Weekend Shine 3.18.14

This weekend was a weekend of travel for me. My boyfriend's family was in town so we took them around San Antonio. Yes we took them to the River Walk but we showed them more of the "newer", "hipper" area of San Antonio. We took them to The Pearl Brewery which is not a brewery anymore but an area that has been converted into apartments, shops, restaurants, and even a culinary school. The area by the Pearl is just so gorgeous and the San Antonio River actually extends to this area. It used to be kind of a ditch but with all the new construction they have gone and upgraded the river in that area as well. It is great for walking, running, and biking around during the day or night. 

On Saturday we headed to Austin since they have never been and went down South Congress and canoeing on the river. Well I was in a SUB (stand up board) because I just feel so one with nature when I do that. Kind of like Pocahontas or something. We didn't dare go into downtown just because of all the craziness of SXSW, so we just kept it simple.

Did I mention we also traveled to Corpus Christi for my boyfriend's sister's state powerlifting meet. She won 4th in her weight class! Wooh! 

How was your weekend/Spring Break?

+ Working on a bathroom update for my apartment. Will post later this week :)

+ I wanna try out this Revlon lipgloss, maybe not in this color but more of a coral or something for Spring!

+ Only 54 days to graduation day! 

Weekend Shine: March 3, 2014

Yah, Monday is over! Mondays are just so dreadful sometimes you know. Anyway, this weekend was spent procrastinating and sleeping in. It had been awhile since I got a chance to sleep in and it was really needed. I went out with my awesome crossfit buddies to Alamo Street Eats in South Town San Antonio and had these amazing street tacos. They reminded of the ones I wood get from home in the Valley. The only bad thing was I didn't get the name of the truck because it didn't have a sign or anything. Ugh, I really wish I would have remembered or asked.
This weekend was also one of my long time friends birthdays. We did some karaoke and she had a special surprise visit from our friends from the Valley. It made me nostalgic for our high school memories and all the interesting moments we shared. I understand then and agree with what everyone would always tell us back in high school. That your high school friends won't be your friends four years later, only a few will stick around. I'm very blessed with the ones who stuck with me even though I'm far away. I feel blessed to still have these friends and blessed for my new friends and future friends that I will make. Who are you blessed for?

 The Fruteria Pollo with Mole Blanco; They have amazing drinks!

 I need to find this taco truck! Anyone know it??

In the greatest company, they always know how to have a good time.

Weekend Shine: 1.28.14

Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend crafting, going outside, or staying in since there was extremely cold weather. Here is San Antonio we actually had a FREEZE! Yes I know crazy right. It was a crazy epidemic because we simply don't ever get this kind of weather. My car was actually frozen for the first time in my life! You northerners may think we are weird to freak out the way we did but it was literally something, I personally, didn't know how to function in lol.

Anyway, Saturday and Sunday was actually pretty nice weather which my boyfriend and I took advantage of by waking up early and going to the farmer's market in The Pearl Brewery. While at The Pearl I bought my first "tortilla presser" (not sure that is the correct term for it) so I could make home made tortillas just like my mom.

Sunday was also spent at the farmer's market but this time at The Quarry were I gave blood for the first time in 5 years. I always try to give back and what better way than giving some blood to those who need it most. How was your weekend?

 Ice Ice Baby!

 The "tortilla pressure"!

 Molly thought it would be nice to lay in bed and stare out at others form the hole she made lol

 My first hockey game.

*definitely was inspired by this blog to lead a more productive life and to start scrapbooking again!

*Updated my photography blog and made a new resolution to take more photos with my Nikon.

*I'm really into hats right now and this one just caught my eye. Will be making a trip to the outlets this weekend!

Weekend Shine 1.14.13

This weekend my lovely family came to visit from the Valley. I always love when they visit, it just makes me so happy to take them around San Antonio with me. We visited the Farmer's Market in the Pearl on Saturday and had some coffee. I wanted to buy some eggs but a lot of the signs said they wouldn't have any eggs till Spring, so I was a little disappointed. However, I did find this cute, new boutique that had just opened up in The Pearl about a month ago I believe called The Finch. It had a lot of home items like candles, creams, blankets, book, etc. It was a little pricey but it had unique items that you probably wouldn't find in a department store or something. If you are in the San Antonio area you should definitely go by and shop inside.

The rest of the weekend was spent shopping and eating, lots and lots of eating lol. I always have so much joy when my family.

If your looking for an everyday lip, try this color I got from Tom Ford this weekend. I have been wearing it nonstop! (picture above of Indian Rose)

Looking for some inspiration? Check out this site! 

School has started for all us college "kids", what are you doing bring you into the routine again? You can start with this, it definitely helps me every morning.

Some bling always brightens up my day.

A look back at Summer

Happy Saturday! I absolutely love Saturdays in San Antonio. It seems like there is always something to do. Whether it be the going to the farmers market or relaxing at the local coffee shop (which is where I am currently blogging from) there is always someway to have a good time.
This is my last weekend before school begins again for the fall semester and it seems like I want to pack a bunch of activities into one last weekend before I have to go back to study mode. 

I have to say this has definitely been a great summer. Looking back I experienced many firsts and grew as a person in my personal and career life. I say career life because I have actually gone out and  networked and attended more interior design events this summer than I have during the school year. I never realized how important networking, volunteering, and simply getting your face out there is in the design community. It definitely can help you in the long run. More students really should take advantage of what the professionals have to offer them. 

Okay, so other than working I also had fun and went out of Texas for the first time to go to Disney World, took my border collie Molly to the river for the first time, and this weekend I will be taking a wine tour for the first time in Fredericksburg, Texas. 

I have definitely transformed in these last three months for the better and I hope I have many adventures and experiences in this last year in design school. 

In terms of the blog I will definitely be expanding my posts into different territories such as DIYs, how to interior spaces, and some more consistent postings with my Weekend Shine. 

I hope that all you going back to school are prepared and ready for a new school year! Here are some photos from some of my more resent outings. 

Metrocon 2013 in Dallas, TX 

My favorite chair the Barcelona.

CEO of ASID, Randy Fisher, giving a presentation at Design Within Reach.