Irish you a Merry Christmas!

I can't take credit for this clever title, my mom sent me a Christmas card last year with a three leaf clover decorated with lights and ornaments on the front, and 'Irish you a Merry Christmas' inside. My mammy is oh so clever :)

While reminiscing on last year's holiday season in Ireland, I came across this video that the girls will probably hate me for posting. I myself am a bit embarrassed hearing myself speak and basically ruin the video... but I couldn't let something like that keep all you bloggers from experiencing some amazing Irish whistle and dance. This was taken last December, after a holiday concert we attended and a few glasses of mulled wine. Enjoy!



Christmas in V270



Oh how I miss you girls <3

Gotta Love Oprah

Gapers Block: Merge - This Should Confirm Your Suspicions - Chicago News

Haha the best part about this is that I was watching Oprah's Favorite Things and can verify that all of this actually happened. Minus the bees :)

Proud Daughter

I couldn't be more proud of my Dad! The recession had a huge negative effect on construction companies and my dad's business, like thousands of others, was affected. This can be an extremely stressful time for anyone, but my dad kept his head up and kept looking for solutions. He found himself a really good job that he loves and I couldn't be more proud of both him and my mom for making this adjustment and remaining so optimistic. And there's a bonus - they're moving 20 minutes from where I live! Yay!

Cheers!

This week may have possibly been the busiest of the semester. It's hard to tell though, as every week is filled with essays, presentations, exams, or a combination of them all. Not to mention being followed by an exhausting weekend of work consisting of six hours on my feet each day, constantly running around the restaurant serving customers. Oh, the sweet life of a server and college student :) Well at least this torturous school week (and last one of the semester!) is over. I can finally breathe after two essays, an exam and presentation. Here's to the relaxation that I've been missing these past couple weeks, and the glass of wine that I so greatly deserve. And to the glasses to come... cheers!

Oops!

For the past few years my family has done a Secret Santa gift exchange for Christmas. We draw names on Thanksgiving and get to spend all our energy on that one lucky person we draw. We don't find out who everyone has until Christmas day, when the presents are exchanged. Well this year I accidentally told my sister who I had! I was casually talking about Christmas shopping and mentioned, "Well since I only have to buy a present for ________" AND ACTUALLY SAID THE NAME! I swear I'm not trying to ruin Christmas...

I'm tackier than you!

My sister and her husband hosted their first annual tacky holiday sweater party on Friday. It was such a fun night!



Everyone did a great job with their tackiness! I can't wait for next year's party, I think I'm going to make my own sweater :)

California International Marathon

It literally took one minute to walk across the street from my house to watch the marathon, so I couldn't pass that up! I could hear people screaming and cheering on the runners when I woke up in the morning. I decided to head over with my sister (who lived closer to the finish line, but it was much more fun watching together). They started in Folsom and made the 26-mile journey to the capitol. We saw them at mile 22, and I was so happy and proud of everyone! It almost made me tear up to see complete strangers cheering on other complete strangers. And I actually did a bit when some people showed up for their grandma (amazing!) and hooked up speakers and played this song:



doesn't it just make you want to cry?! Okay it may be just me and my female hormones...

I would LOVE to participate in something like this (hmmm training to start in the next few months?!), but maybe just a bit shorter :)

Well done marathon participants, you are an inspiration!