Bachelor Update

I polished off my glorious day of doing absolutely-fabulously-nothing (sometimes I just need days where I don't get dressed, or leave the apartment and just watch TV and cat nap) with watching the Bachelor. Now I was very disappointed that Ally left for job (seriously Ally...you traded true love for a JOB! I don't really feel bad for her after seeing what a stupid mistake she made!) but I am very relieved that Tenly is still going strong with Jake. Lord knows how, but Vienna is still around...she 1) looks like she is 13, 2) is SO fake 3) needs better hair. But I didn't want to really give a full on synopsis of the episode but rather discuss the notion of these women linking "Love" with marriage. Every season they all get so uptight that saying "I Love You" means they are ready for marriage and essentially merge the two concepts so that love=marriage. Maybe I am wrong here, but I am almost certain you can love someone and be no where near a point where marriage is a good idea or in the foreseeable future. I just wish they wouldn't be so caught up in the fact that they are in love with Jake. (I mean can we really think that people fall in love on a TV show...I mean maybe but that isn't the point) the point is...if you love the guy...say it! Sigh...maybe this is just post-valentines day mullings, but ugh...my message to the women on the Bachelor...SEPARATE THE IDEAS!!

nightly ramblings....enjoy.

Olympic Medals

On Friday I had people over to my apartment to watch the opening ceremonies. (It was the first time I had had a group of people over to my new apartment). It was one of the most memorable opening ceremonies I have ever experienced. Total I had 7 people come which was about as much as my apartment could hold and I served up some home made chili, cornbread, chips and dip, artichoke spinach dip, brie and bread, home made ranch dip and veggie platter and Olympic ring cupcakes. I was pretty proud, as I didn't get stressed out, ruin anything, spill (except wine of myself), or burn anything. I actually had a wonderful evening and am so blessed to have such a great set of friends that make me laugh!

Brooke and I wore our metalic skirts in honor of "Going for Gold"

In short it was a very politically incorrect opening ceremonies viewing party but so much fun! I must say I am loving the Canada mittens with the maple leaf on them. I want my own pair in brown with the state of Idaho on them! I am very "Smitten with the Mittens"

photo courtesy of: Kurrs

I also got kind of curious about past Olympic medal designs. I must say the winter Olympic medals are SO much cooler. This website shows images of all the medals from Olympics past. I really like the Torino and Sapporo medals.

Vancouver's are really cool with the wave in the metal, but the print design on the front isn't my favorite.

The designs are definitely improving over time. I mean I guess I wouldn't complain if I had ANY Olympic medal, so I should be too critical. But my vote is in and so far Torino has my vote!

I Love You, Today, Tomorrow and Everyday

Happy Valentine's day everyone! I hope you all are having enjoyable days celebrating love with all the loves of your lives!

One of my favorite v-day traditions I used to have was going out to dinner and exchanging gifts with Carly. Our dates were so much fun and I will always treasure the "breakfast in bed" cd I was given a few years ago (yes it is really called breakfast in bed). While I am not with you today Carly I am still thinking about you and how much I loved our tradition!

Too all my friends and family: I love you all so much and know I am truly blessed to have such wonderful people in my life. While today is about proclaiming love I also want to say I will love you today, tomorrow and everyday!

(ps Nicole the dress you talked me in to buying when we went shopping over Christmas with the navy and green stripes is so darling and it was perfect to save for today! Also tell Wyatt how much I love him!!)

Theme/Question of the Day.

What am I doing with my life?

I am sure I am just 1/4 life crisising for like the 9 millionth time, but honestly I wonder.

And naturally that dark cloud of doubt that I made the right choice 4 years ago to switch my major to business was indeed the right choice. Or did I take the easy road?

Damn you doubt. Damn me for giving into the doubt.

Are we all supposed to feel fulfilled by our careers? I can't imagine that we are supposed to feel drained by them, but what if you never figure out exactly what you are supposed to do when you "grow up". How does one figure that out? I know what things I find attracting about a career and what interest me, but I have no idea what that looks like when you combine them all, and/or if there is even a job like what I envision when I mix all that together.

Long story short. I totally bummed myself out today and just kind of feel like I am floundering as far as a "career" goes. Time to start relinquishing some of that control I guess. Let's hope/pray for some clarity.

I am, I was, I want to be

So I found my pi drop necklace 3 years later tonight!! I am honestly so happy and relieved. It represents something pretty big in my life and I was broken hearted when I "lost" it. Tonight it randomly showed up and it also spurred me to write a post off the "fireside" game we used to do as a quick sisterhood during Spirit Week. I am sure many of you remember the "I am, I was, I want to be..." game. Here it is tonight and I expect to hear your answers!!!

I am... thinking about the ones I love and have the lyrics "How Beautiful My Life Has Been" rolling through my head.


I was...very upset I had to go to work today when 99% of the population in DC got to have a day to enjoy the snow!

I want to be...in the short-term, enthusiastic about having to work again tomorrow and in the long-term a better communicator!

Alright people...time for some warm "fireside" from a distance warm fuzzies! Don't make me play the "tap someone you think has a beautiful smile game"


PI LOVE!