here's to overcoming fears!

I just got home from a fabulous weekend in Wayne, Maine with my closest friends. We always have such a good time hanging out by the lake and being in the sun. This time I decided I was going to get over my fears of being in the lake because, well, let's face it, I've been missing out on tons of fun! These are the pictures Allie took to document this great feat.

DAY 1:
Getting used to the idea

Swam from the floating dock to the other dock in a life vest... I think I could even touch here, but better safe than sorry!

DAY 2:
Attempting to water ski last minute before dinner

Shannon helping me get the skis on and coaching me while I waited for the boat

On my 5th attempt I got up on the skis for about 3 seconds!

Beaming from ear to ear with Allie on the boat ride back to the house.

How To Be Alone

My friend Jess showed this to me today and I loved it! It's so beautiful and made me happy. Watch it!!

earrings...

I love jewelry and accessories! I always have and I always will. A lot of my jewelry comes from lia sophia, J. Crew, and Anthropologie. Lately I have been buying unique earrings to spruce up my outfits. Here are some of my recent purchases:

These are from Anthropologie. Jackie got them for me for my birthday!

These are also from Anthropologie:

These are from Target:

Last pair from Anthro... I promise!

Crema Cafe

Today was such a gorgeous summer day! Jackie and I woke up with plans of going to the beach but weren't in the right kind of mood for relaxing in the sand. So we decided to go shopping in Harvard Square. We had a lovely time walking around and checking out the cute shops (and Urban Outfitters). After all that shopping we were hungry and took the opportunity to stop at one of my favorite lunch spots called Crema Cafe. We both enjoyed the Sweet Potato Sandwich! DELICIOUS!! We are going to try to imitate it tomorrow for dinner... I'll let you know how it goes!

Sweet potato with avocado, green apple, sprouts, hummus & caramelized

shallot vinaigrette on toasted wheat.

berry cherry

YUM...
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are on sale at Shaws this week! Mix them together and add some cherries and I've got a delicious snack to pack for lunch this coming week.
Have a great weekend!

Go Sox!

Today Jackie and I took Dad to a Red Sox game at Fenway for a combined birthday and Father's Day gift. It was a lovely day... nothing better than a hot summer day and a ball game! (Unless, of course, the Sox won!)

Me, Jackie, & Dad enjoying a couple Sam Summers

I hope to sit here one day!

This was the view of the field from our really awesome seats... lesson learned SRO means Standing Room Only. Since we didn't want to stand we bought tickets from some guy outside the game. And that is how we ended up here. But hey, at least we got to sit!


Jackie and I enjoyed some Fenway Franks after the 6th inning (Jackie ate most of hers before I could take a picture... she doesn't really get the whole blog thing yet!)

We moved to better seats in the bottom of the 9th inning

pretty pink toes.

One of my favorite ways to relax and treat myself is going to the nail salon for a pedicure. Although I am very ticklish and I have to distract myself from this so I don't kick the manicurist, I find sitting in the massage chair, reading a book, very relaxing! And I love the way my feet look when I get home.

I got this color today: essie bachelorette bash