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Life, NYC, Weekend

Weekend Recap

April 17, 2017 By Robyn 26 Comments

It was a really springy weekend that made me super happy with sunshine and tulips galore.

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I worked 11-11 on Friday, but thankfully it wasn’t crazy busy since I worked in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood, and with Passover the whole week has been slower than normal. It was great. Saturday morning I woke up around 8 and my friend Jena, who lives in our building, came over to drink coffee with me for a couple hours.

I went to a barre class Saturday afternoon and then met up with Nick for a late lunch at Grey Dog in Soho. I got the roasted beet cobb salad, he got the rueben and we split the sp fries. Plus a couple glasses of wine because it was sunny and spring and we get married in 12 days.

And then we went to pick up Nick’s suit and our wedding bands! It feels super real, we’re getting married next Saturday. That’s like next week…where did time go?

By the time we wrapped up all that it was 6ish so I picked up a pint of ice cream and headed to my friend Hannah Jane’s for a girl dinner date. Both Nick and I have been trying to make room for quality time with our good friends knowing that with the wedding + honeymoon and settling into married life when we get back that time is limited for a while.

HJ made salmon and broccoli and we snacked on cheese + crackers and had a couple glasses of wine. We chatted for four hours and it was just what I needed. You know those best friends that you haven’t seen in a couple weeks, and then you do, and you’re like….yea, I NEEDED THAT. That was Saturday.

I woke up Sunday and read, ate some oatmeal and then headed out on a run because it was seventy degrees and sunny!

I don’t really run anymore since that hasn’t been the movement that feels good lately, but yesterday running in the sunshine was just what I wanted. But man I forget that I’m not in running “shape” so a walk/run was what it turned into because that was more enjoyable. It felt sooooo good to move outside in the fresh air.

I came home to some flowers Nick bought to freshen up our new kitchen table and then we cooked brunch.

I made these blender oatmeal banana pancakes with chocolate chips and blueberries, Nick scrambled up eggs with mushrooms and tomatoes and then we ate some greens that were about to go bad with olive oil and sea salt drizzled on top.

After brunch we headed up to Central Park to meet up with friends and lounge around in Sheep’s Meadow. It was packed but we found a spot in the shade and cracked a bottle of white wine.

Nick and I were headed to church at 5, so we drank about a 1/2 a glass, chatted for a couple hours and then cabbed it down to church.

After church we had dinner plans with a couple friends who are actually getting married in July, but plans got derailed because of city traffic – but as we were walking out of church our friends Chris and Katie asked if we wanted to grab margs at Javelina nearby – if you say margarita, my natural reflex is YES.

That turned into a three hour dinner that ended with a tequila shot because Katie knew the waiter. I mean, my Sunday nights don’t usually end with tequila shots…but when you’re getting married in 12 days I guess they do… I also haven’t taken a shot in like 45 years. We started with chips and queso and then split fajitas and taquitos. It was a super fun night and great to catch up with them!

I biked home, chugged water to hydrate and then did this dead sea mud mask that I recently bought after hearing amazing reviews. I loved it. I’m trying to get better about skin care and this was relaxing so I’ll add it to my self care list of things too.

And then I crashed into bed because I see clients on Monday mornings starting at 8am.

Have a great week!

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Comments

  1. Christina @ montessoriishmom.com says

    April 17, 2017 at 11:08 am

    What a fun weekend! I’m excited for you and Nick, you look so happy together 🙂

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  2. Hillary says

    April 17, 2017 at 12:01 pm

    Ahhh, your wedding is around the corner. So excited for you 🙂

    Reply
  3. Amber @ Madden Wellness Counseling says

    April 17, 2017 at 12:19 pm

    My all time favorite way I have been spending my Saturday nights is with a face mask and glass of red wine while watching Netflix. It is THEY best thing EVER!

    Reply
  4. dixya @food, pleasure, and health says

    April 17, 2017 at 1:43 pm

    sounds like a really fulfilling weekend dear friend….ekkkkk, time is really flying by. my weekend involved lots of Grey’s anatomy, baking, and wine talk with one of my friend. i have seen that mask before but never tried it.

    Reply
  5. Ashley v says

    April 17, 2017 at 1:43 pm

    I love that you and Nick have been intentional about spending time with friends before getting married. Too often I’ve lost friends to a relationship (I’m sure we can all relate to less time with friends in a relationship). Though I’ve never been in a serious relationship and can’t relate to spending a lot more time with a guy than with my best girlfriends, and I definitely think a marriage should come first, I wish I could just get a portion of the time I used to get from them. Hope the rest of your days leading up to the wedding are happy and blessed!

