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25 Things I've Learned In My 20's

Any 20 something should be able to relate :)

New Tunes Tuesday

More from the Lumineers:

Hope you had a great Memorial Weekend!! We had SUCH a great time Up North...more on that later :)

Weekend at the Lake!!

I'm this excited to spend the weekend 'Up North Minnesota' at the lake:

Hope you have exciting Memorial Weekend plans! :)

PS. 

Ignore the shiny orb on my forehead...picture of a picture

Also, so weird to see me holding a can of Pepsi and not Diet Coke!

New Tunes Tuesday

Can't help but wish this was about a couple of Gusties....

BUT, love this song and the MIAC shout-out!

Weekend Update

This weekend was my FIRST weekend in our new apartment (if you don't count the weekend we moved...which I don't...because we were moving not weekending)

We had a much needed relaxing weekend:


Friday--We relaxed at a friends house, enjoyed the cool temperature of their patio and some great conversation.

Saturday: DATE NIGHT! It's been a while since we had a date night, we went to my new favorite restaurant Mestizo

View from our table at Mestizo

We also watched the best SNL in a while, right? I absolutely died laughing during the, "So You Think You Can Dance Music Festival" Skit--SO FUNNY. Brought back some 'point' dance memories :)

Sunday:

We had a lazy Sunday.

We did enjoy a run in the park and watched a sailboat race! Wish I brought my camera....

To top off our Sunday....

WE GOT A TABLE! How old am I that getting a table was an uber exciting event? Two of our friends came over to help us move and set up the table, and then we headed out to La Bodega for some great tapas, sangria, and live music.

Get EXCITED!!

My attempt to take a picture of the sunset...

Now that I have bored you to tears.... 

Hope you had a great weekend and have a wonderful week :)

New Coffee Obsession

I have a new coffee obsession. 

I may be behind on this...but let me introduce you to my new coffee splurge:

 

It's a Starbucks Mocha Coconut Frappuccino Light! It's fantastic--cool, creamy, coconut, and a hint of chocolate. If you are not a huge coffee fan, you can barely taste the coffee (which is usually how I like my coffee to taste--not like coffee). 

The drink isn't even that bad for you! Except, I'm totally one of those people who ask for a 'light' drink, but insist on still loading on the whip cream. oops.

Another bonus? I totally feel like this when ordering it:

 If you are loving the coconut trend these days--GO TRY ONE, promise you won't be disappointed!

New Tunes Tuesday

Love.

Weekend Update

Another great (busy) weekend in Minnesota! Spence and I traveled back to watch his sister graduate from law school! We had a great time celebrating her accomplishment, and enjoying Minneapolis.

Graduate!

Spence and I enjoying the sunny Minneapolis day

 

 

 

I was also able to see one of my closest friends graduate! (double win!)

Do you like my EXACT same pose in every picture?? Whoops.

In addition to the graduation we were able to attend Mother's Day family functions, and see some of our friends. It was a wonderful little trip, and worth every bit of exhaustion we are feeling today.
This weekend we will be staying in Kansas; I am actually super excited. May is a busy month of Minnesota trips for us, it's always great to go back...but I am excited for a weekend without the long drive :)

Hope you had a great weekend!

Summer Bucket List

On Monday morning, I enjoyed listening to the KDWB morning show on my way back to Kansas. I have yet to find a morning show I enjoy in Kansas, so it is always a treat to listen to KDWB in the morning when I am home, it reminds  me of my summer commute to St. Louis Park!


Monday, the cast members each made a 3 item summer bucket list. Only 3 items--because 3 items can be done easily in 3 months! Anyways, it encouraged me to make a 3 item summer bucket list! Mine is a little lame, maybe next year when I have the whole summer off (amazing) I'll get a little crazier with my bucket list!

3 Item Summer Bucket List:

1. Finish my Thesis Project (eek)

2. Attempt to water-ski

3. Learn how to knit

I realize these are pretty lame...BUT all things I really want to do! Well, I actually am not sure if I want to water-ski...but I felt like at least ONE item should be extreme.

What are you wanting to do this summer??

New Tunes Tuesday

Of Monsters and Men- Little Talks

This song isn't really new...but I really do love it!

Minnesota Weekend & Photo Updates

This past weekend I was in Minnesota...and it was amazing as always! It was so wonderful to see my family and friends; I am blessed with three weekends back in Minnesota this May.

Highlights of the Weekend:

• Dinner at Jake's with my Mom
• Center for Girls Leadership-Lead Today 5k
• Favorite Yoga class
• Kentucky Derby/Cinco De Mayo Fusion Party

Some of the girls looking proper

Men Looking Dapper

Every time I leave Minnesota, I can't stop thinking about how lucky I am to have such great family and friends. It is hard being away, but it has made me really appreciate how awesome my 'people' are :) I only wish I had more time with every visit--I can never fit in seeing everyone or doing everything I want (I guess I am lucky to have such a problem)!

Additionally, here are some photo updates (now that I have my camera cord back--Hooray!)

Spence and I on our Easter Golf Outing

Before Easter Church--I was DYING laughing. To get Juno's attention my Mom kept saying, "boo, boo, boo." In a monotone voice. Classic.

Redrocks

 

Redrocks