Lately… I’ve been absolutely swamped with work.
The college I go to is on the quarter system, so our classes are extremely fast-paced and we have a constant flow of midterms. My schedule has been revolving around waking up around 6-7 a.m, classes, studying, essays, more studying, and bed around 12-1. Repeat. Luckily, I’ll have a few days of more of a break this upcoming weekend before I have to get ready for midterms round #2.
Lately… I haven’t been exercising.
And you know what? That’s perfectly okay. Sometimes sleep is more important than worrying about working out and it’s fine to take a week off when I’m crazy busy.
Lately… I had a weekend night out to relax!
My parents, Grandma, and cousin came up to visit last Saturday and we went to a fantastic restaurant called The Lark. It was a family-style restaurant where you order a massive amount of food and everyone shares. That’s my kind of place!
We took our good friend Ryan along with us and he shared a few sentimental moments with Kyle. Guess I have some competition?
Lately… I’ve been eating a glorious amount of chocolate.
Because nothing goes better with the coffee I’ve been gulping down (my veins are swimming with it lately) and See’s candy is just too good to pass up!
Lately… I’ve been really looking forward to Valentine’s Day!
Kyle and I have a secluded restaurant up in the mountains called Cold Spring Tavern that is our “special place” and that we go to for anniversaries/celebrations/etc. I can’t wait to get all dressed up in a new outfit! I recently ordered these two off of Tobi, and can’t decide which one to wear. Help!
And that’s all that’s new! Time to get back to the grind.
I LOVE THOSE DRESSES!!! I’m so excited for your Valentine’s plans- that sounds like such a special place. I haven’t had any chocolate at all… and we don’t have any plans this year because we don’t have a car to get anywhere
It’s tragic, really!
I’m in such a stump about which one to pick! Bummer that you guys can’t get out anywhere. Are you bringing a car up next year when you guys have your own apartment?
I think go with the white dress. It makes you look like a bride
Plus the back is SO sexy!
The back it my favorite part! 😀
I’m sorry to hear that you’ve been swamped by your classes, but just wait until the glorious feeling of break. Ahh – FREEDOM. 😀
I’m always so envious of your eats! They look so mouthwatering! When I come to CA soon, I am definitely going to you for the perfect hot spots. 😉
Chocolate is acceptable all the time. So is coffee. Yum.
I am loving those dresses! I would go for the pink so go along with the color scheme of Valentines day. Either way, you’ll look gorgeous! You must share where you shop! I love your style.
Ohh man, just finished the last of my midterms yesterday and I feel GREAT hahah!
Yes yes YES! Come to California and enjoy our great food! So tasty and you can find any type of cuisine :D.
And I’m in such a bind on which one to choose. I’ll probably pick at the very last minute haha!
Aw – did y’all plan to wear red/maroon out to dinner? LOL. I’d go w the second dress. I love the back. It’s classy, yet simple & sexy all mixed into one. Basically it’s one hott dress
LOL we actually did. Well, Kyle and I both ended up just wearing the same colors by chance, but when we went to pick up Ryan, he saw our outfits and went to change haha.
I like the first one! I love the color, although I’m a huge fan of white dresses. (Shopping for my high school graduation dress was oodles of fun… no sarcasm intended.)
And girl, before this week, I hadn’t exercised at all for the 2 weeks prior. And like you said–sometimes that’s okay. Gotta have those priorities, and sleep definitely tops the list. Best of luck on everything! I’m with you on the hectic-ness of school right now…I’m SO looking forward to spring break. (Which for us is in like 2.5 weeks!)
I think you can really relate to the I’M SO BUSY WITH SCHOOL THAT I DONT HAVE TIME FOR ANYTHIGN ELSE feeling. Especially around midterm time. There’s just no way I have time to make it to the gym! Glad I have someone who can relate to me ;). Misery loves company!
See’s is the best! And I love those dresses-I’m sure you’ll look fabulous in either!
Thanks so much! 😀
Omgggg love both of those dresses–can’t wait to see pics! Sorry you’ve been so busy lately. I was never on quarters but I have heard they make for a crazy schedule sometimes. Also, totally ok to 1) skip the gym and 2) down coffee–I would definitely be doing both if I were in your shoes! Good luck with your midterms!
They make for an INSANE schedule! Kinda a bummer, but I’ll get through it.
Thanks so much for your well wishes! 😀
ooooo, i really like the first dress! The lace and light pink color go perfect for Valentines Day!
Sorry about all the work! But it will just make break *that* much better!
Hmmmm, im not sure id enjoy family style dining. Im too specific about what i want and having someone else dig their hands into my food….NO! go away mine! lol
That’s what I’m thinking as well! It’ so soft and feminine. Plus I’m a SUCKER for anything with lace haha! Just finished my midterms and you’re right, it feels amazing :D!
That is such a gorgeous picture of you and Kyle!
I’m sorry you’re drowning in work! But any excuse for endless amounts of coffee is a good one, am I right? 😉
Good luck with everything!
Thanks so much! We had matching outfits, so we just haadddd to snap a pic ;).
I’m with you on the busy thing! If I make it to the gym more than once this week it’ll be a miracle. So glad you got a fun night out, though, and it sounds like your Valentine’s date will be awesome!!
Can’t wait for Friday! Hope you can get in some relaxation as well
Chocolate + coffee = winning.
Couldn’t agree more!
Always enjoy reading your blog. Its so cute, or wait Fresh! I like it.
Ive heard about Cold Springs Tavern, on a early show of Rachel
Ray when she did 40 dollars a day show. It looked pretty awesome,
Happy Valentines Day to You and Kyle.
Thank you SO much for commenting, Dina! I usually don’t here much from non-bloggers in terms of comments, so it was a treat to read this and all the kind words you said :). Thank you thank you thank you!
So cool that was on the Rachel Ray show! It’s such an obscure restaurant, but seems to be relatively well known.
Oh I hope the long weekend gives you an opportunity to relax with your sweetheart. I looked up that Tavern and its so adorable. Either dress would work but I’m partial o the white one. Do you do a lot of shopping at Tobi??
Have a beautiful day lovely.
Can’t wait for the weekend as well!
That was actually my first purchase there. You get 50% off your ENTIRE purchase (with free shipping!), so it was hard to resist snatching up some cute things. Have you ever done any shopping there?