1. Not having to drive a total of 1 hour+ to get to and from school.
2. No more Professor All Over the Place!!
3. Twin Unicorn moving back to beautiful Orange County - and a fun BBQ to celebrate her homecoming!
4. Watching some of Handsome Husband's best friends from soccer graduate from college.
5. Celebrating Cute Apartment's graduation - this is something I know she is looking forward to!
6. Singing "Happy Birthday" to Lil C for first time - lil guy is turning 1!
7. Rekindling our annual trip to Arizona with our best friends. (The first trip to Arizona was the one in which Handsome Husband and I finally got together - story to come, promise!)
8. The Orange County Fair...something to look forward to every summer.
9. Another family poker tournament with HH's competitive family!
10. Family vacation to Oregon to see Best Cousin marry the love of her life and to see Handsome Husband's dad who lives up there, too!
11. Camping trip with Kindergarten Teacher and anyone else lucky enough to join.
12. Seeing more of and spending more time with HH, my amazing friends, and my wonderful family.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
What I Wore Wednesday
I'm linking up with The Pleated Poppy and No Model Lady again this week. Hop over to What I Wore Wednesday and All Dressed Up to see some more beautiful ladies looking adorable!
This week, I am sharing my version of a sporty outfit. I got to watch Handsome Husband play soccer last weekend, and showed my ongoing support of his alma mater by wearing a hat! (Something I rarely do, considering it's on my list of things that really don't work for me.)
This week, I am sharing my version of a sporty outfit. I got to watch Handsome Husband play soccer last weekend, and showed my ongoing support of his alma mater by wearing a hat! (Something I rarely do, considering it's on my list of things that really don't work for me.)
Top: fairly certain I have indefinitely borrowed this from Sister Swimmer's closet
Jeans: Charlotte Russe
Sneakers: Vans
Hat: UCSD
Are you new, visiting from The Pleated Poppy or No Model Lady? Take a look around! Catch up on the story of how I met my very Handsome Husband, see what I'm grateful for, or find a recipe or two! If you like what you see, I hope you'll considering following me!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Prom Night
This weekend, my sisters went to their very first prom, and I was so excited to help them get beautified for their big night! They looked absolutely gorgeous, and I hope they had the times of their lives - because they deserve it!
I am so excited to see my little (even though they are both taller than me now) sisters get to experience the joy I did in high school. While I certainly don't consider it the best time in my life (things are pretty amazing nowadays!), I loved high school - especially the dances!
PS - are you looking for some new blogs to read? Check out Mingle Monday at Life of Meg!
Sister Singer went retro with her look - red lips and all!
Sister Swimmer forgoes red lips for red hot shoes!
I went to nine - count them, NINE - school dances during my time in high school and LOVED them. I loved getting dressed up, getting ready with my girlfriends, taking pictures with everyone, and dancing the night away! I found some priceless pictures of my girlfriends and I at school dances over the years - all of whom I'm still friends with! Continually feeling grateful for friends that grow with you, instead of outgrowing you.
Me and Kindergarten Teacher at junior prom.
Swagger, Fashionista, Me, and Ms. Does it All at senior homecoming.
Ms. Does it All, Swagger, Me, and Fashionista - doing as high school girls do. Swagger always has had some swagger...even since high school!
I am so excited to see my little (even though they are both taller than me now) sisters get to experience the joy I did in high school. While I certainly don't consider it the best time in my life (things are pretty amazing nowadays!), I loved high school - especially the dances!
PS - are you looking for some new blogs to read? Check out Mingle Monday at Life of Meg!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Grateful Sundays
This week, I am grateful for friendships that last.
Last night, we had dinner with Ms. Does it All, to bid her good luck on her travels as she gets ready to jet off to Spain to spend a year of her life traveling, and seeing the world! I couldn't be happier for her, and the adventure she is about the embark on!
