Wednesday, March 31, 2010

It's Been A While...

It's been a while, I know.
I just realized last night that I haven't blogged for a little over a week (yikes!)
I can't wait to catch up on everyone's blogs, I've missed hearing what's going on with you!

So what have I been up to since last Tuesday??? Hmmm where to begin...

School has been crazy but in it's own way. The semester is finishing up and I have lots of work to do before finals week.

I traveled down to DC to see my boyfriend, Nick, last Thursday to spend a few days with him. I am SO grateful that he's only 2 hours away, however, he will be moving within the next two months (hooray!) so he'll be 40 minutes closer!!!

My cousin's baby shower is next Saturday. She is expecting her first child, a boy, who will be named Mason (no, she didn't steal the name from Kourtney Kardashian!). I can't wait for our great big family to be there with all of our friends to celebrate. She is SO excited! The perk to having a big family?? LOTS AND LOTS OF PRESENTS!

As most of you know, I help my Dad run his restaurant as much as I can. I love being able to work with him, we get to meet SO many people everyday. Yesterday we went into the city and visited the 93.3 WMMR Radio Station's very own Preston & Steve. If you live in the Philadelphia area, you more than likely know these guys. They're awesome and a lot of fun to hang with! We promoted a new food challenge that we're doing at our restaurant and we're even on Facebook now!
Here are some pics from the day:

Me setting up to do my live on the air broadcast!

Live on the air! Woop woop!

Me broadcasting from the studio, TOO FUN!

WMMR's legendary Pierre Robert, he's hilarious!

(Left to right)
Marissa, Nick, Preston, Dad, Me, Steve, Kathy and Casey
WE HAD A BLAST!

So, as you can tell, it's been a crazy week. I apologize for falling off the map BUT I will be back for the next few days.
I'm leaving Friday morning to fly to Michigan to spend the Easter weekend with my Aunt, her two baby twins and some of my fam!

Have a great Wednesday! Don't forget to join in the Wishful Wednesday fun over at Kelsey's blog!!

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Top 2 Tuesday...Things You Can't Live Without!


Top 2 Things You Can't Live Without...
( I think we're all in agreement that this blog is supposed to be fun, food/water/necessities are not included!)

1. Lip gloss/Lip balm
My absolute favorite is Rosebud Salve which I've been using since I was little.
It makes your lips super smooth and gives them just a little sheen.
Best part? It has rosebud oil in it so it smells like fresh roses! Yum!
You can buy it at Sephora

2. iPod touch & cell phone
I put both of these into one because they are equally my lifeline.
Ever since I got rid of my Blackberry (aka "Crackberry") I have leeched onto my iPod touch.
Between social networking, emails, blogs, music, weather, and maps, I couldn't be anywhere without this thing.

To join in the Top 2 Tuesday fun, visit Taylor over at her blog!

Monday, March 22, 2010

Weekend Bits and Pieces




Raise your hand if you had a great weekend!!! I did! I did:o)

My wonderful boyfriend came home from DC to visit me this weekend and we couldn't have asked for better weather! It was beautiful! I met his parents, he met mine and of course, he came to Sunday dinner at Mom-Mom's house again (he's hooked).

Saturday was oh-so-busy, I worked a double because it was "Free Ritas" day for the first day of Spring. People came in for lunch & dinner then went next door for their water ice fix. **by the way, I'm not so crazy about the new Peeps flavored ice for Easter, Swedish Fish is still my fav!**

Tonight is date night with Dad, we're going to the Sixers game to see the boys:o) I can't wait!

Stay tuned for pics from the Taylor Swift concert, she did such an amazing job! I would go see her again in a heartbeat!

What did everyone do this weekend??

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Thursday, March 18, 2010

You Made My Day:o)

I got two blog awards today from two ladies who I adore. Please make sure you check out their blogs, you will love reading them as much as I do!

Neely gave me this blog award which made me smile:o)
She comments a lot on my blog, which makes me happy
She writes about things that I can relate to, shes awesome!
Thank you girl!
I am passing this award onto 7 lovely ladies:
Selma
CK (her wedding date is my bday!!!)

