I needed a "me weekend"

Other than my work mixer on Friday evening and some shopping and pool time I did a whole lotta nothing this weekend and it was just what I needed. I felt awful, but I cancelled on my friend's jewelry party and on another friend's housewarming party. But I really needed to just lay low this weekend, and that's exactly what I did.

Friday, I had a 007 Casino Royale mixer at work and it was so much fun. They went all out with the details, and I loved that as soon as I walked in I was greeted by guys in tuxedos handing out raffle tickets, play money for the casino, and cosmos.



Saturday morning I took spin class outside again and went for a beautiful bike ride. I only stopped once and it was to take a picture of these beautiful flowers that smelled amazing as I rode by.



The rest of the day was spent by the pool and then I did a little shopping.






Picked up this awesome pool volleyball net ($10 at Bed, Bath & Beyond... only $8 with a 20% off coupon) and cashed in my fast cash at ON and took advantage of their $10 dress sale. Picked up 2 new tops and a new dress for only $17 out of pocket. Booooo yah! Absolutely adoring the white top with little gold pineapples on it... too cute!

My new bathing suits also arrived from the VS semi annual sale. Can't wait to use both of them this weekend at the lazy river. Cannot come soon enough!


We also finally ordered some theater chairs for the bonus room. Have I ever raved about how much I love overstock.com?! Amazing deal... free shipping + I saved 15% ($120 smackers!), aaaaaand I earned 1,300 points on Southwest by going through there first. Move over ebates, I always go through Southwest Rapid Rewards Shopping first and I've already earned 3 free flights from it. I flew back for sis-in-law's wedding for free, my cousin's wedding for free, and now I'll be flying to Chicago when H and I join Emily and K on a late summer trip to Chi-town! Cannot wait!!! Flights are officially booked and we're counting down the days.


Joining Leeann and Kimberlee for Monday Morning Gossip

and

Biana for Weekending


and

Lisa and Bella for Weekend Recap

23 comments:

  1. Sometimes rekaxing weekends are a must. The casino party sounds so fun. Love those theater chairs.

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  2. I completely agree, sometimes relaxing weekends are much needed. I spent the entire weekend doing pretty much nothing and it couldn't have been better. Ok, actually that's a lie because I was sick so it could have been better but it was so nice to just sleep all weekend and not have to do anything. LOVE your new bathing suits, so cute!

    <3, Pamela
    sequinsandseabreezes.blogspot.com

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  3. Those theater chairs are amazing, and such a great deal - I'm usually an Ebates girl but need to check into those flight rewards! Glad you were able to recharge a bit this weekend :)

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  4. That mixer looks like so much fun :)!

    Sometimes you just need a you weekend. I've canceled before, because I just couldn't do it and it was the smartest thing I ever did. I'm glad you enjoyed a chill weekend.

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  5. Those bathing suits are adorable. I love a good "me" weekend! Thanks for linking up with us! xo

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  6. The casino party looks awesome! I have been loving that pineapple shirt every time I'm in ON but haven't been able to get it on sale yet! Happy Monday!

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  7. For a relaxing weekend you packed a lot in!! I love the new bathing suits and a pool day is always fabulous!! What an awesome way to cap off the week with a fun party at work!! Hope you have a great Monday!

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  8. Awesome weekend and what a great deal on the chairs!! I got my bathing suits from VS too, can't wait to wear them. And those flowers are beautiful! Were they boganvilla? (I'm sure I butchered that word)

    Happy weekend!!

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  9. Good for you to take some time for yourself this weekend! Love the pool volleyball net - if we end up with a house with a pool, I will definitely be getting one of those :) Happy Monday!

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  10. I love a good "me" weekend, they are always so refreshing! Mine was kind of similar :) Love your new swimsuits, I'm wishing I'd ordered some now that we're leaving for Mexico next week! That mixer looks like FUN. Happy Monday!

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  11. sometimes you just need those type of weekends!!! Relaxation is important!


    Looks like a relaxing weekend & LOVE all the goodies you got!

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  12. Love all the shopping finds especially those theater seats! Looks so comfy! So like the perfect weekend to me!

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  13. Sometimes a "me" weekend is needed! Love the swim suits! Gorgeous!!

    Thanks for linking up :)
    Lisa Nicole @ Showered With Design

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  14. Our weekends sounded similar...going all out on Friday night and laying low the rest of the weekend!! Just what the doctor ordered. Hopefully you are refreshed and rejuvenated!! :) That party sounds like so much!! I love a good theme!

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  15. JetBlue needs a program like that!!

    ..and I also did some shopping this weekend!

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  16. I love relaxing "me time" weekends.

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  17. shopping and hanging out by the pool are my idea of perfect weekend activities!! me weekends are necessary to help recharge the batteries of every day life

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  18. That's awesome! I love using my rewards.. I'm actually using them to fly to Orlando! Message me your number so we can arrange our hang out :)

    Love the bathing suits! Thanks for linkin' up!

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  19. Lounging by the pool and shopping? Perfect weekend! haha The casino royale mixer looks super cute.

    Thanks for linking up with MMG :)

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  20. Saying hi from the linkup! How fun does that mixer look?! Wish my work could do something like that!

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  21. Sometimes "lay low" weekends can be the best! Nice and refreshing!
    Do you have to sign up for this Southwest Rapid Shopping Rewards thing?? That sounds amazing! Three flights!!!! :0
    Teach me your ways!

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  22. Love the water Volleyball net!
    Glad your enjoyed some you time alone..
    Love that pineapple shirt.. How stinking cute it is :)

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