little pleasures.

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Sometimes my work weeks are filled with fun and exciting things.

Events, dinners with friends, late nights out, and the like.

This week, though, I’m trying to take it a bit easy. Every so often my 8-9 hour work days (with at least 1-2 meetings each day) catch up with me, so I need to make a conscience effort to not over-do it. So on those weeks…like this particular one…I rely on the little pleasures of life.

…like my morning devotionals, as usual.

…and spending some extra time getting my journal on.

…or receiving a belated birthday gift from my lovely sister.

(How cute is this necklace?! Thanks Katie :))

…enjoying my favorite quality daytime TV shows.

…spoiling myself with Seamless delivery (a la Blossom Du Jour).

…working on my fitness. Barely.

…and having a much needed catch-up evening with one of my best friends.

(Old pics, amazing chick.)

What little pleasures have you enjoyed so far this week?

what i learned this weekend, 17.

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There is one reason and one reason only to enter Whole Foods on a Sunday.

I spent way too long having a room without curtains. And blackout curtains are my new best friend.

I have bragging rights.

I have more food blogging opportunities than I thought.

(Brunch at Agave on Saturday and at Fat Radish on Sunday. Yum.)

I still can’t believe I (finally) live with my best friend.

MTA workers are quite possibly the toughest people in New York.

Work-less Saturdays need to happen more often.

If a stranger approaches you and asks if you like horses, ignore and walk away.

Shark Tank is one of the best TV shows ever. And Mark Cuban is a genius.

I’ve never met a C.S. Lewis quote I didn’t like.

What was a highlight of your weekend?
Any other Shark Tank fans??

anna karenina.

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I just can’t resist a good 19th Century film.

…nerd alert??

I blame my mom and her “forcing” me to watch Masterpiece Theatre with her growing up, but I’m so glad she did. In a world where almost every movie is now made in 3D, it’s refreshing to go back to the basics; to watch films about society, relationships, and love. Yes, I am that girl.

The latest I’ve seen: Anna Karenina.

I wouldn’t put this in my top five, but it was definitely a good one – complete with romance, scandal, stunning costumes, and the addition of a creative filming twist (which I won’t give away). Not to mention Keira Knightley can do no wrong, if you ask me.

Are you a fan of period films? What’s your favorite?