I Don’t Know About You, But I’m Feelin’ 2022!
29
Today I turn 29. This past year has been good to me - I married the love of my life (and was able to have a semi-normal wedding), went on the most amazing honeymoon, and continued to survive through a pandemic!
In honor of the last year of my second decade, I’m sharing 29 random things - anything from facts about myself, things I’m loving, to some of my thoughts. Enjoy!
Love: My Newest Obsession - Deux Cookie Dough.
It’s vegan, gluten free - it’s safe to eat raw but also delicious baked as cookies! I haven’t had a flavor I didn’t love.Love: Comfortable Kitchen Cookbook - by Alex Snodgrass of Defined Dish.
I want to make everything in this cookbook. I have her first book and love it, but this one is (dare I say it) better!Love: Ghosts on CBS
It’s such a fun show!Love: My Peloton Bike (& Cadent Strappy Bras)
I seriously love my peloton. All of the classes are amazing - and since I am obsessed with cardio, this is a great way to get it while still mostly inside (and during any kind of weather!) I can’t wait until we get a house and I can add hte Peloton Tread to my collection.
Additionally - as a runner & aforementioned workout fiend, Peloton Apparel’s Cadent Strappy Bras are the best for any activity. They are so supportive, comfortable, and cute!Thought: We’re (still) living in a pandemic. You’re allowed to be frustrated, sad, mad, annoyed about it. But you shouldn’t be unsafe or put others in danger.
Love: Old Navy’s Extra High Waist Straight Jeans
I’m usually not one for Old Navy jeans - but these are stylish and super affordable! They’re my new favorite pair.Love: Wine & Crime Podcast
I am a self-proclaimed ‘not a podcast person’. But this one? It’s a comedy crime podcast (what’s not to love?!). These three ladies are beyond hilarious - It’s perfect for any spooky lil witches out there like me. I listen via my spotify!Fact: I love spreadsheets. I have them for everything: my menu, my fitness calendar/tracker, addresses. gifts, budget… you name it, there’s probably a spreadsheet for it.
Love: Hill House Nap Dress
Honestly, I slept on this for far too long. I was a little put off by the price - but trust me, This dress is perfect and worth it.Love: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
I unabashedly love this movie. I watch it at least once a month, and it never gets old!Love: Seed Probiotic
It is well and truly worth it. Gut health is so important! My tummy and body has never felt better.Love: Catbird NYC
I wear my Met necklace every day, and my bow earrings nearly every day. I currently have my eye on this snake ring.Fact: I have zero shame in my love for my Buffalo Sports Teams; no matter how bad we were or are doing. My first love is the Sabres - my dad isn’t really into football, so we were raised watching and loving hockey. It wasn’t until college that I really started to love football, but as a former Buffalonian, I have always loved the Bills (it’s just since 2016 that I’ve truly started actively watching them!)
Love: Ambitious Kitchen, Half Baked Harvest & The Defined Dish
My three favorite food bloggers whose recipies I use constantly. I really haven’t ever had a bad meal that was made from their recipies, and they provide such inspiration for meal planning!Love: Aviation Gin & Côtes du Rhône Red Wine
My current two favorite alcoholic drinks. Aviation Gin is so smooth and delicious you can drink it just on the rocks, and there’s nothinng like a good French Red Wine!Thought: listen to your body. If it wants cake, give it cake. If it needs rest, take a day off. You’ll feel better for it.
Love: Book Of The Month
It kind of forces you to read at least one book a month, and the picks are always so good!Love: Prose
My hair is weird. It’s thin and curly - so it looks big, is easily stylable, but there’s not much of it there. In an effort to keep my hair as healthy as possible, I invested in the prose shampoo & conditioner subscription, and it’s really helped the health of my hair!Love: Loeffler Randall Mules
I’ve been lusting after these shoes for a bit, and I may just have to pull the trigger as a birthday present to me!Fact: I have over three small drawers and one storage bin full of unique socks!
Love: Trade Coffee Subscription
Never again will we be out of coffee beans. It happened to us once and it was traumatic. This wonderful subscription delivers coffee that’s to your taste to your doorstep in a timely increment that you set up! We first recieved it as a wedding gift and decided it was well worth it to keep it up!Love: The /eyebleach thread on Reddit.
If you need something sweet/cute/to clean your eyes - go to this reddit thread and scroll. You’re bound to find something wholesome or adorable.Love: Emily Mariko’s Salmon Bowl
I may not have a tiktok, but this meal is something I can get behind. The simple dinner of salmon, sushi rice, sriracha, soy sauce (I use liquid aminos), nori, kimchi & some added veggies is so ridiculously tasty - we have it practically every other week!Love: Lululemon’s Base Pace Leggings
If you’re a runner - these leggings are the best. Lululemon is the only brand of leggings I own that I don’t have to weirdly hike up mid stride. Plus they’re insanley stylish and comfortable!
Note - although, I just ordered Expntl Athletic (a new brand created by a marathoner)’s leggings and I’m excited to give those a try!Thought: Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want. From what you want for your birthday to your relationship to your job - you deserve it. Go ahead and ask.
Love: ORRO
Sweats & The City just launched their new app, Orro! It’s the same as their workout platform before, just in an easier-to-reach place. I absolutely love the variety of the classes available through this platform, and have yet to have tried a workout I didn’t love. As previously mentioned, I adore working out from home, and being able to bring boutique fitness classes into my own space is a dream!
Note - Orro is formerly Sweats with Sweats from Sweats & The City, and you can get $5 off your membership with my code on SARAHKFact: I’m currently learning how to crochet! I’m not phenomenal yet and can only do the simple stitch, but once I start to get the hang of it I’m excited to try patterns and blankets!
Love: Custom Pet Portrait Cold Brew Glasses
I got these for both my sister in law and sister for Christmas… and I think I may have to get some for us as well. Cold brew glasses are already such a perfect shape (for anything! Coffee, water, hard cider, beer, mixed drinks… it’s pefect), and to have one with your pet on it?! It’s so wonderful.Love: My Husband.
Not only is he the best part of every day, as a newlywed I will never get over getting to call him my husband!
If you want to join along for the fun & daily updates, follow me on instagram @sarah.kowalchuk! As always, stay happy, healthy & safe.
And Happy Birthday to my fellow Capricorn bbs!
xx, Sarah
