Back to the Grind

So the first week back wasn't TOO awful. It didn't draw any blood. A few tears maybe, but no blood =).

 

My schedule is pretty full. Unfortunately I have classes every day. BLAH! But Friday's I get out but eleven so it's almost like a three day weekend! 

I think the worst part is that I only have one class on Monday, which is International Relations (SO interesting!!....) and it's at 8:30 in the morning. It will take all of my strength to roll out of bed and go to class. 

Some of my classes seem like they are going to be pretty cool though. Vampire Stories for example!

Vampires, werewolves, ghosts and other apparitions... I mean come on! When have you ever read a syllabus that started out like that? And his name is Dragan Kujundzic! Maybe he's a vamp himself! ;). 

So that's one plus to the semester. 

I was pretty unexcited excited to go back, as you can tell from my awesome nine dollar, reused backpack. But I was pretty impressed by how quickly I rolled out of bed and got ready. It started out pretty harsh. Buttttt with some focus, some coffee and some makeup, it turned around. 

I've been reading the paper everyday, which has actually turned out to be educational! Imagine that!

 I have actually been more up to date on some things my Dad! Now that's pretty impressive. 

I've already had tons of reading and note taking to do. I mean come on! It's the first week! Professors do not care. I repeat, they do not care!!!! 

Having my little babies has been helpful though. Lily even offered to do my work! But she's pretty busy these days. I really didn't want to interfere with her rope chewing, so I declined. 

It's been so nice to have Nikki back in town. We have muted each other's stress somewhat, with a little dose of Bento and TCBY. 

I am getting hungry...

I also made an awesome dinner at home all by my lonesome!

It's whole wheat pasta,  parmesan and oregano red sauce (or something like that) spinach, mushrooms, onions and italian sausage, with tons of spices of course. Come on, I'm Italian! What else do you expect. 

It was mighty delicious!

I did have a few "it's just one of those days" moments. 

Such as, when I tried to get something out of the pantry, but instead the oatmeal decided to fall and erupt all over the floor, right before I had to catch the bus. 

Thankfully I have an in-home vacuum cleaner.

So over all, it's been an alright week. I think the semester should be fine, as long as I stay up to date with my work. And hey! I might even learn a thing or two!

Lily's begging for my attention, so that's my call to get the day going, with a healthy dose of job hunting! Wish my luck!

 But not before we have a little girl time. 

Happy Saturday!!!

xoxo

A Day In the Life

Don't you just love those days when you get into bed and feel like you really utilized the day? Like you really got stuff done. YOU ROCKED THIS DAY! Yea, that's pretty much how I feel right now.
I went to the pool with my friend Laura this morning. We chit chatted for a while, which was nice. But I soon faced the reality of the daunting errands that lay before me. So I decided I'd make it fun and dress all cutesy and girly. What else is a girl supposed to do?

So I tried on my blazer from Express (which is my obsession) and decided that it is just too damn hot outside to be wearing anything with long sleeves. And so decided that a cute little graphic tee would do just fine. And one with an uplifting message to top it off. 

What a HOOT eh??

So once I had primped just enough, Lily and I loaded into the car and started off on our adventures around Gainesville.

And let me tell you, it's a jungle out there!! 

There's mom's with their freshman babies everywhere, 

the stores are just a total wreck,

(Yes, I was that creeper taking pictures in line)

and every step you take you worry you're going to be run over by the herd of oncoming shoppers. 

Yes. It got pretty serious up in Wal-Mart. 

So after I somehow made it out of Wal-of-people-Mart alive, Lils and I ventured over yonder into the land of cookies, toys and lawns to be piddled in, also known as, PetSmart.

It was my babies very first time. She was pretty starstruck actually. Of course the day that we go, there are tons of dogs. I guess I should have suspected as much as it was a Saturday. EARTH TO ELISE. 

But on top of all of that, it was also an adoption day. So there were tons of dogs and cats in cages. It was really sad and humbling at the same time. I'm pretty sure Lil was appreciative of what a great home she has. 

She did get a little bit freaked out when one of the dogs up for adoption started barking at her. She yipped and wouldn't even walk by him. My poor little Lily. We made it out alive of that jungle as well, but not before buying my baby's favorite food, which also happened to be on sale! Hallelujah!

For those of you who don't know about Blue Buffalo, find out about it. Seriously. I did my research, and though a raw diet is truly what's best for your pets, who really has the time to cook beef stew and pork chops every night? So until my schedule opens up a heck of a lot, I'm sticking with the best processed dog food out there. And that is definitely Blue. 

I know that Purina and Iams sounds great and all, but really it's not all that hot for you precious, furry baby. Generally the number one ingredient is some form of starch or chicken by product. Do you read what you put into your body? You should read what you're putting into your animals' bodies as well. 

Blue has so many awesome ingredients, some of them including blueberries, carrots, sweet potatoes, chicken (and not the by products), and tons of vitamins and minerals. Don't believe me? Check it out the next time you're in PetSmart!

The price is about the only downside to the food. But hey! Is your pet important to you or not? I think I vote a healthy, happy, and most importantly LONG life for mine!!! (They also make kitty food FYI!)

So speaking of putting healthy food into your pet's body, I am about to sound like a total hypocrite!! Lily had been such a good girl, that I decided to treat her with a hamburger from McDonald's. I know, I know. That's probably worse than Alpo and Wal-Mart brand dog food combined! But honestly this isn't an everyday thing! And a doggy needs a treat every once in a while! She's still getting her health food on at home =). 

   

And after a few more errands we made our way out of the jungle and back into the peacefulness of home.  But not before taking a few more pictures with my baby =)

We slowed the night down by having a few treats. Lils had her bone, well boneS actually, that we purchased at PetSmart.

And I made myself a delicious protein smoothie!

This bad boy was filled with rice milk, two small spoonfuls of Blueberry Pomegranate frozen yogurt (From Publix. GET IT NOW!), peanut butter, Chocolate Protein powder, frozen cherries, an assortment of other frozen berries, and maybe about 3/4 cup of oats! I popped it in the freezer for a few minutes and mmmm mmmm! Was it nummy!!! 

So after such an eventful day you can imagine how exhausted Lils was! She plopped her cute little booty down on my bed and took herself a nap. 

I finished off the night webcamming with Ian and getting stuff ready for class.

How adorable =). 

Lils is getting angry with me for staying up late. If I don't stop, I fear my life may be at risk. 

So I think I'll hit the sheets and curl up with a good book. Now I just have to decide which to start. 

 I think I'm leaning towards The Help...

I think I'll do a review on both once I'm finished! 

Here's to good reading!

xoxoxo