Insta-roundup: food, friends, etc.

Night one of the Greek Odyssey festival was just me and the fiancé....And his family. He and his family go every night to help out with various tables and jobs. I got a classic gyro complete with tzatziki sauce and a delish slice of spanakopita. Looking back at these pics makes me so hungry!

Night two of the festival of COURSE I instagrammed my precious loukoumades. I also had a frappé, yummmmmm. I took my friend Danisha since we both want to make it to more festivals and fairs this season.

This bag was definitely my splurge of the month. Even though it was only $35, I'm trying my best to stick with a stricter budget. BUT this was justified because although I loved my book bag, It couldn't fit my MacBook Pro 15" circa 2008. I have to bring my computer on campus and this bag can fit that and so much more. Bottomless. Pit.

This is the type of burger my brothers eat. I was in awe of it's size; they finished it in about 10 minutes like, NBD.

Moose owns a tux. He's all set for the wedding.

Me on the homepage of LookSoup while the promotion week was in effect :3

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-Avé

Insta-Roundup: Missing Ring//New Shoes//Club Fair!

Last Week I went to the Kay's for my ring cleaning which is usually a happy outing that happens every February and August. However, this particular time a stone was loose so it's away being serviced. I never thought my finger would feel so naked O~O. I should have it back some time this week thank goodness. Afterwards we went to his aunt's for a little impromptu bbq in which she made him play her guitar; he didn't mind, of course. Side note: my nails were OPI's Stranger Tides from the Pirates of the Caribbean collection.

I finally got a pair of legitimate sneakers; something I've been lacking for a couple of years now. I've been working out more and using the treadmill we have, so it's about time my feet have the proper gear. I got them on the last day of tax free week, on sale at Kohl's for about $50, and I had a 20% coupon to bring the price down even more! Then I hopped on the treadmill and made it one step closer to bringing my mile down to 12:00.

Yesterday was super packed with greatness for several reasons. I FINALLY made it to the beach. I literally live 2 minutes away (walking distance) from the beach and I haven't had a chance to get there. Every day I had off either I didn't have someone to go with me, it was cloudy/rainy, or I was too busy with other obligations. My friend Danisha met me there and it was grand. Slight breeze, sun shining, and lots of snacks and chit chat. I got there an hour earlier and started The Lovely Bones, which is quite captivating so far.

Afterwards I headed to my school to help out with the club fair that was mandatory for all freshmen. WSIN DJed the event, so I was learning how to DJ and recruiting new members for the station. It was so great to see friends I haven't seen all summer. Towards the end of the event we literally had total control of the crowd; it was such an awesome feeling that I can't wait to try DJing an event on my own! I think it will be a great year for WSIN.

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-Avé

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Insta-roundup: Peabody Museum, Treadmill, and Nerdfighter party

Remember that outfit post when I said I went to the Peabody Museum? This little raptor was one of the many pictures I took when I went. Even though I've been there countless times on field trips throughout my academic career, It's still fun and you're bound to see something new.



Afterwards my sister, Nancy, and I went to Mamoun's Falafel House. I'm under the impression that this is a hidden gem in New Haven that only Yalies and a few locals know about. I love falafel and I'm also under the impression that so does everyone else (and if you don't, try Mamoun's and you will). Nancy's never been so it was basically manditory that we go. Easily my favorite restaurant in downtown New Haven!

Small accomplishment of mine--a mile in under 15 minutes! I've been trying to build up my endurance and get into running. I usually do increments of walking and running. This week I was doing 4 walking, 3 running. This particular time I did my four minutes of walking, and decided to keep running. So proud :3. Jimmy Eat World's "The Middle" was the perfect song to keep me going.

Two days ago I went to a friend's graduation/going away party. She's a nerdfighter whovian like me, so I knew what ever gift  Zack and I gave her had to be awesome and related to one of those things. I decided to make her a DFTBA necklace out of Bananagram letters (since I couldn't find spare scrabble tiles :/). It was a slightly tedious project, but well worth it. DFTBA = Don't Forget To Be Awesome. So while she's over in New Zealand she can wear it so other nerdfighters can find her and know she's awesome.

The last picture is the TARDIS cake she and her dad made. It's literally the most amazing cake I've ever seen. She and her dad did a great job; and it was tasty too!


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insta-roundup: double date, moose, and unicorn poop!

A new thing I'll be doing from time to time, showing ya'll bit of my instagrams! I'll have to admit I originally avoided the app thinking it's a cop out compared to photoshop....But then I thought, who has photoshop on their phone :P? Either way, It has quickly become my favorite way to share some happenings in my life. On to the photos!

Danisha and I planned a double date with our boos to Plan B (odd name for a restaurant I know. Seriously, who named this place? Did they not take health class in 7th grade?) Although the name of the place irks me, one of there specialties is burgers. Their beef is certified organic and humane which is  something I truly respect and support. Very delicious, although I played with my leftovers....

My pride and joy of the weekend was undoubtedly the unicorn poops I made for a BBQ. Zack helped and between the both of us it took about three hours to make one batch. BUT OMGZ SO WORTH IT! I was so incredibly proud and they tasted scrumptious! I couldn't find the edible glitter but the silver gel had a little bit of sparkles so I wasn't too worried. These cookies went to a well deserving crowd; the BBQ was filled with friends, family, laughs, and good times.

Today Moose got a bath. Not one of his favorite activities, if you couldn't tell by the expression on his face in the first photo. The best part about giving him a bath is as soon as we're done toweling him off, he runs 'round and 'round the house for a good half hour. I should really record it next time.

TTFN<3