Thank goodness it's Thursday...

I tried to write an Awkward/Awesome post, but I wasn't feeling it.  Then words just started piling on the page and basically it turned into a big ol' vent sesh [read: pity party].  So...let's just say it's been a long couple of weeks and I'm glad it's almost Friday!

I would like to end this in positive note however...so, next weekend my family is coming to visit!!  And my girlfriends are coming up in May!! Yay!

Ooo, and I'm loving the instagram filters! My "handle" (lol) is kassie_nichole and you can follow me easily here.  If you have an account and want to share, leave me a comment!

Happy Thursday!

Style Log: Sense of Spring

{Dress/Target :: Cardi/Thrifted, Merona :: Flats/Payless :: Necklace/Modcloth}

 

I wore this last week sometime when we were having unseasonably warm weather.  It's still pretty nice out...but more like lower 50s instead of lower 70s, lol.  This purple sundress is a staple in my summer wardrobe, it's super comfy and easy to style with some leggings for work. :)  I recently bought another little sundress from F21 that I'm sure will get tons of wear!  Woot for spring!

Music Mondays: The Staves

I decided to feature one band today...The Staves. I found them through Dianna Argon’s [actress on Glee among other things] site a while ago. At least I’m pretty sure that’s where I heard of them. They have a very interesting and unique sound. It’s very light and almost...eerie. That may seem like a strange thing to say, but you’ll understand once you listen I think.

This is my favorite song [and video!]....Seriously, be sure to watch the video, it’s good!


I also think that these are some great lyrics...
Lover, you may cause me tears  
Drag me through the best of years, 
But I love you so

I don’t know, they just evoke very specific emotions in me.

Also, here is their most recent release. Enjoy! :)


 

Happy Monday!!

Awkward & Awesome Thursdays!

 Brian & me geocaching a couple weekends ago!

Awkward 

 -Closing the car door on my hair....and not realizing it until I went to back up and turned my head. NW Iowa wind for ya! 

-Red, itchy allergy eyes...that made me look like I had been partying a bit too hard. I swear I hadn’t! 

-Venting about something...er someone, then having the person walk in the room....yea. I feel pretty crappy about that one. 

-People continually asking me if I’m going to church sunday.... 

-Finding TWO more ticks on my dog!! 

Awesome 

-Having yummy deep fried green peppers...and cheese balls...and steak! :P 

-Geocaching...again! 

-The Wild winning against the Blackhawks last Sunday night!! :D 

-Finding out that Summer Shandy is back on tap at the local pub. 

-Shaving 52s off of my mile! 

-That Instagram is available for Android now! :P

Style Log: Plumed Teacher

{turtleneck/thrifted :: cardi/calvin klein, thrifted :: skirt/thrifted & restyled :: boots/merona :: necklace/modcloth}

 

I don't have a lot to say today.  This outfit is pretty conservative and was worn quite a few weeks ago when it was chillier.  I don't love it or hate it, but when I wore it I liked it a lot.  Photos give you very clear hindsight. :P

I broke a personal record yesterday...I shaved 52s off of my mile. :)  Yep...and I have the shin splints to prove it.  I keep getting them...anyone have any advice on dealing with...and preventing shin splits?   

Happy Wednesday!

Music Monday: Flash Back

So, I was watching Bridesmaids Saturday night {great movie by the way!} and I was reminded of Wilson Phillips!  I loved that song "Hold On" when I was a kid!  So, for this week I thought I'd share a couple of my childhood favorites, haha!  Enjoy...

Billy Ray Cyrus

Try not to judge me too much for this one!  Not only did I love listening to Billy Ray...I thought he was a total hunk.  Remember, this was circa 1992 Billy.  What...a mullet and jean jacket doesn't say sexy too you? :P

you're welcome.

Madonna

Who doesn't love Madonna?!  Okay plenty of people, even me now.  I mean I don't dislike her, but for me nothing she creates now can even compare to "Like A Prayer".  Seriously, I still have that on cassette tape!  I also believe there is some very embarrassing video of me doing an interpretive dance to it...please let me remind you this was like 1990 and I was about 6.  So be kind to 6-year old Kassie and enjoy some old-school Madoona.  :)

{for the record I find this video really strange...}

And because I teased you with it in the beginning and because it's a great 90's video [LOL]....Wilson Phillips!

Awkward & Awesome Thursdays

I've seen this Awkward/Awesome Thursday thing on other blog, I hunted down the source {the daybook} and then linked up!  Sounds like fun! :)

yea, that's awkward....

Awkward

-The girl at Hickory Park that was laughing so hard that she squealed...then us laughing so hard we were crying...then her table catching our before mentioned laugh frenzy.

-The teenagers that I thought were crying at a sad part in Hunger Games, but it turned out they were laughing.   yea.

-Trying to draw Florida in Draw Something...it didn't look right.  At all.

-Introducing myself and Brian to my mother's coworker and then her saying, yea I know who you are, I hear about you everyday! Haha! [I guess that's also kind of awesome...]

-Getting ourselves and Theo covered in burrs...and a few ticks.

Awesome

-Finally finding a possible rental.  Pretty much the first one that will let me have Theo! Cross your fingers that it doesn't turn out to be a shack!

-Having dinner with my momma!  Instead of 4.5 hours away she was only 2!

-Starting back up my 5k training. 

-My new SPIbelt.  Seriously, if you run...this is an awesome accessory! It doesn't bounce around or anything and it's super small, but expands to fit your phone, keys, etc.

-Trying to concoct the perfect Moscow Mule on Saturday afternoon...along with the grilling and bags.

-Going Geo-caching and finding a really challenging one that was not in the correct place!

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