September 22, 2013

Weekend reWind_9.22.13

September 22, 2013/ sherri d'alessandro

I came down with a really bad cold on Friday afternoon. Typically, I completely ignore a cold and go on with my day with the mantra "I don't do sick". Well, once I started having trouble breathing and then ending words that typically end in vowels, with "B" and "D" instead (ex: I'm finnee'd) - I gave in. Relaxation was the only option. So, I pulled together a simple, healthy, & comforting meal of broiled salmon with homemade fettuccine and put on the Sox game. They clinched first place so it provided for a nice little Friday!

Saturday, a bunch of us met up for a little Blue Hills hike (really, just an excuse for another Amber Road brunch). Unfortunately, I scoffed down my cinnamon raisin french toast with pumpkin custard and maple butter so quickly that I forgot to take a picture. Whoops!

This morning, I ran that Brian Honan 5K I was telling you about earlier in the week. It was a sweet little race, lots of college kids and families that were clearly coming together for the cause - I really enjoyed it. The only problem that I ran into was trying to pick up my number. I walk over to the (unmarked) tent with a long line in front of it and finally get up to the front of the line and say "D'Alessandro... D-A-L" per usual. Mr. Harvard couldn't find my name and says "Do you go to Harvard Business School?" Me: Um, no. Mr. Harvard "Oh, then you are on the other list (points) over there". Oh, sorry, buddy. (maybe you should mark your tent with "Harvard ONLY"). Just sayin'. (he was actually perfectly nice, but whatever)

Then, it was time for the Pats & a little dinner on the beach with the fam. How stinking cute are my nieces and nephew? Kite flying pros right there. (click through to see entire image)

Chrome has now crashed on me twice now so I'm going to wrap it up and leave you with the motivation for the week. It's one of my favorites and doesn't need much explanation. I hope you all make it a great one! xo

September 15, 2013

Weekend Sunshine_9.15.13

September 15, 2013/ sherri d'alessandro

Whoa wait, wasn't it just Friday afternoon? This weekend FLEW. Luckily, I was able to spend a lot of time outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather. No projects this weekend, just lots of sunshine. I hope you all had a fabulous weekend.

Beautiful day on the water - didn't catch any fish (per usual), so we got lobsters instead. I'll take it.

Sommmebodyyy was running Castle Island at the same time as me... only he blew by me like a bat outta hell. If you squint and look really close, you can see a grey speck in the distance. Haha.

Jenn and I hiked Blue Hills this morning which was awesome. Then we got lost and tacked on another half hour or so to our little excursion. It ended up being a bonus since afterwards we went to Chris and Rachael's home-away-from-home, Amber Road Cafe, for the first time. No wonder they are so addicted to that place, the food was incredible. Jenn and I were salivating over every meal that went by our table. We even got another meal to split just because we wanted to try more than one thing. They use locally sourced and organic ingredients, whenever possible. It was pretty obvious though, even though everything on the menu is pretty decadent, it wasn't greasy or too sugary sweet. Can't wait to go back for breakfast!

This week's "motivation" isn't so much motivation as it is a reminder. This little sign was hung up at the restaurant we went to on Saturday. A nice little reminder for me at the end of the week. I took two rest days this week and was only able to go to boxing twice. My finger is still injured and my hamstrings have been bothering me so it was the right move, but, I always get a little edgy when I don't work out as much as I want to. Sometimes, you just need to relax, give yourself a break and get back to it when you're feeling up to it. I plan on making this week super productive, both at work and in the gym. Have a great week - make it awesome. xo