So What Wednesdays....

Its been a while since I have linked up with Shannon for



So what ...

..if I subscribe to the Big Brother news feed for twitter.. and I continue to watch the show 3 times a week even though I know what to expect on Sundays and Wednesdays

...I went to the grocery store for the first time last week since the beginning of July {sounds a little similar to my blogging schedule! ha!}

...I drive to the mailbox daily in hopes my Erin Condren planner will be here.. if its not here tomorrow, I may be calling customer service.. I'm getting impatient!

...After a rough day in the office last week, I contemplated being poor and a bum rather than having money with a job! I then realized I should be thankful to have a job

...I'm loving that wedding season has started, along with the showers and bachelorette parties that are included.

...if as soon as I got the clear that softball season was over I chucked our weeks packed with visiting of friends. I feel like I haven't been able to do this all summer

...I'm offended that Casey Anthony has been seen in a buckeye hat! Please please please don't kick us while were down!

...I'm trying to let some rude comments left on my reunions FB wall not affect me. Its been difficult to plan a high school reunion for a class of 500+ people. I'm fully aware that we are not going to please EVERYONE, however the hurtful words that are left towards the committee members have really bothered me. Next time I'm half tempted to let them plan the 15 year reunion.

... I'm stressing about finding time for a long run this weekend, sure hope I fit it in

Happy Wednesday Lovelies!

Head on over to Shannon's blog and let us all know what you are saying "so what to" this week!

These are a few of my favorite things....

Last week Kelly from Keeping up with Kelly tagged me to do a little survey about my favorite things!

I thought this was a great way for some of my newer followers to get to know me [if your new, please let me know by leaving a comment and tell me something about you, or something that you love!! I love to getting to know my followers :)]

[1.] My family

I think its safe to say that even though my family is not a "thing" they mean the world to me! I think your family gives you a foundation of who you are, and you make yourself out of the foundation. I have come to realize that over the years, I am VERY fortunate to have such a strong relationship with my family. I look forward to getting together every Sunday, its a way for us all to stay connected, and I thoroughly enjoy the company.

Although Alli and I have not always had the most "my sister is my best friend" type of a relationship, I believe through the past few years we have become much closer, and I can think we can attribute this to the boys! Somehow Justin and Doug, make us appreciate each other more! ha! and to that i'm very thankful to as well. The boys have come into our family and have pretty much made our family of 4 now 6 and I LOVE it!!


[2.] My phone

I hate that this is my 2nd most favorite item, but honestly it is my lifeline! I have an iPhone - and I would be lost without it. I obviously use it for a phone, text, and email, but it seriously keeps me connected with the world. Between a game of Words With Friends, Twitter, Angry Birds, Sky Burger, updates on the latest sports scores, keeping track of my runs, an ipod... seriously - what is not to love about her??? And yes, it is a her, and her name is Bella, which is short of Isabella the iPhone. [I'm still a little jealous of a co-worker who came up with the name Fiona, as in Fiona Apple, for her phone! 10 pts for creativity goes to MaryBeth!]

[3.] My T-Shirt Quilt

My great grandma and grandma make amazing quilts. I had always wanted to make a quilt with them but never really needed one. However, when i graduated college, rather than making a t-shirt blanket with all of my sorority shirts, I thought I would make a quilt, and ask my great grandma to help me. I thoroughly enjoyed going over every Tuesday evening one summer and quilting with her. Every time I look at the quilt it brings back both college memories and the time we spent together during the summer making this masterpiece.

[4.] Hint of Lime Tositos and Sour Patch Watermelons
It is a good trip to the grocery store if I can get out of there without treating myself to 1 of these two items. I honestly eat very healthy, however these 2 items are seriously my weakness! its horrible!

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[5.] The Ohio State Buckeyes

I think its more of a religion than a team here in Columbus, Ohio, to love the buckeyes. I'm a little anxious about this season, however, I'm still looking forward to fall, and the anticipation of another great season from our beloved buckeyes!

[6.] Restaurant Ranch Dressing

I don't know what it is about restaurant ranch dressing, but its SO much better than anything you can buy at the grocery store. My friend Jaci and I will debate where we go to dinner at times based off of the salad dressings. Its a toss up between Red Robin and Texas Roadhouse for the best ranch dressing. Do you have a favorite?!?

[7.] Snowboarding

I love snowboarding, it is something that we can do as a family and its something I hope to do one day with my family as well.

Dropping into the half pipe at Buttermilk in Aspen last year
[this is the one used for the XGames]
[and no, i'm not that good, I just went down the middle of it and screamed like a little girl with excitement!]

