Reunited and it feels so good

So Dave and I have been in MN for about 4 days thus far and it feels great to be back. Nothing really beats on seeing your family, friends, and getting into the flow of never have been gone. It has been a year or so since I have been home, and then it was only for a few days for my cousin's wedding. But now we are here in MN for two whole weeks visiting everyone and saying our "See Ya Laters" before heading down under.

Saturday was the IMPACT (Innovative. Memoriable. Programming. Activities. for Campus. Togetherness. ( MSU's Program Board)) Reunion. We met for a picnic at the park near the college and had a great time eating tons of food and joking around like old times. Later that evening a few of met to go hit the town like to good ole days! There was drinking, laughing, running in the rain, feeling old in a college town, and dancing galore. I love my IMPACTers, they truly are my second family. I started becoming the woman I am when I was with these people and they love me for all that I am, that is true friendship.

Here are some pictures from our visit thus far:

Introducing: Malia Grace Mackie

Proud parents, my cousin Melissa and her husband Jeff!

IMPACT Reunion

ASA Pledge Class

E has a BABY!

.heart. blue bricks

President and VPs!

Brunch at Rounders!

leaving kato in our dust

Niece Kenzi and I at Minneopa Falls

Minneopa Falls

Dave and Kenz discussing the bobbing 'head'

.shoave.

4th grade Arbor Day tree in my grandma's yard

Niece Emma with Devil Dog their new puggle puppy, Oreo

Hope you had a great weekend!

What are you plans this week?

Check back later this week to see all the people and things we are doing while in MN!

OOTW: Week #5

Hey Oh! Hey Oh! Here are outfits I wore during the day O! 

Jeans and Shirt: Target, Shoes: Urban Outfitters, Cardigan: Old Navy

 

Dress & Shirt: Target, Shoes: Urban Outfitters

Jeans, Shirt, Cardigan: Target, Shoes: Urban Outfitters

I do not look happy..must be the traveling.

Shirt, Shoes, Shorts: Target, Cardigan: Old Navy

I'm pretty happy with the outfits from this last week or so! My favorite outfit is the top one, I love the mix of patterns. I really want to play more with mixing colors and patterns, it was always something I wanted to do but didn't think I could pull them off. Now, I say screw it, I can pull anything off!! It truly does all come down to have confidence in yourself and how you look, ROCK IT..no matter what!

OH! I have been checking out Allison's blog: Allison's Adventure in FATshionland. I think she has great style, I want all of her outfits to come join my closet! 

Journey to MN

I have made it to Minnesota safe and sound (Dave is still on his way)! For the last month, nothing has really gone to plan in terms of our moving. But alas it has all gotten done and thus far everyone has survived. Sometimes you plan and organize things down to the T, but in the end you just have to go with the flow. So that is exactly what Dave and I have been doing, along with counting down the days until we get on the plane!

Here are a few pictures of the last week I have had: 

I made lots & lots of food:

My uncle Chuck came for a visit (and to drive our UHaul):

Uncle Chuck and I at my favorite monument

Uncle Chuck's first time in DC!

hee heeeee

stamps from other countries...sooo cool

We packed up our UHaul and hit the road:

Dave and I packed our UHaul ourselves. Bye Bye #228!

Our Sweet Ride Across Country

Ready for the first day of traveling

Chicago!

My lap for 14 hours

We took a detour to take a tour of the Wisconsin Dells:

We finally arrived and my wonderful older sister helped me unload the UHaul into our storage unit:

She did an amazing job organizing it! Plus check out that rad shirt!

It feels good to finally be unpacked and semi settling in. The next two weeks in MN are going to be a whirlwind, Dave and I traveling here and there and everywhere to see family and friends. I'm so excited to see everyone, hug them, talk for hours, and laugh and laugh until we cry!

On the Road Again

This is the last post from good Ol' Northern Virginia!

Tomorrow morning in the way early a.m. 

we begin our journey back to the 

land of 10,000 lakes. 

I will be riding with my uncle 

while Dave makes a detour to VT. 

Now off to get a few (4) hours of sleep before this

EPIC journey begins!

Adios NOVA, it's been fun!

So True

This song is A-MAZING!

It sums up how I feel while getting ready for our trip!

Take a listen and watch these random people on their own Aussie adventure!

Australia - Science with Girls

Road Trip Playlist

Dave and I make our 22 hr cross country road trip from NOVA to MN in T minus 4 days! Everyone knows when you head on a road trip you need a great road trip mix. I have been thinking about this mix probably longer than I should and probably should be spending my time packing, but I believe that this is also very important and it sure beats packing!

Currently I have 73 songs selected for my road trip playlist, which adds up to 4.6 hours. Here are some of the songs that I can't wait to listen to on our drive:

1. Australia - Science with Girls

2. Bicycle Race - Queen

3. Shell Games - Bright Eyes

4. Houdini - Foster The People

5. Helena Beat - Foster The People

6. Lover I Don't Have To Love - Bright Eyes

7.Kiss With A Fist - Florence + The Machine

8. Thriller/ Heads Will Roll - GLEE Cast

9.Give A Little - Hanson

10. On Road Again - Willie Nelson

11. Baby - The Beibs

12.To Be With You - Mr. Big

13. My Body - Young the Giant

14. Young Blood - The Naked and Famous

15. Blankest Year - Nada Surf

What songs do you like for your Road Trip playlists?

Any great suggestions?

OOTW: Week #4

This past week has been crazy! We spent the time living out of our suitcases, spending 3 days here and then 3 days there...and then to come home to a broken washer. Eeeckkk....we reported it two days ago but it's still not fixed. It will be interesting to see what outfits I pull out of my hat this upcoming week, since most of my clothes are being packed for Australia. 

Here are a few of the outfits I did wear this week (when I decided to get out of my comfy packing clothes):

Shirt and Skirt: Old Navy Shoes: Target

I love my new skirt - only $9! Whooott

Shirt and Shorts: Target

Dress and Cardigan: Target

Dress: Old Navy, Shirt: Lane Bryant Shoes: Urban Outfitters

What is your favorite item to wear in the summer?

Mine are easy to wear shoes - I tend to only wear two pairs the whole summer!