by Jen
on August 26, 2013
Sunday was a really special day for me. I finally got to meet three women who I have been interacting with via social media and the blog world for years.
I sent a group message to Teri, Miriam (formerly of Bellaspire which she has stepped away from…you’ve seen her on this blog before) and Leslie Anne about a month ago asking when we could all finally get together. They live in the Winston Salem area which is only about 90 minutes from Charlotte. I offered to come to them but they said they’d rather drive down and take my Sunday morning “yoga church” class and grab brunch after. I was SO EXCITED to have them in class!
We showered after class and then headed to Fern for brunch. They have a pretty amazing brunch menu and $1 bloody mary’s. Fern house-makes their bloody mix so who can pass up a round of those!?
I ordered the quinoa benedict with a side of Geechie Boy Mills green grits. The benedict uses a quinoa and chick pea cake in place of an English muffin which I love. It’s topped with sauteed spinach and your choice of egg or tofu (I went with tofu) and vegan hollandaise. I think the grits were green due to avocado being blended in but whatever it was, they were so delicious!
There was some great conversation happening at our table. These ladies are smart, accomplished, driven and real and I feel so grateful that we were all able to come together and share a beautiful Sunday morning together. We have plans for repeat girl’s get togethers! I think it’s really special when you find like-minded women who are supportive and kind and Miriam, Leslie Anne and Teri are definitely just that.
And last…I was pretty obsessed with my playlist yesterday so I wanted to share it with you here. Lots of new stuff you haven’t seen me play before. Enjoy!
Happy Monday!!! Have a great week.
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