I'm alive...

well, sort of.  I've been a bit under the weather but trying not to veg. around much.  I've continued with my treadmill workouts, tried to cook a couple of healthy meals at home and even managed to get a leg up on my grad work.  Today I also managed to get in a valentine's day photo shoot with T so all is well in the world ;)

I got an inquiry for shooting a wedding in August which is pretty cool-- the other inquiries I had gotten before fell through and I'm not too heart broken about it.  Weddings really aren't my thing but the $$ sure as heck is.  I think I'm pretty much "in" on this wedding-- will let you know after our meeting.  I need the extra money since grad school is kind of taking it all away right now : /

I can't wait to finish our taxes!  X-mas part two is about to come (well, for our credit cards).  I have all of our stuff entered except for my W2 since I didn't go to work Fri.

Grad school started Wednesday and while it's going to be a lot of work, I don't think it's going to be too bad with these two classes.  I just have to make sure I stay on top of everything.

Sorry for the random post-- my head is all over the place!

G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S (Fergie)

Yep, that was me last night!  I looked glamorous and fabulous and had an equally good time.  My aunt rocked the house with her awesome speech and the concert was beautiful and truly did justice to Pablo Casals' legacy.  We had a delicious dinner in which I ate duck for the first time... the wine was freely flowing (had a glass) and the dessert was to die for (passionfruit cheesecake).  I got to see a few of my uncle's friends that I had not seen in a long time so it was nice to catch up.  Some of the remaining members of the Kennedy family were there last night-- very cool.  C was a bit overwhelmed with the whole thing but enjoyed himself.  I went around and took pictures for my aunt so that was fun.  The highlight of my night was talking to Yo Yo Ma and getting a couple of hugs and kisses from him.  I think he was drunk.

Special Event

Tomorrow night, C and I will be attending a special concert at the Kennedy Center in honor of my uncle.  I had picked out something from my closet but decided it wasn't something I wanted to wear.  I went out and got me this little dress today:

You can't see the detail but it has like layers.  I got a little black shrug to  go on top and dressed it up with a brooch with diamonds and purple gems.  I'm wearing my pearls I got for x-mas from my parents.  My aunt saw the picture and thought my earrings needed to be a bit glitzy so that will be added to the outfit. I will also be wearing black or grey tights. I'm thinking of pulling my hair back with my fake hair claw and doing my makeup like I did for my b-day... black eyeliner, smoky grey eyes, glossy lips.  

What do you think?

Birthday Girl :)

Count Your Blessings Tuesdays

Today I am grateful for:

• 26 miles logged and then some ;)
• time with friends 
• long weekends
• meeting awesome new people
• snow/ice days
• a hubby that will not only clear the cars of snow and ice but then goes and gets me breakfast!
• my birthday dress in the mail
• our Disney trip--BOOKED!
• our return to church... missed it.