Maria gave me this award which I thought was too fun!
Her two little girls are so cute, I love when she posts pics of them:o)
Gotta love that she has one of my fav songs playing on her blog!
Thank you doll! I think every girl likes to be a diva every now and then:o)

7 Things About Myself to Accept This Award:
1) I love Taylor Swift, her cd is always playing in my car. Tonight I'll be at her concert, next to the stage singing loudly!
2) I have green eyes but in the summer they turn more of a blue color
3) Cheerios is my favorite cereal even though I don't really eat breakfast
4) The drink I'm loving at Starbucks right now is the iced Passion Tazo tea
5) I don't like white chocolate
6) I loveee the smell of clean sheets that have been hanging out all day in the summer sun
7) If I have a minute of down time in my day, I always make sure I read your blogs and catch up because you're all fabulous:o)

I'm passing this award onto these girly girls:
Sonja (my Words with Friends pal)

Thankful Thursday




I am thankful that Nick is coming home this weekend and I will be meeting his fam. He will also be meeting my Mom and Dad:o)

I am thankful that my Uncle surprised me with Taylor Swift tickets for tonight! I am taking my cousins, Lauren and Jessica. We are sooo excited! We will be next to the stage and singing every word!



(the three of us girls, xo)

I am thankful that the weather will almost reach 70 by Friday! Hooray for Spring!!!

I am thankful for my oh-so-comfy bed which has allowed me to adjust to the time change in a good way.

I am thankful that I'm almost done a paper that I will be very proud to hand in. It's on President Obama's Healthcare Reform so I'll spare you the details:o)

I am thankful that my 16 brother is going a party Friday night and was smart enough to ask me to come pick him up so he doesn't have to get a ride home from a drunk kid.



I am thankful that I found two pairs of jeans from last year because I am happy to say I'm down yet another size, just in time for Spring!!!!



Happy Thursday! What are you thankful for today?

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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Just Something to Think About...

I don't know if its because the weather is getting so very sunny and beautiful or if its because I'm sitting here with my windows open listening to Jack Johnson's "Never Know" and bopping my head around but I feel really inspired today.

There is one thing that I've been thinking about a lot lately.

goals. ambitions. dreams.

what are some things that you've always wanted to do in life?
 we are put here on this Earth to live our lives to the fullest, right?
we generally only live to see 100 years, if we're lucky.
so what are some things that you really want to accomplish in your lifetime?

as Gandhi once said "be the change you wish to see in the world"
instead of talking about it, why not just do it? make a change, do things that you've always wanted to do.
don't wait another month and put it off any longer. it will make you happy once you do it.

I've ALWAYS wanted to be a teacher. My idol has always been Princess Diana.
I figured if I couldn't be a real Princess, I sure as heck could try and do the things she once did. I think teachers really make a difference in people's lives. In some way, shape, or form, they make us who we are. Have you ever had a teacher who left a mark on your heart? If not, I'm sorry you haven't had a chance to experience that but maybe someone will still come along:o)

I love to volunteer during my spare time. I'm that girl who waits for the little old lady in the parking lot to cross the street with her walker to get in the door. I stand there waiting with the door open. I don't care how long it takes her, she knows I'm there to say "hi" and then leave.

I like to do as much as I can in the little amount of time that I have. It's not about me, its about others. I like to know that I have made someone smile (hopefully more than one person) or they feel better because I was there to listen to what they had to say. I always send cards to my friends, just so they know I'm thinking of them and I'm always here. I don't expect anything back, I just try to be a good friend.

So tell me, I wanna hear it...
What are somethings you wanna do?
Big or small
Within reach or way far out of reach
Short term or long

Start with one thing today.

If I Were...

Maria's blog today made me think that this would be fun to do as well...enjoy:o) Hope you join in the fun too!

If I were...

