refreshing

This post is going to be a wee different, considering it's not about me. It's about this beauty I made. Well, I have been making for the past couple of weeks now. My tummy asks me where it is every night if I happen to miss a day. Luckily, I've only missed about 3 days. But here it is. The easiest, delicious salad EVER.

So before I start....even if you aren't interested in cooking.....STAY. That's how easy this thing is.


First, gather all your ingredients.
It can really be anything you want kiddos. From beans, to fruit, to even cheese? Seriously. I usually just add whatever my cute little cupboard has.

But for this one.....

• Kidney Beans
• Corn
• Strawberries
• Feta Cheese
• Rosemary Pecans and Cranberries
• An assortment of greens-I LOVE the weird lookin' ones.

I always love to add all the fun add ins first............

Then add the greens on the top!

Now comes the fun part.........balsamic Vinaigrette. My old neighbor used to makes this, and I would practically drink it. I don't do that anymore okay? I was 11.....

But here's the good stuff.

• Balsamic Vinegar
• Olive Oil
• Honey
• Salt
• Pepper
• Lemon Juice

So easy right?

Whisk it.....and whisk it some more. 

Pour on top.........just a little.

(a little goes along way folks....believe me)

WAHLAHHH.

You have the most amazing dinner ever!

I know this post was really boring, I know. But my little bum was working on outlines, and paragraphs all day. wahh. But this weekend will be better, Promise.

I'll leave you with this, try this easy thing, you won't regret it!

Ciao.XOXO

be mine

(Shirt:Wal-Mart. Dress:F21. Tights: F21. Boots:ShoeOcean. Belt:Thrifted. Watch:Gifted. Necklace:F21.)

Dontcha' just love my dino hand in the first? I personally love it.

I don't understand why so many hate this holiday. Yes, for those of you who forgot, today is Valentine's Day. Not only is this day to celebrate the undying amount of love for your "other half", but it could very well be another excuse to say I love you to someone special. Yes, I have a Valentine. A couple in fact. My mom of course, who called me this morning to say good morning, and hoped my day was wonderful. I also have my best friend, Makaela. She's far away, but we marked today as a special day for us. And of course, Eric. He's been my Valentine for the past 4 years now, a very long 4 years. I'm not going to go on and on about "how wonderful these years have been," even though they have been. As wonderful as everything has been, things haven't always been birds and rainbows, today we put aside everything and be thankful for each other. Everyone who is in our life, everyone who means something special to us. I like to look at Valentine's Day as another "Thanksgiving" if you will, with more mush, gush, and love flyin' in the air.

(Momma and I...Formal 2010)

(Brother and I...Baccalaureate Mass)

So I love you all who have made an impact in my life. Today I give a big hug to all of you. 

Today I mailed off 3 Valentines card. My momma and my two grandmas. I kinda lost track of time, and didn't realize that I should have mailed these off a couple of days ago. Whatever though, it's the thought that counts. 

So since everyone has a different outlook on this holiday, I thought I should ask a couple folks their looks on this luuuuuuove day. They range from people I see everyday, to those I wish I could see everyday.

<----Jess says the best part about this Valentine's day is, "Well the best part about this Valentine's Day is the fact that it's not any different than other days because I have the same valentine every day."

<-------Peter says the best part about Valentine's Day is, "The chocolate high."

<---Laura says her most memorable Valentine's Day was, "When my boyfriend was at the bottom of all my stairs with flowers and a big sign."

<----Ali says what makes this Valentine's Day more fun from the rest, "Sending and receiving packages from across the country is a lot more fun than it sounds."

<---Donato says last year was his most memorable Valentine's day because, "I made my girlfriend dinner." When asked why he did all this he said, "I don't really know.. Just liked her a lot I guess and that's just what mom told me to cook and do. I didn't really plan anything and the only I reason I did it was cause she was taking me to a football game so I had to do something."

                        <-----Kallie says her most memorable Valentine's Day was, "I met someone the day of Valentine's day, and we both didn't have a valentine, so we decided to be each other's date. It was a lot of fun."

So what did I do on my Valentine's Day with MY Valentine.........This. Just this.

I hope you all had a wonderful day.

I'll leave you with this, appreciate everyone in your life.

Ciao. XOXO

late night visits

I know I said, "until tomorrow" but this couldn't wait.

Have you ever just went throw your old photos? On photobucket? The things you will find, it's so insane.


Here's a couple throwbacks.

Crazy right?

(eric and I's first date?)

goodnight.