Head in the clouds.

Fly. Work. Fly. Play. Repeat.Since I started this J.O.B. at the beginning of the year I’ve had my head in the clouds. Literally.

Traveling for work sounded glamorous at first. There are indeed many perks to traveling and you become quite savvy- never go through security at the airport behind parents and kids or old people- stick with other business folk. If there were no hang ups in the process you are fairly certain you could make it from the parking lot of the airport to your gate ready to board in 7 minutes flat. You are THAT good (or at least you think you are). It has become my regular commute from Monday morning until Thursday nights.

However, every week there and back will wear a girl out. You have to create a routine... a make-shift life during the week or you’ll just go mad. A quasi-life, if you will, until you can get back to the one you’d always thought you’d have (like where you actually pay rent- ouch, caa ching $$$), otherwise you’ll become fat, stressed and grumpy. Not a good look.

Anyway, on to the fun stuff. Traveling has apparently enabled several addictions (good and bad)…

Starbucks-
I feen for it every morning, even if I don’t get coffee… EVERY MORNING. Ok self, back to reality… you don’t NEED it (I repeat, you do not need it). I don’t know how Starbucks has done it but I’m fully addicted.

Yoga-

I have become really fond of yoga over the past few months (Hot Yoga to be exact). There is a great studio a friend/co-worker of mine found in china town with lovely (mc hottie) yoga instructors that are always so happy to see us!

Here’s to you, Mr. Handsome Dred and Tattoo Clad Hippie Yoga Instructor. I never caught your name but thanks for helping me with my triangle pose ;)
(check it out http://www.sunstoneyoga.com/ ) Unfortunately, I found out the studio I visit on the reg in Houston has just shut down. However, this brings me to my new addiction….

Groupons-
Groupons are emails sent from heaven every morning. It’s like a little ‘Good morning, Sunshine... Can I interest you in buying something that could make your day better?’… ‘Well, yes. Yes you may!’. There are deals on everything from maid services to teeth whitening. The most recent groupon I purchased was for 78% off unlimited yoga at a studio near my hotel in Houston. It’s a 5 week trial period for $20- sold!
Other recent purchases include: eyelash extentions, facials, massages, Brazilian blowouts (and more). All necessities... okay, not really. Since I sort of reside in two cities right now I subscribe to both the Dallas and Houston Groupons, holla!

Get youself hooked up- http://www.groupon.com/ . Similar websites (that are just as good as groupon: http://www.buywithme.com/ and http://www.livingsocial.com/)


Blogs-

Particularly design and fashion blogs. I love the way people share things that inspire them and get your creative juices flowing, as well. Viva la blog! Here are a few of my favzies that motivated me to start this blog:
http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/
http://www.designspongeonline.com/
http://www.boubouteatime.com/
http://fabulousdoodles.blogspot.com/
http://habituallychic.blogspot.com/
http://www.thedallassocials.com/ (personal favorite since one of my dearest friends is the brains behind these operations)

And, many, many, more I will eventually share as well. Thank you, fellow bloggers, for your inspiration.

I'm sure many more addictions have been formed from being on the road but I am either still in denial or have forgotten for now. I'll keep you posted if I think of any others.