27 and still practicing

Patience that is...for a life long planner, patience is my archenemy. (don't these cows look so calm and patient?)

"But these things I plan won't happen right away. Slowly, steadily, surely, the time approaches when the vision will be fulfilled. If it seems slow, be patient! For it will surely take place. It will not be late by a single day." Habakkuk 2:3

I think i'll go enjoy a margarita while life works itself out, that is one way to pass the time "patiently". Happy Cinco De Mayo my friends.

Adios!

Hip Hip Horray- it's almost Lauren's Big Day!

Have you ever met someone that compliments your personality so completely that you are instant friends? That is how I felt about meeting Lauren for the first time. My first day at MARS, and Lauren is in some smashing white pant suit, with bright blonde hair, a carefree laugh, and HUGE jewelry. I instantly knew she would be one of my best friends and work confidant. Over the year and a half that we worked together, we were just that- and so much more. We'd sneak out for Skinny Vanilla Latte's around 3 and have wild happy hours, one of which ended with us singing Paradise City to the tops of our lungs in the Target parking lot...and a late night swim.
Lauren and I lived together for only about 4 or 5 months before her big decision to follow her heart and make the life altering move to Arizona to be with Brian.
They are finally getting married in June, and this past weekend we celebrating the upcoming nuptials at her shower in Kansas City! The shower was sweet, and she got a lot of her registered things. The higlight of my day was just being with her and her girlfriends, drinking bottles of wine, muching on a lovely cheese tray, and catching up. We did make it out and about, and I am still laughing about our cab ride home.
Lauren and Brian now live outside of San Fran, so I don't get to see her that often, and it is always SUCH a treat! Not to mention how fond I've become of her best friends from college (Joanna, Jamie, and Stacey), they always make me feel so comfortable and welcome, and we seem to just laugh and laugh... I'm really looking forward to the Bachlorette Party in Napa, and getting to see her home turf!!

The group~Joanna, Em, Jamie, Lauren and Stacy (who just got engaged over Easter!)

Lauren, Em, and Stac on the way to dinner (after mucho wino)

Playing in the fan at Blonde, Jo, Me and Stac

End of the night...Lauren and I share a huge love for So You Think You Can Dance...and she wanted to impress me with her new moves

Lost Generation

This video was submitted in a contest through the AARP by a 20 year old, in order to define "You at 50". This video won second place, and it so simple though very thought provoking. Sometimes marketing can be complex, and other times and for specific subjects, the more clever and simple the message- the better it is received.

I really liked this, and I hope you do too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42E2fAWM6rA

The Letter B

B is for Balloons! Which adorned Stephanie's chair at Theo's after her engagement celebration happy hour! Congrats Steph, I've never seen you so happy!! Jimbo is one lucky guy (will it say James or Jimbo on the invite?!?)

B is for Boston! I spent two days in Boston last week working from that office, and thought it was such an incredible city! Our cab driver was a true historian (or really knew how to squeeze a few extra tip bucks out of his patrons) and gave me the best "run down" of historical sites. Now, I am a true fan of Elements of Style blog, and I often fawn over the brownstones that Erin posts, and in real life they are just as quaint and perfect as ever. During my night stay, my boss and I ate at the oldest restaurant in America, and there is even a booth dedicated to JFK because he frequented the Oyster House so often!

B is for Birthdays! As in my 27th! I had two full days of celebrations, the first with Matt and the fam at Mojitos (should have taken more pics!). If you have never tried the homemade hand squeezed, squished with care deliciousness known as the mojito, use my birthday as an excuse to go have one. Specifically the strawberry is YUM. Among other fabulous presents, Matt got me a Wii for my birthday, and it has been a blast! We found Mario Cart finally and it is so fun, think high fives and lots of "zooom" noises on the couch. I am so lucky that he is a fantastic gift giver.

On my real birthday, one of my favorite bands Full House (famous in my life for playing at Lhall's wedding, where I did not leave the dance floor....and drank champagne from the bottle...I digress....) was at Powerhouse. I had a great meal with some of my girlfriends, and enjoyed the music! Thank you for helping me celebrate!

Andrea, Em, and Sarah (*

Em, Allison, Sarah G, and Michelle

B is also for Baseball! (OK i feel a little like sesame street). What would a spring baseball game be without a nice photo op with Pork Chop?

Michelle, Pork Chop, Me

Nothin’, but blue skies, do I see

The 4 day journey through Western Colorado was amazing. Stayed at a cabin outside of Gunnison for two nights. Skied the first day at Crested Butte, hiked the Black Canyon on day two, and played around Grand Junction taking a nice drive through the Colorado Monument on day three! It was great to spend that much time with my dad, and enjoy the places that he loves.

View from our cabin

The river was just a few feet from our door, and we could
hear it all night long.

Crested Butte

Taking a ski break (aka beer break)

Black Canyon hike- notice the deep snow I'm trucking through!

View from my dad's deck, the margarita wasn't suppose to be in the pics- typical though!

So much progress on my dad's cabin in just a year!
They are still working on it, and the next project is a two story barn.
We took their "mule" on a tour around his land and the mesa.

View from the Colorado Monument

Ode to Serena Vanderwoodsen

Okay, I don't know if I've ever discussed my insane obsession and girl crush on the show Gossip Girl. Michelle totally got me hooked when it first came out, and it has been what I most look forward to on Monday nights. The fashion, the backstabbing, the fabulous life, the romance, the hotties- need I say more? (Yes, I'm still a Chuck Bass fan regardless of his weekly disappointments and trysts with call girls named Elle, and could Nate be any hotter right now? I think not. Lucky B. Queen B that is.)

So, for those of you who have heard me re-hash my all too realistic dreams, this may not come as a surprise, but I had the BEST dream last night that Serena and I were roomies. We lived in the most amazing flat (because condo isn't quite the right word), decked out to the T. Can you imagine sharing that closest?? In my dream I knew it was true when I saw the classic "Prada" art on the wall. The funny part was, we lived on Dickson (though she travels regularly to remote locations and currently is buzzing around Spain).

Needless to say, waking up was a little difficult this morning..and I sure wish I could raid her closest for tomorrow night. Sigh.

XOXO,
Gossip Girl

Slacking. I know.

My Ramblings:
You know how some weeks just sail by slowly, with plenty of time and minimal stress? That has not been my life lately! With two of my besties getting married in June; the parties, the showers, the bachlorettes, and the actual Weddings are just around the corner. Matt and I booked a last minute trip to Colorado for this weekend to visit my dad (skiing, fishing, hiking, etc), and I can't wait to break away from everyday life and be outside enjoying spring! I'm also working in our Boston office for a few days next week, so honestly the traveling has only begun!

Besides all that, there is tennis- I won my first doubles match with Michelle last week, and I play again tonight- so hopefully I keep the winning streak up.

I will post beautiful pictures of the mountains next week. Here are a few shots from my visit last year!

This is my dad's land and his cabin- it was under construction in this picture so I'll take a new pic this week of the progress!

Brr on the slopes!

Utah, we hiked at Arch's National Park