color run

How sweet does this run look?! I'm definitely all about this one!

Plus it's only a 5K - piece of cake.

Happy running :)

ten things on hump day

Wednesday = hump day!

And for all those that need clarification - it's the middle of the week

(it is all down hill from here).

My day was very - uhh - interesting. Wait til you read this list!

Here are 10 random things that made my day "what it was" - in no order:

1. Had a meeting to schedule my last semester of classes (reaction: when did I grow up?)

2. Filled out a graduation audit form (confession: this kinda freaked me out)

3. Realized I only have 8 more days until I see my best friend (totally freaking out)

4. Walked around target and bought - peanut butter, lip gloss and foundation (success)

5. Had dinner at Panera with a friend and ran into my awesome aunts (love love love)

6. Actually got to talk to Nick on the phone for a whole 5 minutes (say whhattt)

7. Finished a huge project for an educational assessment class (cheers)

8. Listened to Call Me Maybe and Domino on repeat (pre-teen/ghetto phase)

9. Start the final season of Sex and City (tears but excited)

And drum roll please....

10. Dissected and owl pellet in science class (confession: completely freaked me out)

When I dragged myself out of bed today, I totally didn't see #10 coming. I mean the rest were all pretty exciting no matter how sad or nervous I am for a few things. But don't worry, my group and I successfully dissected that owl pellet and put together one amazing "warrior king" skeleton! Elementary Education majors really can do it all friends :)

PS. Anyone else super excited to wake up at 4am on Saturday for opening day of fishing?! I am!!! I go to get my license tomorrow with my special trout sticker so I can hit the streams bright and early with Nick on Saturday. Anyone wanna join us?! I'm bringing the coffee and the donuts :)

the silent contest

Remember this picture:

Well here is the video that I was involved in for a contest at my school as part of my job!
Yeah that's right - I got paid to do this and all the crazy work to make this video happen.

But it was completely worth it :) Check it out friends!

PS. This is inspired by The Artist which is a fantastic film.

The Silent Contest from Michael Rothermel on Vimeo.

Check out my partner in crime - Michael here.

He's an amazing guy with awesome talents!

What do you think of our production??!

Love it right?! I knew you would :)

so sorry

So when spring semester rolls around everyone is looking forward to one thing... spring break. But then spring break comes and goes - all everyone is left with is one new thing.... stress. You only have eight more weeks until the end of the semester and there is so  much more to do. Not only do you have all the course work to finish up for the end of the semester but you're planning the up coming summer/semester/year. It is never ending friends.

For me, I'm looking into the next three months and realizing spring break was my only break until July, so I'm planning my summer trips, jobs and classes, the next semester because it will be my last one of classes, where I will be doing my student teaching in the US and overseas, and the beginnings of my future plans after I graduate in 14 months! It is insane around here I tell you. I get enough sleep to get by on a daily basis. I do my best to eat three meals a day. I run as often as I can. But what really keeps my going is my quiet time with God each day. No matter how stressed I am, He always knows just what I need.

So the lack of posts isn't because I don't want to be here. I honestly don't remember the last time I logged on to check everything :( I am truly sorry but I will be back later this week... I hope. Have a wonderful week friends!

Kiss Me I'm Irish

Happy Saint Patrick's Day everyone :)

Did you know that Saint Patrick is known

for explaining the Trinity using the shamrock?!

And he is known for bringing Christianity

to Ireland. So he received saint status and a feast.

March 17 is dedicated to Saint Patrick and the good he did.

I hope that you all embrace this holiday

because we Irish people just love it!

I am Irish and proud of it.

I mean check out these freckles and light skin.

sunglasses

I have sensitive eyes. 

But it works out perfectly because I'm obsessed with sunglasses! I have over 20 pairs spread throughout my rooms and various cars. Below are some throwbacks of me sporting all different kinds of my favorite sunglasses. Obviously I love the big "Jackie O" sunglasses! I visited her grave in DC when I was little and people left a bunch of sunglasses at her grave site. I thought people had just dropped them all there, but then my mom and aunts explained that she was known for her big sunglasses. And that is how, I believe, I became obsessed with big sunglasses. Plus Jackie is one of the most fashionable women in history! Anyways, sunglasses would definitely be my accessory of choice. Now you know something else random about me :)

My inspiration: Miss Jackie O Kennedy

Indiana

My weekend with my brother and friends was so fun!

We acted like siblings and college students and it was amazing.

We went to all the best places to eat in the area including

Steak and Shake for milkshakes and Buffalo Wild Wings for wings!

We played racket ball and went running in the gorgeous weather.

We met some friends at Ball State for a fun night of bowling and shakes.

We stayed up way to late catching up and watching Top Shot.

I slept on a good friend's couch and caught up with old friends, 

who I've missed dearly, on lives and all the recent gossip.

Basically, Indiana was amazingly fun and I can't wait to go back to visit.

I miss my wingman already and can't wait for him to come home soon!

please ignore the horrible lighting and wind hair.