"God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December." --James M. Barrie

(With the weather being as it is... (aka cold, rainy and snowy!) I thought this quote was kinda cute:)

 So it's been awhile since I've written last. We are DEFINITELY in the thick of application reading. I'm pretty sure that's ALL I've been doing as of late, and they keep coming. Don't get me wrong-I am SO happy that all these students have been getting everything in by December first, but it has kept me busy. (And that's an understatement!!) That mid-December notification keeps looming closer, so we have been working like crazy to make sure our students don't have to wait ANY longer than necessary for their decisions. :)

Life has been really, really good as of late, and kinda busy. Last weekend Shawna came in town and stayed with Erin and I. Even though she hadn't been gone that long, I really missed her. Because she lived with us for such a good chunk of time, I feel like she's more a sister than friend. We have moved passed the whole really good friend thing and now even my parents and little sister know she's more like family!! Friday was dinner with friends at a Mexican restaurant which was SO fun. We were there for 2 hours or so, just hanging out, talking and laughing. I had to work Saturday morning and we kinda just hung out for the afternoon. Saturday night was the men's basketball game against Ohio State. I really wasn't feeling well and didn't know if I wanted to stay for the whole game. I AM SO GLAD WE DID!!!!!! The first half was ok....nothing really spectacular, and we were losing by a pretty good margin. I'm not sure what happened, but I'm REALLY glad it did! The final score ended at 65-46. BUTLER WON! I kinda still can't believe it. It was an amazing game, and I'm hoping this gives our team a little more clout as we continue on in the season. I think people are starting to realize that mid-major or not, we've got a really talented team. Congrats to them, and to the coaches. It was a great game to watch!

Sunday was relaxing with Shawna and dinner at Naked Chopstix, our favorite sushi restaurant. Nisha, Shawna, Erin and I LOVE this place. I know I've mentioned it before, but it really is one of my favorite restaurants in Indy. The four of us just had a really good weekend hanging out-we have wayyyy too much fun when we are together, and I'm really lucky to have such good girls in my life. :) (yea, yea...kinda sappy/sentimental...but very true!)

This week was pretty uneventful...(obviously when you read applications all the time...that tends to happen;) I took a day and a half off, which was SO, SO needed. You don't realize just how much you need a break, just to relax and recharge. I feel SO much better about a lot of things! :) Now I can start this next week (which should be crazy as well!!) with a clear head. (definitely grateful for that!:)

Finally-Erin and I went to visit a couple of friends that live downtown. It was REALLY good to see them both and we made dinner and hung out. A very relaxing, low-key and fun evening. Life is just really good right now!!

The rest of the weekend is hopefully along those same lines of being low-key...and I'm MORE than ok with that! I hope everyone is doing well with studies, finals and everything else. Good luck with the rest of your semesters (makes me kinda glad I'm not in school anymore! I don't envy you all!) 

(One final thing-our AMAZING e-comm guy, Brad, bought a house with his wife recently. Congrats to both of them!!!)