Spending time with her (and Cute Apartment and Swagger) made me so very grateful for friendships that last. Everyone has acquaintances, but I mean friendships that truly last through everything - through growing up and the changes people go through, through living in different cites or states or countries, through arguments and blowouts, and through all the speed bumps on the road of life. These are the friendships that mean the most to me, and these are the friendships I have with my closest friends, and I am so grateful for that.
Ms. Does it All and I do not chat incessantly on the phone, we don't have a weekly girls night, we rarely even chat online. But when we do see each other, everything is normal again. We laugh and talk, and fill each other in on what's going on.
The best thing about these kinds of friends is the peace in knowing that they will always be there for you when you need them. You may not see them all the time, but they are there for you, and it's unspoken.
Ms. Does it All, good luck to you on your amazing adventure! I can't wait to hear all about it, and know you will do amazing things! I will miss you, but thanks to technology, we'll only be a Skype call away!
To all of my amazing friends, thank you for always being there for me, for forgiving me when I am wrong, and for maintaining a friendship through thick and thin. I will always be grateful for friendships, especially those that seemingly can last through anything.
Last night, we had dinner with Ms. Does it All, to bid her good luck on her travels as she gets ready to jet off to Spain to spend a year of her life traveling, and seeing the world! I couldn't be happier for her, and the adventure she is about the embark on!
Spending time with her (and Cute Apartment and Swagger) made me so very grateful for friendships that last. Everyone has acquaintances, but I mean friendships that truly last through everything - through growing up and the changes people go through, through living in different cites or states or countries, through arguments and blowouts, and through all the speed bumps on the road of life. These are the friendships that mean the most to me, and these are the friendships I have with my closest friends, and I am so grateful for that.
Ms. Does it All and I do not chat incessantly on the phone, we don't have a weekly girls night, we rarely even chat online. But when we do see each other, everything is normal again. We laugh and talk, and fill each other in on what's going on.
The best thing about these kinds of friends is the peace in knowing that they will always be there for you when you need them. You may not see them all the time, but they are there for you, and it's unspoken.
Ms. Does it All, good luck to you on your amazing adventure! I can't wait to hear all about it, and know you will do amazing things! I will miss you, but thanks to technology, we'll only be a Skype call away!
To all of my amazing friends, thank you for always being there for me, for forgiving me when I am wrong, and for maintaining a friendship through thick and thin. I will always be grateful for friendships, especially those that seemingly can last through anything.
See? I got so excited spending time with Ms. Does it All that I totally gum-smile!
Unrelated,
I asked two weeks ago, and I wanted to ask again. Would anyone be interested in linking up if I chose to make Grateful Sundays a link-up party? It was Tutor Girl's suggestion, and Holly from Everydays a Holly-Day said she'd be interested, too! Anyone want to join us? I would probably leave it open until Wednesdays, as Sundays aren't huge blogging days. Tell me what you think!
Friday, May 13, 2011
Nurse Appreciation Week: May 6 - May 12
Being that it is Nurse Appreciation Week (okay, I think the official name is National Nurses Week, but I like the appreciation one better!), I'd like to take a moment to mention a few of the nurses most important to me.
Nurse Aunties, I am so glad I got to follow in your shoes in being a member of our family and going into the rewarding profession of nursing. Thank you for being inspirations to me, and for listening to me whine all throughout nursing school (when I was lucky enough to see you ladies)!
Nurse Clinical Instructor, it was the clinical rotation in which you were my instructor that I truly went from being a student to being a nurse. You assigned me to follow the nurse who pushed me past my comfort zone, and for that I will be forever grateful.
Nurse Learn From Me, you are the reason I stopped being perpetually nervous during clinicals. You pushed me to just jump in and "just do it," and didn't give me time to think about all the reasons I was scared. You made an 8-hour shift fly by like it was 8-minutes long, and for the first time in nursing school you made me feel like I was actually doing something instead of just filling up hospital hallways.
