yeah. I got pinned (thanks Sarah!). Makes me feel so special. Also.... right about now would be a good time to start taking better photos. :)
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Here I am, minding my own business... browsing through my pinterest account. Checking out what people have pinned while I was away, and what do I stumble upon.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Happy Birthday Brooke!
Today officially marks Brooke's 30th birthday. Now leaving me as the lone 29 year old of our gruesome threesome (since Amanda turned 30 last week).
I'm going to love hanging this over their heads until July! :)
Happy birthday Brooke. Love you!
I'm going to love hanging this over their heads until July! :)
Happy birthday Brooke. Love you!
*Cabo 2011
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Frustrated
I want to preface this post by saying that I LOVE my family and I'm so grateful that Samson and I am able to crash at my parents place until I get the house sorted in MD.
That being said, I'm frustrated. Living in Evanston is wonderful. It's close enough to the city that the "it's too far to get to" excuse doesn't apply. But it's just far enough away that it is irritating to attend things.
On Saturday, I drove up and back from downtown twice. It wasted a good chunk of my day.
Seeing my parents (when they are in town) is nice. It's nice to not have to sit and eat dinner alone or watch a TV show alone.
But....
I want to say YES more. (It's one of my goals for the year). I want to go out more. Hit up happy hours on a week day. Workout with Brooke. But I can't. I want to start dating. Really.
I know that some things need to be worked around with Samson, but living downtown would help that. I could stop home and walk him and catch a cab to head out (or whatever the situation is). Now, I have to get home, walk Samson and drive somewhere. Then there's dealing with parking and driving all the way back up to Evanston at the end of the night.
I have got to get something moving soon. Ideally, I would like to be in a place in the city by the summer. For sure by my birthday.
That being said, I'm frustrated. Living in Evanston is wonderful. It's close enough to the city that the "it's too far to get to" excuse doesn't apply. But it's just far enough away that it is irritating to attend things.
On Saturday, I drove up and back from downtown twice. It wasted a good chunk of my day.
Seeing my parents (when they are in town) is nice. It's nice to not have to sit and eat dinner alone or watch a TV show alone.
But....
I want to say YES more. (It's one of my goals for the year). I want to go out more. Hit up happy hours on a week day. Workout with Brooke. But I can't. I want to start dating. Really.
I know that some things need to be worked around with Samson, but living downtown would help that. I could stop home and walk him and catch a cab to head out (or whatever the situation is). Now, I have to get home, walk Samson and drive somewhere. Then there's dealing with parking and driving all the way back up to Evanston at the end of the night.
I have got to get something moving soon. Ideally, I would like to be in a place in the city by the summer. For sure by my birthday.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Weekend Wrap Up
Why is it that the weekends seem to FLY by and the week does not?
Friday evening I spend majority of my time updating my business logo. For a few reasons, but primarily because I needed something new to help rejuvenate my interest in that project. Plus, I do have a few things on my 101 list that directly relate to my business.
On Saturday afternoon, Brooke and I headed out to UIC to see my old coach/friend, Ray and watch NIU play for a bit. They didn't play very well overall, but there were bits of good playing here and there. It was so nice to catch up with Ray. We had a good time laughing and doing out best to keep Ray's spirits high while we were there.
Then, Saturday evening, I met up with Brooke and headed out to Sprangers' fundraiser for her vball team. There were several people from NIU there that I haven't seen since we graduated. It was great to reconnect with people. I had a good time.
Getting home at 4am and waking up at 8, but less fun. Thankfully, my mom walked Samson. Sunday was spend trying to recover from my lack of sleep. And then I had my volleyball league.
Tomorrow I had to Atlanta for an overnight work trip. This weekend we are celebrating Brooke's birthday. I will try to be better about taking pictures next weekend.
Friday evening I spend majority of my time updating my business logo. For a few reasons, but primarily because I needed something new to help rejuvenate my interest in that project. Plus, I do have a few things on my 101 list that directly relate to my business.
On Saturday afternoon, Brooke and I headed out to UIC to see my old coach/friend, Ray and watch NIU play for a bit. They didn't play very well overall, but there were bits of good playing here and there. It was so nice to catch up with Ray. We had a good time laughing and doing out best to keep Ray's spirits high while we were there.
Then, Saturday evening, I met up with Brooke and headed out to Sprangers' fundraiser for her vball team. There were several people from NIU there that I haven't seen since we graduated. It was great to reconnect with people. I had a good time.
Getting home at 4am and waking up at 8, but less fun. Thankfully, my mom walked Samson. Sunday was spend trying to recover from my lack of sleep. And then I had my volleyball league.
Tomorrow I had to Atlanta for an overnight work trip. This weekend we are celebrating Brooke's birthday. I will try to be better about taking pictures next weekend.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Happy birthday Samson!!!
Samson turns 8 today. 8. I can't believe it. It honestly doesn't seem like I have had him for 8 years.
I remember going to visit Barb and the 4 week old puppies and falling in love with the one that sat in the middle of the litter just howling.
I remember having to hide him in our townhouse for the last year of school. God bless Amanda and Brooke for putting up with puppy Samson.
Eight years old.... still as good looking as ever!
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I remember going to visit Barb and the 4 week old puppies and falling in love with the one that sat in the middle of the litter just howling.
I remember having to hide him in our townhouse for the last year of school. God bless Amanda and Brooke for putting up with puppy Samson.
Eight years old.... still as good looking as ever!
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Color Blocking
I stumbled into this outfit today and I actually really like it. I love when these types of happy accidents happen.
I actually was thisclose to throwing on my white keds and heading to work.... thisclose!
I actually was thisclose to throwing on my white keds and heading to work.... thisclose!
*sweater & skirt - JCrew, belt - Target, shoes - Payless
Happy Birthday Amanda!!!
Out of the "Three Amigos" (Amanda, Brooke and I), Amanda has the fortune of having the earliest birthday of each of us.
You know what that means.... she will be 30 first. Followed closely by Brooke (next week) and trailing WAY behind :)... me!
Happy Birthday Amanda. Love you to pieces!
*Cabo 2011
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