Have you ever seen The Sound of Music? This post reminds me of that song that goes "These are a few of my favorite things" because I am literally telling you some of my favorites! While I am not too fond of whiskers on kittens or warm woolen mittens, I am sharing some of the little things in life that I love. I did not include any products in this post, but I definitely will be making a post soon about some of my current product faves!
Some of my favorite things to do are:
going somewhere unique like a cute coffee shop or bookstore
listening to podcasts
I like when it rains and its windy right before
having chill nights watching a movie or just hanging out with friends
going dancing
blogging
getting a fresh manicure and pedicure
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eating chocolate covered donuts with sprinkles on top
A while back I made a post on
3 Must Try San Antonio Coffee Shops. I decided to try this again but with brunch! I loved trying new places and I think everyone should! There are a ton of great places to try that people hardly hear about but are definitely worth hearing about! Here are my favorite places to brunch in SA and what I recommend as well!
Located at the Quarry, this "A.M. eatery" has some great options! I really am not a breakfast kind of girl so I stuck with a grilled cheese with ham and some tomato soup. I was sooo good I cannot say it enough! If you like eggs, I would come here as well, there was tons to offer of eggs on the menu! My boyfriend also ordered a burrito (pictured above) but their pancakes looked so yummy and pretty as well!
The food was just as yummy as it was pretty! The menu is very extensive which makes it hard to choose but that is the best kind of problem to have! The atmosphere is so cute as well and I will definitely be going back frequently! Pictured is the Southwest Sunrise, Chicken Parmesan, and Crab cakes with fries and asparagus.
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I am definitely a salad girl not even just to be healthy, but because I genuinely like them! I love this cute little place, definitely gave the vibe of a unique coffee house but definitely worth trying the tea and desserts!
A few other places:
This is my last blog post of Spain... womp womp! I'm so sad to see it go, but I am so happy that I will be back in an airplane in another month! I loved this trip and I am so happy I get to share all of my experience through the blog!
While I admit I am not the most amazing blogger, there are a ton of tips and tricks I have learned along the way. To be honest I am not ready to share a lot of those because that gives my blog a little edge, but there are a few basic things I would tell any girl who wants to start a blog. I honestly have had a few girls come to me and ask how to start a blog, and while I always want to be helpful, it took me a while to learn the things I did and while this hobby is pretty fun, I would want them to be more serious about it before I fully help them.
Some things to keep in mind:
1. Time : this biggest one honestly because you need the time to shoot for a post, edit the pictures, come up with what it will be about, write it out, and set a schedule. Being consistent is a huge key to being a good blogger!
2. Creativity : I honestly lack creativity! I like to copy a lot of different girls and just try to keep with my personal aesthetic which is honestly just to add color to my blog. Keeping up with creative content makes people want to keep seeing what you have to share.
3. Money : Okay this isn't a necessity, but if you are a fashion blogger, keeping up with trends is a necessity! I have a few pieces in my closet that I have not worn since making a post. When I buy new pieces though I get them not just for the blog, but also because I would love to wear them and I am feeding my online shopping addiction. Buying a few new pieces every month is a must for new content!
4. Drive : You have to keep going and not give up. So many bloggers just fade out and start up without keeping up with it. While that is good for bloggers like me who stick with it, it is not how to go about blogging! Also I am very Type A so getting things done and being methodical about it is just in my personality. This helps me, but definitely keep going and push through the bloggers block!
This was definitely one of my favorite posts to shoot while in Spain. When I shoot for a post, I usually try to walk around a certain area and find a place that interests me or I think would look good. I do not always have a set plan or place to shoot, just an outfit and a camera.
I loved shooting on this day because we were just walking around Madrid and we found so many colorful accents around the city that worked well! Flowers are my favorite and I cannot resist, and balloons on a bike? How much cuter can you get?!
Let's talk about this outfit real quick, I have been wanting this shirt from Madewell for what seems like forever! I saw Sydney Bass (Jessie James Decker's sister) with a similar one and I fell in love! I searched the internet, as any girl would do when they find something they love, and found this one. I fell in love with the front tie, and the back can tie as well. These shorts did not look great with the back tie but I would tie the back next time I wear it.
This shirt is SO comfortable it is insane. I love how loose fitting it is and how light the material is. It is definitely a must have for summer!
I believe that traveling is so important in order to more fully understand others culture, and to learn how the importance of respecting those who are different than we are. It also causes a person to grow and be more cultured, as well as better themselves. My first real trip abroad was definitely very different than the trips inside the United States. It also caused me to want even more out of the trips that I take that are not international. I wanted to share a few of the differences I found between the United States and Spain. While these differences may not represent the country as a whole, they are differences of the places I have been in both countries.
- Language : Of course this is a given! But even the language is a different type of Spanish than the usual Tex-Mex I am used to. While I was able to say a few words I remembered from high school (Thank you Señora Turner) I was able to understand much more than I could speak.
- Culture : Every country has multiple customs that are unique to it. One of the customs that we saw was bull fighting. While I did not particularly enjoy this, I was glad to be able to observe the culture difference.
- Time : While there is a significant time difference, I think really mean the time that the people in Spain take is very different! The culture has more of a relaxed feel which I enjoyed. They also siesta, and eat very late at night which I admit I am very used to!!
While there were actually many differences, there were even more similarities. The clothing had similar trends, the people were very welcoming, and the sports fans were the same! We were there while Real Madrid won a championship (I'm guessing because there was a huge trophy) and the city went crazy! Just like our sports fans here.
A day trip to Segovia, Spain was like a vacation inside a vacation! The city was beautiful and filled with amazing views. I love the idea of walking around little shops and eateries, and just spending a quiet day to yourself without worries. Along with the quaint streets of Spain, there was so much to do and so much history around you. You would never know it unless someone told you about it. Reason one why we took a tour of the city. Reason two was because my mom is into tours.
While this city may not be as bustling as Madrid or Barcelona, it definitely is a great little vacation spot for some needed down time. I mean what is a vacation without a little down time?!
The weather was not too hot, it was pretty perfect honestly! I loved this set from Zara (linked below) because I thought it was a great vacation outfit. I just love the bright print and the light fabric!
