5 years from now

One of the questions I dislike during interviews or just general life is how you see the next five years. Obviously it's going to be tailored to any work goals you think your potential employer sees you doing. No one really thinks of their personal life when they think of "the next 5 years"

Lately, I've been thinking about the next 5 years but not career wise. Rather, thinking of all the places I'll be going. I was lucky to visit Spain, The Netherlands and France this year in March. Ever since then I can only think of when and where I'll be going next!

Germany is in the near future to visit a best friend who will be living there. I'm hoping for May 2017. Thailand may be sooner with a New Years trip on a yacht with some friends in the end of 2016/beginning of 2017.

2018 we're hoping to do a European tour starting in Dublin in March. We got married on St. Patrick's day in 2013 so it would be a perfect way to celebrate our very irish heritage in Dublin on St. Patrick's! From there we want to do London, Paris (where we honeymooned), and maybe a couple other cities from there. I'm leaning towards Italy.

It's fun to imagine where you'll be and what you'll be doing over the next few years that doesn't involve work. Where do you plan on heading next?

New Orleans: Food

I don't have to tell you, the food in New Orleans is amazing. This was my first time going with a group that appreciates food as much as I do (not just the post drunk night pizza slice in the street) and we definitely ate like kings and queens that weekend.
Here are some photos taken along the way.

Surprise!

You may notice the layout of this blog is a little different. You may also notice the name change. Honestly, it took about 5 minutes of brainstorming to come up with today (August 11th) but I have been brainstorming for months looking for the correct name.
My initials are AO and I have been getting into travel and photography lately. I felt it would be the most appropriate name. My own sort of adventures and most of my photography leads me outdoors. So there you have it. I also changed my image to be a little more down to earth than made up like it was before.

Lastly, I feel that though I love cooking and food, this won't be primarily a food blog. More of an everything blog!

As far as posts go, they will be random though I have been trying to keep up with an every couple/few days post to keep consistent. Bear with me!

So there you have it. I hope you like it!

New Orleans: The House

This past weekend some friends, my husband and I headed to New Orleans for Red Dress Weekend and to celebrate not only my husbands birthday but my good friends as well.
We all live in Houston and while driving is more cost efficient, that 6 hour drive back after a weekend of festivities isn't the best to look forward (or dread) towards.

My favorite bloggers to follow: Health and Fitness

I've been following numerous fitness and health blogs for what seems like years. I've followed and unfollowed. I have a particular knack for keeping up with several on their blogs (not just their insta, tumblr, etc.)

Blue Apron: A review

I wanted to preface this that I have not been compensated (lol little ole me?) for this and all opinions are my own!

I was drawn to Blue Apron as many are for, the convenience. It's as easy as signing up and waiting for your box to come to your front door. Let me tell you, I was SO excited when Blue Apron had finally come over to Houston. I had honestly waited a year for it!

So where are you going with this?

Well let me tell you I have still been thinking about what to do with this little ole blog of mine. I've periodically checked in while cringing at not keeping it up. I know, I know.

I think I may have a handle. I love trying recipes so I would really love to review recipes. Maybe adapting some and creating my own as well.

I'm on my second wind, so to speak, of losing some weight again. If you haven't checked out this post  I went into small detail about my weightloss journey. I have definitely falling out of the wagon and off the bridge into the ravine if you catch my drift. Basically, I am back where I was and am tearing myself up.

Fear not! I have got my second wind and am bound and determined to do this again and not fall off the wagon this time. I want to document it to not only keep up with myself and have something to read back on but also help others throughout the journey. I know, I know. There are millions (literally) of other fitness blogs. All I can say is thank you for sticking with me and hold on for the ride!

So where have I been during my inconsistent absence?

I graduated college

I travelled to Madrid, Amsterdam and Paris. Briefly touched on here.

I went to Las Vegas the week after that.

Attended at least 2 weddings.

Spent numerous weekdays outside enjoying our new backyard furniture.

Made new best friends.

Got a production job for a reality TV show.

and a few other things peppered in between.

That leaves me here!

There might be others things for me to display on this little part of the internet. Including a name change. Who knows. As far as I know I'll take it a few days at a time like you do most things. I don't have many followers if any at all, but I wanted to say thank you for reading this. It truly does mean a lot to me for people to read, relate and join me along for the ride.