Another Sunday Funday! The weather has been beautiful in my neck of the woods for the last few days, so I’m in a good mood! I’m serenading you with a happy, upbeat song today that reflects love and summer, “Summer Day” by Sheryl Crow.

This Week’s Top 5 Awesome Things

1. Sushi Date. I love sushi; it’s my all-time favorite food in the world. I haven’t had any in a while so Nick and I had a sushi date this week. It made up for a rough couple of days I had at school.

2. Nick’s Spirit Animal. Nick can be grumpy sometimes, so I told him his spirit animal was Grumpy Cat! After seeing this, how can anyone disagree?

3. All the Silly Ways that Mia Sleeps. She’s super cute when she does it but seriously, how can any of these positions be comfortable?

4. Breaking in New Shoes. It would be awesome if all shoes automatically formed perfectly to your feet, but since that doesn’t happen, you have to break them in yourselves.

5. Grown-up Dining Room Table. We’ve finally upgraded from our Ikea table to a real, grown-up table from West Elm. I’m not very good at decorating so I snapped this photo of the table they way they decorated it in the store for some inspiration.

Have a great week, everyone!

Happy Sunday! Today’s serenade is Scripture by Dawn Richard. I chose it because it’s very soothing and mellow, perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee or tea on a rainy Sunday morning.

This Weeks’ Top 5 Awesome Things

1. Spring Break. Sunshine and relaxation, ’nuff said.

2. Jumping on Trampolines. My nephew loves jumping on his trampoline so I joined in on the fun.

3. Quality Time. With my family

4. Waffles. Nick made me waffles for breakfast with nutella and strawberries. Yum!

5. Washed Car. Nick also washed my car. He’s the best!

My Week According to Instagram: Home

Bare Feet

Hometown

Fresh Eggs

Homemade Brunch

Wow, another week has flown by and we have a cool announcement:

Nick and I were invited to participate in a segment on HuffPost Live, the online streaming news network at the Huffington Post, about the rise in men wearing engagement rings. In 2011, I commented on a post about “man-gagement” rings, stating that Nick wore an engagement ring just like I did and a producer contacted us to talk about it on the live show. Unfortunately, I’ll be in class and won’t be able to participate but Nick will be speaking to them. Make sure to tune in this Monday, (3/3) @1:20PM/EST to see Nick talk about his decision to  wear a ring during our engagement.

Back to our regularly scheduled program:  Today’s serenade is ‘World, Hold On’ by Bob Sinclaire featuring Steve Edwards. It has a nice beat, rhythm, and a good message. Open up your heart, what you feel is real.

This Week’s Top 5 Awesome Things

1.  Teachers Who Care. There’s nothing is better than having a teacher who really cares about your future and will help you succeed in any way they can.

2.  Fun Conversations. Hanging back after class with friends because you’re having such good conversation is a true gift.

3.  Finding the Perfect Accessory. Have you ever been on the hunt for an accessory, and you know exactly what you’re looking for, but it takes a while to find it? But then when you finally do, it’s awesome. This means you’ll be seeing my new clutch on here soon.

4.  Perfecting your Café Con Leche. Well, it might not be exactly perfect by Spain’s standards but it’s perfect for me and I look forward to it every morning!

5.  Baby Showers. My friend is having twins and I’m so excited for her. We went to her baby shower and had a blast.

My Week According to My Instagram

My newest obsessions: journaling, gratitude, and inspiration

Because he loves me

Me and these hot pink pumps are ready for spring

You know you’re in public health when…

Nothing worse than being stuck in traffic when you have to pee

Have a great week, everyone!

Good Sunday morning!

Today’s serenade is from one of my all-time favorite local bands, Far Too Jones. The song is called Blown Away and I thought you might like it (I sure do!) I chose this band to serenade you with today because Nick and I attended their reunion show over the weekend, and it was awesome. There’s something really special about being in a room full of people who share your passion for a little-known band, and you’re all singing along to songs that most of the people you know have never heard.

This Week’s Top 5 Awesome Things

1. Music Shows. Obviously! Like I said, it’s pretty magical to see a band sing your favorite songs when you never thought you would ever get to see in person.

2. Choices: I have to complete an internship for my program and a friend reminded me that I have choices so if one organization doesn’t work out then there are others in my field of interests.

3.  Easy-ish Exams. I had a biostats exam this week and after a lot of studying and anxiety, it was actually easier than I thought. Much easier. I may actually pass it after alll!

4.  Cuddles.  I wasnt feeling well on Friday so I spent the majority of the day cuddling with the pups. Best Day Ever.

5. Greasy Food. Sometimes you just want some yummy, greasy food. We hit up one of our favorite restaurants for “The Pile” which is french fries covered in cheese, fried chicken, jalapenos, gravy and cheese sauce, and comes with a variety of dipping sauces. It definitely hit the spot.

My Week According to My Instagram

Doing homework

Studying coffee-shop style

Newest member of the family: mom-in-law’s dog, Sammy

#OOTD: Dog hair is my favorite accessory!

So close to perfecting my café con leche

Have a great week, everyone!