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  6. courtney says

    April 17, 2017 at 5:12 pm

    (first off: i met you for a run when i was at grad school in NY) anyway, i LOVE reading about the time you and nick are sharing leading up to marriage. my fiance and i are getting married in july and for me, it’s getting VERY real, so i can only imagine all the happiness you’re experiencing. i can’t wait to hear about (and hopefully see some pics of!) your wedding; i know it will be incredible. all the best, robyn xxxxx

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    • Robyn says

      April 19, 2017 at 10:56 pm

      I so remember you Courtney! CONGRATS on your upcoming marriage!! wishing you all the best during these last months of engagement <3 <3

      Reply
  7. emily vardy says

    April 17, 2017 at 5:32 pm

    Lounging in the sun in Central Park sounds like absolute heaven!

    Also, this : “Plus a couple glasses of wine because it was sunny and spring and we get married in 12 days.” made me so, so happy and excited for you. I hope the next chapter of your life is wonderful

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    • Robyn says

      April 19, 2017 at 10:49 pm

      sometimes life just requires a little bit of wine 🙂
      xoxo

      Reply
  8. Erin Ramsay says

    April 18, 2017 at 2:30 am

    Thank you for sharing your weekend. Connections with others – they are the thread and beat and pulse of life. Good connections are truly the foundation of good health. It’s taken me a while to learn that and reading your blog has helped in my journey. Be Well.

    Reply
    • Robyn says

      April 19, 2017 at 10:31 pm

      I love that – “they are the thread and beat and pulse of life.” I’m so glad you’ve found help through my messy and broken words. xoxo

      Reply
  9. Bethany @LuluRuns says

    April 18, 2017 at 7:46 am

    Oh my goodness, I am so excited for you both! Marriage is the best 🙂 Looks like a fabulous weekend, time with the ones you love the most make the best of days.

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    • Robyn says

      April 19, 2017 at 10:27 pm

      hope your weekend was fab too! xo

      Reply
  10. Katie says

    April 18, 2017 at 9:09 am

    Those tulips are absolutely gorgeous – my favorite type of flower! Your wedding is SO close! Ah! You two are an adorable couple and I’m glad he makes you happy 🙂 So excited for you two.

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    • Robyn says

      April 19, 2017 at 10:26 pm

      they are so pretty here right now!! we are so excited!
      xo

      Reply
  11. Kelly says

    April 18, 2017 at 10:47 am

    I love the amounts of wine consumed. ha! Seems like you had a very enjoyable weekend, just what the heart and soul needs. 🙂

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    • Robyn says

      April 19, 2017 at 10:26 pm

      it’s spring 😉 wine is good sometimes

      Reply
  12. Edie says

    April 18, 2017 at 5:29 pm

    Ah! I can’t believe your wedding is next week – eek! I have been reading your blog for years, and I’ve loved following along with your milestones and other life events. Next weekend will be unforgettable and emotional (in all the best ways). Enjoy every minute and be present; it’s going to fly by (everyone told me that…and even though I did my best to be present, it went by way too fast!). All the love and congratulations, Robyn!

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    • Robyn says

      April 19, 2017 at 10:24 pm

      Awww Edie thank you for being a loyal reader!! We cannot WAIT for next weekend! Thanks so much for all your love and support 🙂 xo

      Reply
  13. Julia @ Drops of Jules says

    April 18, 2017 at 6:02 pm

    The sun is out over here too and I CANNOT get enough! How is your wedding in less than two weeks? That planning period flew by. I am anxious to read anything you write about it!

    LOVE that you’re making time for friends. I need to do more of that.

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    • Robyn says

      April 19, 2017 at 10:21 pm

      haha I feel like the last 2 months have crawled – but we are so ready for it to be here!
      friends keep me healthy 🙂

      Reply
  14. Erin Drum says

    April 18, 2017 at 10:46 pm

    SO SOON! Glad to hear you’re soaking it all in! Xoxo

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    • Robyn says

      April 19, 2017 at 10:20 pm

      ahhh it creeped up so fast!! xo

      Reply
  15. suzanne says

    April 19, 2017 at 8:07 am

    What a beautiful, relaxing and connecting weekend you had…..such an incredible time for you and Nick and it says a lot that you are making time for friendship right now.

    Enjoy this next month…it will be amazing !

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    • Robyn says

      April 19, 2017 at 10:20 pm

      it was a sweet weekend – hope yours was too suzanne!!

      Reply
  16. Kaylee says

    April 20, 2017 at 9:40 am

    Such a full, wonderful weekend! I’m even more impressed that if I read that correctly you biked home after a shot of tequila?!! AHHH! Can’t believe you’re getting married in t-minus 9 days now! Really excited for you Robyn.

    Reply

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