ob-sessed: october edition

Oct 31

Oct 31 ob-sessed: october edition

Do you ever feel the days go by really quick but the months feel long? That is how this October felt for me, and I am not mad about it. October will always hold a special place in my heart. It’s when Doug and I met, when we got married, when the air turns a little crisper than you’d expect, when you get to mow down (in Canada) on a massive Turkey dinner, and when most people get very excited for Halloween (note: not my favourite holiday). This month was full of travel, celebrations and eating, duh. We certainly had a indulgent summer and early fall, so the beginning of this month, we cracked down and started hitting the gym again and it feels SO good!

Here are a few things I have been obsessing over this month:

Amsterdam. My trip guide is going live next week so keep an eye out for that.
Doug and I celebrated our first anniversary at Alo and it was such an experience. It’s definitely on the pricier side, but I highly recommend going for a special occasion as they do an incredible job of making you feel special.
I have always had a hard time with high waisted jeans with my short, curvy body, but these jeans are THE BEST, I want them forever. Looks like they’re now sold out, but all Madewell demin is great.
Bar Buca and their effortless, cool vibe.
While this is not a new obsession, I find Busy Phillips wildly entertaining (check out her InstaStories if you haven’t already) but also really inspiring. Her appearance on Second Life was fascinating and I can’t wait to read her book that just came out.
Canned tuna with Annie’s White Cheddar Mac and cheese and freshly ground pepper, I’m all about the elevated childhood meals.
Fall walks, which are even better by the beach
A Star is Born. I don’t think I have cried that much during a movie since The Notebook. The soundtrack has been on repeat in our house.
I have been using True Botanicals’ Radiance Oil everyday for the past 3 months and have seen a notable difference in the clarity of my skin. I also love that all their products are MADESAFE™ Certified.
Classical music has been getting me through days at work I need to power through loads of tasks, this Spotify playlist has a stellar line-up.