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Hah!
I would like to take this opportunity to gloat, just a little bit.My university was finally recognized, nationally, for something more than it's beautiful campus! It was named #2 Most Rigorous University by Newsweek's The Daily Beast! That's right! Take that Harvard! Take that, Princeto…
One Thing
"The most severe drought in decades is threatening the lives of more than 11 million people- especially young children- in the Horn of Africa. Famine has been declared in parts of southern Somalia, and threatens to spread if nothing is done to prevent it."World Vision is challenging us t…
Sing With Me Now
I didn't post about this yet but last weekend I went to the Hillsong United concert with my roommate Liz.This was an amazing concert. It was a very different crowd from the last concert I saw at this venue, but just as big!! My favorite part was watching everyone in this huge crowd lift their …
More Driving Drama & Weekend Plans
Yesterday my mom wrote such a sweet story about when I was born and that magical first year as a mother. I feel bad now because I have managed to chip away at the magic with these past couple of days....Daughter 1 has totally failed and, while I could blame it on the DMV and the special awful place…
Nautical Event Details
Yesterday evening the wine & cheese event that I mentioned here took place. I was responsible for coming up with the menu, coordinating with caterers, ordering all the food, wine and beer and decorating the space-on a limited budget.The invite that I sent out for the event featured nautical fl…
So There Was This Earthquake
I'm sorry if you've missed me this week. I've been at the DMV. I don't know what was worse, the DMV or the traffic getting home from work yesterday.Yesterday was a day of annoyances and weirdness. The DMV was annoying, the earthquake was weird. I happened to be at my desk on the 6t…
The DMV and Me
We do not get on!But really does anyone ever have a good experience with the DMV? I have yet to hear of such tales. They are total fantasy.
I have put off going to the DMV because, well, do I really need to explain why I've put it off? Anyways, it's really been a logistical issue. The DMV …
Off to Work I Go
Just thought I'd share more about what it is that I do up here in D.C when I'm not blogging, pinning, tweeting or facebooking....Back in April I started a new job. I am the Meeting and Events Assistant at a BIG law firm in the city! I basically organize all the daily goings on with caterin…
Over at My Mom's Blog
Go here to link up with this week's Wednesday Hodgepodge!1. Using what's in your fridge right now, what sort of meal would you be able to make for guests who show up right now?
Um... not a whole lot. They could have a turkey and cheese sandwich (but on a bagel) with a pickle and sweet potato…
Cousins
Saturday I spent the day at my aunt and uncle's house. They live about 45 minutes away from me, the closest we've been in a loooong time! It was such a nice day, being with family, not having to try, no effort necessary-just family. And of course I love any excuse to be silly with my cousin…
TGI(pinnable me)F
It has been a looong week... and I am ready for it to be over.Tomorrow I am driving out to my aunt and uncles house to spend some much needed time with the family. I hate that we all live so spread out from one another. If you are lucky enough to be surrounded by relatives, don't forget to cou…
Brain Dump
My roommate and I just bought lawn tickets to see Hillsong United on August 20th! I am sooo excited!This past weekend Peter and I "discovered" the wonders of a little service called Take Out Taxi. It's a 3rd party delivery service that lets you order from restaurants all over town and…
"Nap" Town
This past Saturday Peter and I went to Annapolis for the (late) afternoon. It wasn't particularly sunny and the breeze coming off the water made it not quite as hot, perfect for an afternoon out! I was excited to spend some time there since it's been 8 years since my family moved away from…
Coconut Cupcakes
Last night I made myself a little indulgence. Barefoot Contessa's Coconut Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting. From the grocery and from a box. So easy and sooo yummy! My favorite part of making these was I got to use my new Pampered Chef decorating bottles! This wasn't entirely necessary sinc…
Mimosa Mani-Pedi
On Tuesday evening I had plans to meet up with some girls to celebrate my friend Catherine's birthday. Her sister was coming in to town to surprise her and we had organized a dinner out. The plan was to meet at her house around 7:30. Since I get off work at 5:30 I didn't feel like metroing …
A Melodious Hodgepodge
I am linking up over at my mom's blog for the Wednesday Hodgepode. Feel free to join in and link up as well!1. Share a favorite song lyric.
"Looking on, she sings the song. The words she knows the tune she hums..."
2.When was the last time you yelled at someone?
I yelled at the TV alot d…
Blog Goals and The Bachelorette
66 more posts by January 1, 201213 posts per month
3 posts per week
300th post on 1/1/12
That's what I'm aiming for.
I like milestones to fall on significant days. 300 posts on the 2nd birthday of my blog is very pleasing to the OCD side of my brain. Plus its good to set a goal for consistent …
Silver Balls
Here are the thumbtack balls that I made the other week. You can see where I got pinned idea from in this post. I'm debating coating them with some sort of sealer so the tacks stay put. And I still may end up painting them but overall I think they turned out pretty darn cool.To make these I b…