Happy Monday folks! It’s back to the grind for me after a long week of Halloween festivities. If you’ve ever been to Santa Barbara around October, you’d know how HUGE of an ordeal it is here. Madness I tell ya!
In a weird way I’m almost relieved that the holiday is over. While I look forward to it every year, having a solid week of partying, lack of sleep, and junk food makes me feel sluggish and exhausted. I only have one body, so I need to show it the love, care, and respect it deserves. I’ve been craving veggies and exercise like no other!
Anyways, onwards to Marvelous In My Monday fun!
Marvelous is having a fantastic Halloween with all my favorite people!
Marvelous is endlessly decorating and loving the final results!
Marvelous is a fan-freaking-tastic first workout back!
This morning I walked with Kyle to one of our nearby gyms and completed my “I Don’t Want to Workout Workout”. I love how it sneakily challenges me and leaves me feeling worked-out and sweaty. After my time on the treadmill, I tortured myself with an awesome ab workout from my “Abs Trainer” iPhone app. If you’re ever in the market for a great collection of ab workout with a built-in timer and demonstrations, this is the perfect app!
Marvelous is coffee dates with my love!
Not so marvelous? Massive amounts of chemistry, biochemistry, and physics studying. Yikes.
Marvelous is impromptu paddle boarding with friends!
On Saturday my housemates and two of our foreign friends headed out to the beach for some impromptu paddle boarding fun. The water was freezing and it took me about 20 minutes to actually get in, but it was a blast and I loved being able to be out on the waves. There’s something so therapeutic about being out in nature and I’m going to make a conscious effort to capitalize on all the possible activities that the mountains and beaches that surround Santa Barbara bring!
Anyways, that’s all folks! Sorry to bombard this post with pictures :).
Hope you have some fabulous MIMM additions as well!
What an awesome costume you got! Such a super woman you are!!!
Looks like you had an amazing week with lots and lots of fun. So sad that Halloween isn’t such a big deal in Germany.
Have a beautiful week, lovely!
Aww thanks love! I actually recycled it from last year since I was too lazy to get a new one ;). Aww what a bummer! You should come visit the US sometime in October :).
Sounds like an awesome week! I’m so jealous that you had the opportunity to go paddleboardng. So cool. I’m not quite sure I would’ve even made it in the water had it been cold – so major props to you girl
Looks like a super fun week with all of the Halloween festivities! It’s always nice to get back on a routine after a holiday, though. Happy Monday!
I’ve heard some pretty crazy things about the Halloween parties in SB, so I’m happy to hear that you made it through unscathed and with so many marvellous memories.
Happy Monday, girlie!
Looks like lots of fun! I have to say I love Kyle’s costume with the drawn on abs, so funny!
Love love love everything about this! You epitomize balance (at least for me!) between being active, eating healthy and having a much deserved dose of fun. Wish all bloggers could be like you
Don’t forget that beauty!
What an adorable Halloween weekend! I love all those costumes and you look like you had SO much fun!
I hear you on that partying front though – it’s tough to keep up and maintain health at the same time. Good job getting in that workout though! I love treadmill runs when you adjust everything all the time to make time go by and miles creep in!
you look so great in your costume! wonder woman!!!! what a fun weekend, always wanted to try paddle boarding! happy Monday xo
I love your swimsuit! The tie-up back is AMAZING. Just love it!
Halloween is definitely rough in ANY college town. I remember my junior year of college was a ROUGH one. I still managed to work out every day but my body definitely felt all the junk-y stuff.
What a great week! It’s okay every once in awhile, but I find that when I let myself stay up super late and eat junk food that it’s not even fun – I’d rather treat my body right! But this does make me look forward to college
WOW, you guys really went all our with your Halloween decorations, I am thoroughly impressed! Love all the Superman costumes
Looks like you had a blast…. glad to hear that you are craving veggies and exercise!! That’s the biggest thing… when you slip up and eat junky foods, just get back on track and don’t feel so bad about it! Thanks for sharing girly!!
You are the cutest ever! I love that picture of you and your boo thang
And oh my gosh if I lived in Cali I swear I’d be in the mountains every day… The lack of hills in Fla. is depressing after visiting Cali this summer!
I am SO jealous that you can still wear a bathing suit and hit up the beach, even if the water is cold!
Oh my gosh impromptu paddle boarding sounds amazing!!! As does Starbucks 😉
No apologies necessary, photo bombardments are the best. 😛 Love your costumes as well as the decorations!!! Looks like you’ve had an awesome week, good luck on your studying.