Atlanta Recap

We went to Atlanta with our friends John and Marcia this weekend and had the best time. We went to the Cardinals game. It was a tough loss, but we still had a great time. This was my first ever pro baseball game.

 

It was fun seeing other Cardinals fans in Atlanta for the game. Nick is wearing the jersey I got him for his birthday this year.

 

 

After the game we went to the Cheesecake Factory for dinner. I still cannot believe the display of anger and violence that we saw there. A woman tried to run over me and Marcia in the parking lot. Marcia actually had to jump out of the way. We screamed and the woman unrolled her window and said, "Yes B* I will run you over if you don't move your @$$."

 

When we got inside we told the guys, as the woman came in behind us. The men went up to her and asked her why she tried to hit us. She flipped out, acted like she wanted to fight me and Marica, and called the manager over and kept threatening to "call the poh-lice." I was dying to tell her the word police isn't pronounced that way. I don't think I have ever seen such a hostile person in my life, but I'm sure she'll be (back) in jail soon if she goes around trying to commit vehicular homicide and fight people in parking lots. This is the second time I've had someone act like they want to fight me. The first story is here. I don't promote violence and I'm not really sure what is wrong with people, y'all. Not only was this woman acting like this in a restaurant, but she had her child with her!

 

Where was Ashlee Wilson-Hawn from Big Rich Atlanta when I needed her?

 

I hope y'all have a good Monday! I am having company from Germany tonight so I am looking forward to that.





Fall Wish List

Last year at the beginning of the fall semester I let myself have a big {for me} splurge. I decided from now on, once a year I will treat myself to a big "want." Obviously I have my wedding dress purchase coming up, but I work hard at my job, and I still want my annual treat. Last year I got a Burberry scarf. I had wanted one for years and could never justify the expense {or afford one at my old job}.

 

I have no buyer's remorse and I love my scarf. Although I will say it might have been a better choice to have bought a cotton scarf instead of cashmere. It is only really cold enough for a cashmere scarf in January and February in SC {if ever}. This was at a football game in November, and I had to take it off because I was burning up. The cashmere feels like heaven though, so I'm really not sorry.

 

I have to say I am pretty pleased with myself because my Wish List for this year is all practical stuff, and I can probably buy a good bit of it for what I spent on the scarf. Sounds like a win/win situation to me.

 

Hunter Boots

 

So it's not exactly like I live in Chicago and have to walk to work in the snow, but I still think these will be super useful and I hear that they last forever. I love this color (Merlot), its very appropriate for a Gamecock like myself.

 

North Face Jacket 

My casual jacket is basically a North Face knock off from Dover Saddlery, and I've had it since college so I think last winter was it's last.

 

Lululemon workout/yoga plants

 

 

I want to see if they are really as great as everyone says. I will never buy VS yoga pants again, they stretch out, fade, and pill.

 

My only other want is more Pure Barre classes. I'm currently out and dreading the price tag of purchasing more. They are so worth it though, and I want to look my best for my wedding. I will pull the trigger on getting more soon.

 

Do you have a Fall Wish List? What are some of your favorite indulgences? 



Did I just get stereotyped?

Recently I was in my yoga clothes going into my Pure Barre studio for a class. A new pizza place is next door to Pure Barre, although I haven't been yet for obvious reasons (calories). As I was walking past the pizza restaurant, a man who I assume is the owner opened the door and asked if he could ask me a question. It caught me a little off guard, but I said sure. He asked if I drink Fiji bottled water.

 

I said that I don't buy bottled water as often now that I got a plastic/chemical free water bottle to carry, but that when I do buy bottled water I usually get Fiji.

 

He said he was thinking of getting it to sell to Pure Barre clients. I briefly wondered how he guessed that I like Fiji bottled water. And then I realized, I was just totally stereotyped.

 

 

Happy Hump Day everyone!!

Big Birthday Weekend Recap!

My twenty ninth birthday might be the best one I have had yet!

 

Friday Nick sent me an Edible Arrangement at work. The card that came with it said to be ready for a special night. We went to CJ's for a few drinks, and then dinner at Saluda's. Dinner was AMAZING. I also got a gift certificate for a spa day that I cannot wait to use.

 

Saturday Yadi graduated from Obedience I at his dog school. After his class was over we headed upstate to my Grandparents house. This is the adorable cake my Mom made me.

 

 

After cake we went to the Islander {restaurant I used to work at} and met up with friends there.

 

 

I am having a very hard time getting into the swing of things at work after a fun weekend. Can it just be 5:00 already?

 

I hope all of you are having a good Monday!

 





My Last Birthday in My Twenties!

Happy Friday everyone! Today is my 29th birthday.

 

I started the day by blowing off the gym and getting in some extra cuddles with Trinket.

 

I went into work late and made a Target stop on my way in. This is my birthday gift to myself. I LOVE Lauren Weisberger books and can't wait to start this one. Its the sequel to one of my favorite books (and movies) The Devil Wears Prada. If you are looking for a good book to read, I also love Chasing Harry Winston.

 

Tomorrow we will be celebrating my birthday at the restaurant I used to work at, The Islander in Pendleton, SC. That is where I rang in my 19th birthday ten years ago. Hard to believe its been that long!

 

 I don't feel much older than 19 physically. Mentally I do feel different, but it is a good difference. Overall, I'm not sad that this is my last year in my twenties. So far, the late twenties rock compared to early and mid twenties. I feel much more sure of myself, what I'm doing, and my thoughts and plans for the future. I hear great things about the 30s.

 

Have a wonderful weekend! 





Shorts!

This probably won't mean anything to anyone who isn't me, but I am wearing shorts again! Not counting wearing Norts to the gym, I haven't worn shorts in two years. The last time I felt comfortable wearing shorts out, as in out to dinner or something, was when I first met Nick in 2011.

 

Last summer I couldn't wear any of my shorts because I put on weight and they didn't fit. I had one pair of shorts I bought that were J Crew chinos and they were too big and incredibly unflattering. They made me look bigger than I was. I usually like J Crew, but these were the ugliest shorts known to man. Nick knows nothing about fashion and he said they made him think of a man's shorts.

 

Recently I went to Express and got two pairs of smaller shorts and I cannot wait to wear them! I also finally got up the nerve to wear white shorts again. I had been afraid I was too big to wear white shorts. The last pair of white shorts I owned met a very unfortunate end on my friend Stacy's wedding night. It involved us laying on the bed in her hotel while her husband and Nick goofed off with some other guys, and stuffing our faces with chocolate covered strawberries. At least it was my shorts that were stained and not her wedding dress.

 

Overall I am down about 7/8 pounds and I plan on keeping it up.

 

 

I think my shorts big debut might be this weekend.

 

 

What do you ladies wear with shorts when you go out?

 



Getting Ready for Back to School

Growing up getting school supplies at the end of the summer was always a big excitement for me. I guess some things do not change, because I still love school supplies. My bridesmaid Jessie has always loved school supplies too, and so it is very fitting that she grew up to be a teacher!

 

Today I ordered my first Lilly Pulitzer agenda. I went ahead and went with the jumbo size so I'll have plenty of room to write out my assignments (and jot down wedding stuff). I ordered the Lucky Charms print.

 

Since I am a working adult, I find it helpful to plan my evenings in advance and schedule myself time to study. I look at when the tests are first, then break up the material by day so I am on track to study everything and review before the tests. I was never this organized in undergrad, but then I didn't have other obligations to juggle.

 

What are your favorite back to school supplies?