If I were a month, I'd be August

If I were a day of the week, I'd be Saturday

If I were a time of day, I'd be afternoon
 
If I were a planet, I'd be Earth.
 
If I were a sea animal, I'd be a fish
 
If I were a direction, I'd be the south.
 
If I were a piece of furniture, I'd be a hammock (does that count!?)
 
If I were a liquid, I'd be pink lemonade
 
If I were a gemstone, I'd be a diamond, of course! (especially after seeing the ones in the Smithsonian this weekend!)
 
If I were a tree, I'd be a palm tree.
 
If I were a tool, I'd be a pencil.
 
If I were a flower, I'd be a white daisy with the yellow center.
 
If I were a kind of weather, I'd be a hot summer day, 85 degrees, just hot enough to make everyone slow down a little bit. Sun is shining, music is playing, life is good.
 
If I were a musical instrument, I'd be a guitar.
 
If I were a color, I'd be pink. I'm a girly girl.
 
If I were an emotion, I'd be happiness:o)
 
If I were a fruit, I'd be pineapple
 
If I were an element, I'd be water
 
If I were a car, I'd be a Jeep Wrangler with no doors and sand on the floor from barefeet
 
If I were a food, I'd be fruit
 
If I were a place, I'd be the beach, the ocean
 
If I were a material, I'd be bamboo (I just got these bamboo sheets and they are soooo soft!)

If I were a scent, I'd be the smell of suntan lotion or coconut....
 
If I were an animal, I'd be a bird
 
If I were a facial expression, I'd be a smile

If I were a body part I'd be legs
 
If I were a song, I’d be "Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley or "Who I Am" by Jessica Andrews
If I were a pair of shoes, I'd be stilettos

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Top 2 Tuesday and Weekend Update:o)


It's Top 2 Tuesday over at Taylor's blog and today's topic is...
Top 2 Favorite Celebrity Styles
(0h boy am I in trouble, hahaha this could be hard...)
1. Rachel Bilson
she's fabulous. her style is simple yet amazing. enough said.
2. Sarah Jessica Parker
I would be lying if I said I didn't watch Sex and the City for the clothes.
SJP pulled off every single look. In the show, these were my favorite outfits:
(the ever so famous Carrie Bradshaw tutu)
and of course...
(because she just...could)

To give you all a little update on how my weekend went in DC...it couldn't have been better:o)
It rained, it poured but I had the most incredible time visiting Nick.
We've known each other for almost 10 years, staying in touch after high school, through college and now during our busy lives while working. He's amazing. Truly.
It's so nice knowing that DC is only 2/2.5 hours away and I really could jump in the car and go if I wanted to.
He means the world to me and I can't wait to tell you all about the many things we'll be doing together:o) This weekend we spent the day in the city, visiting the Smithsonian museums, the White House, the Holocaust Museum (not one of my favs-it was heart wrenching). Nick took me to dinner at one of the oldest places in DC, right around the corner from the White House and it. was. delicious. SOOO good.
Saturday we went with a bunch of friends to Shamrockfest which is an all-day event dedicated to celebrating St. Patty's Day:o) The Roots performed, they are one of my fav groups so it was really fun being able to see them.
Sunday I took Nick home for the first time, introducing him to my Dad's side of the family at Sunday dinner and everyone just loves him:o)

So ladies, tell me, WHAT all did I miss this weekend!? I promise I will sit my tush down tonight after work and read all of your blogs, I'm sorry I was away for so long, I feel out of the loop! lol! Hope you had a great weekend! The sun is shining here in PA today!!!

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Thankful Thursday

I am thankful that I have a fabulous weekend planned with Nick in DC. Friday we are playing in the city, Saturday is Shamrockfest with a bunch of friends and then Sunday I am taking him to my Mom-Mom's house for Sunday dinner for the very.first.time. I can't wait.

I am thankful for my large Vera Bradley duffel that allowed me to bring everything I need for this weekend, and more.

I am thankful for my brother's perseverance for the SAT's. He is taking them for the first time on Saturday and I really hope he does well. He wants to go to the University of Delaware so I'm ready to get my fan gear!

