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Life, Weekend

Moving to My Own Apartment

December 16, 2013 By Robyn 28 Comments

Hey friends!

How was your weekend??
I am moved and all settled into this new little apartment. It’s super cozy and snug, but I really really like the simplicity of it. I’ll get some pictures tonight so I can share this week!

All the moving had more sore all over and I think I did more cardio going up and down stairs on Saturday than I have in over a month. Ayiyi. It was a go-go-go weekend and I think between being out in the rain and snow moving on Saturday and getting very, very little sleep my immune system couldn’t handle it. I was nauseous all day yesterday and sick this morning so I stayed home from work today and tried to get some work done here snuggled in my robe with some tea.

Hoping to be back tomorrow!

Leading up to this nasty little bug though the weekend was good! In between moving, my friend Katie had a tacky Christmas party on Friday night which was so fun. So many ridiculous outfits. Saturday was moving day and five guys from church were absolutely amazing in helping me move. They had everything out of my old house and into my new apartment in under an hour. Holy smokes.

 

 

 

After moving all day, I met friends at Mono Loco for some mexican and margs. Mono Loco has the best margaritas ever because they aren’t too sweet. This one was just tequila, lime juice, and agave…I could drink a thousand. But then I’d be dead.

Sunday began with church but then went downhill with feeling icky. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner has consisted of bananas, oats, and nut butter in one form or the next. I’m just thankful to be able to stomach anything.

 

I had to cancel on dinner plans to MAS tonight which I’m super sad about…it’s only my favorite restaurant in all of cville and it was good company too, but I’m getting in bed early and hoping to be better tomorrow!

Hope your week is off to a good start!


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