So ... you know you just might be a little spoiled by London-city living when you wake up, see an Instagram snap of someone's avocado toast in Australia, crave said toast, roll out of bed and into Holborn Grind on your way to work, and order their smashed avocado on toasted sourdough with feta, chilli, and a squeeze of lemon - all in 40 minutes flat. (And yes, it was damn good.)
I mean, come on. Instant gratification is pretty wonderful.
But it's Friday, and I'm treating myself. I'm wrapped up in a toasty Scott & Scott London cashmere wrap (which are amazing, by the way) and drinking this new tea, which I discovered when I was walking past a health-foods store in Covent Garden (again, the universe - or, specifically, London - seems to be catering to my every need):
Caffeine tends to make me a nervous, twitchy, anxious, borderline psychotic lunatic, so I'm experimenting with caffeine-free teas. That also means that my beloved green tea is out, but a girl can only drink so many cups of peppermint tea per day, if you know what I mean (at some point, you feel like you're turning into a breathmint). What's your favorite caffeine-free beverage?
Yesterday, I swung past Zara (despite steering clear of the sales this winter, in order to "be good") and picked up this little fringed number for a stunning £9.99. What? I'm preparing for spring (even if it's 2 degrees Celsius outside).
Stripes and plaid excite me. Plus, it's inspiring me to plan that vacation I'm supposed to take over Easter ... if you have any destination recommendations, I'd love to know.
So, this is how my Friday's looking. I'm also taking a late lunch to get my hair cut this afternoon - another treat (head massage, anyone?).
However you're treating yourself this Friday, I hope you have a wonderful weekend and I'll be back on Monday with more fun and games.
I shouldn't have opened up my feed reader before lunch - you guys in London are spoiled. Out here in Windsor, we're not so lucky :-)
ReplyDeleteDon't know if you're a fan of licorice but I LOVE the Pukka Peppermint and Licorice tea. It's not a very strong licorice taste - just a nice sweet taste to go with the peppermint as regular peppermint bores me to tears.
Haha, sorry, Jen! Though, you have the beauty of Windsor to sustain you ... instead of pigeons flying into your head on narrow sidewalks and aggro-people pushing their way past you in London.
DeleteThanks for the Pukka suggestion! I *am* a fan of licorice and will have to try the one you suggested. I actually picked up the Pukka "Detox" tea yesterday as well, which sounded nice.
And thank you for stopping by!
p.s. "Runs Like a Porkchop" is probably the best name for a blog I've ever heard. Period.
I love how it's barely afternoon and your Friday has already been better than my entire week. The image of feta and avocado makes me want to cartwheel around the room. Luckily I have a goat cheese and grilled butternut squash wrap and a buttload of New Girl episodes waiting for me. Maybe I'll catch up to the awesomeness of your Friday by nightfall :)
ReplyDeleteWhat! That wrap and the promise of New Girl episodes waiting for you is awesomeness x 1,000!!! But seriously. Next time you're in London, stop by Holborn Grind and maybe even indulge in a mini-mani over at Cheeky Nail Salon next door (also attached to Hoxton Holborn). Happy Friday!
Deletehm.. I suggest a trip to hot, balmy, sweltering hot HOUSTON over Easter break. Tex-Mex brunch is the word...
ReplyDeleteIs there a beach nearby? I don't want to get your hopes up but ...
DeleteIs it wrong that its 00:12 on Saturday night and now I want avocado toast? The Instaphoto jealousy continues... Re: vacation destinations, I'm currently torn myself between Croatia, Southern France, and Iceland. (When I write sentences like that, I realise how spoiled my life sounds...) Or you could always try Seville where I went in November and LOVED! xx
ReplyDeleteHaha! Oh man, your vacay destinations sound amazing. Especially Croatia! I love Seville ... the air smells of jasmine and oranges, it's like wandering around a permanently Jo Malone-scented city!
DeleteYour wrap sounds amazing, as does that tea! Hope you had a great weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Robin! Loved your photos from ALT Summit ... a friend of mine was there too but I doubt you two crossed paths as it's huge.
DeleteFun! What was your friend's name? I met a lot of great folks so you never know – we might have run into each other!
ReplyDeleteHer name is Damaris Santos Palmer - http://www.da-and-co.com/ She works for Glam but is also a full-time (part-time?) blogger.
DeleteI didn't meet her but her blog is beautiful! Thanks for the introduction :)
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