I survived Snowmaggedon

I'm not sure how much we got, but I will tell you when I ventured out into the snow, it came up to my thigh. And I'm 5'7"...Jen and I managed to keep ourselves occupied by watching our TV shows that had been TIVOed on Thursday, True Blood Season 1, and other various TV shows. Oh, and how could I forget Twilight too!

We also ventured out into the snow and took a walk down to the Iwo Jima memorial. Some pictures to enjoy:

View from our Apartment, at 12 on Friday afternoon, just as the snow was starting.

View from our Apartment, at 12 on Saturday, 24 hours of snow.

Snow man, just to put this in perspective, I'm 5'7"

Iwo Jima Memorial

Looking up our street to our apartment.

Word on the street is that we're supposed to get 3 to 9 more inches tomorrow night and into Wednesday morning...I don't know if I can survive the cabin fever.

The Apocalypse is Coming

SNOW! And lots of it. I've heard multiple stories, anywhere from 18 to 40 inches! It's supposed to be worse than the blizzard of '96. I say, I'll believe it when I see it.

I ventured down to the grocery store, bravely. It wasn't as bad as I thought it might be...there was probably only 3 people in the line in front of me, but they did have all the lanes open. There was barely any food though, good thing I didn't come for the "regulars" (however, I did get some bread). I got a look from the mom standing in line in front of me when I put my items on the belt. Whipped Cream, shredded cheese, some wheat thins, a lean pocket...you know, everything you need to survive the apocalypse.

So, Jen and I have hunkered down in the apartment. Good thing I have a large movie collection and TIVO, I just hope we don't lose power...

On another note, Balls and Dolls played another game last night. Unfortunately, we lost. But it was the most fun I've had (if you can claim that after 3 games). We had lots of subs (which, trust me, MAKES the game), and the other team was on our skill level. It was definitely better than our spanking last game (we lost 9-0). So I anticipate big things for next game...look out David Beckham.

My BFF

"Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart."

- Anon

This weekend I went to Delaware to visit my best friend, Natalie. It was a relaxing weekend full of coffee drinking, problem telling, soul searching, venting, lost marathon watching and being together.

Natalie and I have known each other since high school. We were next door neighbors and attended the same church/youth group. She's a year ahead of me in school so I always looked to her for advice in the things that I was unsure of. She was (and still is) always there to be compassionate, yet honest. She tells me what I need to hear, not necessarily what I want to. But she always does so in a way that is caring, and I know she has my best interest at heart.

She's one of the strongest people I know. I look to her for an example of strength in emotion and in God's love.

Thanks for an awesome weekend, but thank you even more for your enduring love and support. I look forward to many more years!

Thankful Thursdays

- I am thankful that I get to spend the weekend with one of my best friends. I'm looking forward to just lounging around, talking and be with just her for a few days.

- I am thankful for Sally Henson's "Nail Nutrition." I have been using it for the past week and its helping me to stop biting my nails...the jury is still out on whether or not its actually making them stronger.

- I am thankful for York Peppermint Patties...1 will take care of my chocolate/sweet tooth craving I have every afternoon, and I mean EVERY afternoon!

- I am thankful for a flexible job that lets me work from home sometimes.

Happy Thursday!

DIY Time

Our staircase has a little cubby hole underneath it that has attracted an eclectic group of things over the past few months. Its where our old TVs go to die, and where our luggage and holiday decorations live. All in all, its pretty useful considering we wouldn't have anywhere else to put these things if there was no cubby hole. The only problem, you ask? It sits front and center for all our guests to see in the living room. No panels or closet doors to hide our crap behind. After staring at this for months, and talking about how we needed to do something about it...we moved into action. A little trip to Joann's Fabric (which was an adventure on its own) for some fabric and then a stop at Michael's for eyelets and an eyelet maker...we were on our way. I think it turned out pretty good...if I do say so myself.

Before:

After:

What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger...

At least that's what they say.

I'm on an adult soccer team with some of my friends from college. I like soccer, I understand soccer, I played soccer for 8 years (4-12). That being said, the last time I touched a soccer ball in the competitive environment I was 12. I was fit. I ran a 6 minute mile. That is NOT the case now however. In my head I tell myself it's because we only had one sub for the girls...but in reality, I was tired after playing full sprint for 3 minutes :/

But even with only 1 sub for the girls and 1 sub for the boys, and playing a team that was super intense...our team managed to pull out a 3-3 tie. Not so bad, if I do say so myself. So congratulations to Balls & Dolls...with our homemade shirts and everything :)

Thankful Thursday

So I've seen this on a few people's blogs, and thought that I would give it a try:

- I am thankful that it's Thursday. Which means tomorrow's Friday and I LOVE the weekends!

- I am thankful for the Bridal Expo this weekend. Hopefully Christy will get some good ideas for her wedding. And I'm secretly (not so much anymore) hoping to get some ideas for mine...no I'm not even engaged, but in the future ;)

- I am thankful for my TIVO. I was able to rewind American Idol last night and re-live the pull up your pants song once more.

- I am thankful for the exciting month and a half I have coming up. Lots of visiting friends, family and boyfriend :)