Thrift Shop Stalking

This morning, I moseyed on down to the thrift shop that only opens a couple times a week underneath a church downtown. Its the best (but really). 

The ladies that run it are always putting out new stuff while you are there, so I end up looking slightly stalker-ish whenever I see one of them walk by with a vintage sundress or the likes. The trick is to casually walk behind them until they hang it up, pretending you are looking at the OTHER sundresses. Then, just after they walk away, I snatch it quick. HAH! Just before that trendy college girl sees it! 

Yes, I realize I may have become a bit of a competitive thrifter. But life is all about the challenges, right?

Today, I scored big with a 1960s Betty Crocker cookbook (for kids, but with plenty of recipes to make that my kid-like fiance will eat), a anchor print knit shirt, a beautifully knit white cape with scalloped edge pockets, vintage "wing" earrings, a horse pin and a brass pineapple paperweight. Lots of excitement over here, let me tell ya.

Vorfreude

vorfreude 

(n.) the joyful, intense anticipation that comes from imagining future pleasures

My new favorite word! I love dreaming up ideas and planning new adventures. Now I have a word to describe the fun-ness of it all. A very strange sounding word. 

Picnic On the Lake

The other night, I got home from work around six, and Owen had just gotten back from a bike ride to the grocery store. He proceeded to cook up a couple steaks while I lounged (aka sat lazily and failed to assist in any sort of way), packed up everything in a cooler, and we drove down to the lake. 

It was beautiful out. After having it rain pretty much every day since we moved here, we were soaking it up! Great steak, great pasta salad and a great view. The sun was shining, and there were lots of interesting sights on the bike path right next to our picnic table (see below).

Oh, Burlington. 

Then, because we couldn't go inside quite yet, we sat on Church Street with a couple cups of coffee until the sun set. Perfect night.

Amen, Betty White. There are times, especially working in a restaurant, that I want to loudly proclaim this to people (many of those times are to myself!). Instead of getting caught up in gossip, judging or giving your opinion on someone else's choices, or comparing yourself to others, its best to remember to just mind your own business! Be how you want to be, and let others do the same. 

Makes life much more simple, and happy : )

A Fall Walk

This week I went to see Pitch Perfect in theaters with a group of girlfriends (top notch flick by the way). I had some time to kill before I met up with them, so I took a walk around town to check out the changing leaves. Then I ended up on the dock for a while watching the sunset. 

I love fall!

49ers Game

Last weekend Owen and I made last minute plans to go to a 49ers game in San Francisco. The game was at 1 o'clock, so we woke up super early so we could get some tailgating in (mimosas and roast beef sandwiches, yum). His cousins had flown in from New York that weekend, and we were lucky enough to meet up with them before and after the game. Good to see some family : )

Now, for all of you that know me well, you know there is nothing I love more than watching sports (HEH! Can't even type that with a straight face!) But ever since my West Virginia Mountaineer days, I do love being at a good football game. The energy of the crowd! The snacks! The cheerleaders sweet moves! The 105 degree weather! Oh wait, that part wasn't fun. It was so dang hot. I almost doused myself with a bottle of water, but then thought that might look a little eccentric. Not that Owen's flat brimmed hat didn't, which I stole halfway through the game for survival reasons.

Overall, a great footballin' time.

Down Time

I had some much needed down time the past couple days after a crazy couple weeks at work. I loveee my "me" time. There were some glorious naps, I baked apple crisp, went for a bike ride, caught up on my favorite blogs with a cup of tea, bought a pumpkin spice candle that I can't seem to stop burning, and cleaned up my messy messy room. Just what I need to feel rejuvenated and ready for the week!

P.S. I really need to invest in a hammock. How comfy does this chick look?

Fam & Friends

I've been missing my family and my besties from home the past couple weeks. Its been a long time since I've had a good get together with any of them! Its the longest I've been away and I am ready for a good ole' reunion time.

(pic of me and my bud Amanda when she came to visit this summer, great day!)