Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Hi everyone!

This weekend I went out to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with some friends and it was a blast, as always. From a house party to bar hopping, I definitely enjoyed the day. I'll spare you the stories, but I must say that this festive holiday is actually so much more than an excuse to drink. It makes me miss my family even more than usual! And, because I'm a jerk and feel like re-purposing content, I am shamelessly plugging an article I wrote for HoneyGood regarding celebrating the day in ways aside from drinking. There's a good Irish Blessing in there, too.

How are you celebrating today?!?!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Hi there! 

It's such a happy day!

And here's my one picture from this epic weekend:

Yup, that sums it up.

Erin Go Bragh!

Instagram Weekend Photo Link-Up

This weekend was completely packed full of fun. As I wrote in my Friday's Fancies post, I fully intended to make the most of the sassiest of holidays, and I think I did pretty well. Let's recap while linking up with a {little} dash of ash, shall we?

On Friday night, I went with a small group to see Jersey Shore the Musical at Studio Be in Lincoln Park. Yes, you read that correctly. A very funny group of people wrote a spoof musical of the "lovable" crew from the shore. I cracked up the whole time. Our programs got us a free drink at Trader Todd's down the street where I got to meet and pose with the cast.

You should have seen them in costume. From left to right: Pauly D. sneaking in, Snooki (she was incredible), Maureen (obviously not in the cast!), JWoww, moi, and Sammi

Obviously I couldn't leave without paying respect to The Situation.

Saturday morning Andrew and I ventured over to Wrigleyville for a rowdy party. It was the perfect start to the day.

I love the Old Style sign!

We hopped along to Murphy's Bleachers for solid people-watching and merriment in the sun.

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And all day yesterday we watched basketball at my favorite bar, Justin's! I didn't snap any pictures and even though my Hoyas lost, it was a great time!

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Have a good week!

Friday's Fancies: Luck 'O' the Irish

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Hello lads and lasses! It's finally Friday! Anyone else want to fast-forward to 5pm so we can get the party started?!?!

First of all, I have to wish my Hoyas a good game today at 2! HOYA SAXA!!!

Second, over at {av}'s blog, Long Distance Loving, the theme for Friday's Fancies is St. Patty's Day. How perfect! Here's my get-up for the sassiest of all holidays, St. Patrick's Day!

Friday's Fancies St Patrick's Day by mkrulia featuring tory burch clutch

Tomorrow marks my first Chicago St. Patrick's Day. I could not be more excited to participate! There are parties to attend, bars to patron, and green beer to drink. I decided to use polyvore to fashion my wardrobe for tomorrow if I had all the money in the world. Of course that means a rockin' jacket, j. crew flats, and a Tory Burch envelope clutch. The goal for tomorrow is to be cute but practical: heels would be a bad idea and I think I would be uncomfortable in a skirt. Hence, the pants and flats option. I threw in some Celtic knot earrings I thought were cute, and no holiday would be complete for me without something ridiculous on my head. Shamrock head boppers it is.

I'll raise a glass to all of you tomorrow. Slainte!!!

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Week 10; 30 for 30 Day 27

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!!
I am Irish so I celebrate this day with plenty of pride (and Guinness), but I think everyone is Irish on March 17. Don't forget to wear your green and to squeeze in some fun today! Erin go Bragh!

Day 27 of the 30 Day Photo Challenge is to post a picture with a family member. My grandpa who passed away in 2004 was always such a blast on St. Patrick's Day (and every day, really). Grandpa Gus loved to sing songs and tell stories (as most Irish men do) and I miss sitting around his house listening to his tales. He lived to be 90 so there were many! I really need to scan a picture I have of just the two of us from when I was in high school, but it's just in my memory for now. I am just one of 40+ grandchildren, so it's rare to have a picture with just him! I totally regret not taking more with him.

Grandpa Gus loved the Peanuts and wore many ties sporting Snoopy and the gang. So for today's picture, I'll post one of Snoopy and Woodstock. Every time I see a card or anything relating to the Peanuts I think of him.

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Weekly Update:
Weight loss:
.9 pounds!

Total weight loss:
14.6!!

Pounds remaining to reach goal weight:
25.2

Overall mood this week:
Well, Spring Break is over and reality is starting to set in. My finals are due the first week of May so I know time is going to fly. So overall I'm stressed and I think I will stay stressed until I have some certainty about what's going to happen. Will I get a job I like - will I just get a job? Where will we live? What am I going to get rid of from DC? How can I say goodbye to my friends? How will I pay for everything? Those are just a few of the many thoughts running through my head.

However, Weight Watchers has been a healthy distraction. I am happy that my skinny jeans are too big - I have to put them in the dryer before I wear them and they stretch to be too big in minutes! My leather belts that I like to wear around my waist are also too big - Andrew is going to punch in more holes in the belts for me this weekend! Woo hoo!

Worked out:
I only worked out twice because my back really hurt, but it's feeling better this week and I'm working out more just with a lower intensity (and more stretching!)

Yummy finds:
I have a new found love for marshmallows. Seriously I can eat and eat and eat those mini mallows without even thinking about it. Dangerous, yes, but delicious, fat free, and low points? Certainly! Really I don't eat that many at a time, it just feels like I do. Do you mindlessly eat? I absolutely do, especially if I'm watching TV. Well, munching on marshmallows has curbed some of that and satisfied my sweet tooth (like I said earlier this week, I can't eat chocolate!). Don't worry, I'm still eating healthy, but eating healthy can be exhausting, so if I eat a handful of marshmallows at night then I trick my body into thinking I just ate a huge dessert. Win-win!