Day 312 returns

...and we're back!

First, an apology to my faithful readers for falling so far behind in posting. New responsibilites at work and a trip to Iceland (starting on Day 314...) have made me crazy busy. Better late than never, right?

Anyway, after returning from a kickball game in Philly I realized the Fundai surpassed 10,000 miles. Sad.

Day 311 skirts the issue

I had to be in Manhattan at 8:30 this morning for a work event. Yikes! Too early. I did, however, get to wear a new skirt. I bought this skirt a little while back, but didn't have an occasion to wear it recently. I love the print. With it resting at my waist, I felt a little bit like Joan Harris. All I needed to complete that look was a box of red hair dye and an incompetent doctor husband.

Day 310's boots are made for walking

I've been busy recently, partly, because I'm going to Iceland for work! I'm very excited to go, but have a bunch of stuff to do before leaving. Including buying some cold-weather appropriate clothes, namely shoes. I found these bad boys at DSW. Supposedly they are meant for cold damp weather - perfect. They are super warm. I can't wait to model them on my trip!

Day 308 stays in

To cap off my busy/stressful week I decided to stay in on Friday night and get some work done. Party animal, I know. But I rewarded myself with a delicious glass (or few) of Jewish wine. Mazel tov!

Day 276 is brown-bagging it, sorta

I try, often unsuccessfully, to bring lunch to work. It usually doesn't happen, unless I get it ready the night before. Hence, the "often unsuccessful" part. The lunches I pack tend to be healthier and obviously cheaper. This week I'm trying to manage my time well and get things done. And I'm starting with lunch. How can I not want to pack a lunch when it's in my adorable lunch bag?

Day 146 won't whine

Yes, that is indeed a crate of assorted wine and champagne in my trunk. We had a ton of it left over from my work event, which was split between several of my co-workers. This combines two four letter words I love: wine and free. Now, I won't be so bold as to pretend to know very much about wine. But I do know one thing: this is the good stuff. I also know that a crate of fifteen bottles of wine is super heavy! I was slightly terrified of the champagne popping in my hot car while I sat parked, waiting for a freight train to pass by. Thankfully it didn't. Otherwise I would've looked really silly sitting in my driveway, head buried in my trunk with a straw.

so much space on Day 49

I was moved to a new desk/cube area today at work. I was soooooo excited because the space I was in before was making me a little bit crazy. I could never tell when someone was behind me so I was constantly getting scared when it was dead silent then all of a sudden there was a person standing right next to me watching me work. Truly terrifying. Besides being able to see people approaching me, this new space has so many new things to see and play with! There are a ton of drawers and cabinets, all with keys hanging from the locks (see picture). And all empty. Why so many? I'll never know. But I like having options. I can put snacks in one drawer, purse in another, notebooks in yet another... so much freedom! Whatup new desk!

Day 38 will take you to the sandwich shop

A great whirlwind of a weekend with my amazing chicago friends is now over. le sigh. But now it's back to work and my normal daily routine. That deserves another le sigh I think.

The area I work in is pretty empty in terms of places to eat and hang out outside of the office, but today i stumbled upon this sign which, as you may have guessed, led me right to a little sandwich shop! Victory! I'm already trying to decide what kind of yummy sandwich I want for lunch tmw. It's the little things... :)

Day 12, No Snowday for You!

We only got a few inches of snow overnight, so it was business as usual! The upside to going to work early? Lots of photo ops! Very few people are out and about before 6am, especially when snow is involved. My neighborhood was so peaceful and beautifully snowy! Some brave soul was out before my street was plowed and left these tracks. As lovely as the snow is, right now I couldn't be happier that I'm home and already in my pjs. Stay warm, friends!