5.23.14

This Weekend, Why Don't You ... 

Plan a reunion with your best buds!

Despite the fact that most of us are sprinkled across the country, I have been lucky enough to keep up with almost all of my college friends. A few weeks ago, my friend Lana reached out to myself and a couple others with the idea of planning a reunion. This little idea was all we needed to get the ball rolling. First up, the date. Labor Day weekend. Second, the location. After a little back and forth, Nashville. Accommodations? We're very into Airbnb. Now all we need to do is pull the trigger on flights! I realize taking a plane ride anywhere might not be the easiest thing to do but the point is, it's all about making an effort. My girlfriends are pretty great at sending texts every so often to give encouragement or just to say "this made me think of you." We've also done our fair share of setting up phone dates (an issue when dealing with opposite coasts) and conference calls (middle-school three-way calling style). On the rare a occasion, old-school snail mail pops up and that's great too. However you decide to do it, use the long weekend as an opportunity to reach out to those that mean the most. And then go enjoy your extra day off :)

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We're coming for you, Nashville!

5.22.14

Dusting Off ...

Hello again old friend. I feel terribly guilty for the almost month (eek!) of neglect. I promise to never do that again. But it wasn't my fault, I swear! Life got the best of me and you know, sometimes you just gotta take the ride. And it really was a good ride (vacation, graduation, family time). The only down side was that my poor little corner of the internet was ignored. But I'm back and ready to get this party started again!

If you're still out there (whoever you are), thanks for sticking with me. 

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4.14.14

Words to live by ...

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Happy Monday!

4.11.14

This Weekend, Why Don't You ... 

Learn What OT Is

I realize that while I have shared a little about graduate school, I have not actually stopped to explain what I am studying. By this time next year, I hope to be a registered and licensed Occupational Therapist. What does OT do? Well, we do a lot and while I know I need to work on my "elevator speech," I found this video that sums it up nicely. 

Happy Friday!

4.9.14

Matilda Moment ... What Remains

When I was younger I went through a Matilda phase. I would carry a book with me everywhere. While my parents were super proud that I was becoming a little bookworm, they were appalled when I would try to read at restaurants (that's a no no in terms of manners). Nonetheless, they allowed me to buy every book in sight if I promised to read at appropriate times. Even now I have a very hard time walking into a bookstore and not grabbing at least three books at a time to buy. Thank god for Kindle. As my first Matilda Moment share, inspired by my recent trip to the JFK Library and Museum, I have chosen What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship, and Love by Carole Radziwill. You may recognize the author's name but a fluffy reality tv read this is not. This memoir is a beautifully written story of a woman who came from humble roots, created a successful career, and married a man who happened to be a prince. It has all the makings of a fairy tale but is punctuated with great tragedy. It's exciting and extremely heartfelt, and if you're like me, will reduce you to tears.

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4.7.14

Weekend Recap

Have I mentioned how much I love family time? Because I. LOVE. IT. and THEM. Living across the country has been a challenge but it makes the time we do spend together that much more special. Of course, Patty came in being her most fabulous self and left me with multiple words of wisdom ("You should really take up piano and French this summer to round out your cultural education"). Dad thought I was freezing him to death for fun even though I explained to him that 50 degrees means spring in Boston (he lives below the equator). Nick, the musician, fell in love with the Beehive in the South End because who wouldn't? We all are so different and yet, kinda exactly the same. There was a lot of hugging, talking about childhood memories, and of course jokes ( or "yokes" as my accented parents say). It was the best.

Stay: The Copley Square Hotel (family loved it)

Visit: Boston Duck Tours // JFK Library and Museum // Newbury Street

Eat: Island Creek Oyster Bar (my favorite place in all of Boston) // The Beehive // Papa Razzi // The Merchant // The Met Back Bay (Build Your Own Bloody Mary)

Mom and me (I?)

Dad trying to keep it together in the "cold."

Samuel Enrrique and Samuel Nickolas. 

Yes, that's two R's. We love our double letters in this family.

Not even a little embarrassed about this one. 

Who say's you can't be a tourist in your home?

Hope you all had just as good of a weekend and happy Monday!!

4.1.14

On My Mind ... Spring Shoes

1. // Soludos Espadrille

2. // Joe's Pump

3. // J.Crew Ballet Flats

4. // J.Crew Pumps

5. // Johnston & Murphy Driver

6. // Ivanka Trump Sandal

I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am to see the tops of my feet again 

after months of wearing boots. Happy feet, indeed!