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I {heart} My Pearls

March 28, 2010 By theOkieCollegeGirl View Comments

I received the last present from both of my Grandparents a month ago.  Turns out Gramps & Grams were doing some shopping in the mall and walked past a jewelry store.  They always walked past jewelry stores and bought Roomie & I something from them.  This time though, Gramps picked out something for Roomie & I for Valentines Day.  I didn’t know what to expect when I opened it, Gramps & Grams were always thinking of their Grandkids.

Surprise?  What’s inside?  I didn’t know what to expect.  But, I soon found out it was something I really wanted for Christmas.  Something I didn’t get myself because I could find the perfect set that looked great on me.

Oh how I adore Pearls.  I completely fell in love with these pearls as soon as I opened them.  They fit perfectly, weren’t too little or too big.  They were the right length and fell just below my collar bone.  I was in awe.  I will always treasure these.  Because it’s the gift my Gramps picked out and the last gift from him.  I even wore them to his funeral on Tuesday.  Grams was the first to comment on them and then had to tell everyone that I was wearing the Pearls Gramps picked out.  Actually I took Roomie’s Pearl earrings because I have double pierced ears, which Grams never knew.  She even asked when I did that and I said my first year of college, but then I got in lots of trouble.  Grams said she wished she would’ve double pierced hers, just never did.


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My Valentine's Wishlist

February 14, 2010 By theOkieCollegeGirl View Comments

For Valentine’s Day this year there will be no dates….or car rides…heart shaped chocolate….or kisses.  I’m getting to spend Valentine’s Day completely alone.  I have never gone out on Valentine’s Day and this year will be no exception.  Plain & Simple : it sucks.

But, I’m not going to let this one be about me.  It’s actually CHD Day.  It’s not about the Flowers, Candy, Gifts & Kisses.  It’s about making those who are unaware of what 1 in 100 babies can die from aware.  Aware that the deadliest illness to a child, one which actually ranks above Cancer, is Congenital Heart Defects.  It’s something that is near and dear to me and my hope is that one day those number will be cut in half or eliminated.  I hope that Pediatric Cardiologists realize that these CHD Babies need care well into Adulthood and that they will always need medical care of some sort.  That’s my hope.

I did pick out some cute gifts on what I’d get me if I were getting me a Valentine’s Day gift.

I have a love for cowboy boots.  I haven’t bought new ones in 6 years, but not because I need them.  I hardly ever wear them, my current ones are sitting in the top of my closet waiting for the next big adventure that I’ll have to drag them back out again.  Maybe I should mention I’ve worn them less than ten times?

You know the one place I didn’t visit in NYC….Dylan’s Candy Bar.  I seriously have kicked myself for not going while we were there.  That would’ve been a sight to see in itself.  I will definitely have to go just as soon as I make my second trip to the Big Apple.  That is something I look forward to more than anything, another trip to the Big Apple.  Just can’t contain my excitement.

I love strapless and I love dresses.  If I could afford Anthropologie on my College Girl pay, well I’d shop there constantly.  I completely love Anthropologie, I’m tellin’ ya….l-o-v-e. So yes, black strapless dresses that make a guys heart beat uncontrollably I really really love these types of dresses.

But, since I don’t have plans for Valentines Day, I’ll sit home and drink one of my favorite drinks.  I do love my Framboise…so this evening I will kick back with a bottle of Framboise, a hot bubble bath, and a good movie on the laptop.  This ends my wild evening of Valentines Day.  I’ve got my fingers crossed next year will be better…I mean things can only get better from here, right?

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I'm Awaaaaaake & Valentine's Day is Drawing Closer….

February 11, 2010 By theOkieCollegeGirl View Comments

It’s a little after 7am and I’m awake.  It’s a miracle.  I’m actually getting ready to go knock em’ dead on my Calculus test.  I’m ready for test week to be o-v-e-r.  I’ve studied and studied for this bad boy and I’m already looking forward to the outcome of this particular test.  Hurry up relaxing weekend, I’m ready for you to kick in.

I did see this yesterday as I was looking at Yahoo’s home page.  I’m very doubtful I’ll get anything for Valentine’s Day, but I did find this comical. Not sayin’ I wouldn’t do it, maybe one day I’ll pull a prank like one of these.  I did manage to plop my Valentine’s Day card in the mail the other day, I don’t expect it to reach the recipient in time, but it’s the thought that counts….right?

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