I am thankful that Ritas Water Ice is open next door to my Dad's restaurant. I really like the Alex's Lemonade flavor, its so refreshing.

I am thankful that we've had beautiful weather this week and even though its supposed to rain for the next 4 days, I'm just glad it's not snow!!

Happy Thursday everyone! What are you thankful for today??

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

100 Post Mark

Well friends, I have blogged 100 times.
It was only a few months ago that I started my blog after my best friend Jenna convinced me that I need to do so, and I really enjoy it.

My favorite part is catching up with you, my newly acquired friends, and learning all about you & your lives:o)

So, in honor of my 100 blogs, I will tell you 50 things about me (I don't want to go on and on up to 100). Here it goes...

1. I am the oldest of three kids, we are all 8 years apart. I have a brother and a sister which completes me.
2. I have a very big family, that I am proud to say means the world to me. Some Polish, some Irish, some Italian, some Czech, etc. but we make up a fun group.
3. I have three dogs, Trainer and Bentley (Mom's) and Princess (Dad's).
4. I cheered for 13 years of my life and miss it everyday. I still watch the cheerleading competitions on ESPN in hopes of becoming a coach someday. And just in case you were wondering, YES it is a sport:o)
5. I am studying to be a high school United States History teacher, however, my ultimate goal is to be a college professor someday.
6. I hate snow. I love sand. Therefore I prefer summer over winter anyday.
7. My favorite place on Earth is Wilmington, North Carolina. I hope to be able to live there in a few years. I am convinced that Wrightsville Beach is the real Heaven on Earth.
8. I hated social networking, but now I'm really starting to embrace it. I am on Facebook, Twitter and Blogger.
9. I don't watch TV except for a few of my favorite shows (24, Project Runway and Keeping Up with the Kardashians), you'll more than likely find me with my head in a book.
10. Which leads me to my next fact, I LOVE to read. I've been reading since the age of 2. The very first book I read was Charlotte's Web. A classic.
11. I lost two best friends in my life. My Pop-Pop and my friend Brooke. Both died at a very young age (55 and 19) and I take comfort in knowing that they are my very own guardian angels. xo
12. I love to shop. As a matter of fact, I have to limit myself to Target trips only once a week. Sad. I know. Anthropologie, JCrew, Forever 21, American Eagle, Target and the Gap are my favorites.
13. Jeans are my favorite thing to wear. I think everyone would agree with me when I say that once you find the perfect pair of jeans, you buy them in every color imaginable. You feel like a million bucks in them.
14. I have an obsession with shoes and handbags. My family laughs when I come home with a bag from shopping and they always say "let me guess, shoes? purse?" and I say "both!"
15. I like chocolate ice cream. Just plain old chocolate. Nothing fancy.
16. 16 is my lucky number. No specific reason, I just found it to be lucky.
17. I fell in love and fell out of it 7 years later. Now that its been almost 2 years since the split, I'm finally ready to move on. Thank heavens!
18. My number one favorite movie of ALL time is Casablanca. My favorite movie right now is Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs:o)
19. My favorite color is pink. My two favorite colors together are pink and green. (I'm a preppy girl!)
20. I have no idea how to play chess.
21. My favorite flowers are daisies (the white ones with the little yellow dots).
22. I hate red roses.
23. I am not organized. At all. But I seem to know where everything is (most of the time, lol).
24. I am not good in math but I've always done really well with writing.
25. I believe that diamonds are a girl's best friends... but so are pearls:o)
26. I live for Philadelphia sports. If you continue to read my blog, you'll know why:o)
27. I am learning how to cook, thanks in large part to my Mom-Mom. It's so much fun!
28. I love dogs. I hate cats.
29. I learned how to rollerblade when I was little; I used to be really good at it. Now? Not so much, I can't roller skate to save my life. LoL!
30. I just learned how to play golf this past summer. Let me rephrase that, I learned how to make contact with the ball. I haven't learned the actual game...yet:o)
31.  I loveeeeeeeee Starbucks coffee. A Venti Pike Place brew in the afternoon has my name written all over it.
32. When I'm watching a movie at home, I like to light candles and snuggle up under a blanket.
33. I was born at 3:33 in the morning on October 9th. 333 has become a VERY significant number in my family.
34. I cried when Anna Nicole Smith died. I really believe that she just wanted the world to love her.
35. If I could look like anyone in the world it would be Jennifer Aniston or Catherine Zeta Jones.
36. Princess Diana was and always will be my role model.
37. I get a great big smile on my face when I see robins in the springtime, they bring hope.
38. When I lay in bed and try to relax, I like to close my eyes and listen for the ocean.
39. I get migraines. a lot. I still haven't been able to figure out why I get them so much.
40. I love to smile.
41. I love to laugh.
42. I prefer red wine over white.
43. I do not eat eggs, or drink milk.
44. I hate onions, mushrooms and brussel sprouts.
45. I am a picky eater (can you tell!?) but I am slowly growing out of it.
46. I prefer talking on the phone as opposed to emailing but I know that in light of everyone's crazy & busy lives, sometimes that has to be done.
47. I tend to be semi-neurotic when I'm writing a paper for school. I'm one of those people who won't stop until I know its the absolute best that I could have done.
48. I was always scared of the Easter bunny, I didn't like the idea of this giant rabbit coming into my house. I stopped believing in Santa Claus at age 9.
49. I hate clowns. They scare me to death.
50. This weekend I will be making a trip down to Washington DC. I reconnected with Nick, a great guy that I have been friends with since we were (16!?), and I couldn't be happier. He is so wonderful and goes out of his way, each and everyday, to let me know how much he cares for me. What more can a girl ask for??

