Keep Calm and Shamrock On!

Helloooo and HAPPY BELATED ST. PATRICK'S DAY TO YA!

This past week has been super busy to say the least, but before we get to that I just need to rant a little - hope you don't mind. I have gone to the gym twice this week.. that's it, 2 times. This makes me SO frustrated. It's partly my fault because of laziness, procrastination, etc. BUT that being said, not being able to get the gym makes me full of stress, anxiety, and self let down. I had an awesome bootcamp last Tuesday and a super sweaty spin class on Thursday which makes me happy, but I was planning to swim on Friday morning, and do yoga tonight, which didn't happen. I know I have to breathe and calm down about not working out, but missing those workouts makes me really down - but I just have to remember that there is always next week - SO this week I plan to workout A LOT to make up for the lack of effort last week. I even had my parents bring my roller blades when they came to visit today, so that's something to look forward to! :) Another thing that's irritating me - not finding the time to blog everyday! I need to realize that it's not about finding the time, it's about planning my time correctly - which is a hard task for me!

Now that that's over, let's talk about this past weekend! Friday night kicked off the festivities with a dinner date here in London with a great group of girls! The place we went to was VegOut, which is a vegan restaurant and might I add is DELICIOUS! Cheryl, Sabrina, Ellen, and I were all very satisfied with the meal and all stated that coming back is a MUST! Sabrina and I split the Raw Zucchinni Spring Rolls and the Pate Sandwich, while Cheryl and Ellen opted for the Chick-Pea-Nut Burger (which is probably what I'll try the next time I go!) We also decided that dessert would be a good idea, since they had so many yummy options! I ended up getting the worlds most amazing cupcake! Like seriously, I don't think I've tasted one better! It was an Earl Grey cupcake with lemon frosting and is to die for - YOU MUST TRY IT! That's an order.. ;) Cheryl and Ellen split a chocolate cake, which sadly I don't have a photo of BUT not to worry, just head on over to her blog for a look!

Pate Sandwich

Raw Zucchini Spring Rolls 

The BEST cupcake ever - Earl Grey with Lemon Frosting!

YUM - I'm already planning my meal for the next visit! Anywhoooo that brings us to Saturday or ST. PATTIES DAY! Let's just say that it was CRAZY - morning pancake keggers, a few (or more) drinks, and an AMAZING time with friends! I love all of these girls to death, and I'm so happy that we got to have such a fun time yesterday! I'll leave the whole St. Pat's topic to that.. you know what St. Patties is all about! ;)

Cassie, Sabrina, and I at the morning kegger! LOVE these girls!

My St. Pat's nails - aren't they festive!?

Me and the roomie for next year! ♥

Today was full of relaxation, a visit from my parents (which was great because I miss them SO much!), and PLL and tea with my loves (Sabrina and Cassie).. oh not to mention a little birthday celebration! It's Sabrina's 19th birthday today! Soooo that being said, I'd like to dedicate this post to her! HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOVE! I hope you had a fab day, love you girl!

HAPPY 19th BIRTHDAY SABRINA! ♥

AliwS

It's been a while..

HEY!

..soo it's been a while since I've posted - probably because of the busy busy week I've had! I literally have been hibernating in my room studying since Monday, which was not too fun, but I'm officially done midterms as of this afternoon, YAY! Too bad I have about a hand full of essays to get written - including a History paper that is worth 30% and is 2,500 words, due Tuesday, that I've been neglecting because of the psych midterm I had today! Whoops. Soo guess how I'm spending my Saturday night? That's right with my laptop and books about the Nazi regime - super fun right?   

Anywhoooo on a side note, I'm officially obsessed with One Direction. I don't know how I stumbled upon them, perhaps twitter - I forget, but they are super cute and BRITISH/IRISH! (for all of you who don't know, that's a major plus for me lol, British accents are the key to my heart..)! In particular the song "What Makes You Beautiful" makes my heart melt in a super fan girl kinda way.. whatever I'm not ashamed - watch the video and see what I mean (in particular 2:25.. swoon) 

Officially Obsessed w/ One Direction!

In other news I finally got my glasses! I actually enjoy wearing them because I find them super cute! They're Ralph Lauren Polo and I often describe them as 'Ryan Gosling glasses' hehe! I only need them for reading and when I'm on my laptop, but have found myself wearing them on days when I'm too lazy (or too busy) to put on makeup - it's a win win situation! 

This upcoming week is going to be a bit stressful and hectic as well, with lots of things to hand in, but also a lot of things to look forward to! Monday and Tuesday will basically be writing my essay/doing all of my other forgotten homework that needs tending to, and hopefully a few good sweat sessions (like bootcamp, and perhaps a swim)!  Wednesday I'm going to see Legally Blonde the musical here at Western, Thursday is possibly the MIT formal (or more homework blah), Friday is trying a new restaurant with some friends, which I'm really looking forward to! We're going to Veg Out which is a vegan restaurant here in London - I'll let you know how it is! and FINALLY Saturday is ST. PATTIES DAY! I cannot wait - I've already started planning my outfit, with the first purchase being this little gem: 

GO GREEN!

All that's left is a few beads, and perhaps a temporary tattoo and feather boa?! We'll see what I can find at the dollar store! This week is going to be good post wise so STAY TUNED! Until then wish me luck with this essay! 

AliwS