Go Spiders!

image from vuhoops.com

I'm sitting here watching the Richmond Spiders play Morehead St with the Husband, and I would really like the Spiders to win. Not just because I want to be a good alum, but since Louisville screwed up my bracket, my alma mater might as well go as far as possible to give me some modicum of happiness in the bleakness that is my bracket right now.  And while I have to admit to not really caring for basketball at all, I definitely am extremely competitive, so I want to do as well as possible despite my lack of college basketball knowledge.  As embarrassing as it is to confess to this, some of my picks were definitely made based upon team mascots, not upon playing ability.  So we shall see how this goes for me as the tournament progresses.  OSU, please don't let me down.  Go Spiders!

P.S. I think I need this fantastic headwear to show my support...WOW

photo from ballparks.com

Match Day

Happy belated St. Patrick's Day! Yesterday was also a special holiday in the medical education arena, also known as Match Day.  The vast majority of my friends are earning their MDs this year, and yesterday was the day when they found out where they will be spending their residencies.  I'm so happy and proud of all my friends, and what better way to celebrate than on St. Patrick's Day, with green beer and happiness all around.  It was a lot of fun seeing the joy on everyone's face, and though it's sad that my friends will be leaving come May, it's exciting knowing that they're all happy where they ended up.  And of course, it gives me plenty of excuses to visit parts of the country in which I haven't spent much time.  So all in all, it was a fantastic day, and the luck of the Irish was with all my friends.

a toast to the class, moments before they all opened their match day results

celebrating with hugs and champagne

updating her Facebook status after opening her Match results

thoughts

 

Big midwest sky. I know I'm home when I see this.


This transitional weather has made me wish that it was spring, as I'm tired of all this cold and rainy weather. I'm ready for sun and flowers and warmth. Hopefully Mother Nature will make up her mind soon. But until then, I'll content myself with photos that remind me of happy times so I can keep this weather dreariness from affecting my mood.



Table centerpiece at a friend's wedding in PA this winter.

 

Grand Canyon over Christmas 2010.



 

The Husband pondering the view.

 

My beautiful sister-in-law showing her something blue right before her wedding this past weekend.

 

Centerpieces at the wedding.



 

The Husband and me at the rehearsal dinner. We're bringing classiness back one bib at a time...



Gorgeous

via Nordstrom.com

How gorgeous are these Valentino peep toes?  I've been drooling over them for weeks but have yet to find enough money lying around to add them to my closet.  The color is so perfect and springy, and they'd be perfect with a flirty little white skirt and leather jacket to add a little edge.  Who knows, maybe part of my tax refund will have to be set aside...

boots

I know it's just about spring, which means the emergence of fantastic sandals and wedges as opposed to the boots that reigned all winter, but for some reason I'm still on the hunt for the perfect pair of heeled knee high boots.  You wouldn't think this would be difficult, but apparently I'm a picky customer to please, as I already have a pair of black boots with a stiletto heel, and I'm just not really that into them. So I was looking for a pair with a slightly thicker heel, and after lusting over Emily's Coach boots on her Cupcakes and Cashmere blog, I was obsessed with finding the perfect pair, despite the fact that boots are on their way out for the time being.  However, while those amazing Coach boots were no longer available, I was able to find this Steve Madden pair for $50. And with an extra 50% off coupon, the price was definitely right.  But that won't stop me from scouring the outlets this weekend trying to find another perfect pair of boots...or heels...or sandals...

laziness

I'd like to start posting outfit pictures at some point in the near future, but seeing as all I've been wearing lately are T shirts and jeans, those just aren't photograph-worthy.  I'll be the first to admit that I'm a clothes-horse.  I always have been and probably always will be.  Nobody in my family really knows where this came from, as everyone else could care less about clothes, but I'm apparently obsessed.  However, I suck at putting outfits together, and I'd like to try to change that.  After reading through blogs like style rookie, weardrobe, and in her stilettos I've been inspired to try to come up with more creative outfits.  Unfortunately, most of what I'd like to wear doesn't translate well to the lab environment; thus, no fun outfits yet.  That, and I'm lazy.  But I promise I'm going to try to be better!  Anyway, I'll have something fun up soon, as several things I just ordered have come in and might help in the outfit stagnation I've been experiencing.