Wishful Wednesday*)

It's Wishful Wednesday over at Kelsey's blog, hop on over to join in the fun!
This week's topic is:
'I wish' I could wear MONIQUE LHULLIER OR VERA WANG on my wedding day!

Ladies, let's face it. EVERY girl dreams of having the perfect dress to wear on her wedding day. It's like we're all born into this world of wedding planning and we have it all mapped out by the time the ring even hits our finger! Some of my best friends have been married for a few years now and I must say, it has been so amazing (and SUCH an honor!) to be standing next to them on their special day! I loved being there to see the planning going into their wedding! So...here are the two gowns that I absolutely LOVE and would die to have on my very own special day:o)

1. Monique Lhullier worn by Christine Baumgartner, Kevin Costner's wife

This was the very first dress that made me fall in love. It would be perfect for my wedding in the country:o)

2. Vera Wang worn by Kate Hudson in the movie "Bride Wars"
"You don't alter Vera to fit you, you alter yourself to fit Vera"-Bride Wars
This line was classic in one of my all-time favorite movies and it could not be anymore true!
I think when girls hear the word "wedding" they think of the following:
love. flowers. rings. Vera Wang.
right?
...and maybe Martha Stewart too:o)
I loved the lavendar sash on Kate's dress and her beautiful flowers!

So it's your turn! What dress would you LOVE to wear on your wedding day??

Monday, March 8, 2010

Gussy is Here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This Friday was like Christmas all over again for me.
Just a few weeks ago, I ordered two items from Gussy's website and I couldn't WAIT for them to get here! I got the package and jumped up and down while I ripped it open:o)

Maggie Whitley does SUCH a fantastic job designing these goodies! The ruffle is the Gussy signature look and is stitched onto every item she makes. It's very girly and VERY chic!

The top is a large zipped pouch that Gussy made as a special order. I got to pick the fabric and the color of the ruffle. This one I just adore!
The bottom pic is a damask wallet that I think is just wonderful!

I will be visiting Nick in Washington DC this weekend so I will make sure Gussy goes with me! To shop the Gussy line, visit Maggie Whitley's webpage! xo

Sunday afternoon I made a trip down to the country to visit my Mom-Mom and my cousins to celebrate Michael's 17th birthday. We decorated our own cupcakes and I knew this one wasn't as good as Kelly's creations, but I thought she would be proud:o)

Happy Monday friends! Springtime is here in PA and I AM LOVINGGGGGG it!

