Way Back {When}sday...But Not Really

Good morning!

Reflecting on last night I thought that my post today would go "way back" to four years ago. 

I won't, though, because even though this is my blog and I should do what I want, I fear that talking about politics on my blog will result in people lecturing me for my beliefs and memories or take things out of context. 

So instead of writing about the hope I still feel and how happy I was four years ago accompanied by pictures and memories, I will just say two things: 

First, thank you for caring so passionately about this election. I am so proud to live in a country where we can argue freely. I pray we keep voting every year for the local and state elections. Those are just as important.

Second, and I think we can all agree, I am so thankful that I will now fast-forward through holiday commercials on my DVR instead of political commercials.

Now I leave you with this: 

I love Conan.

Weekly Posting Now?

Well goodness gracious what a bad blogger I have been this last week. I actually have really good excuses! Let me explain in pics and prose:

First, I didn't post on Thursday of last week because, well, I have no idea why. I either forgot or was too lazy. Guilty! 

Second, last Friday I was in a horrible mood because I didn't lose any weight again. Fridays are my weigh-in days for Weight Watchers. I never want to post when I'm a negative Nancy, so I decided to forgo the 2012 equivalent of feel-bad-about-myself high school AIM away messages of sad song lyrics. Remember those? I may have felt like posting the lyrics to "Everybody Hurts" by REM, but alas I am not a teen. Instead of complaining online I whined to Andrew and barely ate anything all day. Progress? 

Annnnyway...

Saturday we drove up north a bit for my future sister-in-law's bridal shower! It was great to meet her family and spend some quality time with my mom. In all honesty it was the first bridal shower where we didn't eat tiny sandwiches and I didn't have (too many) awkward conversations...meaning I really had a great time! The only game (!!!) was a Mad Libs game. My mom and I were crying from laughing so hard! 

Me and the Bride-to-Be!

Later on we went to the Wilmette Beach for the view, the company, and the drinks. Look at the gorgeous sunset with the sailboat! How picturesque!! 

On Sunday my parents brought us a Birthday cake! 

Monday was slightly exciting: we went to a Conan taping!!!! He's in Chicago this week and we were lucky to get tickets! Andrew's boss gave us her extra pair and we couldn't pass it up! Look at this line to pick up the tickets! Crazy! 

The whole experience was one to remember. I will obviously have this picture to remember how I sweat in line beforehand. Lovely.

We sat near the stage by the band! 

The show was hysterical and we got to meet Mark Pender!

Finally, I didn't post the previous two nights because we graced the Wrigley bleachers for the Cubs v. Tigers games. 

Here was Tuesday:

And here was Wednesday:

 

Gorgeous!! I love the weather right now in the Windy City!