Thursday, November 7, 2013

Selfie time. Please excuse the dirty hair, I've been cooped up in the house all week s-t-u-d-y-i-n-g like mad. The semester is almost over! just a few more weeks. I've been spending a lot of time studying in my bed, the weather has suddenly turned cold! It's finally starting to feel a little bit like fall.

Another reason it feels like fall? this pumpkin in our living room. no one carved it-- it was too hot, and all we saw were rotting pumpkins all week-- and now no one has the heart to toss it out. I love this little guy.

I drove to Baton Rouge with my friend Sydney just to go to the brand-new TJ's that opened last week. Did it take an hour and a half each way? Yes. Are we crazy? Yes, obviously. But it sure feels worth it when I can drink my Joe's coffee in the morning with my vanilla granola. When I squinted my eyes at the store I almost felt like I was in Hollywood (OR). Needless to say, we stocked up.

date night! We went mini-golfing with another couple (one of Mikes' co-workers and his girlfriend) at the new course at City Park. Lots of fun over the course of 18 holes. Each hole is themed with a New Orleans street, so there are lots of plaques to read and facts to learn. Love those facts.

Tuesday, November 5, 2013


Mike and I have been working pretty different schedules, but we often have mornings off. It's been nice to spend that time together!

With my friend Ashley at Krewe de Boo, the Halloween parade that rolled through the French Quarter.  Halloween is a huge deal down here-- New Orleanians love any excuse to dress up, decorate their houses, and party in the streets.


EDGAR ALLAN PO' BOY? I MEAN! God I love Halloween.

 Something new I've been doing this fall: boxing. Unfortunately, the gym is pretty far away so I'm only making it (with roommates in tow) about once a week. I love it.