2nd Grade Best Friend Reunion!

1994

I've written about my best friend from 2nd/3rd grade, Nicole, before.  Well, I finally got to see her again, after eighteen long years apart!  She was in Savannah for the holidays, so we met up at Leoci's Trattoria for lunch and some catching up.

First off, the food was great!  Nicole had the Wild Mushroom Risotto, and I had the Pappardelle alla Nonna.  It took us a while to order, though... we spent so much time talking, the waiter came by three times before we had even glanced at the menus!  It was so neat to see my old buddy, especially after we'd remained pen pals for so long after our families moved.  It was amazing we still had so much in common, and I don't intend to let her slip away again.  I even stopped by to say hi to her mom, who knew my mom and aunt from our time in Korea.

I am so happy!  Life is funny, and the world is a much smaller place than you'd think.  Maybe there's an old friend in your life that you need to look up?

2011

A Very Merry Christmas

Runcible Reunion!  Baby C stole the show.

I had an amazing trip home to Bloomington.  It was short, but my days were so full it felt like I was there for longer!  I arrived on Christmas Day, and spent a relaxing evening at home with my parents.  (Watched the John Wayne 'Christmas with the Duke' marathon with Dad!) 

The next day, I met up with a group of high school friends at Runcible Spoon, a truly local and quirky little restaurant. It was so good to catch up, especially since I hadn't seen some of them in years!  Then I went home to help Mom with the preparations for our big family Christmas party.  My sister arrived that afternoon, so we were able to open our Christmas gifts!  I was very spoiled.... I got an iPad, clothes, and   more from my parents, and my sister went way overboard and got me an orange wool coat, Calvin Klein grey business suit, and a Kate Spade New York bag!  OMG!

 

The Christmas party was fun, and I had a lot of laughs with my relatives. It was strange not to have Grandma there; it was the first holiday without either of the Williams grandparents. I made my Dad a photo book of many old pictures I'd scanned over the past few months, and it was a hit.

 

Loss makes you appreciate what you have even more, and I was so happy to be with my family.  And the food was delicious! My Aunt DW made the sugar cookies I love, and my cousin AV even made my beloved pumpkin pie.  In my family, I think everyone believes I live on pumpkin pie! And I'm not complaining a bit. :)

My Family

Build-an-Outfit: New Year's Eve

When I think New Year's Eve, I think silver and sparkles!  I haven't been to a fancy New Year's Eve party in ages, but it's fun to plan the perfect outfit just in case I snag a great invite.  (Reality?  I'll be at home with some bubbly and the cat.  But let's dream, shall we?)  I decided that a navy dress with silver accessories would be perfect to ring in 2012!  I also love dark tights to keep you warm in the winter, so you can still wear a pretty dress.

Here's what I would wear, for $160!

Where to Buy:
Windy City Dress, Modcloth, $65
Jet Bead Flower Swag Necklace & Drop Earring Set, Kohl's, $15 sale
Pleated Clutch in Pewter, Target, $20
Hanes Silk Reflections Opaque Tights in black, Kohl's, $10
Kacey Platform Shootie in black, Payless, $50 sale