Hello friends! Right now, I feel like a chicken running around with my head cut off. I'm trying to meet some crazy deadlines on a couple volunteer projects, and unfortunately I've been neglecting ME. In an effort to remedy that (and adjust my work/life balance) - I'm here, putting together a little CURRENTLY post for you, because sharing things I like in this space makes me smile.

LISTENING

Pedro and I were listening to a playlist on YouTube, and this song came on. We both just kind of looked at each other, and were like, "this is awesome."

First of all, it just makes me want to dance around. Perfect for some early summertime fun. Second, there's a Prince Buster sample. Third, Protoje rocks some SICK bespoke suits and hats in this video. Seriously stylin'. Get your reggae on and groove to the sweet sounds.

PHOTOGRAPHING

Last weekend, the Mass Musings Tribe met up at Arnold Arboretum for a Festival Season themed shoot. (Above is the magical @scarletroots, and you can spot @lizandlavender in that first photo up top.) I managed to take some really great photos that have me planning my next shoots ASAP. I'm looking forward to shooting some fun yoga photos out in the middle of nowhere with my BFF while I'm back in my hometown (oh yeah, did I mention I'm headed for the Great White North?)!

I'm keeping up with my 365 Photo Project, so hooray for that. I think it's Day 160? 161? Longest time-based photo project I've done so far. Hooray!

TRAVELING

I'm homeward bound next week! The Peres - Pettinato fam is headed to Toronto for some summertime fun (watch out, Rude Boy is coming for you). I'll be hanging out in Toronto, and the suburbs for awhile if you want to hang out! Let's go to yoga class, eat tacos, drink iced americanos, hit the beach or the park, go for a hike, or... invite me over and I will come hang by your pool (I'll bring the sangria + guac) ;)

I'm so looking forward to photoshoots, visiting all my favourite (yeah, with a "u") spots, and a bunch of annual summertime family events that I will get the chance to be a part of.

PRACTICING

I've been doing so well with keeping my practice consistent (I try to practice 5x / week). Rachel Brathen (@yoga_girl) mentioned a little while back, how when she doesn't want to get on her mat, she will make herself do 10 rounds of Sun Salutations. By the 7th or 8th she can't remember why she didn't want to get on the mat in the first place. I've been trying to apply this to my own practice. The times I don't want to get on the mat, or when I "don't have time" to get on the mat, are often the times I need it the most.

Also not really related to my practice - but I'm practicing with my hula hoop! It arrived from Hipnotic Hoopla arrived today. I'm terrible, but I'm practicing keeping the hoop on my waist. Can anyone recommend some hooping tutorials? The lovely @scarletroots taught us how to hoop at Arnold Arboretum last weekend, and I just had to get in on the fun.

EATING + DRINKING

Pedro and I went to a new neighbourhood spot in Brookline called Sunny Boy! It's such a cute little spot, with a really great vibe. They have awesome food + drinks. I tried the Nitro Cold Brew Coffee, and it was bomb. Highly recommend. Sunny Boy focuses on serving REAL food, which is exactly what we've been looking for in the area. House-made sodas, delicious coffee, whole foods, acai bowls, yummy snacks, White Russians + Mai Tai's (and cheap beer), what more could a lady ask for in a local spot? Not much, but the sweet staff were a plus too! Check out Sunny Boy in Washington Square, you won't be disappointed.

WATCHING

OITNB, DUH! Bye, going to watch it now, while I play with my hula hoop.

Peace!

Alex

Hi friends! I hope that your week was filled with so much love. April has come and gone, and Spring is doing her thing. Life + light trickle back into everything around us, and we emerge from our winter hibernation. Colour has flooded my world, and I've got a great big smile on my face.

I just wanted to stop in and share a few photos from my week. You should follow along with me on Instagram (I post daily as photolexx). I'm doing a 365 Photo project, and I've been having a lot of fun with it.

Can we talk about how badly I want one of these guys? Seriously, how fun is this Vespa? It's my dream ride. I've spotted it around my neighbourhood before, but this time, I had to stop and snap a photo. One day, I will buy my own and scoot around in the sunshine.

I've been in desperate need of a new pair of kicks for Spring. I picked up these Clarks Desert Aerial Boots on Newbury Street (on sale), and I think they will serve me quite well. These boots are lightweight + airy (not to mention, cute), and will carry over seamlessly into the hazy days of summer.

I'm not going to lie, I love coffee. Caffeination of all forms really. In an effort to drink less Diet Coke (because, yes, I know, it's terrible for you), I've become something of an americano addict. I guess there are worse habits to have. Plus, my home brew cuppa joe makes for the prettiest of pictures, doesn't it? I'm also loving the Daniel Wellington watch my mom got me for my birthday! Yay, for being a grown up who completes their taxes on time, and wears a watch!

And here's a selfie for good measure, because well - my lipstick is called Crazy in Love, and I did my hair that day. And the colour of my shirt is rad too. If there was any day to feel like Queen Bey, it was this one. Lipstick induced hyper-confidence, don't mind if I do. And look - my glasses! I can see again friends, and it's glorious. I can read all the street signs and everything.

I'm working hard writing some fun pieces, so check back soon!

Until then, peace + love,

Alex