mini vacay

Yesterday I went and visited the lovely Mattilyn. We went to uptown, and got lunch at Stella's Fish Cafe.

Next was shopping in downtown. I was very proud of myself, i did not buy anything. We didn't only clothes shop--- but we went to a candy shop! Personally that was the most tempting for me.

Of course we had to get the famous Nelsen's ice cream and then we headed up to the look out. It is kinda of funny how girls have this unspoken instinct in stores. For instance me and mattie knew with in 10 seconds of walking into a certain store if we would actually look for something or make a lap and leave. It is funny how in sync we were with the stores atmosphere. We didn't even have to say "lets go" out loud.

For dinner mattie's parents made us a delicious steak and shrimp meal. I spent all day there and headed back home around 10. It was such a wonderful little break from my everyday routine.


Tomorrows Friday! I will be finishing moving all my big items this weekend- i will post pictures of my new apartment in the near future so stick around.

Moving Munday

Quick snap shot after a long day of packing, cleaning, and unpacking.. . . .

And there is still oh so much to do. . .

Tea Party// Bridal Shower

Last weekend I had my first bridal shower thrown by my fiance's lovely aunts.

Here are just a few snap shots. .. .

Tea Pot Cake

Me and Elle (roommate/besty): she won the prize for best hat! 

<--- Future husband :)


 Nick, his dad, and brothers went the the Twins baseball game during the shower, when he came back he was sunburnt, but joyful when he saw all the wonderful gifts we received.



It was a lovely day. Cheers.

Oh, and Happy Friday!!

My weekend plans are going to Nick's cousins wedding and packing! I get the keys to my new place on Monday.

summer day

Blooming Hydrangea's

Frozen mango chunks- so refreshing!

mismatched swimsuit, flip flops, & high bun

 What is everyone else up to on their summer days off?

Haus Salon

Yesterday, my best friend/ maid of honor Jill needed a hair model to practice coloring on.

Obviously I was going to sign up for that. Not only do I trust Jill with my hair, but she knows what looks good on me, she is good at what she does, and Haus Salon has a great atmosphere.

       ^^ this was before my hair was done.

She lightened it up. Noticeably, but subtly. It looks awesome.


I enjoyed a nice glass of sparkling water, while looking through the latest Vogue.

I didn't get an after picture, and today consisted of house work and staying in my pajamas. . . . so stay tuned for the results :)

Dreams

Something that i dream about, and have wanted my entire life. But one of those things I know I will never have...
                  

Doesn't mean a girl can't dream...

Mie Monday

Well my Monday began with a nightmare, me not being able to fall back asleep around 6 am. So my mother and I decided to finish writing out the wedding invitations. Well okay. . . . we laid on the couch and watched Kathy Lee & Hoda and THEN we did invitations.

Which took until 12:30. Then we went to meet with the florist. . . .

It was overwhelming, and I was tired. Not a good combination. The florist had great ideas now its just about deciding what i want and you know that is about as clear as mud.

Later in the evening I met up with my two blonde friends. Megan and Liz, we went shopping at Opitz, and devoured a party pizza. They recently just moved to the cities, so i have a feeling i will be seeing a lot more of them!

Then i scadaddled downtown across the way to see my other friend (a brunette) Lena. Who I recently have just asked to be my personal attendant.

We walked down to dinkytown and split a malt and a basket o' french fries

 

It was at a  place called "Annie's Parlour" which is just above the Kitty Cat Klub

Then I headed back home. I love catching up with my friends. There is something so comfortable and familiar about having friends that you don't need to talk to everyday but then when you find time to spend together, its like nothing has ever changed. I guess it's all part of growing up.

Today i am spending some time with my best and going to the beach for some sunbathing, relaxing, and of course gossiping.

xxo

Explore

Well folks, I did it. I passed my nursing board exam.

My anxiety is slowly coming down. You know what. . . . I feel very weird.

I have nothing to do, for 2 months until I begin my job. Well wedding planning i suppose i should do, but I guess I feel like i don't really know what to do with myself.

I have been so focused on nursing and school and graduating and passing boards to be come an official Registered Nurse. My goal has been achieved. Now what?

I don't even know what my hobbies are. I think i know. But with all this time i don't know. . . should i lay around for a week relax, sun bathe, read a good book? Do i want to really get back into fitness with an everyday routine? Should i dust off the ol' camera and start taking pictures? Should I set a new goal of becoming a yoga instructor? Should I cook something, and learn to make good meals? Should i go look for new albums/vinyls and listen to them on my record player? Light candles and take a bubble bath?

I just don't know. I don't even know what i like. I haven't had the time to figure it out.

And what if all my thoughts about fitness, and photography and dance. . . . what if i was just saying how much i missed it all, just because you always want what you cant have. Well now i can have it.

I can set a new goal for myself. I don't know what i want that goal to be.

So i guess its time to explore. Explore who i have become these past 4 years of my life. Find my interests. Pursue another dream. And live happily ever after? I don't know...  i just feel like there is something more.

 I can't wait to travel and explore the world.

But first I need to find me.

On this search for my interests, hobbies, and the kind of lifestyle i want to live... I have a feeling this blog might change a bit.

I'll speak of failures and trials. Success and probably some disappointments along the way.

So... cheers. The best is still yet to come.... right?

These People

My post tonight is entitled "These People"- I am going to highlight some of the top posts I indulged in this week, and share with you a little bit about my blogging community. Here is the some of these peoples latest shenanigans. . . . . .

 I am hoping to win these amazing Minnetonka Moccasins from Love, Blair (link below)

  Check out her blog here : Love, Blair




Was inspired this week by the  "Ballerina" Post from The Honeypie Archives

It inspired me to not only work on my fitness and flexibility, to allow myself time to enjoy things I like to do, which is dance.... but to be on the other side of the camera and work on my shooting skills. Still waiting out for a professional camera, my 35 mm 1985 Cannon will have to do for now.


And over at Runaway Hippie I could relate to this "Tangled" mess of jewelry... I have no good organization of mine and her post makes me want to figure out a creative cute way to keep my jewlry looking organized, and also. . . . preventing things from tangling, breaking, and losing pieces.

 
So there you have it. On my quick little study breaks I am allowing myself, these are some from this past week that have got me motivated to pass my boards the first time round, so I can have time to accomplish some of my goals!

xxo, marissa