Last week was a short week at work -- I took Thursday and Friday off to head to North Carolina to visit Jill and her family. Cooper joined me for the trip, and had a blast. Jill has two young boys, Max and Ben, who are adorable and kept me on my toes playing soccer and other fun games. We did some shopping while I was down there, and I found a super cute (and affordable) Michael Kors dress that will be perfect for summer events. It looks black in this picture, but it's actually navy blue and white:
I'm not normally a pattern type of gal, but I'm trying to branch out in the wardrobe department. I also picked up a couple pairs of shoes for work, and some summer tops. I love outlet shopping! I left North Carolina around 9:00 p.m. on Saturday night, and got back to Arlington around 1:00 a.m. on Sunday. I know driving at night isn't very safe, but I beat the Sunday traffic and it ended up being a breeze.
Sunday morning the roomie and I had breakfast at IHOP (I'm going to miss that tradition!) and then I headed to IKEA with Jenn to look at some furniture for her apartment. IKEA is like crack to OCD design freaks like myself. There is a ton of awesome stuff and great organizational ideas. I was good and refrained from buying more stuff that I don't need, but Jenn found a cute desk and a small coffee table. Success!
After IKEA I headed into DC to pick up Benji, Ashley and Drew's schnoodle puppy. Ashley and Drew are in Mexico this week (seriously jealous right now), so I'm taking care of the little one. Cooper and Benji get along pretty well, and spend most of their time play fighting. Here are the two little trouble makers, taking a brief reprieve:
Yesterday was a Monday of epic proportions. (Rewind... while in North Carolina, I chipped one of my molars. Well... really it just crumbled when I was chewing gum. Gross.) My dentist squeezed me in for a last minute appointment, so between a ton of meetings and catching up on everything I missed while I was out, I also had to leave in the middle of the day to get the tooth squared away. I thought he would look at it and then make me schedule a time to come back to have it fixed, but before I knew it, I was being given local anesthesia and they were filling in the tooth. He managed to fix everything up (with some minor antics from me over the needle) and give me a cleaning in an hour and half. My dentist rocks! After that, I rallied and went to class at Georgetown, despite having a numb mouth and lip. I got home around 10:00 p.m. and literally took the dogs out then passed out stone cold. Longest.Monday.Ever. Sorry to be a Debbie downer, but it was just one of those days!!
Tonight was really the first time I had a chance to slow down. I took advantage of having some time on my hands and made delicious Makhani Chicken (Indian Butter Chicken) for dinner. A year ago I wouldn't have touched Indian food, but now I can't get enough of it. Taste buds change!
On the fitness front, I haven't been to the gym in over week. It's going to be interesting getting back into the swing of things. Another few days and I should be clear to start running again. I'm sure there will be some upcoming "I stuck at running" posts. Oy vey.
Does anyone else find it hard to believe that it's almost May?
xoxo,
Olivia
5 comments:
LOVE that dress! I bet it looks gorgeous on you :)
Sorry about your tooth- that's horrible. But yay for good dentists.
xoxo
Thanks love!
wonderful dress and blue is my color. i will be home soon to try it on.
i really do have a wonderful laugh every time a see a picture of coop.
he looks so intent--what eyes. must admit is helps to see him beside other dogs. what a great guy.
love ya
Love the dress - way to break out our your mold :)
AHHH Cooper and Benji up to no good - not surprising! They loved play fighting and as Drew and I called it, "mouthing each other to death" when Cooper was over - it was so funny! Thanks for being such a great pseudo-mom while we were gone - he genuinely looked sad to see you leave today haha. xoxo
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