Hey Babes! This past weekend was one for the books! One of my long-time friends Paulina came to San Antonio to visit. It has been about 2-3 years since we have last seen each other. I was excited about her arrival so I couldn't help but want to take her around all the beautiful spots in SATX! 

We did, however, ended up staying at this cute, historic, good vibes coffee shop/bar in the heart of the South Town district connected to King Williams! 

Location: The Jewel SA at 1102 South Alamo St. 

We arrived at about 1pm and had our second coffee of the day.

Order: A cold brew with a splash of cinnamon vanilla syrup and macadamia milk! 

10/10 recommend :D It was my first time trying this combo and I loved it!

I invited some of my girls to join us and man did it become a PARTY! We overstayed our stay at this gorgeous spot! From cocktails, to live music laughs, and more we ended up ordering food from next door and enjoyed at this cute spot! 

I absolutely love that Aaron, one of the owners showed not only incredible hospitality but also supports other small businesses around him. It was nice to see a community in this sweet neighborhood. Makes me only want to support all these small businesses more and more. 

For drinks we had,

Mimosas - Always yummy

& the Pineapple Martini 10/10 (New drink on the menu and I LOVE!) 

Fun Fact: There is brunch on the weekends here so I def recommend stopping by to enjoy the ambiance. 

Also, there are so many regulars on weekdays working remotely from the shop. If you are also working from home, I recommend coming early in the morning, grabbing a seat while enjoying a delicious coffee in a spot that makes you feel RIGHT AT HOME. 

We took so many photos, and had a blast doing so! This spot is so insta worthy... every corner is stunning! 

I edited all my images with my presets which you can find here, Jazz Exploring Presets :D 

I used the ATX preset pack for these. 

Note: These images were taken with my Canon 6D mark 2 and edited with my preset pack called "White Sands" I am using the preset called " White Sands Blue Skies" :D You can shop them HERE. Thanks in advance for supporting my small business. 

 Here it is... that feeling of disappointment...
I had my first group interview for a teaching position and while other were getting emails for a second interview I sat down alone refreshing my email for something that never came in. I knew adult life sucked and that not everyone would just say "YES! We want you." but, at the same time I felt a little sad. One... it's at a school I really enjoy so that was a bust but secondly I don't know if it's because of my personality? You know sometimes people just don't click with you and when they don't they put you aside without knowing who you really are and what you are capable of.

 Surprisingly, I didn't cry. I thought with the heartache I have been facing I would have at least shed a tear but NOPE! I didn't cry and I definitely don't feel "sorry" for myself. The disappointment I feel is towards how job interviews are conducted now a days. There seems to be no more what have you done? what can you do? what drives you? are you willing to learn? NO. Instead people ask for years of experience even when they clearly know some of us have just graduated ANNOYING am I right? Some look for those who can answer best on the spot, who kisses butt, and who they see that "looks" the part... and to me well, that is disappointing.
 I know no great place is a great place without great people... so I have come to an understanding that maybe I just wasn't the right fit for the spot. Instead of crying and feeling sorry for myself I decided to remain positive because I am a true believer that everything happens for a reason. If something is for you it will be for you and if it's not, it simply won't no matter how much you seem to want it.  Doesn't mean not getting the job doesn't suck, it just means that we must live, learn, and move on to the next adventure.
Maybe I am suppose to focus on my passions and on my blog? Maybe I should push my small photography business until I have passed all my state exams and am ready to start my teaching journey? Maybe big blessings are coming and I am not seeing that God is working wonders for the future... my future? I don't know if any of you have been through something like this... if you have I encourage you to take the high road, to smile, and remember God is always working! We may not get that first time big break but we will get the next one or the next. You are worth it my friend and the right job, with the right people, will come! Patience, positivity, and persistence is key!

Hello loves! I love the holidays because on the weekends I can stay in my PAJAMAS all day :D It's the greatest thing in the world! I love baking, drinking hot chocolate in cute mugs, wearing Santa hats everywhere and it not being weird at all :P Oh, yeah I feel the spirit! Not to mention tree decorating, and movie watching!
I found the cutest pj's this Black Friday and I am obsessed with them! I love how cute and comfy they are not only that but I can wear my pajama top as a normal top for coffee or brunch :P put on a cute black coat with jeans and booties and call it an outfit :D