Currently... November Edition

Currently...November 2013 by preppy-lizzy featuring word wall art

Reading: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

My husband read the book first and kept telling me to start it. I saw the movie a few weeks ago and was sold. The movie was a little disjointed but still enjoyable and Dan kept telling me the book was way better so I decided to start it up. So far I am really enjoying it. The book has way more detail than the movie, which I really love.

Eating (Well Drinking): Starbucks Caramel Brule Latte

I am so happy red cups are here. The Carmel Brule Latte is amazing because it tastes like the holidays without being overly sweet. It is creamy and delicious and hands down my favorite speciality drink (even over a Pumpkin Spice Latte).

Listening: The Entire Michael Buble collection.

I am getting ready to take my six year old nephew for a date to see Michael Buble at the Honda Center on November 24th. As a result I am listening to Bubs non stop if I am in the car or at my desk at work.

Watching: Once Upon A Time

I am loving Once this season. I was not stoked about watching the show immediately when it aired last season but this season on Neverland, I can't wait to watch. We literally have not missed watching it on Sunday for weeks now. Peter Pan is such an amazing villain. I love how they have reinterpreted so many amazing fairytale characters and stories.

Craving: The Flirty from Sail to Sable

I love Navy and Black together (as you can see from this post) and I love that this style is the perfect holiday style, especially for us west coasters where it is still in the 80s today and its November. I am pretty sure I am gonna take the plunge and purchase this gem.

Dreaming: Of Making Dreams Happen.

I am trying to focus on making my near future dreams and goals happen and not get bogged down with the little nitty gritty stuff that can get in the way.

SWE National Conference and Blogger Meet Up

A few weeks ago I was off the Society of Women Engineers National Conference in Baltimore, Maryland for the week to recruit for my company. A good friend of mine from college and fellow blogger, Erika, was also attending the conference and recruiting for her company as well and asked if she could crash with me for the week. The answer was of course yes! Erika, who writes the amazing Beautiful Life & Style, was an engineering classmate of mine in college although while I studied Aerospace Engineering, she went the Civil Engineering route.

My roomie for the week, Erika of Beautiful Life & Style.

We spent the week running around like crazy. In addition to recruiting, I led the conference delegation for my company and Erika, in addition to everything else she does, also volunteers as the treasurer for her SWE section in the Northeast.

On Friday, our good friend Sarah and co-founder of Coffee Straws, came on the train from D.C. to spend the night with us and hang out. I was extra excited because it meant I got to see Sarah twice in one week (she was spending the night with me six days later in LA)!

When Sarah got into town, we headed out to dinner for some amazing cocktails and pasta. We were starving since we had been on our feet all day at the Career Fair. We then headed back to the room and ordered a bottle of wine and spent the evening toasting and reliving our college days.

We have a thing for bows and buckles on our flats.

Me, Sarah of Coffee Straws and Erika of Beautiful Life & Style.

The next morning we met up with the Wash U SWE Chapter (our Alma Mater), to dispense some engineering advice and answer any questions the girls may have had. We went to Ms. Shirley's in the inner harbor and it was amazing. Erika and I both had the Eggs Benedict with Maryland Crab Cakes (to die for). Sarah came along as well and we reconnected with one of our sorority sisters who is a current Chi Omega Tau Mu member. Tau Mu was celebrating its 10th Anniversary that weekend in St. Louis, so we had our own mini celebration at breakfast.

Myself and Sarah with a current Chi O! Hootie Hoo!

After breakfast we were off to do some shopping before Sarah had to head back to D.C. and Erika and I had to get ready for Celebrate SWE! It was an amazing week and I am so looking forward to SWE National Conference in 2014 since it's in my town this time! Yay LA!

Pinterest Hairstyles - Favorite New Ponytail Trick

Who doesn't love Pintrest? Essentially everyone has a Pintrest account, but what is interesting is what different individuals use Pintrest for. I originally started an account when planning my wedding but found that what I am most often pinning are DIY hairstyles, recipes and vacation spots. As a result I wanted to start sharing the DIY hairstyles I have found and loved because of Pintrest.

This first hairstyle I instantly fell in love with how easy it was! I am a ponytail addict, so this totally made my day!



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