Wellington Weekly #6 & #7

So l got busy, and life got crazy, and I forgot to blog for two weeks... So this will be an overview, touching on the highlights and exciting parts of my sixth and seventh weeks in Wellington! 

February 5-7

This was a busy weekend! It was packed full of equitation and hunter coverage, and each new day of show coverage makes me fall in love with the sport all over again! I think I'm starting to get good at taking pictures too... always a nice feeling!

February 8-12

Office, office, office, off-day, office... That's how this week went! Ilana and I were in the office super late on Tuesday, so we treated ourselves to Chipotle! The best part was that it was free Chipotle, so splurging on chips and salsa was totally necessary. Thursday Jenna and I grabbed dinner at BurgerFi (I don't usually like sauces, but the BurgerFi sauce is magical) and headed to The Grille for a pre-India Night event! I got to see some pretty cool people and hang out with Jenna and Emily for the night!

February 13

A Saturday well spent! I spent the morning covering two hunter divisions, finished up my work, and headed to the polo fields. The interns were invited to join Chip and a few other people at the 40-Goal Nespresso charity polo game. I learned a little more about polo, saw some of the best players in the sport, and had some delicious food and good times with great friends!

 

February 14-15

My Valentine's Day morning was spent in the car heading west to see my grandparents in Fort Myers. After I arrived, we hung out at the house, ate some pizza, and my cousin and I headed out to the movies to see The Choice. I am a huge fan of sappy romance movies, but I must say that going to the movies on Valentine's day was not my best idea (note to self). After being treated to coffee and waffles Monday morning followed by The Martian and burgers, I made the trek back to Wellington for another fun week!

February 16-18

After a riveting day in the office Tuesday, I had a day off Wednesday. Ilana and I laid out by the pool and then treated ourselves to Rita's and Trader Joe's splurging. A perfect way to spend the day off. I also got a letter in the mail from my friend Brie on Wednesday, and it brought to tears! It inspired me and reminded me just how great the people in my life are. (#blessed) Thursday night Jenna and I worked during the John Green reelection party held at Mason's home! Ron and Mason have the most beautiful home, it could be right out of a magazine! After the party we went to Lindburgers with the other two interns to support the Salvation Tree (of course we had to order the foot of onion rings... worth it!)

Things I've learned:

1. DO NOT go to the movies on Valentine's day, single or coupled

2. SO many things about polo

3. Chipotle tastes better when it's free

4. I have the BEST people in my life right now and I am so #blessed

5. Getting tan is a marathon... Not a sprint....

Wellington Weekly #5

 January 29

Today started out bright and early, just like the usual Friday! I was off to WEF to cover the talent search, and had an amazing view of the sunrise on my way to work! I am not a fan of early mornings, but I do love a good sunrise. That night, Jenna and I met up to go to the movies! I am a huge fan of going to the movies, and I am always down for popcorn with extra butter! We saw The Fifth Wave, and I will admit, it was entertaining, but predictable. It was another "the world is ending but there's also a love triangle" type of movie, but I liked it!

January 30

Today was my first day covering a hunter class! I opted to cover the small junior divisions, and everything went well! After working, Jenna and I headed to WEF to watch the Saturday Night Lights Grand Prix. We stuck around for the end and got to watch the press conference with Todd Minikus, Laura Kraut, and Chloe Reid. It's still so surreal to be surrounded by some of the best riders in the world!

 

January 31

Today was a nice lazy day off. I also went to the gym today, and was pretty proud of myself. Let's hope the trend continues! I also started up Making a Murderer again, and I am addicted.

February 1

I spent my first day of February in the office. All of the interns were actually in the office today! (minus Caroline... boo!) We decided we would start a weekly tradition: intern dinner!! After I went to the gym, Ilana and Jenna came over to my place and I cooked spaghetti squash, chicken, and made salads. We followed dinner up with powdered donuts and Grease live! It was a super fun night.

February 2

A day off... on a Tuesday?! Yes!! How did I spend my Tuesday? Why, laying out by the pool of course! I decided I needed to stop looking like a ghost, so I went out to the pool to tan and relax. I also started reading An Abundance of Katherines by John Green. It's a nice, slow pool read!

February 3

A lonely day in the office, all the interns abandoned me!! I ran some errands mid-day in anticipation for the Wellington Masters this week, and met up with Jenna for some much needed Chili's. The chips and salsa are super addicting, and now that I know they are free on the bar side, I can't resist.

February 4

A day off, on Thursday? Yes! Another day spent sleeping in, laying out by the pool, reading my book, and going to the gym! It's nice to have a few relaxing days to break up the week, and to re-energize myself for a busy weekend of coverage this weekend!

Things I learned this week 

1. Waking up early is worth it for sunrises

2. I am not immune to sunburn... Always wear sunscreen

3. Steven Avery is innocent

4. You will always regret the amount of chips you eat afterwards

5. Every movie probably has a love triangle