Birthday Weekend Recap

Before I recap the weekend I just wanted to say thank you for all the kind words I received about my post on Friday. It means a lot to me. I've always been afraid of sharing too much here, but I also want to be honest so I'm trying to accept and embrace vulnerability which is something I've never been good at doing. Have you seen Brené Brown's TED Talk about it? If not, I highly recommend it. Then watch this one about shame. These talks have helped me so much this year. I've watched them over and over and over.

So, what did I do this weekend for my birthday? A lot actually and I loved every bit of it. Here are some of the highlights:

- Friday: I got a Hey Cupcake delivery and then a flower delivery and then a cake pop delivery while I was working. So many treats. It made my heart so happy. I have some really sweet people in my life. After work I went to dinner at Hudson's on the Bend with my boyfriend. The food was delicious and of course there was lots of wine. Then we went to the Alamo Drafthouse to see Fast & Furious 7 which was so good as usual and such a tearjerker at the end... OK, maybe not a tearjerker for me. I was straight up crying. I've always been a big Paul Walker fan.

- Saturday: Me and all my wonderful friends went out to Jester King Brewery for beers and pizzas and chats. One of my friends even drew me a cake on my pizza box (see above photo). It was so great spending time with all my favorite people. I love my friends. Then, the bf and I went to see Dave Chappelle at ACL Live. That man is such a great comedian. Bravo. Afterward, we went out to East Side Showroom for a nightcap with more frands. I feel like I can say nightcap with such confidence now that I'm an old 27 year old lady ;) Side note- If you're ever in Austin and enjoy specialty cocktails East Side Showroom is where it's at. Order a Gilmore, it's my favorite drink. Ever.

- Sunday: I got up early and headed out to the Botanical Gardens to shoot some outfits with my girl Chelsea. It was pretty rainy but Chelsea was such a sport and powered through with me. The gardens were actually super whimsical in the rain. Yay for outfit posts coming soon. Then I topped off the weekend by watching the premiere of the second half of Season 7 of Mad Men. I love that show. Anyone a fan? What did you think of the episode? How sad are you that it's ending?? :(

Pretty stellar weekend. I'm so grateful for everyone that made it such a special birthday. Thank you! How was your weekend? Also, here's a little happy dance tune for ya to start off your week- The Heat by Jungle. I'll be seeing them this Thursday. Ready to boogie. Happy Monday!

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My Weekend- Camping, Music, Austin Psych Fest

Happy Friday! I'm going to Austin Psych Fest this weekend and I couldn't be more excited about it. I've never been and also I've never camped out at a music festival before. I haven't done much camping in general so this should be perfect since it's a little more like glamping... regular bathrooms, showers, a convenience store on site with food, drinks, supplies, and oh yeah, festival grounds with amazing music and food/retail vendors right across the way. BUT, I will be sleeping in a tent. No AC. On the ground. With only a polyester zipper opening separating me from the outside world. If that's not hardcore roughin' it, I don't know what is. Feel free to refer to me as outdoorsy from now on. What are YOU doing this weekend?

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Ropers + My Weekend

What up? It's Friday and it basically snowed over night in the ATX!! Yes, you read that right. Snowed. Kinda. Or iced over. Whatever. The grass outside is white. But (isn't there always a 'but'), in true Texas fashion it'll be in the 70s tomorrow. That's real southern living for ya.

Anyway, just wanted to share a photo of my new favorite boots. I feel super cool/kinda country in these cuties. I bought them on Etsy from Nerdy Birdy Vintage. They've got some real great pieces over there. Go have a look! Hope y'all have a great weekend. Doing a little TNT (Tacos 'N Tequila) tonight with my friends and kind of relaxing the rest of the weekend. I have lots of things coming up in the next couple months so I'm happy to have one last weekend of chill time before the crazy ensues. Such is my life...

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Weekend Review: Lakeway

As I mentioned Friday I went out to Lakeway Resort and Spa for a work event this weekend. Let's just say I'm a little spoiled at my job! We had a great time full of catching up, laying by the pool, great dinners, and staying out dancing until all hours of the night. Plus my first time at The Salt Lick which I'd been wanting to go to for so long!

Friday was gloomy and rainy, but Saturday was perfect. Like I didn't even have to get in the pool it felt so nice outside. Rare occasion for September's in Texas. I took full advantage and just sat on my lounge chair enjoying the out of character, but very welcome "fall" weather. Lakeway Resort is wonderful too. If you live near Austin and are looking for a sort of weekend staycation, you should definitely check it out. Beautiful place. Hope your weekend was great and you had some good weather as well :)

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How I'm Spending My Weekend

Happy Friday! I'll be spending my weekend at this beautiful resort out on Lake Travis for a work event. Yeah, maybe my job's pretty cool. And maybe I'm getting a facial Saturday. Maybe I'll be chillin' on a boat, then relaxin' by the swim up bar at the pool drinkin' somethin' tropical. And yeah, I guess we'll do some work too. Maybe.

Any fun plans this fine weekend? Whatever you're getting into I hope it's great! Talk soon.

Image via my Instagram. Follow @pieceology for more photos from my weekend at the lake.

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