There are weeks where I try as hard as I can to be the very best, but no matter what I try I seem to be in quicksand. This was one of those weeks. Success was just not happening. This week I continued to feel completely inadequate. With the bizarre winter weather Portland experienced, combined with an insane amounts of tasks {both work and personal} I needed to complete, it was hard to feel that I was making a dent in my pile. None of my professional interactions were positiv

And we’re back! I am going into this weekend feeling energized, excited, and enjoying a really good book. After weeks of feeling too stretched out, I’m looking forward to a weekend of getting back to my roots. Highlights of this week were seeing my parents, a pizza party at work, and possibly finding a new apartment. Lows included a major breakout, sitting in traffic for way too long, and our summer intern at work leaving. But overall, a massively good week! Overall Good: A F

Links on this page may lead to compensation for blogger. After a long and miserable winter here in Portland, we’re finally starting to see some sun for more than a few hours. Which is fantastic, considering that the first day of summer is in a month. To celebrate, I’ve been starting my prep for what products will be my go-to for the hottest months. Between waterfront festivals, patio dinners with friends, and lazy Saturdays in the park, it’s important to look my best and feel