What I wore Tuesday

What did you wear today?  Here's what I wore...

Ankle pants from NY&Co

Top from Express. 

Boring day over here, I was lazy with my hair today since it was rainy all day. 

Happy Tuesday ! 

Paint!

Jeff got the paint for our apartment! I am so excited to see how it turns out, he is going Thursday to get it done, so everything will be ready to go on friday!  We are only doing accent walls.  Since it's just an apartment no need to overhaul the whole place, it just needs some POP!

I am sad to say the colors look dull from the website, but I promise they are fun...but a little nuetral at the same time.  The living room has to coordinate with a green couch and black furniture.  The wall we are painting is a big wall, the main wall.  So I think this will really look great! 

And for the bedroom...  I really love grey and dark blue right now, and duhh I always love green.  So this is a perfect combination of all three and I feel like it will really make my *OUR white down comfortor stand out! And since we will have tons of natural light pouring in from the patio windows and door I think it will look really great!

YIPPIE!! It's all coming so soon!  Hard to believe that it will be here in three days! Got an outfit post coming today.  Missed it the past two weeks...eep! 

Welcome Back!

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Whew—it has been a long week.  Last week I was MIA because I was in Indy taking a class on life and health insurance.  The class was long and at points boring, but I learned a lot.  After the class (M-Th 8-5, yeah long!) I had to take the life and health insurance exam, I was so nervous but I only had to pass…and I DID!! I was so happy and relieved!  I tend to be an anxious test taker, I over think and get worried so I just hurry myself along and forget to READ the questions!  But I went into this test confident.  I actually ended up really enjoying the material I learned.  Yes life and health insurance is a boring topic, but it is all very applicable and useful in everyday life!  If you need life insurance let me know! J 

When I got home Friday, I was exhausted.  I took a short nap with Jeff and then he made a delicious dinner for my parents and I as a “thank you” for having him all summer.  He made delicious beer can chicken, grilled corn on the cob and mashed potatoes.  YUM!  After dinner my momma rewarded me for my hard work all week with frozen custard…MY FAVORITE!  Chocolate with peanut butter cups…hello wonderful.  Then Jeff and I sat on the patio enjoying a few beers and talking about all that is to come in the next few weeks!  Unfortunately some things are not going as planned, but whatever does right?  I am just incredibly excited to be moving into a wonderful apartment in one of my favorite cities with my favorite person.

 I am also super excited to be closer to family.  Since I have always lived far from family I took them for granted.  I never realized how wonderful it is to be close to family. Jeff lives within 45 minutes of most of his family.  He grew up seeing his grandparents every weekend and having close relationships with is aunts and uncles and cousins.  I never really had that. But after having dinner with my uncle and his family last week I am sssssoooo excited to be close to them.  I can watch my younger cousin grow up; see her play sports and become a beautiful young lady.  I can watch my older cousin, who I have always adored, and her little family grow.  I am also excited to be closer to my grandma. I love my grandma more than words can describe, I look forward to seeing her as often as I can. 

The countdown is coming to an end and will be here before I know it….4 days!  I can hardly wait! 

Happy Monday! 

What do you do to stay healthy?

I am really kicking into gear over here.  I said all summer that I needed to workout and get myself into shape...I am a really great talker, but a bad "do-er".  But I am finally doing it. 

Last week I started waking up when my alarm goes off, instead of hitting the snooze button five times. I get up between 5:45 and 5:55 every morning and do a quick workout from Exercise TV, its free OnDemand.  I say quick, because I HATE to exercise, I really dread it, even though I know how great it makes me feel. 

I love that I get up right away, workout from 6-6:20, then I have time to eat breakfast (a good breakfast too!), visit with Jeff and then get ready for the day. No more rushing around before work.

Exercise TV is really great because they offer 10 minute workouts.  They have many different types; whole body, butt/thighs, arms/chest, abs, cardio, etc. So last week was my experimenting week, I did a little bit of everything. Some mornings only doing one workout, some mornings doing one workout plus a yoga cool-down (I'm still not very good at yoga and I feel like an IDIOT doing it).  But I kept up with it all week.  And let me tell you, it felt sssooo good.  What they say is true (whoever they are) getting up in the morning for a workout does get you ready for the whole day. I feel more energized, happier, and prettier. And I got up and started it all over this week!  YAY ME! 

