Hey everyone! It’s THURSDAY! Aka basically my Friday, so I’m a happy camper! Although I plan to spend my entire Friday getting as much school work done as possible… so that’s fun. Not. Anyway, let’s get on to this week’s Thursday Thoughts so I can distract you all for another 5 minutes until the weekend comes!
1. Did I mention that LAST Thursday I had the pleasure of trying out Taco Joint (the newer one on Ontario for you Chicagoans) with Lindsay and Kelsey? Um it was amazing, and even more amazing since I got to hang out with those two. I may have completely lost my voice by the end of the evening. It was also intuitive eating in full force and I loved every minute (and margarita) of it.
2. Soooo IT band pain is back, as is hip pain, although now my left hip hurts instead of my right… really??? It’s like they just keep swapping injuries. Thanks legs and hips.
3. I have a super busy Saturday coming up. I’ve got the Muddy Monk Double Down 10K trail race, then Chicago HLB Book Club, then… law school prom. Well, it’s called the Barrister’s Ball, but let’s be honest, it’s law school prom. No, I don’t have a date (because I know you’ll ask), I was convinced to go by a couple friends of mine. I think I’m getting nostalgic…
4. Speaking of book club, the book this month is The Life You’ve Imagined by Kristina Riggle. If you read the book and reviewed it, send me your review or a link to your blog review by 6am this Monday. You can, however, send it later and I’ll add you in.
5. I thought this was an interesting article by Taylor at Lifting Revoltion about why you’re not getting stronger. I feel like this has been me for the past 2 years… Haha so I had to click and check out her tips!
6. BABY HUNTER WENT HOME!!! I’m so excited for Ashley, she finally got to take her little boy home from the hospital! AND, Annette shared some exciting news this week! Seriously, I’m considering a fake pregnancy announcement post just to stay trendy in the HLB world…
7. Okay, 1) how do I have 397 instagram followers?? (trust me, I’m not that cool, it must be Molly) and 2) Who wants to make it 400?!?
8. I’ve become a bit obsessed with making images for pinterest from quotes. I saw this quote last night and it really struck me, so what did I do? I turned it into an image and pinned it. And yes, I use all my own personal pictures (and picmonkey) for doing these.
And here’s another one (not my own) for those of you who’d prefer a quote without religious undertones, but still equally thought provoking:
Have a great Thursday!
When was the last time you went out for tacos? Or a girls night with friends?
Are you a big instagram user?
What’s a quote I should make an image out of (e-mail me for any personal requests, I love making these!)
I love Instagram! It’s addicting!
omg seriously! Haha I check it WAY too often!
SKIPS OFF TO GET THE BOOK ON HER KINDLE…..
it was a fun read!
LOL #6!!!!!!!!!!!!! seriously just peed my pants
Seriously. Considered a fake pregnancy post. Should have done it on April Fools. Does it matter that I don’t even have a boyfriend? HA.
Those tacos look so good. Any Mexican restaurant that gives out guacamole in bowls like that is a winner in my book! I can’t wait to hear all about law school prom 😉
Haha I’ll be sure to let you all know how prom is!
I love instagram! I just got started a few months ago but love seeing all the pictures posted. I hope you have fun at law school prom! I went with Tyler to his last weekend and there were a lot of people without dates and like prom basically just a big party.
That’s what I’m hoping – that it’s just one big party!
I LOVED THAT – “IE IN FULL FORCE”
YOU ROCK GIRL 😀 ahhhhhh I LOVE YOU! Tacos sound so good!
Sorry to hear your IT band is giving you pain again, love 🙁 Not fun at all. I don’t know what it’s like, but I couldn’t imagine 🙁
I’m a HUGE IG FAN! I feel lost without it. How sad is that???? I LOVE IG! You have to watch who you follow, though… I’m picky! Some people are just wacky with the photos they share
The next quote image you should make is…
““Don’t concern yourself with the opinions of those who judge you. That is placing on them an importance they do not have.”
I love that you love making these! I just used picmonkey today for the first time in a year!!!!! So ironic!
That’s a great quote!
I do NOT understand why someone as lovely as you doesn’t have a date, but I’m sure you will have a lovely time sweetie!
Awww that’s sweet, Emma!
I struggle with remembering to use instagram, therefore, my following is really low. My phone doesn’t always want to cooperate – it is 2 yrs old though. As for the injury, I feel like I’m always swapping one for another too (embalances).
Ahh my phone is nearing 2 years (I guess 1.5?) I hope it holds out though!
Those tacos look INCREDIBLE!! Now I’m craving guac!
omg they were SO good!
I’m becoming more and more of an instagram person and less of a facebook user! There’s less room for people to piss me off 😉 haha
Haha I definitely spend more time on instagram than facebook!
Thanks for the shout out! Gotta say the taco place looks amazing! My husbands favorite place in Charleston is Taco Boy, so we are quite the fans of good places like that.
I love making quote images too, I keep saying I am going to get a few printed on posters for my office, just yet to do it! Surround yourself with positive things and positive things will happen (I know sounds hippie but I truly believe it)
God I want those tacos right now. Let’s skip out on work and school and go back to taco joint today?
I’m in!
