levi's and moccasins...

Being that it's Friday, it gave me an excuse to take "dress-down Fridays" seriously. So, I did just that. A pair of my favorite Levi's jeans (that I'm pretty sure I've had since maybe high school-ish), a pale pink boy shirt, and my tan mocc-ies (as Allie calls them!).

a little background on the moccasins: I've been desperately needing a new pair of Minnetonkas... my first pair I wore to death. So, I stopped after work this past week at Shoe Mania in Union Square. They were having what I know of as a fire sale. Means they want to get rid of it, and they'll take anything if you'll just take it! So, jackpot on the Minnetonka selection! I bought 2 pair, one tan and one black. They are going to be perfect for this fall in Tallahassee, I mean I'm pretty sure Chief Osceola wears moccasins...

Anyways, I'm thankful that it is Friday... and ready for an adventurous weekend. I'm marking off my summer checklist as I get closer to heading back to Dixie.

News Flash about my dear friend, roommate, and a Georgia GRITS: Cason got engaged this past week! She and Bradley are the best match I could think of, congratulations to you both! I'm excited to share the next year with Cas, I'm sure we'll do plenty of talking about her signature colors.

Truvy: What are you colors, Shelby?
Shelby: My colors are "blush" and "bashful."
M'Lynn: Her colors are pink and pink.
Shelby: My colors are "blush" and "bashful" Mama!

have a great weekend y'all and if you're in PSJ, eat a sweet bay scallop for me!
xoxo,
em

The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch

I can't get over this book. It's one of those that I've read over half of it in less than one day. Sitting in Central Park on a gorgeous NY day was the perfect way to read The Last Lecture. It goes through the story of a college professor battling pancreatic cancer. However, it doesn't showcase his death, instead his journey through LIFE! It is a beautiful story of celebration and his intense love for life.

On his attempt at becoming a Disney Imagineer:
"I ended up being allowed to take that sabbatical, and it was a fantasy come true. In fact, I have a confession. This is exactly how geeky I am: Soon after I arrived in California, I hopped into my convertible and drove over to Imagineering headquarters. It was a hot summer night, and I had the soundtrack to Disney's The Lion King blasting on my stereo. Tears actually began streaming down my face as a I drove past the building. Here I was, the grown-up version of that wide-eyed eight-year-old at Disneyland. I had finally arrived. I was an Imagineer!"

I hope you all can check this out! It's well worth it!

love,
em