Friday Favorites

I'm going to share my 5 favorite things from this week.

1. March Madness.  And UCONN basketball.  And trash talking with family members all day today.

2.  Girl's nights at the apartment where we honestly lay on the floor and just talk about life.

3. Finding sea glass on the beach....including the rare blue piece.

4.  Feeling Good in the 90's playlist on Songza.  Which brings to me jams such as this:

5.  This week I was told a few times I have a beautiful soul.  I think this is a beautiful compliment that makes me smile more then anyone realizes.

March Madness

I would be lying if I said I have been following UCONN basketball as closely as I once had this year.  But that doesn't mean that when the big dance comes I won't cheer on my Huskies and wish they to absolutely dominate the tournament.

I have loved basketball since I was little and UCONN was a staple in my house.  That's part of the reason why I wanted to go to UCONN, because the basketball program produced superstars.  For many years now, I have not kept quiet watching these games, often screaming at the television as if each of those players could hear my words frustrations at poorly executed plays.

With March Madness in full swing, I have become addicted to the various basketball games.  Kentucky versus Wichita State. Screamed at my team when they attempted that three pointer.  Syracuse AND Duke losing?  Tears of joy.  

And when my UCONN Huskies won in over time the first round, and turned around sloppy play to beat Villanova in the second, I couldn't be happier.  Let's be real, most people hate the Huskies.  But if there is anything I learn every time March Madness rolls around, UCONN has some loyal, die hard fans who wear their Husky pride no matter what.

I love our character. I love our guys. And we're gonna win this game. 

Kevin Ollie

An Ode to Spring

Spring has slowly been working itself into 2014 and I think I can speak for most people in New England when I say I can not welcome this change with open arms.

I have a positive outlook for this spring.  This winter seemed to drag so long (and is still coming if you believe the reports of this snow storm) that the few days of warm weather has put a HUGE smile on my face.  

After a long winter of gray, I love seeing all the pictures of colorful flowers.  In fact, it's making me beyond excited to start planting my garden.  That's right I plan on planting my own cut flower garden so I can surround myself with flowers on a regular basis.  Flowers just put a smile on anyone's face. I'm open to any sorts of suggestions.

Here's to spring everyone.  Flowers and sunshine.  Blue skies to encourage positivity.  Hikes with friends. Colorful outfits.  And wonderful memories with some amazing people.
 
 

Friday Fun

Life knows when you need an old friend to pop back into your life.  

You know those friends.  The people who you don't talk to all the time but when you do get back together, it's like no time has passed.

Julia walked into work on Friday and tears sprung into my eyes at not only the surprise but the fact that she took the time to come visit.

The last time I saw Julia was at my dad's wake and I can't remember the time before that.  We have tried to email back and forth but life sometimes just gets too busy.  Plus we had opposite schedules for a while there so we could never make set plans.

But for two hours, in a Starbucks next to work, Julia and I caught up with everything that has been happening in our lives.

If I'm honest, it was a perfect way to end a loooong week.  Old friends.  Great conversations.  And, a great drink.

(I told you I would blog more....)

Friday Favorites

Oh hi old stranger.  Lovely to see you again.  Here are few of my favorite things.

1. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green.  I wanted to read the book because it's coming out in theaters but the book exceeded my expectations.  I laughed.  I cried.  And I could no believe how much this book hit close to home.

2. Speaking of books....Words from a Wanderer by Alexandra Elle.  I found this on Amazon the day I went on a book splurge and it's beautiful.  I enjoy reading the encouraging words before work at Starbucks.

3.  Snapchat conversations with one of my best friends Tenzin.  Which includes her view of lunch at the hospital when she works the evening shift.  Makes me miss her a whole lot.

4.  Spring Break Memories.

5. Jamming to country music because I want the warm weather more then I want anything else.  But seriously, can someone tell me what's better then hearing country music to get you ready for summertime and beers with your best friends.