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Fill in the Blanks

Lauren at the Little Things We Do does a fun little topic at the end of every week that I think is a good way for people to get to know a little bit more about me:o)

1. One thing I MUST do before I die is: be a teacher, be a wife, and be a mom. OH and before I start my family I DEF want to go skydiving:o) Kind of a weird mix of things but it's all worth it in the end!

2. I would rather hire someone to clean and organize my house than do it myself anyday.

3. If I could give my younger self one piece of advice it would be to take life slow. You will have thousands of things thrown at you, more than likely all at once...just take life slow and easy and you'll be fine. Enjoy every single day.

4. If I won the lottery tomorrow I'd go to work the next day. I would save the money for my kids to go to college.

5. The best surprise ever was when my family put together two different parties for my 21st birthday. One was in Atlantic City and one was in Wilmington, NC where my grandparents and Mom's side of the family lives. They know that this is my absolute favorite place on Earth and there is nowhere else I'd rather be. It's incredible, and so was my birthday that year. Cheers!

6. My biggest fault is that I am not organized...ever. I tend to leave things to the last minute, never planning ahead BUT I always pull it off:o)

7. My biggest strength is that I have a big heart. I'll do anything for anyone. I have a hard time saying "no" (to certain things of course). I love my family. I love my friends. I just love my life:o)

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you enjoy your weekend! xo

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Thankful Thursday:o)




I am thankful that my shoulder is slowly starting to feel better and I can feel/move my arm again. I am thankful that by next week I can start going to the gym again.

I am thankful that next week will feel like the start of spring (ironically during my spring break), the weather will be in the 50's here.

I am thankful that I saw two robins already, a sign from Mother Nature saying everything will be ok.

I am thankful that good things come to those who wait. I am so happy where things are in my life right now, I really couldn't ask for anything more.

I am thankful that tomorrow night is date night with my Dad, therefore we are heading to the Sixers/Celtics game. I am really upset that A.I is gone and no longer part of Philly:o(

I am thankful for those spontaneous texts from my special someone during the day. It always puts a smile on my face:o)

I am thankful that tomorrow is Friday, midterms will be over, and my spring break begins!!



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Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Blog Award:o)

Maria at Two Hearts Made Four gave me this cute blog award today...thanks girl!

I've only been blogging for a few months now and I just love learning about all of my blog buddies:o) Here are 10 random things about me:
1) I prefer chocolate over vanilla
2) I hate eggs. H-A-T-E them.
3) I read...nonstop. As a matter of fact, I would rather read than watch tv (lol).
4) I believe that certain things in life may just take your breath away. It's the little things that matter the most.
5) I have two dogs, Trainer and Bentley, both golden retrievers.
6) I live for Philadelphia sports teams. The Phillies play their first exhibition game today (Go Phils!)
7) I dream of living at the beach. There is nothing better than that.
8) I love anything and everything pink.
9) Daisies are my favorite flower, they put a smile on my face every single time. I hate red roses.
10) I am a klutz. Through and through, but at least I have the ability to make people laugh while I'm embarassing myself:o)

I'm passing this award onto all of you because whether you are a new follower or you've been following for awhile now, I love reading each and every one of your blogs. Thanks for sharing!
xo


Wishful Wednesday*)


Kelsey over at the Seattle Smith's does a fun topic every Wednesday, check out her blog to join in!

Today's wishful topic is...
'I wish' I could have gone to the 2010 Winter Olympics to see one event, and it would have been Women's figure skating!

Joannie Rochette stole my heart when she dedicated her final skating performance to her mother, who passed away. The 24 year old Canadian was so gracious on the ice, I just sat there watching her, mesmerized.