[8.] Diet Coke

I would be lost without diet coke. But I'll lay it all out there for you, a fountain diet coke, in a Styrofoam cup with chipped ice, is my ABSOLUTE favorite! its honestly heaven in a cup to me! It is a special treat when I drive by a Sonic and pick myself up a Route 44 Diet Coke with EZ ice.

[9.] Christmas

There is just something about Christmas that just makes me absolutely giddy 24/7. I love the season. People are filled with cheer, there is music on specifically for this holiday, houses are decorated to look more like homes, families gather together, and you get to give lots of presents. I just LOVE it! I wish it could be Christmas ALL year round!

[10.] Baby Names

I love thinking up baby names. I love unique names, however I don't want them to be so far out in left field that my child will be looked at funny when his name is called on the first day of school, however I want them to be a one of a kind in their classroom! My list is constantly changing, but I have names right now that I'm pretty much OVER the moon excited about!

[11.] Vacations

After getting back from our cruise, I think Justin and I both realized that we may need to plan more vacations. it was SO nice to just be the two of us, and not have a care in the world, just relaxing. I'm ready to go back!? Who's coming with us!
[12.] Running

Although I mainly dread going to the gym, or hitting the pavement, and I really hate going for a run when I'm out there, the sense of accomplishment once I finish a long run/race is totally worth it all. We are signed up for the 1/2 marathon on Saturday and I'm so ready to start the race and more importantly ready to finish it. I just want to beat my time from last year!
[13.] Blogging Friends

I LOVE my blogging friends. Its amazing how supportive everyone is to one another. I think its amazing that here we are, all over the US, and we have gotten to know one another through our daily chronicles that we share via an electronic diary. I think there is a sense of community that we get as a blogger, that others don't understand unless they are into blogging as well. I appreciate the friendships that I have made/built over the last year and a half more than I ever thought I would. I originally started blogging just to link up to Kelly's Korner SUYL series, and it has become so much more! and for that I am forever thankful!


So now that you know a few things that I love, I want to hear what you LOVE!

Jess First Comes Love
Anna A Pair of Kings
Caroline Simply Smithwick
Shannon Life After I "Dew"
Brittany Sweet and Sassy and Oh So Classy
Sonja For the Love of Stilettos
Emily The Simple Frills
Stephanie The Professors Wife
Jenny Life, Love and Marathons
Holly Running in Stilettos

Happy Thursday Blog Friends!!!

Happy St Patty's Day!

Today is the day that everyone claims to be Irish!

HAPPY ST PATTY'S DAY!

[even if you claim it 1 day a year or 365 days a year like me;)]

its amazing how my planning for this wonderful holiday has changed over the last few years [i sure do miss college on days like today! right - Aly?] it used to be waking up at 6am and looking all cute in our green outfits that we would plan out for a full month and now its just another day in the office waiting to get out and put green die into a nice frosty cold one at the end of the day!

I will say that this year doesn't look much different than last year

same shirt, same hair style
[I call this hair style, "oh sht, i woke up late and need to get into work quickly"]
[perhaps next year I need to find a new green shirt, i might need to retire this one - 3 years running may be pushing it a bit!]

Tonight we have plans of working out, cooking dinner and going out with a few people to enjoy a green beer or two while we watch the beginnings of March Madness

J and I have a little friendly competition between our brackets, the loser has to take the winner out to dinner.. and no J, Chipotle doesn't count as a nice dinner!

So who are you rooting for this year! I have OSU and Kansas in the big dance [really i just want to talk smack with Kelly during the game - ha! i love friendly competitions!], with OSU winning of course... LETS GO BUCKEYES!

So to wrap up all of these ramblings...

I hope you have a WONDERFUL and SAFE
st. patrick's day
and good luck with your brackets for March Madness!

It's Game Day!

This morning I picked out this to wear to work

[i know try not to judge - please remember that i work in HR and I have 11 more weeks to dress up in OSU colors on Fridays.... and this is the closest I get without wearing OSU gear to work- you have to get creative!]

I decorated my office to support my team

I changed out the golf tees to buckeyes in my candle sticks on the mantle

with all of this being done, it must mean one thing.....

IT'S HERE

the OSU Season Opener is tonight against Marshall's Thundering Herd!

Bring on the buckeye necklaces

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Bring on the Shoevia

Bring on Script Ohio

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Bring on Brutus
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Because FOOTBALL season is FINALLY HERE!

Let's GO BUCKEYES!
just in case you didn't know were ranked #2

can i get an O-H.....