After a little break from SOTW, I am back with more slays. This week was so positive and special, and I’m excited to share the juicy highlights.
This week’s slays:
- Running a Half Marathon!
- Bourbon Bananas Foster
- Love Lies Bleeding
- Parking Lot Pickleball
- Fake Bangs
- BONUS: My skin clearing up (finally)
Slay #1: Running a Half Marathon!!
This was such a win. I had been training for a half marathon since October and the race went so well this week. Perfect weather, perfect trail conditions, I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome, and I honestly don’t care how slow I raced (apparently sub-2 is a good goal for a beginner… I’m pleased with my 2:28 time). I’m so grateful for friends who checked in on me after the race and sent me mail to read after! 😀
I raced without listening to music, mostly because it was discouraged by the race organizers and I didn’t want to chance adding a few unintended miles by going the wrong way somewhere. After listening to the voice in my head repeat the Survivor (Destiny’s Child) chorus nonstop for two hours, it’s safe to say I’m officially the most resilient and annoying person I know. Anyways, great race and I’ll run it again next year.
Slay #2: Bourbon Bananas Foster
I hope the chaos is conveyed well in this photo. I used my post-race banana to make bananas foster for the first time, with bourbon instead of rum because I hate the Trader Joe’s Kentucky Bourbon and have a handle to get through as soon as possible. Important tip: I learned that you’re supposed to turn off the heat before attempting to flambé. Thankfully, I didn’t burn the house down and the bananas foster turned out great. 10/10 will be doing again.
Slay #3: Love Lies Bleeding
I thought this movie slayed so hard. It was fun, fresh, and hot; I loved it and I highly recommend seeing it (not for the faint of heart, lots of gory violence).
Slay #4: Parking Lot Pickleball
I’m so grateful for my boss for buying us a pickleball net so my coworkers and I can play after work. It’s an easy way to relieve stress and boost morale!
Slay #5: Fake Bangs
What an easy way to change up your appearance without the full commitment. I love fake bangs, and I’m grateful that I ordered them on Amazon instead of cutting them myself. I don’t think bangs are right for my face shape, and this is a safe way to play with that theory in case I change my mind again.
BONUS SLAY: My Skin Clearing Up
YASSSS we’ve been waiting for this one for about four months now. My skin took a major turn for the worse acne-wise in December and it miraculously started clearing up this week. I’m so pleased.
