Last Friday night I told Kevin, Tomorrow we’re going on a sunrise hike. Sounds good, he said, in a tone that made it seem like we go on sunrise hikes… ever. We got up the hill at 6:30 and watched the sun rise over LA. It was chilly, windy, and the perfect start to a day left unplanned. One of the challenges in minimalism is to leave a whole day unplanned. I cannot remember any time in my life I’ve done this. Plan, plan, plan. We didn’t even plan to leave this day unplanned, it just unfolded that way. After our hike we stopped by a little coffee shop on fountain ave, got a delectable Paleo breakfast (the last days of our Whole 30 are reserved for yummy breakfast dishes) drove through the hills, sorted out some things at home, then continued to Pasadena for some wandering.
Outfit: Thrifted from top to bottom, except the purse, a boutique find in Larchmont. Especially proud of my $3 Levi’s.
One of my favorite discoveries in Old Town Pasadena was this little collection of shops in a shared space with exposed brick and minimal decor. It housed an ice cream shop, pie shop, florist, tea stand, and of course, a juicery. In case you’re wondering if I broke down on day 23 of my Whole 30, I didn’t–I was relegated to cold brew only. Pie, I miss you, I sure miss you.
In related news, our Whole 30 month is coming to a close today. We made it through 30 days of no processed foods, no added sugar, no dairy, no grains. If you know me, you know my sweet tooth is a little out of control. I think sugar runs through my veins. I blame it on my chocoholic father! So I’m really proud I did this for myself–just me, and I’ve learned a lot about food and what I want to eat. The sugar cravings haven’t really gone away, but I learned grain-free really isn’t so bad (well, sort of, I love cake. I want cake.) Tomorrow’s our 8 year anniversary and we will indulge in Stumptown lattes and baked goods and a fancy meal. I know that’s missing the point but I’m proud as can be and will be making healthier choices in 2015. This girl even signed up for the gym. And has even gone twice. How ya like them apples? (Actually, I prefer farmers market oranges. The sneakiest of desserts.)
Have a lovely weekend!
I love that little spot in Dowtown Pas too!! Enjoy your coffee 🙂
Snaps to you for doing a whole day without a plan! The very thought of doing that makes my eye twitch. Haha.