Davis Cup San Diego

After going to the Davis Cup tie in Boise last year, I couldn't wait to go to another tie. Well, the tennis gods were kind and the 1st round this year is in San Diego. USA versus Great Britain, with Andy Murray headlining. I can't wait for the first rubber!

Court is ready. We're ready. Who's coming to be our home field advantage? pic.twitter.com/NhWBegfinB

— US Davis Cup Team (@USDavisCupTeam) January 27, 2014

Davis Cup Weekend!

@Bryanbrothers put on a show during open practice in Boise as Captain Courier looks on.

I'm in Boise, Idaho today to watch Novak Djokovic v. John Isner and Sam Querrey v. Viktor Troicki. Never thought I would say that.  I can't wait for the Bryan Brothers to play tomorrow.  It's not every weekend that you get to cross something off your Mighty Life List.  Hope you have a great weekend!
Here are a few links from the week:

A playlist for your weekend

The US Davis Cup Team in the best group shot via BryanBros

Taylor Townsend learning to embrace being different

How To: Look Like a Madewell Girl This Spring

Matchbook Magazine Checklists available to download

DIY: Concrete Planters

Spitballing Indy via The New Yorker


via USDavisCupTeam

It's the weekend!

It's so cold with the inversion in the Salt Lake Valley, but nevertheless tennis lessons start again tomorrow in the bubble at Liberty Park.  Have a lovely weekend, and here are a few interesting things from the week...

The Clothes Make the 'Girls' - Season 2 starts Jan. 13th

Meet your new favorite dress

Patagonia is definitely on my Mighty Life List

Borg and McEnroe, swoon ;)

Loving the out-of-print book A Handful of Summers

Honestly WTF in Siem Reap, Cambodia

(Photos by Rachel Ball of Elephantine)

Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga Class

Would you sign up for a stand-up paddleboard yoga class?  This WSJ article by Jen Murphy discusses the details of a class near Isle of Palms in South Carolina, close to Charleston.  Now that's the way to shake up a workout routine. . .

(Photos by Stephen Morton for The Wall Street Journal)

Happiness

After watching the documentary Happy on Netflix (Joanna's recommendation), I naturally felt the need to assess what I could do to increase my happiness.  Following the advice for physical activity and self-improvement I would love to prioritize taking tennis lessons, yoga classes, and possibly trying ballet barre.  For more social activities: tennis socials, volunteering, and dinners with friends.

(Indian Wells)

Mostly, I need to minimize my clothes wishlist and think more about experiences, such as traveling.  I can't wait to travel to far off countries and experience all 50 states.  I would also love to check more things off my Mighty Life List.

What makes you happy?  I'd love to hear.

(Photographer: Thayer Allyson Gowdy)

Travel List: Prague

The Czech Republic capital of Prague (Praha in Czech) has a thrilling history and gorgeous architecture. There is a definite European romance to the city and I could even check off trying absinthe from my Mighty Life List while in Prague.

(polyvore)

Travel List: Machu Picchu

I am amazed by Machu Picchu and since my architectural history teacher in college described his experiences there I have wanted to go even more.  He spoke about the magic of seeing the sunrise and suggested staying in a hotel overnight at the top of the mountain to avoid the afternoon tourists.

This incredible Incan site is on my Mighty Life List for sure...

(polyvore)

Mighty Life List

I hope you all have a fantastic weekend!  I'll be spending time with my nieces and nephew and hopefully crossing something off my Mighty Life List.  (I'm thinking of baking multigrain bread.)

Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters, Grafton ghost town

baking fresh bread, yoga retreat

tour Monticello, Tierra del Fuego