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INSTALIFE: OCTOBER

Friday, October 31, 2014

VENTURING FROM STARBUCKS: BLACK

Saturday, September 6, 2014

It's no secret that I love my Starbucks, but being in MN has made me so curious to check out all of the local coffee shops this city has to offer. I've decided to lay low from chains for awhile, minus the Chai trip I took this afternoon, to get a feel for MN's unique coffee culture.

One spot I tried is near the U of M campus called, BLACK. (Don't worry if that name doesn't sound like it sticks, they blast their name everywhere so you'll never forget it.)

I learned about this place through a local Instagrammer who raved about its waffles so I really wanted to try it out. I dragged the BF along with me and we split a Dogwood coffee + a strawberry cream waffle.

branding/ambience: like I said, they never let you forget its name and have it written on basically on every surface area. The branding is definitely a memorable one. Inside the decor is rustic and minimal, mostly black and wood, giving it a rich, hipster vibe. Seating is limited and not too cozy, but it sufficed. Very lax.

menu items: I ordered an iced Dogwood. I heard Dogwood roasters really monopolize the area, so I assumed it was popular, but I wasn't much of a fan. The coffee had strong fruity undertones, which isn't my kinda brew, and I would probably pass on that next time. BUT THE WAFFLES. but the waffles. I could go back any day for the waffles. I wish I could describe it to you in detail (or even better, just send it to you through a computer screen. side note: why isn't there a technology for that yet?), but I am not a food blogger for a reason because my capability to describe food is limited. The only words I use is: MM! delicious! strawberry-y! cream cheesey! gooey! so good! All while the food is in my mouth, so we don't get too far.

GOING TO MADISON, WISCONSIN

Monday, July 28, 2014

It's been hard to blog consistently these days, because I've been so caught up with apartment hunting. I'm moving to Minneapolis in exactly one month, and I'm trying to confirm plans quickly! This is my first time moving out of state and on my own, so there's just more factors needed to be considered, making the process a bit longer. But once I do settle on a place, I can't wait to share about it. here.

I wanted to take a break from japan talk, and show of glimpse of what else my life has looked like this summer. The other day I was organizing photos on my iPhone and I resurfaced some shots from a trip E and I took in June I never shared. We visited MN to check out the city for the first time, and on the way, we made a pitstop to Madison and enjoyed lunch there. It was our very first time in Madison and we found it to be absolutely lovely. There were so many unique food trucks, people walking around the streets, and just a nice bustle to the city.

^ E packed me food for the 6hr. drive! Grilled chicken, green beans, rice, and siracha. He knows me.

^ We ate lunch at Graze, a restaurant known for cooking and serving only local foods, so everything was fresh and delicious. Plus, a majority of the lighting was all natural with floor to ceiling windows. Definitely recommend this one.

E & I haven't been on too many road trips, but long car rides are our favorite. Always filled with good conversation, odd games that we make up on the spot, coffee, and massive amounts of food. (: Definitely want to add more road trips on our bucket list.

LINKS TO LOVE:

The EveryGirl shares eleven excuses to stop making in 2014.

Ann-Marie explains how she creates a fade effect on her photos using Photoshop. / I've always been curious on how to give my photos this tone, so this simple tutorial was so helpful.

Fun way to decorate utensils with washi tape

My sweet blogger-friend Amy started this amazing movement empowering women all over to believe in their loveliness.

Kelly Purkey always manages to find the most BEAUTIFUL coffee shops out there. I developed a deep crush for this one.

A recipe for a mint mocha shake - so making this one tomorrow

WEEKEND RECAP

Monday, September 23, 2013

I went home for the weekend and I was able to celebrate an engagement of a happy couple, see the family, and have a date night with the boyfriend. (: It was SO nice to go home. I felt like a normal person for a bit again. Here are some photos from the weekend...

LIFE LATELY | "FALL"ING IN LOVE

Friday, September 20, 2013

THESE DAYS:

buying fresh fruit from the store and making smoothies
first small group bible study of the year — 2 Timothy 1:1-7 "Fan Your Heart into Flame
currently reading, "Life of the Beloved" by Henri J.M. Nouwen
putting on a cardigan for fall weather
finishing an entire box of Krave cereal
receiving the most versatile blogger award
dressing up for church
date night with one of my WAC girls: the night included cooking, good talks, and prayer
listening to Jack Johnson's new album