I did decide to kick up the intensity of the workouts,  I did the cardio!  I hate cardio...let me tell you again, I hate cardio!  I will squat all day long and do leg lifts like it's my job.  Make me jump around...no thanks.  But this cardio video made me fall in love.  I have never felt better after a workout. I was sweating, I was burning, I was thrilled.  Denise Austin was a great leader...I really need someone I like leading the workout. Even though, I hate when these women look gorgeous while they are working out.  I am in all my morning glory when I workout, aka, a hot mess! 

I am also keeping a food log.  I do not want to diet, in no way shape or form do I need to diet. But I want to be more aware of what I am eating.  Sometimes I fall victim to eating because I am bored or because I just want to, I need to stop that.  I am thinking a food log will hold me accountable for when and what I eat.

Do you keep a food log? If yes, does it help?  Do you workout regularly?  Yes, what types of workouts do you do?  What trainers do you like?

Happy Day friends!

Friday Pins!

Happy Friday!! Where are the weeks going, where is summer going?  I have to say it is a weird feeling to not be packing up and going back to school, not buying books, not going to pre-recruitment at Chi O!

 But I anyways...on to this weeks pins!  This weeks pins revolve around food! All recipes I am going to have to make when Jeff and I move into our apartment....in 14 days!!!!  Everything can be found via my pinterest page!

Jeff is actually going to be the chef on this one.  He has been wanting to make this for a while!

This I want to make sssooo bad! I love mac n cheese with my whole heart.  And I think this is a great recipe!

There is a pizza place in town that serves these guys and I am thrilled to have found a recipe for my very own "Perperollies!"  YUM!

These Hasselback Potatoes sound super Delicious! 

Do you guys see how plain and boring I am when it comes to food?  I am a simple eater, chicken, mac-n-cheese, pizza and potatoes!  That's me :) 

I hope everyone has a great Friday!

My hunnybee

As Jeff and I approach our nine month anniversary I want to take just a second to put a few thoughts in writing about how lucky I am to be in love with the world's greatest hunny. 
These past nine months have been a whirlwind. They have been filled with ups, downs, tears, fears, laughs and smiles; but they have been an incredible nine months.
It all began in a classroom...
I never thought this "frat" guy wearing gym shorts, a party t-shirt and a baseball hat in my COM 393 class would be the guy to sweep me off my feet and whisk me away to a place where I felt safe, comfortable, relaxed and beyond happy.  But he did.  In a matter of weeks I was so deeply in love with him it kind of made me want to barf...and I know it really made him want to barf.  I couldn't believe that we would stay up all night talking and laughing...this boy makes me laugh unlike anyone I have ever met.  But let me tell you, I can get a good chuckle out of him every now and then too. 

I am so lucky to have this man in my life.  He is supportive, understanding and always makes me feel better when I am being an insecure idiot or a nervous wreck.  He lets me pinterest all day long and dance like a goon in the car, even when stopped at red lights. He lets me eat pizza all the time and picks me up and gives me a twirl when he hugs me in the morning.  He tells me every single day that I am gorgeous and kisses me on the forehead and cheek after kissing my lips.  He puts up with my family and our incredibly bizarre dinner table conversations. He even pretends to love Cooper for me.

He is packing up his life and moving for me us. He is leaving the comfortable confines of Chicago and of Peoria.  Leaving friends and family to venture into the unknown withh me. He has been working a shitty job so just he can be in Champaign to be with me. I appreciate that more than anything.

It is hard to believe that a year ago I didn't even know this guy exsisted. I had no clue I would be here with him.  These past nine months have been the happiest of my life, because of him. 

So Jeffrey Michael, Hunny Bee....Thank you.  Thank you for putting up with my bullshit antics (well, I do put up with yours too... :D) thank you for putting on a brave face and for being so willing to move away with me.  Seventeen days until it's just the two of us (and Coop) in our fabulous apartment in fabulous Indy.  I can not wait to be with you everyday for the rest of my life.  I love you more than words or a silly little blog post could ever describe.

