Pretty much sums up Iowa. And Indiana. After a short stop by my family reunion, complete with candy bar pie binge, we dropped my sister off in Cleveland and drove from 2 pm till 1 am, arriving Iowa City. There are not enough Starbucks (or any other coffee, for that matter) in Iowa. Seriously. AreRead the whole post >>

A very special package came yesterday… Never have I wanted something for so long before actually purchasing it. I’ve been wanting a DSLR for over a year and finally (finally!) it’s in my hot little hands. Mike took a look at our MacBook and my new camera and declared, “We’re yuppies. All we need isRead the whole post >>

As an old married couple*, Mike and I tend to count a Trader Joe’s trip and an Ugly Betty (What? Don’t judge.) DVD marathon as a good Friday night date. Throw in a frozen pizza, and we’re pretty much in heaven. It’s not that we don’t love trying new restaurants or getting all prettied up,Read the whole post >>

1. A $50 gift card to Whole Foods and a mid-day trip to Ben and Jerry’s with the office as my going away present. (Plus, the fact that I am, indeed, going away. From a cubicle. For three glorious weeks.) 2. Several design gigs – I’m learning SO much; I’m challenged and growing and tryingRead the whole post >>