Nurse Sarcasm, you inspired me throughout all of nursing school. Your eager attitude to try everything, and your refusal to just sit and watch the hours tick by at clinicals helped shape me into the nurse I am today. You held my hand until I was ready to venture off on my own, but I always knew if I needed help, you were right around the corner if I hollered. You allowed me to follow your footsteps, even though I know it annoyed you at times. You comforted me when I felt like quitting, and you encouraged me when I thought I couldn't do it anymore. I've said it before, and I will continue to sing your praises - without you, I don't know how I would have passed my nursing school courses, gotten through clinicals, graduated school, or what kind of nurse I would have ended up.
Former Fellow Nursing Students, I always knew I would never miss The School That Won't Be Named, but what I didn't know is how much I would miss so many of you. The camaraderie we felt when we banned together to fight for our grades, argued against the insanely disorganized bureaucracy of our school, or just helped each other through the personal battles that didn't stop just because we went into the demanding nursing program, is a bonding I think lasts a lot longer than the bruises from our IV certification class. I hope everyone is doing well, and on their way to their ultimate goals, whatever those may be.
Nurse Aunties, I am so glad I got to follow in your shoes in being a member of our family and going into the rewarding profession of nursing. Thank you for being inspirations to me, and for listening to me whine all throughout nursing school (when I was lucky enough to see you ladies)!
Nurse Clinical Instructor, it was the clinical rotation in which you were my instructor that I truly went from being a student to being a nurse. You assigned me to follow the nurse who pushed me past my comfort zone, and for that I will be forever grateful.
Nurse Learn From Me, you are the reason I stopped being perpetually nervous during clinicals. You pushed me to just jump in and "just do it," and didn't give me time to think about all the reasons I was scared. You made an 8-hour shift fly by like it was 8-minutes long, and for the first time in nursing school you made me feel like I was actually doing something instead of just filling up hospital hallways.
Nurse Sarcasm, you inspired me throughout all of nursing school. Your eager attitude to try everything, and your refusal to just sit and watch the hours tick by at clinicals helped shape me into the nurse I am today. You held my hand until I was ready to venture off on my own, but I always knew if I needed help, you were right around the corner if I hollered. You allowed me to follow your footsteps, even though I know it annoyed you at times. You comforted me when I felt like quitting, and you encouraged me when I thought I couldn't do it anymore. I've said it before, and I will continue to sing your praises - without you, I don't know how I would have passed my nursing school courses, gotten through clinicals, graduated school, or what kind of nurse I would have ended up.
Former Fellow Nursing Students, I always knew I would never miss The School That Won't Be Named, but what I didn't know is how much I would miss so many of you. The camaraderie we felt when we banned together to fight for our grades, argued against the insanely disorganized bureaucracy of our school, or just helped each other through the personal battles that didn't stop just because we went into the demanding nursing program, is a bonding I think lasts a lot longer than the bruises from our IV certification class. I hope everyone is doing well, and on their way to their ultimate goals, whatever those may be.
Do you know a nurse that deserves some appreciation?
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
What I Wore Wednesday
After taking a week off, I'm back linking up for What I Wore Wednesday with The Pleated Poppy again!
I am also linking up with No Model Lady for All Dressed Up this week - so fun finding new parties to join!
This week, I am sharing what I wore on Mother's Day, when we spent the afternoon at the lake celebrating with Handsome Husband's family.
I am also linking up with No Model Lady for All Dressed Up this week - so fun finding new parties to join!
This week, I am sharing what I wore on Mother's Day, when we spent the afternoon at the lake celebrating with Handsome Husband's family.
(See what I mean about the capris? Really accentuate these stumpy legs I've got, no?)
Sweater: so so so old, but I think it is originally from Charlotte Russe
Camisole: Charlotte Russe
Fants*: Nordstrom Rack
Sandals: gift from Fashionista, but they are Steve Maddens
*I am fairly certain these pants are not actually called fants - the reason I call them fants (fake pants) is because they are super soft and stretchy like leggings, but have a fly and buttons like jeans. Thus...fants.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Target Tuesday: Bedding
Another week - another Target Tuesday! Are weeks flying by, or am I just busier than I've been in a long time?
