Alki Beach

This past Sunday was a day full of adventures - a getaway (in a sense). We basically were runaways for a day. Running away from the city. And only one word can describe it. Amazing. This is my first time going to a beach in Washington. Yes, it is not as spirited as California's beaches, but let me tell you, this was a place I definitely found myself happy and content with. It was peaceful, majestic, and down right beautiful.

Alki Beach Park is a long beach strip that runs from Alki Point to Duwamish head on Elliott Bay. I'm not surprised when this place draws in joggers, rollerbladers, volleyball players, bicyclists, and families. After a stressful week, Yasi and I decided to take a short trip down to Alki Beach for a photo adventure. Bringing accessories and extra clothes, we made our way to a perfect spot on the soft, warm sand as we breathed in that sea-salt air and just let that breeze swim through our hair. I mean what perfect way for a getaway than to find your inner beauty with a small photo shoot.

It is a fun activity that I enjoy doing. It has become an outlet for me. Knowing that you can capture that beautiful photo of someone else, or that someone else can capture that beautiful photo of you. It really is a great feeling and more importantly, it's just fun.

We need to remind ourselves that we all have this beauty inside of us, and I feel that this is a perfect way to find that inner beauty and let it shine through.

Yeah, that first shot is always awkward, but after you just kind of laugh and dance it off. Then it just becomes a dance party. I mean one of those photo is bound to be good if you keep clicking away. So take that girlfriend of yours, find a location (anywhere really), and just take a plethora of photos. It's an amazing way to just forget your worries and let that smile shine through the camera. This is how I forget my worries. Try it. It's worth it.

Banana-Avocado Smoothie

Around this time of the quarter, I always seem to find myself scrambling to find time to cook or to even buy groceries. So, today I am sharing with you this simple, easy, healthy, and absolutely delicious smoothie! I kid you not, it almost reminds me of ice-cream, but healthy. Crazy, right? (I'm definitely patting myself on the back right now for this one)

Sometimes you just have to work with what you got in the fridge or pantry, and basically experiment with what you have. Not only is this smoothie healthy, but it basically contains every ingredient I love. A banana- for fiber, an avocado- for that good fat, coconut water- for hydration organic blue agave- for that healthy sweetness, and a sprinkle of unsweetened cocoa- to mix things up a bit. 
And if you want to spice it up even more, added chocolate syrups on the sides, inside your cup, to make it taste like ice-cream EVEN MORE. 

Here's the thing- this smoothie is absolutely easy to make and contains all the necessary nutrients you need. You'll have that morning energy you've been craving for and you'll channel your dance moves on the kitchen floor. 
So grab a blender, these key ingredients and rub that belly of yours. You'll definitely be thanking me after this one. Cheers! 

I N G R E D I E N T S _____________________________________

Not Pictured: 

• Ice- to make it nice and cold

D I R E C T I O N S ____________________________________
1. In blender add frozen banana, avocado, coconut water, agave, ice, and cocoa (optional). 
2. Blend away. 
3. Sing and dance while you blend. 
4. Sprinkle some cocoa on top of smoothie (if it pleases you). 
5. Drink and enjoy immediately. 
I promise you- you won't regret it!