Last Monday, I did something crazy. I went to watch a movie in the park. I know, it’s not the most earth-shatteringly unique activity but you know what? It was fun. It was spontaneous. Sitting on a checkered blanket with some kati rolls and drinks in hand, my friend and I enjoyed the simple act of watching a movie in Bryant Park. As I absorbed the view of the city skyline rising above us and the company of a few hundred other friends on the lawn, I thought to myself, “This is way better than being at home on a Monday night!”

I think we all agree that weekends fly by way too fast. Often times, we get so caught up with doing chores and running errands that before we know it, it's Monday again! It's nice when you can press the pause button and do things you want to do instead of just things you have to do. It was a gorgeous, sunny weekend in NYC, the kind that reminds you of why weekends (and life in general!) is meant for living. My simple (and all too-obvious) recipe for a good weekend: