Last week, I was having an internal dialogue with myself. I can’t remember exactly what it was about, but I was thinking about all the things I “had” to do. I found myself in a slightly frustrated state after this conversation and as I went about my day I had a perspective shift. I can’t remember what exactly spurred it (I obviously can’t remember much….) but I suddenly thought to myself “I get to do this, I don’t have to do it.” Then, when I was scrolling through my instagram feed, a quote on the Spiritual Gangster page popped up reading…..

“How many of your have-to’s are actually get-to’s?”

I obviously took a screenshot of it and decided that I needed to write that one on a post-it note as a daily reminder. I think it’s easy to forget that sometimes the things we hoped most for in life also come with responsibilities that we have the privilege of doing…. since sometimes our list of “have to’s” is someone else’s wish list.

This simple shift in perspective has made such a big difference for me… and it’s one I’m keeping in the forefront this coming week.

Hope you all have a good one! xx

(I might not have any decor up at home, but I am loving how festive the malls are feeling right now… this is my favorite in all of Orange County… Fashion Island…)

(Lunch + the Koi Pond with the girls + mom on Friday…)

(Took our happy hour on a walk Friday evening… joggers, sweatshirt, insulated wine glass)

(Take-out tacos, chips, + guac…. the best….)

(Saturday mornings on the trail… little miss’ photog skills are spot on… leggings, pullover)

(Kept it feminine and flowy for a birthday party celebration… then G+Ts upon returning home… top, headband)

(Moved to the dark side this weekend… but still not sure I’m ready to quite on rosé just yet!)

(Sunday morning with my cuties…. skirt, sweatshirt, Girl’s vests, Shoes)

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Over the next two weeks I’m hoping to get up some fun recipes for Wellness Wednesday!

We’re heading to Park City this weekend with my entire family… and miraculously I already know what I’m packing… I’ll be bringing along this leopard coat, faux-leather puffer jacket, and this white puffer coat… along with this favorite sweatshirt, ribbed tunic sweater, and thermal bodysuit, + pullover... these faux leather leggings, and I found these black patent leather combat boots that I’ll be packing as well. I’m bringing this beanie + scarf… and for a hike this vest + pullover. It’s mainly items I already own, so I’ll just be mixing and matching them differently….

BB Dakota has the cutest holiday pieces… like this sequin blazer, sequin skirt and this statement making jumpsuit.

If you’re looking for cute gifts for ladies, under $50, for sure check out this curated under $50 gift shop… love all the selections…. especially this passport holder for the jet-setter, marble water bottle for the fitness fanatic, and these furry leopard slippers.