Moments of Musing

Holiday Happenings

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This year, our Christmastime is in NYC and I couldn’t be happier. Sure, there are things I miss about Chicago but constantly being away from family there, especially during the holidays, is definitely not one of them. 
Here’s what our holiday season has looked like so far:
Our first real Christmas tree — I’m a big fan of real trees and their smell so I was really excited to buy this gem. 

The Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall — We saw the show, which was great, with family on Thanksgiving Eve.
The Union Square Chriskindlmarket– Honestly, we liked Chicago’s more BUT this one was cute. And yummy! After Max Brenner’s served us spoiled cake for dessert, we opted for dessert at Waffles & Dinges. That up there is a delicious Nutella and strawberry sugar waffle with whipped cream.


Secret Santa Girls Night– This has become a little tradition for my best friends and me. It’s a way to see each other at Christmastime and buy each their presents without breaking the bank–our limit is $25. You’d be surprised at the goodies we each score year after year despite this seemingly small budget! 
So tell me, what have you been up to this holiday season?

Real life vs. Internet persona

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Do you ever look at someone’s photos and wonder how they can be so put together all the time? How every day of theirs can be so possibly eventful? If they ever have an off day or anything out of sorts? 

I’m sure we’ve all wondered these things. But I’m also sure we know that what we’re seeing is not the transparent reality of their everyday life. And that’s okay. Each and every person can and has the right to share what they want to share. 

The Internet is a funny place… One minute it can make you feel totally lost and just a minute later, it can make you feel like you really have your life together. 
The key, I think, is to relish in your own life. Find beauty in the ordinary and make yourself and your loved ones feel extraordinary. Also, listen to this advice:

“Annimoon”

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A few weekends ago, Mr. L and I spent a few days in Québec, Canada. We absolutely loved it. From the French language spoken to the French cuisine and European architecture, it truly felt like we were out of the country. The moment we drove through Québec’s walls, we knew we were in for a treat. 

Oh and by the way if you go, stay at the castle (you read that correctly!) hotel Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac. It is amazing! (No, this is not a sponsored post–we just really loved it.)

Thankful for the little things

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To come to bed to (lots of) clothes already folded by Mr. L
When Mr. L surprises me with (cute!) home organization items we need
That fall season has been so good to us. 
To see my husband and little brother have grown to have a close relationship. 
Of course there are the “big” things, such as health and family, that I am always grateful for. I just wanted to use this time to focus on the things that might get overshadowed in the day-to-day.
I hope you all had as great and fulfilling a Thanksgiving as we did. 

Late fall/winter goals

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The beginning of the weekend is as good a time as any to talk about #goals. Since November is well under way, and I want to keep at my goals for the whole upcoming chilly season, I figured I’d name them “late fall/winter goals.” They are:

1. To find an exercise regimen that I can do nightly when I get home from work. This has been my biggest struggle because after working all day, working out is the last thing I want to do. 
2. To go for walks around our neighborhood park on the weekends. I love doing outdoorsy things and I’d like to continue as long as there isn’t snow on the ground. 
3. To be more compassionate and grateful. It’s perfect for the upcoming season and because my fuse has been short lately. 
4. Study for the NY bar so I can pass it this time. You read correctly– I’m retaking that bad boy and I’m newly focused on the prize. 
5. Continue the search for a home. We’ve been casually house hunting but the search is hard in a city where the medial price for homes is over half a million… I am confident we will be owners next year though.
Do you have any new goals?