
Speaking of holidays and this week, I hope you had a Happy 4th! Did you do anything special this year? I spent my day on a little solo roadtrip to Boone, NC which I love to visit. My family and I have been going for years- it's a great drive and the perfect afternoon getaway. One of my favorite lunch places has always been the Come Back Shack. It's an awesome local spot for American fare with delicious burgers, shakes, fries + more. I normally order the Local Burger or one of their chicken items (love the tenders!) but decided to treat myself this time with Porky Pulled Pork Fries and a Banana Pudding Shake! Both are part of their limited-time summer menu + were delicious. If you're ever in town, one of my top recommendations. They are always packed so you know it's good + it has a fun, relaxed vibe.
I also had a great time strolling through the shops in downtown Boone. The Mast General Store is always a must whenever I go and because I surprisingly don't already own one, picked up a Boone sweatshirt. I'm telling ya'll, I'm willing fall to come my way!
The rest of the week was back to biz as usual. Womp womp womp, lol. My weekend game plan IS to relax, however I always have a few things that I could or should get done. I think the only pressing thing on my list is a sheet change and ideally, squeezing in an OTF workout. It's 50/50 so we'll see. I've been giving myself a bit of a break with both my eating and workout routines over the last few weeks. I think it's a combination of losing Eddie (my kitty) and just feeling a little meh in general (also maybe still from Eddie?). Just another one of those down and out times. I know it's important to give yourself a break when you need to but I know getting back into the swing of things will make me feel better too. I also refuse to let me classes expire for the month so eventually I will have to make myself go, haha. Gotta love paying the price for that accountability!
Also a random update-- I joined the Threads app today. I wasn't really planning on it and then figured why not? I'm always late to the game with social media trends so I just said f*ck it, lol. If you want to come chat with me, you can find me @TheKristenDiary (same as my IG!). ALSO I'm still reading Wrong Place Wrong Time and it's so good! I'm still at the beginning but so much has already happened and keeps unfolding. I love the narrative and this lots of twists are going to pop up. It feels good to read a thriller + so far, I highly recommend. Have you been reading anything new lately? I'm always curious!! Until next time, xx.
Have a great weekend!
