Travels

Late Friday night we returned from a beautiful, fun city to a freezing cold, but homey Wisconsin. The past few days at home have entailed me sleeping the days away. You would think that a two-hour difference wouldn’t be so bad? However, when you stay with musicians it is a whole other story. Lets just say I am sleep deprived.

During our trip we finally got to see old friends and view some sweet spots of the city. We didn’t do any touristy trips, which I am bummed about. The weather was rainy and not ideal for outdoor adventures: Golden Gate Park and Alcatraz…. NEXT TIME!

Instead we just absorbed the city:

                                                      

Sushi Downtown: Kyoto Sushi

Best Soy Latte of My Life: Four Barrel

 

Beautiful vintage 70’s dresses that I cannot wait to reconstruct: 

Thrift by the Pound (Clothes Contact)

Gorgeous Graffiti: Mission

Mixing Tracks: Different Fur Studios

Chinese Silk Lanterns for $1.50: China Town

A, B and the Sea, Rock Out: The Independent

Now I am off to bed! Day 3 of work week tomorrow and breakfast at Original Pancake House with my lovelies. Can't wait :)

Love,

Jenny Sue

SF BOUND!

I am so excited to finally be in San Francisco. Yesterday I finished my crazy, exhausting work week. Unfortunately, my fiancé and I came down with a horrible cold a few days ago. I am feeling better, but Mike lost his voice. Either way, we somehow caught our flight early this AM and are now enjoying the city!  Here was my traveling get-up.

Aldo Boots/ Gap Basic Long Sleeve Tee/ Crochet Sweater (thrift find)/ Forever 21 Skinny Jeans.

So, we are here visiting are friends. A few years ago they moved to SF to pursue music. They are extremely talented musicians and have been making quite an impression on California. We can’t wait to see their show on Thursday at The Independent. Here is one of A B & THE SEA catchy tunes. Enjoy!

Love, 

Jenny Sue

Mornings

Every other year I embark on journey that breaks me from reality. I set foot into large building where all I smell is antiseptic, all I see is sadness, and all I hear is why? or help me?

Four years ago an idea burst in my head that I wanted to become a nurse, and a damn good one. I have seen to many people sick and ignored that needed to be nurtured. In May 2011, I graduated with a BSN in nursing and my life changed. I was fortunate to have a job ready for me when I graduated. It is a large hospital around my hometown that is known for seeing unique cases. And oh, is my job unique.

I work a 7/70 schedule. Seven days in a row for ten hour shifts. The only benefit of this schedule is I have my next week off where I can get back in touch with life.

Remember when I said I needed to be healthy? Well, this is why. During these weeks you sleep a lot. Your schedule is eat, sleep, and work. This past week, I finally started something new and my job doesn’t seem so bad.

It’s called enjoy your morning! I work second shift, so mornings are all I get. I started my new routine of always making food. I plan breakfast and pack my own lunch. Thus far I have had more energy physically and mentally. Here are my breakfasts:

Manic Monday:

                                        Alterra Coffee/ Oatmeal with Honey and Fruit Medley

Tuckered Tuesday:

                   Alterra Coffee/ Chobani Greek Strawberry Yogurt/ Apple Cinnamon French Toast

Wonderful Wednesday:

                                         Alterra Coffee/ Egg Over Easy/ Wheat Toast/ Grapes

Tacky Thursday:

                                       Alterra Coffee/ Cranberry Almond Crunch Post Cereal

Breakfast will always be my favorite meal to make. And yes I like my coffee. In Milwaukee we have a local coffee chain that has tasty, organic, fair trade beans. My love is NICARAGUA DON ZELEDÓN.

                                                                                                                                    ~ Jenny Sue

A New Year

Lets face it; each year we create New Year’s resolutions that will never be fulfilled. Attempted? Yes. But most end up being an epic fail.

For one year I have told myself that I will begin to write and share my passions, thoughts, and corkiness. Yet, have never worked up the courage. So, hello world!

LETS F*CKING DO THIS: 2012 RESOLUTIONS

1.)   Get Organized: Since I have graduated college, I have lost all drive to write down my schedule, keep my wedding in order, and well, not fall into Narnia every time I go into my wardrobe.

2.)   Absorb My Nanas: Both of my grandmothers are extremely talented women when it comes to sewing and knitting. I feel in our society a lot of the “homemaker tasks” and “do it yourselves” are lost and forgotten.

3.)   Make Time For Me: Since May, my life has drastically changed. While most was good, I have not had time to breathe.

4.)   Be Healthy: Okay stop rolling your eyes. Yes, I am going to do the cheesy and predictable: eat better and exercise.

So this week I have:

R Finished a book that was not assigned

R Put my wedding in a ORGANIZED binder

R Printed my tickets for San Francisco

R Attended one yoga session