{Sunday Shoes}

The cold front this week has been unexpected (at least for those of us who do not watch the weather channel) and COLD. Yikes...did the Groundhog see is shadow?? I still never remember if that means winter or spring? Clearly we got winter.

So here is a little toast for warmer weather. May it come soon! You can at least be ready when it does get here by getting these sandals for less than $20!

Gameday Shoes!!

The big day is here! Superbowl XLVI...let's do this.

For the past few years I have picked one NFL team to support for the season, until I find the just right fit for me then I'll stick with one team for good. This year it was the Patriots. Go Pats!! The previous couple of years were not so exciting for the teams I was cheering for. But this year...I'll just say they have not disappointed.

With that being said, if I were lucky enough to be present for the game...I would be sporting these beauties! Probably with some leggings and an 83 jersey!

life happenings...BIG changes.

I've deeply missed {Sunday Shoes} as I am sure you have also missed them. But keep waiting just a little longer friends, because this weekend brings heaps of very exciting travels to be revealed soon!!

In regard to my last post...the big changes are NOT involving my dear best friend and her awesome fiance. They are still getting married in what will likely be the greatest event of 2012. SO excited!!! MAY 17, 2012...hurry up and get here!!!

<<<< HUGE BREAKING NEWS >>>>

I'll let you figure out the rest. :)

food for thought & life happenings

one: Christmas is in 10 days. who saw that coming? not me and I am by no means ready for it, unless being very much ready to not work for a week counts.

two: this is the first year of life I have not had a Christmas break...it. is. sooo. lame. note: considering a new career that has Christmas breaks.

three: in 5 short months I get to see my dear friend from childhood get married!! so VERY excited for Ches & Doug!!

four: I understand why people hire others to clean their house. dear santa...I will take one please.

five: 12 years ago people stocked their pantries with canned beans and ramen noodles because they thought the world was going to end at the turn of the century. who do you think they thought would eat the food if it actually did end?

sunday sunday sunday...shoes shoes shoes

Seriously. The temptation has been killing me. I would truly love to add these to my shoe collection, who wouldn't. I've already thought of ten different outfits to wear them with. Cannot decide if they are more punk kid, rocker groupie, or biker chick...but for some reason I like them. I want them.

Dear Santa, will these fit in my stocking?

Enough about my needs, scratch that, wants. You may find these at DSW or at Zappos which ever you prefer.

Hope the holiday shopping is treating you well! If you find yourself shopping for me....... :)

{sunday shoes}

Oh. My. The wedding was perfect, the dress was beautiful, the bride...the groom...they looked pretty good too. But the SHOES! They were perfect. I love these, and if you are unsure what wedding I am referring to, shame on you, but really, you can still love the shoes too.

I was not shocked in the least to see that Manolo Blahnik would be the one to provide yet again another perfect wedding shoe for a movie, but I was in love with these at first sight. If you are tying the knot soon or just hopeful, know that this gem is available at Neiman Marcus for a small fee.

Sunday Shoes

Fall is here!! The weather this weekend was perfectly beautiful and perfectly fall. I can think of a few outfits these cute wedges would have also been perfect with. Find them at DSW for not a bad price. Enjoy!

mr. moose

It's been a while since you've seen the "little" guy. Well, here is what I have to say...I'm glad I have not put on weight like he has. Mr. Moose went from 20 pounds to 130 pounds in a matter of 8 months. Yes he did. He is now the size of a full grown person and I still love him every bit as much as I did when I could hold him.

He likes to {and by like I mean he does} think he is still a lap dog and one to be held, but clearly no. Mr. Moose has a tendency when people are sitting on the couch to think, oh...I should join them. He has learned well from watching others, others being how people sit on the couch. Moose will literally turn around and sit his tush on the couch as if it we made from him. I tell him often...Moose, this was in fact NOT made for you. So he turns to his alternative...he sits his tush on your lap. Pleasant right? No. He is in the process of learning this is not appropriate nor tolerated behavior.

Moose goes to school once a week where he quickly became a local celeb. He now has two girlfriends {way to be a player} and several people in his entourage. He would. Despite all the paparazzi he seems to be learning what he is intended to learn. Side note: I was asked if he was for sale during his last appointment...NO, and back away sir or I will make you back away.

Moose's latest challenge {he has taken this on all by himself} is learning how to pee like a man. Can he be called that? Like a boy? A male dog? Anyways...learning how to pee with one leg all janky in the air. Currently: he canNOT do this. However that does not keep him from trying. So this is what has happened all around my neighborhood over the past week...Moose has attempted to pee with one leg propped and fallen, peed on himself...the sidewalk...the parking lot...the street...pretty much everything except what he was aiming for. He has also reserved his tank so that he can give this ample practice on each walk. Meaning he has also provided himself with ample opportunities {which he made GOOD use of} to embarrass himself on every walk.

