Lauren

Kauai.

Gosh, where do I even start? And how do I describe an island as peaceful, relaxing, lush and breathtaking as Kauai? I don’t think I can do it justice.

I’m kind of glad Oahu was the first island we visited, because after being somewhere that was a bit busier, Kauai was such a breath of fresh air. We got there just before the sunset and this was the view from our hotel balcony and it all felt so perfect. I just kept asking myself “is this real life?!” We stayed at the Kauai Marriott and it was beautiful. Not only did it have a giant pool setup but the beach was RIGHT THERE. Plus complimentary Mai Tais!

Our first morning, we grabbed breakfast at the Kalapaki Beach Hut — I totally ate a breakfast sandwich on a hamburger bun and I’m not gonna lie, I didn’t mind it! — then went on a HELICOPTER RIDE. Oh my god. I think we were all pretty nervous. In that first picture, I am probably telling Joey something along the lines of “I think I’ll just have a panic attack mid-flight” and I think my face says it all in that second picture.Read More »

Decided weekends are all about starting on the right foot. So breakfast burritos from our favorite little place it is!

Watched Steve Jobs, drank wine (from a can, but in a glass) and went to bed early.

Ate pancakes, walked to Huckleberry, drank an almond milk latte and read an entire book from start to finish. Okay, the book was only 60 pages long, but whatever.

Got my nephew an awesome birthday present!

Stood in line at Illegal Pete’s for half an hour. That burrito was worth it though. And so far, so good on my 2016 resolution to eat more burritos.

Went for a run around a windy lake and complained the whole way.

Edited my Kauai pictures. It’s an actual miracle. I might even get that post written up this week, hurrah!

Made tomato soup with socca croutons and watched The Aviator. In my opinion, it was a stronger performance for Leo than the one he gives in The Revenant. I’m just going to consider it a lifetime achievement award if when he gets the Oscar this year.

Celebrated my (now 7-year old) nephew’s birthday by riding down a giant ramp on a blanket.

Had lunch with my parents. Brider was closed (noooo!) so we headed to Mercantile and my confit chicken salad sandwich reaffirmed my opinion that that place is incredible.

Prepped this week’s salads-in-a-jar and went to Sunday afternoon yoga.

Watched Sunday night TV. Amazing Race, Shameless (liking this season so much more than last season), It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

Felt utterly sad that another perfect weekend had to come to an end.