The Little Things

Sorry I've been slacking on the posting lately--have just had a lot going on, and was sick, so those two things combined didn't bode well with taking pictures of myself in 'the day's' outfit.  But for the record, Thursday's outfit consisted of a gray suit jacket from Express, gray dress pants from Ann Taylor, black blouse from The Limited and Franco Sarto black heels--and no, this wasn't just a random choice for outfit--I had an interview :).  Friday's outfit consisted of a black/white striped sweater from Marshalls, black Express tank, AE jeans and my Minnetonkas.  Yesterday was a purple Gap sweater, AE jeans, Simply Vera motorcycle boots and Erica Lyons necklace.  Today: sweats!!!! :)  Sorry there are no pictures!

My parents came up for the weekend, and it's amazing how much you enjoying being around them when you don't get to see them often.  My parents are in no way tyrannical, but when I was in high school I kind of felt this way, and wanted nothing more than to go far away for college.  After my dreams of Pepperdine or NYU were put to rest, I settled for Purdue, which, at 4 1/2 hours away, I figured was far enough away that I would learn to gain my independence.

But what I've learned over the years, living far from home, is that you really cherish the time you get to spend with your family.  My parents have always made a note to come and visit me--not much, but every once and a while.  Sometimes for a football or basketball game, sometimes to go to Breakfast Club, and sometimes, like this weekend, to do absolutely nothing but enjoy spending time together.  And that's exactly what we did.  I can honestly say that the best thing I ever did for the relationship I have with my parents was move away--I may not come home or see them often, but when I do, I appreciate all they do and all they have done for me.  So thanks Mom and Dad--Love you more than you know :)

Here's just some pictures from this weekend!

This place was unbelievable!  Also, it was like shopping on Black Friday--by the end, I was seriously ready to hurt someone.

In the words of Rachel Zoe: "I die"

Our giant martini glass filled with yummy bruschetta!  I wanted to steal it for drinks later!

My awesome parents :)

My dad and I--with our free "Black Haus" shot

We yelled at her for not taking advantage of free alcohol, so she went and spun the wheel 

More "Black Haus" :)

And just some random shots:

I don't know if Sparty's suppose to be going "Number 1", or holding up an "L" for "Loser"---I'm voting loser!

This is the most amazing energy drink ever!!!  I first became addicted when I was working at a golf course right after high school.  The only place I've found it sold consistently is in Las Vegas--but I've occasionally found it in random places--including finding it at the bookstore right down the street!  I got a little too excited in the store :)

Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend--I'm going to spend the rest of the day reading about Sex Offender Registry restrictions and watching the Oscars!!!  Ask anyone you know, I get WAY TOO EXCITED for the Oscars!  It's like the Super Bowl to me!  So tomorrow, I'll be dedicated the post to my own "Fashion Police", ranking my favorites, and not so favorites from the read carpet!   Oh, and GO MERYL!!!!