This week, I chose to do bedding. I just discovered a huge rip in my (super cheap, but super soft) Target sheets - don't ask me how you get a rip in your sheets, I have no idea. So I've been doing a little "pre-shopping" shopping and scoping out the Target bedding.
Handsome Husband and I were lucky enough to be gifted much of a bedding set from Macy's from our wedding and gift cards for the remainder, but I am weird and want to wait until we move out and have our own home to use it! So until then, Target sheets for us!
Here are the bedding sets that caught my eye while I "wandered" the hallways of Target.com's bedding section.
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This week, I chose to do bedding. I just discovered a huge rip in my (super cheap, but super soft) Target sheets - don't ask me how you get a rip in your sheets, I have no idea. So I've been doing a little "pre-shopping" shopping and scoping out the Target bedding.
Handsome Husband and I were lucky enough to be gifted much of a bedding set from Macy's from our wedding and gift cards for the remainder, but I am weird and want to wait until we move out and have our own home to use it! So until then, Target sheets for us!
Here are the bedding sets that caught my eye while I "wandered" the hallways of Target.com's bedding section.
Are you shopping at Target this week?
Strawberry Margarita Jello Shots ... in Strawberries!
While brainstorming on what kind of (alcohol-themed and edible - she's only 2 years post 21!) gift to give to Best Friend Swagger for her 23rd birthday last month, I came across these jello shots - and I was immediately sold! (PS I am totally almost embarrassed to show her link and follow with my pictures, hers are AMAZING and mine...not so much. But they tasted great!)
These were surprisingly easy, and I definitely plan to make them again soon - anyone have an occasion?
I made one change to the recipe at the link, due only to the fact that I had no Cointreu, and I also was in a hurry and didn't ice the tequila before adding it to jello on the stove - turned out fine, so I'll be posting the version I made below!
These were surprisingly easy, and I definitely plan to make them again soon - anyone have an occasion?
I made one change to the recipe at the link, due only to the fact that I had no Cointreu, and I also was in a hurry and didn't ice the tequila before adding it to jello on the stove - turned out fine, so I'll be posting the version I made below!
Strawberry Margarita Jello Shots
Yields 25-30 strawberry shooters
1 box Strawberry Jello - not generic brand
5 ounces tequila
First, start by cutting off the "pointy" ends of your strawberries, so that they will stand upright on their own. Works best to use the biggest and freshest strawberries you can find! Be careful to cut the minimum amount possible to ensure there is no hole in the bottom of the strawberry - we'll talk about this later.
Use a melon baller to empty out the strawberry. Don't get too close to the sides, because if you make a hole in the side of the strawberry you won't be able to use it for these shots - it'll just have to be a mid-prep snack for you, instead!
Again, check the strawberries for holes in the bottom or on the "walls" of the berries - any of them will holes will need to be discarded (again, please indulge - you need your sustenance!).
Now - to prepare the jello. Boil one cup of water in a small saucepan, and add jello and whisk until completely dissolved. Turn down heat, and let sit while preparing alcohol mixture.
Combine 1/4 cup cold water with 5 ounces (2 1/2 double shot glasses) of tequila. Add cold mixture to hot jello mixture on stove.
After everything is mixed well, pour jello mixture into your newly made "shot glasses" and put in fridge overnight.
Now, this is where we're going to get real. Remember where I prefaced that it was very important to use only strawberries without holes in them? Well, I didn't.
And this is what I woke up to in the morning. So next time (and you're lucky enough to learn from my mistakes!), I'll be heeding my own (and Bakers Royale's) advice!
Bakers Royale suggests rimming your strawberries with salt at this point, but I have a serious problem with salt in margaritas, so I abstained.
I still had about half of my originals viable though, and that worked for me! I have to say display was severely lacking due to the fact that I take a completely inappropriate amount of time to get ready to go out.
These tasted so good - you could not even taste the (relatively cheap) tequila in them, and it was so fun to get to actually eat your shot - "shot glass" included!
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