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✨Post mile swim breath✨Hello out there~ are y’all alive, well, and trying to find a way to smile each day? I hit some blah days, but know when I fly through the water or explore a new hiking area, I take a quick mental vacation + perk right back up. FREE FUN is the best fun. ☀️☀️☀️

I only came [to Buda, TX] for the CAKE!! The Choco

I only came [to Buda, TX] for the CAKE!! The Chocolate Salted Caramel slice ~bottom left~ won my taste test. WOW 🍰🍰🍰
•Just a 20 min drive south Austin
• Open Thurs-Sun 11 -5
• 4 daily specials + 6 regular flavors
• Yes, it’s as fluffy as it looks!

If you try hard enough, you can trick yourself int

If you try hard enough, you can trick yourself into believing you’re on the rocky Amalfi Coast even when you drive just an hour south of Austin. Never heard of Canyon Lake before, but the dam that divides the blue water from the grassy hills is a fun travel escape and no reservation required. Now I just need to find someone to let me jump on their jet ski to whisk away! 🏖🏖🏖

Anyone else discover new neighborhood taco trucks

Anyone else discover new neighborhood taco trucks lately that I need to know about? This family-runned one has great tortillas, green sauce, a good amount of meat, and trusty avocado chunks! 🥑🥑🥑

This is kinda my Q mood: A low key turkey sandy w

This is kinda my Q mood: A low key turkey sandy with homemade caramelized onions dressed to impress + an open water hang. Here’s a happy lil secret--- Emma Long is fully OPEN for ressies every day next weekend ( I cheked)! 🌊🌊🌊☀️☀️☀️
It’s along Lake Austin, and the grassy area is spread out enough so you can have your safe space. There are 1150 acres, hiking trails, water access, and reservations are required in advance.
What else can I help with these days??

Lenoir is one of my all time favorite restaurants,

Lenoir is one of my all time favorite restaurants, + it’s not just because their 🐠Whole Fish 🐠is my answer to “what is your favorite dish in Austin?” It’s also bc owners Todd and Jess really know this hospitality game when it comes to food, rockin ingredients to learn, all-natural wine, service, and how to treat people. I’m so lucky to work with them on the RE-OPENING of this gem! We have transformed the restaurant **inside out** to make it outdoor-only in their lovely Wine Garden. 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷I have to say you really can’t get a smiliar dish anywhere else. I mean who else has a homemade Peach Pie on their cheeseboard?? Reservations and Curbside are back starting now!! 🥧🍷🧀🌹

I’ve created your outdoor Summer Camp itinerary

I’ve created your outdoor Summer Camp itinerary for swimming, hiking, wine drinking & sleeping outside in/around AUSTIN. I swim a lot bc it keeps me afloat 😜, refreshed, burns off my 🍪 habit, + it’s a fun escape! On my blog post 👆🏻you’ll find:
~How to access Lake Travis w/out a boat 🌊
~Pretend you’re soothing on Bali grounds @blueholeregionalpark 🦋🦋🦋
~Ressies at Barton Springs + Deep Eddy Pool 🏊🏻‍♀️🏊🏻‍♀️🏊🏻‍♀️
~Get a $5 Blanco River day pass 👙👙👙
~See 🌺🌺🌺 at St Edwards State Park
~Drink 🍷 + buy plants in Fredericksburg and more!
Tap that bio link to read or head straight to www.chekmarkeats.com. Also, if you want to buy my guidebook to Austin DM me for boat, hotel, paddleboard discounts!!

I’ve been “late" to going back to restaurants

I’ve been “late" to going back to restaurants bc the last 3 months I've finally leaned in to *trying to slow down* which has been on my to-do list (ha!) ever since I started my PR co. in 2018. I've always had a problem resting + not socializing bc I want to show up for people and have fun. However, I’ve just learned more than I ever have by staying home which has made space for dreams, priorities, and feelings! 🌟🌟🌟
I now know I can be happy doing less and still accomplish success outside of work. Heck, reading the entire New York Times Sunday paper is something to be proud of and hosting friends for a 3-course dinner is something I’ve wanted to try. Everyone thinks I am automatically a fantastic chef somehow (even though you always see me eating OUT 🧐). It’s OK to have a bad day bc the next day surprises you with better news so just be nice to yourself. It’s ok to have lost a lot of my business bc there are more important things and rights to be fighting for. Spending time with those that give you smiles all day is number 1. Also, w cases rising in Austin, keep wearing a mask to respect our hospitality workers that are trying to stay open for us- thank you!❤️❤️❤️

I think it’s important to support businesses tha

I think it’s important to support businesses that are doing good things! I’ve been working in the restaurant industry for 10 yrs + and have never hibernated this long. While a tad unready to make my public “debut,” I went to @suerteatx Saturday and chose them bc they donated sales to @austinjusticecoalition at a time when they still had a closed dining room. Hospitality has always been about helping everyone else first + making guests comfortable. While the experience wasn’t the same sexy hustle + bustle like a few months ago (obviously), they did their best and I appreciate that! A good lesson I’ve been learning during this time. 🌮🌮🌮
Any other businesses you’ve been proud of lately?

Wine tasting with a view @southold_farm_and_cellar

Wine tasting with a view @southold_farm_and_cellar , a winery that moved here from New York, now uses Texas 🍇 and is open for spaced-out-ressies on weekends. $20 for 4 tastings - I liked the Pet Nat & All Things Go! Nice + safe way to try something new these days!

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