Category: Life outside work

Take A Stroll With Me

by Olivia

My heart is so happy when I’m in Red Bank, New Jersey. Nothing feels more like home. Shops, cafes, restaurants, a bay and more can be found scattered across this lively and thriving town. Broad Street is a favored area, where its cobblestone path can lead you to shop after shop. On this afternoon I was more relaxed then usual. The breeze captured me, with each inhale of air I felt at peace.  As perfect as this afternoon sounds there was one thing I needed as a cherry on top to this day and of course that “thing” was food. I would be crazy if I didn’t get food while in Red Bank, it has the best of everything! I am obsessed with Earth Pizza an organic and all natural restaurant. Ryan and I shared the Vegan pie (due to my dairy allergy) and we ordered it dressed up with multiple toppings to give our pizza some extra pizzazz. My tastebuds went straight to heaven as I crunched down on my first bite of pizza. The crunch of the crust and gush of the tomatoes made me crave each bite more and more. Being a girl who can’t typically enjoy her pizza loaded with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella, I finally found a place that made all my food dreams come true! I no longer envy all of the pizza eaters out there. Here’s pictures from a fulfilled day of relaxation and yummy food.

 

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Asbury Sun & Sushi

by Olivia

On a day full of endless sun and toasty weather we all just want to be outside. When I began to get tired of the same routine summer activities I decided I’d head just a half hour south to Asbury Park. They’re focusing on modernizing the space and creating a relaxed, slower paced urban area. A hotspot for older teens and adults to enjoy a nice bit to eat, the boardwalk, concerts at The Stone Pony and so much more. You may even catch Bruce Springsteen strolling around (that is if you’re lucky). I adore the atmosphere and relaxed vibes the area gives off. It reminds me a little of West Village in NYC based on its ambience.

I just can never get enough sushi! At this point I’m surprised I haven’t turned into some type of sushi roll. Is that possible? Technically no but at this rate you never know. My friend and I headed over to Taka, an adorable Japanese restaurant in Asbury where you can be seated inside or outside. The Japanese restaurant seemed very modern, young and hip with its vibrant colors and fun furniture. I went the basic route in all my sushi choices although, I dressed each piece up with a number of different sauces. My sushi rolls were constantly soaked in teriyaki, eel and soy sauce to kick up the flavor of my not so exciting choices. Needless to say I ended up in a food coma but it didn’t matter because I enjoyed every bite of my sushi, to the last slice of ginger. The day was filled with the aroma of salt coming off the beach and savory pieces of sushi being guzzled down. I think it’s time to learn how to use chopsticks!

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Stress Less – Prom 2016

by Olivia

The chaos of Prom can bring any teenage girl the ultimate anxiety and frustration. Will my hair turn out like the picture I showed? Will people like my dress? Is my makeup going to be to much? Is my spray tan going to be orange? These are my constant thoughts that swarm through my mind the weeks leading up to Prom. My number one tip would be to keep yourself busy in order to get your mind off all your worries and doubts about Prom day. At the end of the day nothing will change the memories you will make with your peers, boyfriends, families and teachers. Prom isn’t really about how you look as important as that may be to us. It’s about the memories you’ll look back on years from now. One day will laugh at our pictures good or bad, we’ve all seen our parents Prom pictures and done nothing but laughed. One day our children will giggle at how silly our dresses are, style truly evolves over two, maybe three decades. Regardless of all the stress and constant worrying we need to see the bigger picture. Image isn’t everything, we all worry about the judgmental thoughts of others but we don’t have power over it. Everything will be okay. The stress is inevitable, it’s about coping with it. Here’s all the memories I captured this bright and sunny Friday afternoon.

Outfit Details:

Dress-  Paparazzi 98130 2 PIECE BEADED NET AND STRETCH TAFFETA

Shoes- Madden Girl Women’s Dafney Dress Sandal

Rings & Earrings- unknown, gifted

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Mount Tammany

by Olivia

1,526 feet up certainly makes you feel like you’re on top of the world. That was my exact feeling when hiking what I believed to be Mount Everest, although that wasn’t exactly it. Located in Warren County right off the parkway lays Mount Tammany and Mount Minsi, they’re separated by the Delaware Water Gap. I decided what’s a better time to go hiking then in 95 degree weather (New Jersey decided to heat up just a bit). Unfortunately weather took a toll but I kept my head up and used H2O as my go to medicine. It may of felt like days climbing rock after rock but it was well worth it after seeing unforgettable scenic, panoramic views stretching as far east and west as the eye can see. Read More