Remember that time I quit my job?
Well, last week was the official start of this new leg of my journey here in NYC, and there were some very noticeable (and very welcome) changes that have taken place already.
For example, the majority of my breakfasts over the last seven months have been tupperwares full of cereal that I grabbed last minute to eat at the office. But now? Now I can enjoy these old friends of mine.
A green smoothie made with one frozen banana, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/2 scoop Vega mix, and topped with crushed walnuts. Could this mark the return of girl meets…health?! Eh.
And then there’s the definite upgrade in my morning coffee. While I do love me some classic Starbucks, it doesn’t even compare to the boldness that is Stumptown Coffee at one of my favorite new “offices.”
Dressing professionally for work was never a huge challenge for me, but I’ve gladly welcome the chance to wear “me” clothes again. Leggings, boots, and my obnoxiously large watches? Yes, please, and thank you.
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But, then there are some things that never change, never will, and never should.
…like weekends spent with my BFFLOPPPP. Yeah, we acronymed our friendship. Gotta problem?
No-plans Saturday is most certainly still in place – like yesterday, where we covered just about 6 miles worth of the city. Brunch was involved, as usual.
(That’d be a Cobb Salad from Elmo, which I think I may deem as my favorite salad in the city.)
And on the agenda for today? An unchanged Sunday full of relaxing, churching, and baking a new twist on a fall-favorite.
Recipe for Individual Pumpkin Pie to come!
I’ve got to say – I’m actually really thankful for the change of pace my life is taking right now. Although my previous job was a huge blessing and nothing horrible, I found myself getting complacent going in a direction that deep down I knew wasn’t what I really wanted. While finding a steady routine isn’t always a bad thing, I never want it to cause me to lose the sense of spontaneity and adventure that I think is so important for overall quality of life. I refuse to let the days and weeks turn into one big blur, you know? So…here’s to embracing change! Or, at least some of it 
Enjoy your Sunday, friends! xoxo G
Do you ever try to switch up your normal routine? Would you consider yourself spontaneous/open to change?
You seem determined and talented enough to make all these changes work for you, best of luck. I am so routine. I have 3 kids and it’s easier to know what the day entails, but with life and kids there is always the unknown that throws curveballs into your day. It’s always good to be flexible.
girl! do you have an old post of “office outfits?” Bahhh, I’m new to this whole working in an office thing (and I’m naaaaht a fan) and have nothing to wear! I DO know that I hate suits, women’s dress pants should be illegal and my closet is waaay to bright right now. Wooof
I don’t :/ But – I can say that I’m a huge fan of pairing skinny black pants with blazers! Wear with a long patterned blouse and wedges/boots. Stylish but still work-friendly
I love your upbeat attitude =) congrats on the new journey chica!
I LOVE this post. I am so envious of your new float about life style, I wish I could freelance instead of get an office job.
Change doesn’t come (naturally) easy for me although it is something that I am working on each day and I can say w/ confidence that I am getting better! I am a routine kind of girl by nature. When I resigned from my job in July it was a HUGE leap of faith b/c of the change that comes with it and not knowing for sure what the future holds. Wishing you the best on this new journey!
It sounds like you are happy with your decision, which is great! Changes in jobs or schedules can provide so many fantastic things in life, and i’m glad that you’re finding those changes!
I love working from home, so I can imagine that doing it on the reg is absolutely fab. Soak it up, love!
Good for you, lady! I definitely feel like I am trying to be more open to change.. sometimes schedules get so monotonous, and it’s easy to do the same thing over and over. My room mate and I may spend next weekend apple picking and enjoying a care free Sunday!
I think I would consider myself open to change…as long as I am ready for it, which I guess doesn’t qualify me as being too spontaneous! hahaha
Is that an MK watch I see?!
Yep – MK is my boy
Cogratulations on your new job! I feel really motivated by your attitude towards life– I can certainly use a bit more spontaneity in my day-to-day routine, and this post is inspiring me to take more chances and shake up my usual routine a bit!
I wish so badly that I was opened to change. All the time I have the utmost yearning to do something different and to just pick my life up and change it completely around. But. I am frightened of change. Of the uncertainty that comes with it. I tend to plan my life out ahead of time which gets a little boring and stressful at times. However, I have been trying harder to allow a little bit of spontaneity into my life one day at a time
You give me hope! 
I say I do things on a whim, but in reality, during the week I’m pretty much a creature of habit.
That green smoothie looks so yummy and fresh!! I may need one of those tomorrow morning
my personality type is definitely not one that loves change. I am ok with change but need a little while to adjust to it. Good changes in life are much easier to adjust to:)
Such a fun post! And LOVE the outfits!!
love you and love no plans saturday
It sounds like things are going wonderfully for you! How great that you have this freedom and can kind of change things up a bit so they are more you!
Adorable post! I definitely agree that the change of pace is much-needed and very welcome
Thanks!
I’m so envious about you quitting your job and just really enjoying life more! I hate my job but am too scared/secure to leave it. I hate being in an office all day loooong! PS, love your blog:)
Woop, no plans Saturday! Roll on tomorrow!
I love this post! It’s all I want to do. Right now every new day is the same as the previous one (especially when it come w to my job). No excitement, nothing. Don’t get me wrong, I’m thankful for all the things I am lucky enough to have, but I feel like life is just slipping away. Do you know the feeling?
Sometimes (actually, more often than that) I wish I could do what you did, but I guess now is not the time
I’m sure God knows best and He will show me when the right time comes 
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