Forever and ever.

Friday Pins!

You know I DIE for bows!

I love a good banana muffin, this one looks too good not to try and make

I have been trying to think of DIY projects to decorate our new apartment with.  I think I could for sure paint some thick stripes on a canvas, right?  I am not artist, but this I can do!

I made this last night and drank it down this morning! I'm telling you, cold brewed coffee is so easy and this recipe with cinnamon and brown sugar = heaven!

Lovely. <3

I love this dress and this girls style.  So casual but pretty at the same time!

Happy Friday my friends. 

 I have a date wih my hunny, a trip to see friends tomorrow and a Sunday with no plans!

I have been bitten...

by the apartment bug!
I am seriously so excited to  move into our new apartment I can hardly contain myself.  It's all I think about.  All day long I think of how I can decorate the apartment. 

The main problem...moving is expensive; life is expensive, and decorating...EXPENSIVE! Jeff and I have a date planned for Friday night to talk about money and apartment stuff.  What we need, want, and what the costs are going to be.  Luckily my parents are gifting us with $500 as our graduation present, so that will certainly help a lot. 

I can't help but online "browse" all day.  I have found the most perfect tableware set.  Expensive looking black and red plates/mugs/bowls.  A 16 piece set at a very affordable price.  I am also thinking about silverware.  No way do I want the crappy $1 set from Wal-Mart...Hello-we are not in college anymore.  But Oh yeah, our budgets are not full grown yet.  I spend tons of time on Benjamin Moore.com looking at paint colors.  Luckily out apartment can be painted, while paint certainly is not "cheap" it is a great way to decorate.

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Oh goodness the life of a broke girl with expensive taste.  Am I wrong to want my apartment to look nice?  Am I wrong to want to entertain and bring all of our new friends back to our glamorous apartment? NO! No I am not.  I am bound and determined to have a great looking apartment. Jeff will have to keep me on track, we will have to hunt for bargains and deals; but I know it can be done. 

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Only 23 days until move in day...lots of time to plan and shop

Happy Wednesday!

What I wore Tuesday

What did you wear today?  Here is my outfit

Dress - Old Navy 

Belt - Steve Madden

Pretty simple day over here! 

Date Night!

Jeff and I had a casual date night last Friday & here is what we wore... (yes, I got Jeff to participate, he is such a good sport!) what do you wear to the movies?  I always have to dress a little warmer because it is usually ice cold in movie theatres. 

What I wore, 

Top-Old Navy

Scarf- NY&Co

Shorts- Tommy Hilfiger

Shoes-Bass

What Jeff Wore...

Top-Tommy Hilfiger

Shorts- From Kohls

Shoes-Nikes

So for our date we went to see Friends with Benefits

It was hilarious; I was roaring with laughter most of the time.  But it was also very sweet, with a great plot and magnetic characters that I found myself "rooting" for. I thought JT and Mila were fantastically cast.  I am not the biggest Mila fan, I think she comes off as bitchy and stuck-up but after this role I love her. I thought she was beautiful through the whole movie.  And Justin...well I mean it's Justin, so c'mon.

I was a little apprehensive to see this, I thought it was going to be the same as No Strings Attached but that was not the case at all.  I would for sure go see this movie again and will 100% be buying it when it comes out.  It's a good one to watch over and over (and over) again.  And if you are a Woody Harrelson fan...FOR SURE SEE THIS MOVIE.  He steals the show.

The ball is rolling

WOOT!

It's official, Jeff and I have a place to live in Indianapolis.  After a great weekend apartment hunting we found one that just stole our hearts and we knew it was meant to be ours! The price was right, the floor plan was perfect and the actual complex itself is wonderful!

It's 1,045 square feet. Has a h.u.g.e. patio that opens up to a grassy area and a stocked lake, a private entrance, an open floor plan, a wood burning fire place, access to the patio from the master, large closets...I mean it is just wonderful. Oh...and to boot, it's only 0.9 miles away from my office, within walking distance to bars and restaurants. Talk about dream location. I know Jeff and I are going to be very happy here!

August 25th can not come soon enough!

Happy Monday & Happy August friends