'Round these cold parts

Only in our apartment....would I be sitting on the couch with a snoozing pig and a little kitty to my side, entertaining herself with my computer charger.

and they are just the sweetest little animals.

so sweet....they even sleep together.

now you can't tell me that isn't cute...

The first of many snow days

these pictures were taken from my porch before we got even more snow :]

The Wednesday before Thanksgiving break, I think it was the 17th or something, it was 55 degrees in Boone, the next day it snowed, the next day I went to a 65 degree Milledgeville, and then that Saturday headed down to 80 degree Savannah where I spent a week in the most perfect weather. 

I was very THANKFUL for that, because as soon as I made it back up the mountain....it snowed.

2 INCHES.

but unlike the usual craziness that ensues even a flurry in Georgia. Boone takes it, and takes it well. There is still traffic, classes, and work. Darnit.

BUT ITS THE FIRST SNOW THAT HAS STUCK!

bring it, Winter.

but I really wish I was in the presence of these ladies again right this second.

taken during our girls lunch in Savannah over the thanksgiving break. 

Home sweet home

I'm back in Savannah for a week, and I couldn't be more excited!

I already have so many happy things to dish about later, but for now I am going to eat good food and spend lots of time with wonderful people.

Have a wonderful turkey day and a relaxing week!

I shall be back sooooon.

beautiful sunset over the river last thanksgiving break in Savannah 

There really is nothing better than the comfort of home.

Tonight I went to see the ASU Fall Dance Ensemble..

and I watched my best friend, Ali (who has been mentioned on here more than you would probably care to hear), dance for the first time since high school. She was in the first piece and danced me to tears. 

Literally.

I cried like a proud mama.

She just loves it and its so beautiful and so all I know to do is cry.

So there I sat, in the front row, tears rolling down my face, intrigued by the emotion the human body can create not only in dancers, but felt by the audience.

So there is a nice little fact about me, I cry at beauty. 

all. the. time.

and.

my best friend is one of the most talented, incredible people you will ever meet.

and don't you worry...there are pictures to come. my camera decided to die, so no pictures were taken tonight.

good thing I am going again tomorrow night, front and center, and now I know exactly where she is going to be..

such a proud mama bear.

Here's to a weekend of wintery skies, but beautiful weather

Here's, also, to the first relaxing weekend in a good long while.

and let me tell you, I soaked it up.

Here are a fews photos of what went on in the Boone-town.

 Armani got a little grazing time at the Escape

the sweetest little cabin up the street from us! 

Cleaned our cozy little mountain abode. 

 Chloe and I took the dogs on a little play date

Ali's wonderful little brother and dad came to visit!

My lovely little Ali Fruit at breakfast with her family

Of course, I couldn't help but take pictures of my delicious roasted potatoes, fried eggs, apple butter, and pumpkin pancakes at Melanie's.

Savannah Dance Festival

For the past year or so, my friend Emma's mom has been working so hard to plan a new festival in Savannah. Emma and her mom are both beautiful dancers (and her mom was also my Spanish teacher in highschool!) and their love for dance has inspired her to start the Savannah Dance Festival.

I am not sure all the details and dates of events, but they do have a few workshops in the spring and more stuff to come of course! So check out their website.

and if you DO happen to go take a peak at their website, don't forget to check out my photograph on the homepage and some more I took for Mrs. Pat this summer in the gallery. I was asked to take the photos of Nina and Emma to help show a connection between dance and other industries. We used planes to portray how dance could be used as advertisement in the aeronautical industry. and if that doesn't sound cool enough for you to look at, just know Emma and Nina are the most stunning models and talented dancers in the world...I may also be a tad biased, but just see for yourself. 

Busy beeeee

This weekend is ending up to be just as busy as the rest, but for slightly different reasons.

Instead of having a gazillion guests and dog/pig sitting duties, it is full of homework, portrait drawing, football games, cold weather, and plenty of hot chocolate and movies (hopefully).

But since it is still before noon on Friday, I am going to continue sitting on my butt, drinking my coffee, and looking out my window at the bare trees and the blue wintery looking sky. and hoping it only looks wintery...but is still 80 degrees...

I shouldn't get my hopes up.

photo source: old anthropologie bedroom set

My love for horn sections..

gets me dancing all over my apartment every morning.

Usually, courtesy of these guys.

Monday Funday

After an extremely busy and hectic 3 weeks, this morning was EXACTLY what I needed. Mentally, physically, emotionally, the whole deal.

I went to bed at 9:30, woke up early and sat in bed for a good 15 minutes before I moved. I then checked my e-mail and made myself a yummy breakfast.

A couple week's ago Armani mischievously got into my backpack and ate my headphones, so I went to buy some more. (Side note: why is Wal-Mart required to lock their $14 headphones in a case, forcing customers to wait around for an employer-which its Wal-Mart, we all know that there are hundreds of employees but mysteriously we never see them-but anyways once you buy them, they are IMPOSSIBLE to get into without merciless hacking from a sharp object.) 

but, I eventually dominated the headphone case and went on a beautiful trail run around the Greenway.

Now, here I am, sitting on my porch in 55 degree sunshine eating left over Pad See Ew with tofu. MMMMM

Definitely what I have been needing.

The happiest of hearts

I can not BEGIN to describe the bond between my friends and I.

No matter how far away, how long its been, and what life is looking like, we will always be so in love with each other.

(photo cred: My dear friend Kyle)