30DPC: Day 13

Day 13: A picture of your favorite band or artist.

 

JUST KIDDING.

Okay, seriously now...

This guy's smooth vocals and a glass of wine...what more could you want? I've loved Frank Sinatra for as long as I can remember. Sometimes, after hearing nothing but auto-tuned songs on the radio all day, it's nice to just turn on a classic and appreciate some real singing. I know, I'm an old lady.

30DPC: Day 12

Day 12: A picture of something you love. 

The Caribbean Sea, Dominican Republic

=)

The Bay of Bengal, India

The Beach!!! (Betcha didn't see that one coming after the last post, huh?) I lived on the tiny island of Guam as a little girl, so I think my love for the ocean, tropical weather, and the beach was instilled in me at a young age.  I love the smell of the ocean, I love the sound of the waves, I love the feel of the warm sand on my bare feet, and getting a tan is always nice too!

30DPC: Day 11

Day 11: A picture of something you hate.

Snow. When this is what your day looks like, every day, for four months straight - it's just not okay. I hate driving in it, I hate scraping it off my windows, I hate that by the time my car gets warm I'm already at my destination, I hate that no matter how hard a designer tries, snow boots will never be cute, I hate that I will inevitably slip and fall on my butt at least once during the season (usually in front of numerous people)...I. HATE. SNOW.

30DPC: Day 10

Day 10: A picture of the person you do the most messed up things with.

Kate! I met Kate in college, when we were both music majors. We shared a couple of classes together, and she was always hanging out in my dorm, Collins Hall, with some mutual friends. By the end of college, we shared almost every class, a house, a sorority, an a cappella group, an affinity for boys who could sing, and a senior recital. We were pretty much attached at the hip. Naturally, since college is the "Best 4 Years of Your Life," Kate easily qualifies as my partner in crime - or the person I did the most "messed up" things with. That being said, we never got arrested, woke up in a lawn, or failed any classes...so our version of "messed up" is probably much lamer than most college kids'.

Kate now lives across the country in Arizona, teaching her heart out to special needs children every day. Also, she is getting MARRIED this year, which I still cannot believe! I am thrilled to be standing up in her wedding as a bridesmaid! Cannot wait to be reunited!

30DPC: Day 9

Day 9: A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most.

• Scary auditions as kids
• High school heartbreak
• Teenage life drama
• College fashion and costume party crises 
• Living abroad homesickness
• Grad school all-nighters and melt-downs
• Big city living advice
• Job interview stresses
• and so so much more! 

During my "phases" and growing pains, I've always had a wonderful support system of various friends, family, and teachers. To all of you: I am so thankful! Sarah, however, has been the lucky person to have listened to me whine about all of these bumps in the road over the years.  Whether we're living in the same city, same house, same campus, or on opposite sides of a metropolis, opposite sides of the world, or just on opposite sides of a Great lake, I can always count on this girl to be there when I need her.  Luckily for me, she has chosen therapy/psychology as her career - so I really couldn't ask for a more qualified best friend ;)

30DPC: Day 8

Day 8: A picture that makes you laugh.

This photo does not appear to be funny, but the ridiculous freak-out that ensued immediately after this photo left Luke and I laughing for hours. Notice the BOILING hot fudge on the sizzling plate. Then notice Luke scooping up a big spoonful. Then imagine his reaction when he put the boiling "lava" - as we affectionately refer to it, in his mouth. His shrieking and hyperventilating made the entire restaurant think we were nuts (and hey, maybe we are). I'm aware that you probably don't find this nearly as funny as I find the memory...but this picture makes me laugh! So deal with it! :o)

30DPC: Day 7

Day 7: A picture of your most treasured item.

My adorable little yellow lab puppy, Sheely! I don't know if you can really call her an "item;" she's definitely part of the family and thinks she's a human. This was her at 4 months...now she is 2 years old and growing up too fast! Our favorite things to do together: snuggle up on the couch and watch chick flicks, cook (she helps by standing right under my feet every second I'm in the kitchen and cleaning the floor), go swimming, and driving with the windows down!

On a more superficial note...these are items that I also treasure:

My Ann Taylor patent leather stilettos. Ann Taylor Loft supplies half of my work wardrobe because they have great clothes in petites. These shoes and I have a love-hate relationship, depending on how much walking I have to do in them. Also, I wore them to the symphony the other night where I was sitting next to two ladies, who were at least 70 years old. One looked at my shoes, looked at me with a judgmental "ugh, kids these days" expression, and then leaned over and whispered something to her friend. The friend looked at my shoes, looked at me, and then said back to her friend "Well you used to wear platforms when you were that age!"

And finally, my Keurig coffee maker. You make my mornings possible. Thank you.