"I'm going to the gym later..."

Ahh yes, the mantra for most of my weeks lately!

I've found that the longer you work from home, the easier it becomes to use the phrase "I'm going to the gym later" as if it's an acceptable explanation as to why you haven't put real clothes on for the last 3 days.

Whether or not this statement has any validity (and lately we're talking a 50% chance of follow through here), it just rolls off the tongue so easily...

• Unexpected video conference with your team? - "Sorry no makeup and the same sweatshirt you guys saw last week...I'm going to the gym later!"
• Boyfriend asks if you own lounge wear that's not your beloved (though slightly worn) Target sweatpants? - "Dude, I'm going to the gym later - there's no time to waste on jeans!"
• Running to the bodega to restock your hummus, salsa, and Haribo Sour Gummi Bears stash? - This is probably the only place where you shouldn't even bother with this lie, they already know what's going on based solely on the contents of your shopping cart - bodega's. know. all.

Long story short, in an effort to look mildly less disheveled, I've been trying to up my athleisure game. 

Stitchfix recently sent me some kickass new leggings and a sweatshirt material bomber jacket that have inspired me to at least wear more of my workout leggings during the day and less of my oversized, overworn sweats from my college years. 

Check that ish out!

Though we're still in week 1 of this new endeavor I've already found it motivating me to go outside / on coffee runs more during the day. And if we're being honest, despite my general introverted-ness, it's probably best I throw a brief chat with the barista into the day in addition to my daily convos with Alexa (don't worry Alexa, I'll never stop talking to you girl!).

And with that I leave you with my current favorite meme of the week. Happy Humpday frands!

The Saga Begins

Hello Frands!

I'm a recent work from home (WFH) convert and Boston to NYC transplant trying to figure out this whole adult-ing thing (I like to think other people are just as unsure about things like car insurance sometimes too...right? RIGHT??)

Meme Credit: Know Your Meme

And now, as a result of my new home / work situation, I'm trying to figure out my new city while also trying not to slip too far into those WFH habits I'd heard rumors of but swore "never me!". 

Luckily the fashion bloggers of the world assure me that athleisure has become "on trend" and I'm embracing my new leggings and joggers lifestyle. Could my hair use more love from my straightener these days and less time spent in a messy bun? Probably! But life's all about balance kids ;)

SO - since I spend a large chunk of my week by myself cracking jokes to Alexa and drinking way too much coffee I thought I'd start writing about those WFH struggles as well as my misguided attempts at pretending to be a hip New Yorker. (Seriously though, why do I look unhinged when I mix 3 patterns together but that girl with the chic pixie cut looks like a runway goddess??)

Anyways, this might just be my stream of consciousness due to not interacting with enough real humans anymore but welcome to the fun!