None the less, Mr. Moose continues to be a local celeb having far more friends than his ever so loyal caretaker. Just one little sighting went like this. The scene: Moose and I walking to the mailbox. Man and his dog about 30 feet behind us. Eventually Moose and the other {much smaller} dog meet...sniff each other...become friends immediately. I say: Moose, be easy. {not because he is mean or aggressive, but honestly...he thinks he's a lap dog and therefore has NO idea how much bigger he is than the other little dogs} Man says: Oh! So this is Moose?! I've heard so much about him.

....of course you have. Who wouldn't have heard about the girl with the dog the same size as her running around town who doesn't know how to pee like a man...boy...male dog??

Sunday Shoes {fashionably late}

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month...put on your pink people!

Fall is here and the weather is perfect. These adorable wedges found at Endless would be perfect for any occasion. Casual, work and most definitely something fun.

My prayers go out to each and every person battling breast cancer, their families, and friends.

The Lord says His grace is sufficient for us, His power is made perfect in weakness. For when we are weak, we are strong in His grace and mercy. {2 Corinthians 12:10}

update...the big one.

I feel like my life somewhat resembles my computer and here are a couple reasons why:

1. I never understand it.

2. I always select "remind me later" when it asks for updates.

So here is later and here is an update for you people.

I have officially been released into the real world. No longer do I check student when filling out important documents. People now ask me "what do you do" as opposed to "where are you in school." {still have not decided how I feel about that one} To answer the question...I am finally an occupational therapist.

To save you one Google, Wikipedia says this..."The role of an occupational therapist is to work with a client to help them achieve a fulfilled and satisfied state in life through the use of "purposeful activity or interventions designed to achieve functional outcomes which promote health, prevent injury or disability and which develop, improve, sustain or restore the highest possible level of independence."

Behind the scenes: the two years in OT school were some of the absolute best of life to this point {not so much the studying, but the adventures and friends made along the way}, graduation was much deserved and very much enjoyed, Boards...studied for a month and were still not so much enjoyed, but I PASSED! Getting my license so that I could actually put my knowledge and hard work to use was a smidge of a challenge, but I have that too. Last but most definitely not least, the JOB...check. I absolutely love my job. All the hard work and the work still to come is very much worth each minute and every penny.

The details: I'm working at Duke in outpatient pediatrics. In short...I get to play with kids all day. Booyah! But really, I do work and I love every minute of it.

When I'm not working: I'm living somewhere between the east coast and TN with a Moose who is so big now he will be getting his own update. Life is flying by {seriously, it's October} and I'm just holding on waiting to see what the Lord has around the corner.

gorgeous people and chocolate lovers

here's to you...

have the best day!

sunday shoes still rocking

It's been way too long. Seasons have changed since the last pair of Sunday Shoes graced the blog. However, please note that the beauties below now live in my closet and debuted themselves at Graduation. ...they let me graduate...I took boards-PASSED...and now have a job. Check.

Moving on to no longer being a student, having a new job, new place to live and new chapter in life. I love these shoes. I am still on a Poetic Licence kick, but why not when they bring these kicks to the table. Although rain is not always my favorite form of weather, these...Rainmaker...I would wear any day of the week.

Here's what I need...these shoes in my closet...then later a hott date (you know who you are) to take me out so I can wear them.

sunday shoes!

55 days until the long awaited GRADUATION people!!! No worries, I'm not counting down or anything.

If you even needed to ask the things I have first thought to carefully consider for this great day...my SHOES and outfit to accompany them. Who's surprised?

Initially I wanted you all to help me find the just right (OT term, you are welcome) shoe for the big day, but guess what? This one was just waiting for me to find it and I'm pretty sure it's prefect! This lovely little Delight will be joined with a darling navy dress. And no, I do not have my cap or gown but some things are minor details.

If you LOVE this shoe you MUST check out the rest of the Poetic Licence Collection. It is just precious.

Have a great week friends!!

sunday shoes...

Happy warm weather people! Do peacocks have a season, if not, I think it should be now. How much are you loving that you may now bust out those sandals in the back of your closet, but could also add an adorable little number like these to your wardrobe?!

I sure would love to have a little Peacock Plume in my closet. Enjoy the warm weather and enjoy a nice pedi to go with these cute sandals!

sunday shoes!

