A weekend trip back down memory lane to the lake with some of my best friends, a quick 36 hours in Raleigh, North Carolina seeing some of my best friends and checking out some delicious new-to-me spots, and unfortunately coming down with a cold as I got home, the Life of Katie has been a lovely time to have an opportunity to rest and also look back with gratitude at the friendships I built when in college in Raleigh. Over the course of the last few weeks, I have been taking a break from posting as I have in the past due to burnout, with the exception of a few already scheduled sponsored content. I have enjoyed my restful time and have truly loved getting to savor the “dog days of summer.” Nevertheless, I have been excited to get back here and share a bit of updates, but in a new way!
In The Kitchen!
Every Life of Katie posts, I LOVE to share what I am cooking up in the kitchen for me and my Papa. I also share our dinners over on my Instagram (let’s be friends @_thepinkchickadee).
Honey Dijon Salmon with roasted broccoli & rice
Old Bay Baked Tilapia with Roasted Potatoes, Broccoli, & Mushrooms
Caprese Pesto Sandwiches with Prosciutto
Salmon marinated in soy sauce with broccolini, honey bourbon salad, and rice
Chickpea Noodle Soup
Marry Me Shrimp Pasta with Panko Caesar Salad
Honey Soy Ginger Salmon with Roasted Broccoli, Stir Fry Veggies, and Rice
Beer Battered Flounder with Roasted Broccoli, Green Beans, & Mushrooms + Mac & Cheese
Cod with Roasted Zucchini, Carrots, Potatoes, & Caprese
The Life of Katie!
- A brief 36 hours in Raleigh – Ah! It was a trip down memory lane last week, as I went to my college town of Raleigh, North Carolina for a quick time before heading off to a weekend at the lake (more on that below!). While in Raleigh, I tried several different new-to-me restaurants (including Restoration Hardware’s RH Restaurant!) and did a bit of retail therapy and browsing at some new-to-me shops! I also had the incredible opportunity to catch up with some of my bestest college friends. I’m looking forward to sharing a bit about my dining experiences in the city of Oaks in a future blog post.
- A lake weekend – My best friend Hannah graciously hosted some of us at her family’s gorgeous lake house in gorgeous Lake James in Morganton, North Carolina. While there, we went paddle boarding which for me was the first time I did so in about 10 years (!!!!!), visited a gorgeous brewery and saw a rainbow, and simply enjoyed time catching up with one another. Lake James is such a beautiful lake and made me realize how much I missed lake Summers, which I grew up enjoying in Northern Maine as a kid. Truly, I felt so lucky to be back lakeside and with those that I love and am lucky to call my friends.
- Getting sick – Unfortunately, all of us from the gorgeous lake weekend ended up … sick. I ended up having to go to the doctor’s and wound up with a sinus infection. While an incredible weekend away and together, we all ended up parting ways and coming down with something. Luckily, we have each other in the group chat to support one another from afar as we all rest up. And, above all else, I feel grateful that I am able to go to Italy feeling mostly well for the next week!
- Organization for Fall – I got a brand-new HP Chromebook laptop for personal use, and I am LOVING it! I have been organizing my Google calendar for the upcoming Fall season which is something that I am LOVING doing!! I have been adding in all of my social, professional, and personal commitments for this upcoming season. I have to say that I LOVE Google Calendar, especially since it syncs up to my iPhone’s calendar. Nevertheless, I am looking forward to what this upcoming Fall season may bring!!
XOXO – Katie <3
