Friday Favorites

This week has been interesting.. It was my first week at my new research facility and at University of Missouri-Columbia. This is an interesting transition, living with roommates this summer, going from a very small school to a huge university, and making sure everything is taken care as far as my PhD. But without further ado, here are my weekly favorites!

1. Flowers from Steve. He sent me flowers on my first day! He's so sweet.

2. I love San Pellegrino! But my absolute favorite flavor is the Blood Orange. I bought a six pack. I crave carbonation so this is my "healthy" version.

3. Gold Foil Prints like this one. I have been searching for three gold foil prints that I want to frame and hang in my bathroom at my new apartment. Something cheeky but still classy to go with my black and white bathroom theme.

4. Reading at the Starbucks, not even ten minutes walking distance from my apartment. I switched from my normal hot caramel macchiato to the iced version for summer. Its so nice to sit in a Starbucks with a book and coffee for hours. Honestly one of my favorite places.

5. Happy National Donut day! I am not going to say I have a problem, but I have a small obsession with donuts. My favorites are Dunkin Donuts: chocolate frosting and sprinkles, chocolate cake donuts, and cronut donuts. And of course chocolate long johns from Quiktrip. Sorry I'm not sorry.

 

Have a great weekend everyone! I am headed back to St. Louis for the weekend! Pool and reading case studies is on my to do list.

XOXO

 

Friday Favorites....On Saturday

Sorry for the late post, I moved to Columbia, Missouri yesterday. So between boxes, unpacking, and driving back to St. Louis. There wasn't much time for blogging. This is just a temporary sublease for the summer before I move into my actual apartment. So excited to decorate!! But anyways, here are my favorites from this week!

 1. Emily Giffin's new book!
 I love all her books, Something Blue and Love the One You are With, being my favorites. I am so excited to delve into this book after my book hangover. (Thanks, Fault in our Stars, you made me stop reading for a month)

2. Sunsets over Forest Park

I can honestly say this is one of my favorite places. Between the zoo and the boat house, I have a small love affair with Forest Park. And since its the 250th anniversary of the 1904 Worlds Fair. Its even more exciting this summer!

 3. My nail polish color: Lust for Lilac
This is from Maybelline's line of nailpolishes. Absolutely adore this spring color. (Yes, that's my Military college ring)

4. Work outs

I have been going consistently every day the past two weeks. Sorry about the 'no makeup' and blurry eyed look. Mornings are not my favorite but I am loving the results from the gym. So it continues. That and I bought cute new work out clothes that make me motivated. (I have tattooed eyeliner on my top lids, so when I say no makeup, I mean I didn't put any on)

5. World's Fair Pavillion
When I was in high school, we as a school, would come here and spend the day. It was called Rosati-Gras. It was always such a good time and every time I drive by. I smile and remember the days of playing red rover, eating Mom's deli subs, and Ted Drewes ice cream. (I took this Thursday night as I was driving home and decided to cut through the park, just so pretty!)

Friday Favorites: My Birthday Week

A few things from this week that I am loving:

1. Finished writing all my thank you cards from graduation. I love handwritten notes and so I make a point to respond to all cards sent to me with a heartfelt "thanks"

2. Birthday flowers from my mom. So pretty!!

 

3. This adorable bow necklace is at the top of my list of 'next purchases' from Mindy Mae's Market 



 4. Baby elephants at the zoo. So stinking cute to watch.



5. New books!!! Blog post to come!!

 



6. Funny card I found that I can't wait to send to my boyfriend in California. Yes, I am in a long distance relationship.

 

 

7. Being home in St. Louis. And its summertime. So baking with fresh fruit. Rocking my Keds, albeit dirty. The sun shining on the yellows and greens of my neighbors fields.

 

 

 

 

Spending my weekend with my parents at a BBQ competition. My mom has her own team, Sues Ques, in which I am part of. She won last year out of 200 teams for her dessert. This is a new event this weekend but excited for another competition. We've been prepping all week for vending and competing! Have a great weekend!!

 

XOXO