Moments of Musing

A Me Weekend

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Aside from work and a Skype date I spent much time solo this weekend. And I enjoyed it. Because I love myself. Now, If that statement makes me sound overconfident–does saying I love Tim have the same effect upon you reading it? Why is self love viewed any differently. Food for thought, which could be another blog post topic in it’s entirety. 
I digress. 
Sometimes I think we’re so wrapped up in the others’ presence that we forget about our own. That we forget about ourselves and our happiness, which are most important. Because we can’t make others happy and be happy with others if we aren’t happy with who we are. So ladies, take a day for yourselves. Grab a coffee. Go on a shopping spree. Heck, buy your own flowers if you want them–I do! 
I’m ready to tackle this week and fly home this weekend! But first, to get through this rainy, supposed-to-snow Monday…Thankfully I’ll be indoors when that’s predicted to occur. 

A Really Good Week–and Life

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The sun is shining, the temperature is climbing and this week has been a really good one. 

It got me to thinking about all of the dreary days and the metaphorically not-so-pretty people that I’ve encountered over the last few seasons and I truly believe light trumps. Over and over, the sun shines through, especially when I need it most. It’s because of this that I still see the good in everything, in {mostly} everyone. 

Life’s experiences could make me way cynical–but I choose everyday not to be. What kind of life is that? It’s not for me, that’s for sure. 

Cheers to another weekend… even despite me having to work tomorrow!

Happy Monday!

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That title might seem odd since so many people dread Mondays. I try to have a positive attitude about it, though, because I think/hope it sets me up to have a positive week. 

This weekend I fell in love with Chicago all over again. Maybe it was due to my fun weekend and the lovely spring weather. 


Chicago is really a lovely place, and while it still doesn’t have my whole heart (not sure it ever could), it definitely continually wins me over. 
Just in case you needed some reasons to love it here, too, here ya go:


And now I’m off to work and hopefully enjoy myself while doing so 🙂


Happy Monday!

 

NY Girls Chitown Weekend

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Two of my childhood best friends and bridesmaids flew in from NYC to visit me this past weekend. Said visit commenced late Friday night with girl chat and fro yo (and Baked by Melissa cupcakes not pictured) . 

On Saturday, we did the touristy things, I.e. The Bean and Willis Tower. 



We even saw a bride taking photos during out taxi ride back to my neighborhood. 

The visit was full of unhealthy foods. I’m talking deep dish pizza… Followed by this from Eataly’s Nutella bar a few hours later. #NOMNOMNOM

On Sunday, we did what weekenders do — brunch. It’s my fave weekend meal and I loved my company 🙂

 And then we did some more shopping, which ended with them helping me pick out a dress and necklace for my and Tim’s couple shower (I’ll blog about that someday)! We decided that they’re pretty much my bridal fashion consultants. 

This was such a fun weekend. I’m so glad we got some much-needed girl time and I’m already excited to see them next!



Fridays are for FUN {30 before 30}

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 Since Fridays are for FUN and my best friends are flying out tonight to COME VISIT ME (can you tell I’m excited?!), I figured why not share something else fun with you!

This is my first bucket list of sorts that I am sharing with you. I still have quite a while until I’m 30-years-old but that age might be extended because this is a lot of traveling to do by then … 

I made this list shortly after my 25th birthday, since which I’ve completed/accomplished most of the things that are crossed out. Others that were accomplished beforehand, e.g. live abroad & swim with sharks, were always on my bucketlist so I included them. 

  1. Engagement
  2. Marriage
  3. Children
  4. Machu Pichu
  5. Live in a city in a doorman building 
  6. Become a lawyer
  7. Get dream job
  8. 5-10 Midwest states while in Chicago
  9. Buy a house
  10. Live on an island 
  11. Live abroad
  12. Australia
  13. Run a 10K
  14. Skiing in CO
  15. Cliff jump
  16. Zip line
  17. Swim with sharks
  18. Donate hair to cancer patients
  19. Scuba dive
  20. Nashville, TN
  21. Cedar Point
  22. Skydive  
  23. Send my parents on a trip
  24. Try out snowboarding
  25. Disney World with Timmy
  26. Puerto Rico (I haven’t been in almost 10 years!)
  27. Donate blood
  28. Pay for a stranger’s coffee or meal
  29. Volunteer at a charity event
  30. Go back for a weekend at Penn State