Snowpocalypse 2012

It is safe to say that I do not know how to handle the snow. 

Here is what happened for the week of it. 

First...

 Whitney and I went estate sale shopping. The best.

It started snowing AFTER we got there. Otherwise I would have never left the house. 

Yes, I did not grow up in the Northwest. Not even close.

This was the backyard of the first estate sale we went to. 

Very worth it except...

 someone hit my car and...

 didn't leave a note. Sad. But...

 I was buying this yellow jacket while my car was being hit. So, it was worth it. Then...

 I almost got stuck at work, but made it home safely to this beautiful apartment view and BOTH of my roommates. This rarely happens. So...

 We went for a walk in the winter wonderland (it was still a novelty)...

 and took lots of pictures...

 drank warm things...

 and threw a couple snowballs...

 and laughed...

and went on the swings. 

Then I was stuck at home for 3 days. Practically by myself. 

That's when...

I read The Hunger Games in one sitting. 

I would have read the next two books in the series except I was snowed in. 

There is not a bookstore in my apartment. Or near my apartment. 

All-in-all I got a much loved break and got pretty sick of myself. 

I finally busted my car out to join the Shavey's for a homecooked meal and socializing on Friday. 

The snow started on Saturday.

Today, there is snow lingering in gutters and under trees but mostly it is gone. And mostly I am happy about it.

A Roomies Christmas (Belated)

Meg, Melissa, and myself are all in love with MAC lipstick. 

Our Christmas present to each other was one new lipstick. 

We wanted it to be a vibrant one. 

One that made us step out of our comfort zones. 

Success happened. 

I love you ladies! 

Melissa's Everything Tiny Birthday Party

My roommate, Melissa loves all things tiny. If she likes anything, she will like it even better if it's tiny. For instance, she would much rather have broccolini over broccoli. Because of this, we decided to throw an "everything tiny" party for her. It was only a TINY way for us to show how much she means to all of us. She may not know this, but she has been one of the greatest influences on my life in the past two years. Knowing her has changed my life. For the better. Melissa, I love you and appreciate you. You do great things in the world everyday. 

Not many pictures turned out, but we got a few. 

 Blowing out her tiny carrot cake cupcakes.

 I scored this liquor decanter set at a retirement home thrift store. We made it a tiny wine decanter set.

 Whitney & I attempted bunting for the first time. It is the cutest, but I am still not sure why it is called bunting. You just cut triangles out of fabric and hang them to make a banner.

 Tiny shots

 Jon enjoying broccolini...or maybe just eating it.

Melissa enjoying a tiny shot and glass of water in a tiny glass.

The Roomies at Oktoberfest

How did you celebrate October 1st? Let me tell you, if you haven't been to Oktoberfest then you should...it was the best way to spend the first day of the lovely fall month. My roommates and I went. Melissa Buchanan and Meg Voeller, I love you. They are all over the place, but this one was in Leavenworth, a Bavarian village. People were in crazy costumes...we are planning for next year. Anyway, we had a great time. Good beer, fresh air, free samples of fudge, & the chicken dance. Splendid! We wrapped it all up by singing at the top of our lungs to the radio. All-in-all it was the perfect way to welcome October and have a good time with the ladies I live with.

Just a fun fact- I am the tallest of my roommates. It is terrible. NO ONE can reach the top shelf.

 Just a glimpse of the costumes...oh and hats. I forgot to mention the hats.