The other skater who really caught my attention was Kim Nu-Ya from South Korea. This girl was AMAZING and she set an Olympic world record of 228.56 (which has been unheard of up until this year). Only 19 years old, she has acquired the nickname "Queen Nu-Ya" in her country. Will we see her again in another 4 years?

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Top 2 Tuesday...Fav Stores


Just like any girl in the US of A, I LOVEEEEEEEEEEE to shop. As a matter of fact, if I could, I would make a career out of it (don't judge, lol!)...

My Top 2 Favorite Stores Are...

1. Target
Ladies, I think I should just cave and buy stock in Target. After all, I am basically one of their shareholders anyway with the amount of money that me and my Mom spend there! I do not go to grocery stores anymore, they have everything I need. Clothes, shoes (a go-to when I KNOW I'm looking for something cute and affordable!) and accessories. My favorite time of the year is when they have designers, such as Anna Sui, do low-end but high fashion clothing for them! It's so neat to see what they come up with!

2. Anthropologie
I could walk around this store for hours on end. I can't wait to have a house of my own because I know a lot of my decor will come from there. It's so eclectic but classy at the same time.


The clothes!? LOVE LOVE LOVE them! I got a gift card for Christmas from my friend Jeff (he heard me swoon over it one too many times I guess) and I snagged this dress that I was eyeing up for a longgg time! Can't wait for warm weather so I can wear it!
(Remembering Violets dress by Burlapp)

What are your favorite stores??
To join in the Top 2 Tuesday fun, hop over to Taylor's blog at The Undomestic Momma

Monday, March 1, 2010

Ready To FLY!

This weekend was one of the best weekends I've had in a longggg time even though it was VERY busy!!

Friday night I went to Victory (a local brewery that puts my hometown on the map) to meet up with Nick, a friend of mine since way back in the 7th grade. We met there at 6 and midnight we decided we needed to change venues so we went to a little bar just around the corner and continued talking for another 3 hours...at 3:00 am...I finally got some sleep. Nick was in my homeroom class in 7th grade, the very first year in middle school and we've remained very close friends ever since. We went to Shippensburg together, he knew my beloved Brooke, we worked at the same summer camp together and still keep in touch. I just love that! It doesn't happen very often that people stay so close!


Saturday I worked my usual open to close shift at work, giving my Dad the night off. Our friend Meg was in Argentina & Buenos Aires for a trip and when we got the phone call saying she felt the earthquake that hit Chile...we were scared that she wasn't going to get home. Luckily, she was safe and she got the next flight out the morning after. Whew! My thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by this awful disaster.

Sunday I met up with my cousin/best friend Amy and her boyfriend. Amy is pregnant and expecting her first baby, a boy, who will be named Mason:o) What a cute name! I made the trip down to the country for my family Sunday dinner at Mom-Mom's house. We made these adorable little cherry pies that were in the shape of hearts, sooooooo yummy! I had bought Mom-Mom these heart pie molds from Williams Sonoma for her bday so she was very anxious to use them! I'm glad we did!

Due to this awful snowy weather I have decided that I need to make my yearly plans to get a-w-a-y! I booked two trips however, two more will be coming up at the middle-end of summer. 
I am doing my absolute very best to keep in touch with as many people as possible from high school. These people meant a lot to me, even if I didn't know them very well. SOOOO many of them have kept in touch and have constantly asked me how things are going in my life. I have promised so many that I would come and visit, but with no avail, my plans always fell through or I just simply dragged my feet.

 I am making my first trip down to Washington DC this month to visit my friends Nick (who I mentioned earlier), Charlotte and (fingers crossed) Jenni as well. We are going to the Shamrockfest while I'm visiting and I'm SO excited to see what that's like!
In April I will be flying to Michigan to visit my Aunt Sherri, her husband and baby twins for Easter. She has just recently opened up her own salon/spa, so believe me when I say that this trip will be well worth it (a girl has to get pampered sometimes, ya know?)!

I hope you all had a great weekend, I didn't get a chance to blog or comment at all because I was playing the part of Speedy Gonzales for three days.