Great simple but lively and under $50! Find them at Endless in any color your wardrobe might need.

Who says interviewing for a job you need to be wearing boring shoes. Well maybe not something too flashy, but still a little something fun is never too much.

They say, I can be serious, but I like to have a little fun too.

just another thursday...

1. packed the Galant for my 5th move in the past 5 months. if only they had frequent shopper gas cards and oil changes.

2. thanks to a dad who takes precious time to pack for any road trip or move I have learned and perfected the art of said packing and went from drawers and coat hangers to maxed out trunk in 32 minutes.

3. living with an 83 year old is...well, it's living with an 83 year old. when I said I was moving she says, that's stupid and a waste of gas (the frequent shopper card would have helped here).

4. being the granddaughter of this 83 year old one might think couldn't be bad for anyone, but when you have an older brother who is "cuter" than you and not overweight as you may be at your ripe age of 7 months...well suddenly being the granddaughter is not so fun.

5. moose decided his last day in this house he would make the one day he peed in the house. way to be moose. {he's still the greatest dog ever}

ps...if anyone is looking for a purchase to make for me, I really need (for the collection) the shoes posted below :)

{sunday shoes}

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!! Hope this day was wonderful to you!

The weather could not have been better across the SE this weekend. It was lovely in TN and just as nice in NC. Hope the weather was nice wherever it found you too!

Sun shiny days calling for super cute heels to be worn with fun flowing dresses and all things summer. This fun navy/tan sandal would be great for all wardrobes!

sunday shoes...

For all you dog lovers, here are Adventure Dog Boots (yellow) and Polar Trex Winter Dog Boots (red). No, I have not purchased these for Moose due to the fact that I'm pretty sure he would out grow them by next Friday and he is pretty lazy when it comes to walking any sort of distance.

I saw these awesome little shoes at REI not long ago and thought to myself, do people really buy these. But lets be serious...I'm sure people do. And how could I say anything, with a hobby of collecting shoes, I wanted to get both pair! So if you 1. have a dog and 2. plan on hiking the AT any time soon, here is your shoe. If neither of those fit you then this is merely a fun fact you might need one day to win Jeopardy.

senior roomies and copper pigtails

HELLO from North Carolina! The state that brought us flight so we can travel more efficiently. You are welcome for that. My new residence is with a sweet lady in her 80s...yes that is right. So I have thought for the past week that I have no internet. Funny thing is...when I asked if she had wireless I could connect to, she had no idea what I was talking about. Needless to say, her younger more in tuned nephew set up wireless that she does in fact use she just had no idea what it was. Love that. But more importantly, life with steph is back to running and no longer from the booth of McDonalds!

How is life different when living with someone your grandparents age. Conversations are MUCH different. So I have decided that in edition to sharing lovely shoes and the ever so exciting aspects of my life, I will now also be sharing the little snipits I'm learning from two generations back.

The scene: about 9pm and I'm headed to be (yes, I go to bed before her during the week. so I may be the old lady.) She is watching tv and I say goodnight when she says come here, I need to tell you something. This I know means it will be a while before I head to bed but surely could be anything under the sun she wants me to know. Not sure exactly how the convo began but it turned into her telling me about the last guy she dated and how wonderful he was. Then she started telling me about the random (at least I think) gifts he would give her. He would show up with turnip greens or other vegetables and things along that line. My favorite...the copper pigtail which is displayed on the desk in the living room. I'm still not exactly sure what it even is, but something that comes from when copper things are made.

Stay tuned for more exciting and very interesting snipits from life on Stuart.

sunday shoes!

Coming to you live from the Golden Arches due to lack of internet at my new place. Man do I miss the benefits of the 21st century and realize how much I take them for granted.

Spring has sprung peeps and that should make you excited! If you have seen me pretty much any time of year expect when snow is on the ground you have seen me in Chacos. Mostly because these shoes are amazing. They are perfect for any event from hiking to weddings, yes, I have seen them in weddings.

What is the benefit of them you ask? They are not your basic sandal. The strap is one continuous strap therefore it can be adjusted to fit perfectly on any foot. This is the biggest reason why I love them because if you are like me, my feet do not fit every shoe all that well. But this one is designed to fit you! I thoroughly enjoy the classic sandal here with the toe strap and the simple flip flop. If you do not own a pair of these, I suggest investing in some because they are great for any occasion and last a lifetime.

Another reason to love Chaco...they now have products for animals! And if you are asking have I also invested in these, the answer is you know it! Moose (pictured below) now has a dashing collar in the same pattern as these lovely shoes. Yes please!