Music Monday!

Because who doesn't love good music? Today I present to you Emili Sande "Next To Me" (and hopefully one day you will find Shia LaBeouf next to me : )

Crossroads of America.

That's right, I went back to Indy this past weekend. And oh, how I've missed it ladies and gentlemen. Ellen and myself had a wonderful drive down there. Of course, we got a little turned away (thanks contrustion for literally getting rid of two exits! Honestly, who does that?!) Now, Indy can never hold a candle to Chicago, but Indy definitely has a special place in my heart. Those Panera's and Chick-Fil-A's have definitely saved me many of time from school food. Speaking of food you know I definitely hit up Chick-Fil-A (Ellen had never had it! So I had to correct that) and Cristina's family cooked for us and also had some great tamales at the aptly named Tamale Place. And a special shout-out to Mo'Joe Coffee Shop because that caramel Smooth Joe I had literally saved my life on Sunday. Also, the Circle Centre mall has and will always be banging. Such a good mall! And thanks to that random man who asked if I was 6 or 7 feet tall. Sorry to disappoint sir, I just have oddly long limbs. And I can't forget Brian (interestingly enough he living in Lincoln Park. I need to look him up) the love of my life. At least at that moment in the bar. Still have yet to thank my mom for my backside, but I'm getting around to it. They don't exactly make cards for that. love, ktv

NOLA

Hello!
So recently I got to check off another place on my Places to Go checklist (or I would have if I actually ever created that list), and I am here to tell you that New Orleans didn't disappoint.
It was nothing short of amazing! And as always, here is a list why:
1. I tried fried pickles and boudin balls, both most likely, crazy unhealthy for you, but so delicious!
2. Got to go to Cafe Du Monde and try their beignets and hot chocolate.
3. Went on a mule ride around the French Quarter. Interesting fact: They use mules instead of horses because they can withstand the heat better. One summer three horses dropped dead.
4. Stayed in an amazing hotel in the French Quarter.
5. Got free beads.
6. Purchased an awesome picture, sunglasses, and shot glass.
7. Walked up and down Bourbon street for literally two hours and didn't get bored.
8. Shopped at the French Market.
9. Got to listen to a ton a free street music.
Me and my sister accomplished all these things in less then 24 hours, it was a great trip and I can't wait to do it all again! And now here are some pictures to further illustrate the awesomeness of New Orleans. Anybody just want to move their with me?

Music Monday

O.M.G. M.I.A.

Dog days of winter.

Well, I certainly did sparkle in the New Year! And I do hope that you did as well.



And now we are firmly 24 days into January and surprisingly it hasn't been horrible. I'm sorry, but January and February are the worst months to be in Chicago, due to the bitter cold that slaps you in the face like an estranged and jilted lover every morning. But despite a five and a half hour drive last Friday as I went to pick up the kid I nanny for, which usually only takes me about an hour, January has behaved itself admirably. February, take notes.

Let's sparkle in the New Year.

Accomplished today:
1. A shirt for NYE.
Still needed:
1. Sparkly heels
2. Accessories
3. Bomb.com jeans that make me look like a have a figure
This is not a practice test ladies and gents. It just got real. T-minus 2 days to get this done.
love,
ktv

Honduras.

So, I had a very Harold and Kumar moment this Christmas season. Remember at the end of the movie where the girl that Harold liked was going to Amsterdam? Well, the exact same thing happened to me. Come with me as I relate my journey:
A couple of months ago I noticed this guy at church and told him he had a wonderful smile. Then a scurried away from him like a deranged mouse. And then I didn't see him for months.
Then a couple of Sunday's ago I saw him again and actually had a whole conversation with him. It was so wonderful and perfectly awkward (and his smile was still great). Then through a series of random events I met his mother and she revealed to me that he is going to Honduras. What the what?! I'm sorry this is not a movie and I will not be following you to Honduras. Holla atcha girl when you get back. I'll be here. Here's hoping your smile is still great.
love,
ktv