High Five for Friday - Link up, Vol. 10

Okay so most weeks, I am SO glad to see Friday come...but this week just flew by way too fast!! I was traveling for work Mon-Wed, came back to tons of meetings yesterday, so I just felt like I didn't get anything accomplished that I wanted to this week. Such is life though, right?! What that probably means is that I'll be working a bit this weekend...boo!!! :(

Oh well, at least Friday means that I'm linking up with Lauren @From My Grey Desk for:

So here are my 5 favorite things from this week...

ONE. Got to have sushi this week...one of my favorite meals of all time!!

Miso soup with spicy tuna and shrimp tempura rolls :) Yummm!!
And yep, that's my amazing Erin Condren life planner too...can't go anywhere without it!

TWO. I am beyond ecstatic to read this book...

 "Love your work, work for what you love, and change the world - all at the same time!"
By author, Blake MyCoskie - founder of TOMS shoes

'Inspired' doesn't even begin to describe how I feel when reading about individuals such as Blake.

THREE. On my work trip this week, I got to play putt putt golf (also known as "goofy golf")...I'm not going to lie, it was pretty fun!! :)

Anybody else out there like to play putt putt golf?? I grew up playing it so I get excited anytime I still see one open these days.

FOUR. My new tank & star ring from The Shine Project!!!

 Love both items & the fact that I'm spreading the word about this amazing project!

FIVE. Found out that the hubby and I will be ending our long-distance marriage stint come this Fall! And...we're going to be moving to DC!!

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Follow-up to "One Day Without Shoes"

If you were reading my posts from last week, you may have seen my link-up on Friday, featuring five of my favorite things from that week. One of them was, participating in One Day Without Shoes on Tuesday, April 10 - an event that started five years ago by Blake Mycoskie, the founder of TOMS Shoes.

Basically it's just one day out of the year, where people from all over the world go without shoes. There are events such as 1-mile walks, there are marches with signs, and people spread awareness through all of the social media outlets available to us at our fingertips. It may sound silly, and you may ask, well what does that do to help children who need shoes (which is TOMS Shoes mission)? It's really just about raising awareness...it's to get people talking and to get people involved. The more people that know about Toms and know that there's something they can do to help, the less children we will have without shoes.

I wanted to share this video that the company posted, a few days after the event. To me, it's just so inspiring...to see people from around the globe, actors, musicians...going without shoes and spreading the message.



And if you aren't convinced to purchase a pair of TOMS yet, I'll share with you my 1st TOMS purchase:

I ordered a pair of their newest style of ballet flats - they're simple, comfortable & meaningful to me! Now, they aren't what I would call cheap, costing on average, about $50/pair. BUT, my friend and I were talking the other day about this, and part of the deal with spending money on things such as TOMS, is that one has to realize that the money they're spending is not just for the shoes, it's to make another pair of shoes as well. It's the cause, and I'll be the 1st to admit that I've spent $50 on a regular pair of shoes before. Anyone else out there with me? So I see it as a worthy & mindful purchase!

TOMS One for One movement matches every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes given to a child in need. The movement is meant to be about people making everyday choices that improve the lives of children.

They offer mens & womens shoes, adults & kids, even a wedding-themed line (yes brides & grooms are wearing TOMS on their special days, how cool?!)! They even started a line of eyewear that follows the same power of One to One. For ever pair of sunglasses bought, the fundamental need of sight is provided to someone in need (via glasses, medical treatment, or a referral for eye surgery.

More details can be found here!

High Five for Friday - Link up

Today I'm linking up with Lauren over at From My Grey Desk (FMGD) for her weekly "High Five for Friday" post. Basically, it's just a list of 5 favorites from this past week...it can be anything! :)

So here it goes...

ONE. My first vlog! And just getting back to my blog, in general. But yeah, I filmed my 1st video blog, linking up with Mandy at House of Rose on Wednesday, for "Stop & Smell the Roses". It's not a fancy video, but just highlights the things I'm thankful for this week. I have let my blog sit here for FAR too long & really want to keep up my posting momentum!!

  

TWO. Tuesday, April 10th was Toms Shoes' One Day Without Shoes event, worldwide! It's a yearly event in which people are challenged to go without shoes for the day. Or, if you aren't able to, at least use the day to spread awareness about Toms Shoes and the One for One Movement. I wasn't able to go the entire day without shoes, but here I am at work rocking the day barefoot:

*coral toes for Spring :)

THREE. I received my latest jewelry purchases from Elisabeth Ashlie Jewelry (a small business owned by two sisters living in NC, Kate & Lauren <---the Lauren I'm linking up with for this post). They both have excellent taste and produce some of the most beautiful, classy jewelry pieces! Isn't the elephant charm on the bracelet SUPER cute?!

Check out their Etsy shop here.

FOUR. The new show on ABC called Scandal, by Shonda Rhimes (also creator of Grey's Anatomy & Private Practice). It's only into it's 2nd episode, but it's a GOOD one! The basic premise of the show revolves around Olivia Pope, the former Communications Director for the President of the United States, who now runs a private crisis managment firm. Her and her team work to defend the reputations of some of the nation's elite...needless to say, there's lots of drama!

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FIVE. If you are a One Tree Hill fan, you'll appreciate this next one! Last night, I was lucky enough to meet Genna Poletti, one of the twin sisters who played Chris Keller's (Red Bedroom Records') interns on Season 9 of OTH. She and her twin rock awesome arm-sleeve tattoos, and they're both gorgeous...she was super nice to meet too. She's in Charlote working on Mark Schwann's upcoming project/tv show.

Alright, well until next time...thanks for hosting Lauren! :)