ME TOO.
we love instagram! we are loving it better than facebook and twitter 😉
I agree! IT’s more fun!
Those tacos are killin’ me. Yummmmm. So sorry about your IT Band pain. Feel better!
Thanks, Carly!
I’m glad you’re still going to law school prom even without a date. I’m sure you’ll have a great time. I hate that a lot of people miss out on things because they don’t like being single.
I totally agree, Sienna. I wasn’t going to go but I realized I’d regret it if I didn’t!
Those tacos looks fabulous! And I am follower 401! AND I am totally re-blogging that second quote. It’s so perfect for how I’ve been feeling with IE.
I’m glad you like the quote! And I saw you followed! Haha just made it past 400!
I still haven’t jumped into the instagram pool yet. I don’t have an iphone, but now I’m dying for one!
I think you can use it on a few other models, although I’m not sure which ones!
Taco Joint looks like they have some great food! I added it to my list after seeing your pictures popup on Instagram.
This year I am trying to take more pictures and Instagram is perfect for that. I am doing a photo a day challenge and trying to capture more things in general.
I’m bummed I can’t make book club this month – have fun!
You have to go, I’m sure we’d all most definitely go back with you!!! and I’m so sad you won’t be at book club too, we’ll have to get together soon! (haha maybe at taco joint!)
Bahaha seriously everyone is pregnant these days! 🙂 Thanks for the shoutout. We are so happy to have our little man home with us.
Sorry to hear about your IT band. 🙁 I hope it behaves itself and the pain goes away soon!
Thanks, Ash! And I can’t wait to see more Hunter pics!
Oh my gosh!!! Laughing!!! Fake pregnancy announcement?! You are GENIUS. And thanks for the shoutout-we’re pretty stoked.
p.s. Those boys in Chicago need to shape up, or I’m gonna march myself over there. You are so pretty & fun. But don’t worry, your time will come! <3
p.p.s I like IG a lot, but I just don't do much with it! xo
Haha thanks, Annette, I’ll send out a notice to all the boys here that you said so!
Mmm taco joint, my fave taco place in the city!!
Instagram is the best, I like it so much more than facebook and twitter.
Have you found a dress for prom yet?
IT’s the only taco place I’ve been to! And not really. I have a few options that I already own but I’d rather get a new dress. Going to try Francesca’s on Halsted tomorrow.
I love that last quote! It’s so true. I probably hit up taco joints about once a week, maybe once every other week…my boyfriend is obsessed with them and my favorite thing is just straight up chips and guac:) Girls nights occur at about the same frequency.
I would not be opposed to tacos (and guac) every week!
I want those chips and guac in my mouth RIGHT. NOW.
Omg me too. Seriously.
I do the same thing with quotes. I just love them!
I’ve been this way forever, thank goodness for picmonkey though, now they can be prettier!
Oh no! IT band issues are the worst! Mine chose to flare up this week – right before the Boston Marathon! Have you tried massages as a form of healing? They really work wonders on my IT band. I just got one today, actually.
Oh no, I hope yours get better! And I got a massage ages ago, but I think I really need to get adjusted at a chiropractor regularly. Trying to find a good one now!
Hehe I’ve been tempted to do a fake announcement too – that is one blogger trend I’m not intending to jump on the bandwagon for anytime soon :-p
Hahahaha me toooooo.
My girls night out is tomorrow! Drinks and dessert for us 🙂 Sorry to hear about the leg(s).. sending well wishes your way xxx
Have fun at girls night!!
Wow, those chips and guac look holy yum!
I’m trying to use Instagram more often. I’m just not a photographer; I have no patience for it, and I’m a perfectionist which means I take a million shots and am never happy with any of them.
Oh I love photography, not good at it but I love the creative aspect!
I am starting to like instagram more and more!
so sorry IT band pain is coming back!
I just hope it goes away! Thanks, Christina!
I get fish tacos quite frequently but I need good old fashioned tacos soon!
I wish I’d gotten a fish taco while I was there, guess I just have to go back!
THe Tacos look good! Where was I? Sad.
You were at work… whomp whomp. It was sad.
Sorry to hear that you are dealing with some aches and pains 🙁 I am of course hoping you feel better asap and that they stop shifting around your body! ughh no fun
You certainly do have a busy Saturday! I think going to the prom is a great idea, you never know what you’ll miss plus any excuse to gussy up and wear a pretty dress is good if you ask me. The older we get, I feel like the less occasions we have to do so!
I was so glad to hear about Ashley’s baby going home too, thank goodness for them 😀
I totally agree, I’ll take any excuse for a fun party to dress up for!
I love your quotes! I can always count on great ones from you! I am also so excited for Ashley!! I love her and her little one! He is so cute 🙂 Enjoy your Saturday!! Sounds busy, but very fun!
Thanks! You should check out my pinterest boards… I have a ton of new ones!
Those tacos look great! Have fun at Barrister’s this weekend! I never took a date when I went in law school but I always went with a group of friends and always had a great time! It’s so much better than prom because it is such a diverse age group!! Enjoy the people watching! 🙂
I agree – very different from HS Prom, more like a big party than such a high pressure “Date” event!
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yes to #6!!! all the way! YAY BLESSINGS! and you are cool, instagramer you!
lol so cool.
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