Give Thanks!

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I am SO thankful for my amazing friends and family...that I have a job and a roof over my head.  I can't wait to spend my Thanksgiving with some of the people I love most! 

Playing catch up/Picture montage

SO much has been going on lately, so I figured I'd do a post on here to give a little life update. 

First off, FLYYYY EAGLES FLY!

I have been so disappointed with my Philly sports teams lately (Phils/Eagles) and I am ecstatic that we finally showed up to play.  Especially because they beat the Redskins and I don't have to deal with obnoxious locals talking about it.  I always feel like it's a huge relief when my teams beat the area team because I hate having to listen to them after the fact.  Please also consider the torture I endured living in Jersey for 6 years...ugh Giants fans!

I am now another year older......we celebrated my birthday last the past 2 weekends and I'm officially finished celebrating (I think?).  Last weekend we went out for dinner and drinks in Arlington on Friday with friends....then went hiking at the Billy Goat Trail in Great Falls, MD the next day.  Saturday night for my actual birthday, B took me on a date to Oya in DC, which I was so in love with....such a fun weekend.  AND I got a Stella Valle bracelet! WOOOO!  Then this past weekend I went home to PA for a girls weekend with the family to extend the celebrations, which included a birthday dinner, golf outing, shopping & drinks by the fire pit.  I am so blessed to have such amazing people in my life!

In the midst of all this craziness I've also been moving all of my things out of my place in Baltimore to 'officially' move down here....although I've realistically been living here since June already.  After this weekend I'll be completely moved out-which means we'll have to do an organization overhaul of B's place to fit all of my extra things :).

And now for a picture montage as of late:

 Out in Arlington...please excuse the redeye.

Great Falls 

 Barb golfing

Birthday dessert!

Confession

Okay, I am TERRIBLE at the blog thing and also I find that none of my friends do it, which makes it that much less fun for me to bring myself to do something like this.  Not to mention we have been running around everywhere all summer so sitting down to write a blog entry hasn't exactly been an priority......

In lighter news, my BIRTHDAY is coming up in a few short weeks!  As I was Skyping with my favorite Maine resident last night, we were discussing the idea of dropping birthday gift hints and I thought this would be a fabulous way for me to be 'subtle' to anyone who might want to buy me something and come across my blog. 

Here's a little birthday wish list:

A Stella Valle double wrap bracelet:  I've been torturing myself for the better part of a year with pretending I don't need to spend that much on a bracelet, but who are we kidding.  On October 9, if there is no bracelet in sight.....I'm probably going to buy myself a birthday present.  I was hesitant to even put this up on here because I didn't want to reveal my secret find to my hundreds of blog readers, but hey, I'll take my chances.  I am absolutely in love with the way you can customize your own bracelet.  OBSESSED.

La Mer Wrap Watch:  Also have been torturing myself with this guy.  I need a gold watch too so I've been eyeing this one.

And I probably wouldn't cry if I got my hands on this one either.

Could use a new bag for the fall...found this cute number at Coach.

Sephora gift card: I spend most of my paycheck in there sometimes anyway!

And as usual my closet never has enough new clothes no matter how many hangers I have to jam in my closet :)

There you have it...and if these hints don't work then my first post-birthday paycheck might take a few hits because these are things I've been pining over, but forcing myself to try and stay on budget!



California Dreamin'

Headed to San Diego today for a much needed getaway!  So excited

Dear Shellac...

Dear Shellac-

It is now day 10 of having you on my nails for the first time and although I got my first chip yesterday, I am very happy.  Although you are supposed to last 14 days, I am actually extremely impressed that my stubborn, soft nails have looked this great and held the color for this long.  Usually I last about 1-2 hours post manicure before I have somehow chipped, scratched or ruined my nails in some way, shape or form.   I am definitely a return customer as my nails have remained shiny, smooth and pretty after deciding to try it out for Hoze's wedding.  I am now in search of a place to go on NoVa for you....

Love, Me

*If you haven't tried this out it's a definite must do for you.  It's not like the gel's that make your nails weak & brittle.  It's a lot gentler and makes your nails look so shiny and pretty!

WEDDING WEEKEND!

I haven't been able to focus ALL week because Saturday is the day that TWO of my best friends get married (to each other!).  Tomorrow night we're headed north for the Philly wedding festivities....Hoze (Lauren) has been one of my best friends since 7th grade and Bryan is my former co-worker and roommate.  I love them both SO much and cannot wait to be a part of their special day.

LOVE LOVE LOVE you guys

..and yes I discovered Picnik :)

Holiday Weekend

I absolutely LOVE 4th of July.  I'm pretty sure it qualifies as my favorite holiday.  What's better than sunshine, friends, America?  Hopefully you have some fun weekend plans....we're going to be running all over the place.  Here's a preview of the festivities we have planned for the 4th weekend!

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