Unfortunate and Fortunate

[Jeans and Shirt: GAP // Shoes: Puma // Leather jacket: Guess]

So, you can't tell by this photo, but fiancé was NOT happy about taking this photo. He just looked so cute and handsome and I wanted to take a picture before we both had to go to work! I understand why he was a little impatient with me, though... he was asked to be a producer for the Tudor Voices CD this year, an early music group at Millikin University that he used to be in. Originally he was supposed to be here and would still be singing on it, but because he moved he obviously couldn't do that. The directors, Dr. Carberg and Professor Leese, who have been mentors to him of some sort, gave him the wonderful opportunity of being a producer and helping make sure they get great takes! He knew he could do a good job, but he was a little nervous! I'm so proud of him - he is so talented and there is no one better they could have asked to get some extra feedback from :) Nick has such a wonderful voice, a great ear, and is a great musician in general, and it only makes me excited to see what he can do with music in the future! That's him, my talented man! (And sexy, to boot!) ;)

Now on to my actual post..... I am taking a cue from fellow Oregonian (and Salemite!) Molly Kidd, from Urban Nester. Almost every week, she recaps by posting her unfortunates and fortunates from the week. It's a great idea! She has no clue, but I've been following her blog for a few months now, and I absolutely love her style and her posts about life and marriage (something I'll be know about soon!) and all things good. So go check her out! Without further ado, my unfortunates and fortunates of this past week....

Unfortunate

1. Being duped as a tourist by paying $40 for a stupid bike cabby in NYC. He just came up to me and I panicked - I can't say no to people! Well, my NY skin will be tougher next time, I'll show them!

2. In the span of exactly one week, I lost one of the pearl earrings Nick bought for me a few years ago in Hawaii AND one of the diamond stud earrings he bought me for Christmas two years ago. Seriously? SERIOUSLY? I think there is a gnome following me around and stealing my things. And of course it had to be the two pairs of earrings I wear the most and love the most, not a pair of my cheap Forever 21 earrings.... such is life.

3. Sitting on a bus from 7 am to 11:30 pm on Monday. What's funny is that it was exhausting, even when I didn't move for hours at a time. My bum was numb, for cryin' out loud!

4. There is STILL not a new episode of Grey's Anatomy yet! Why do they tease me so?????

5. A new line debuted at The Limited on Monday - this means all my money will be gone. Woops!

6. Being super groggy when I wake up in the morning even after 8 hours of sleep. Not ok.

7. Annoying and rude high schoolers taking over the midnight boat cruise on the Hudson. The boys were shoving girls on the dance floor! Didn't your mother treat you how to be a gentleman??? Apparently not.

8. Realizing I haven't talked to my parents on the phone in a looong time :/

9. Gas prices are back up to $4.08. This should be illegal. It's even more unfortunate because the day before, it was $3.86. I should have taken advantage, because of course my tank is getting low. Ughhhhhh.

Fortunate

1. NYC. The whole thing. It was AMAZING.

2. Hitting all green lights on my way to work yesterday. Baller.

3. Cooking with my honey, especially when we make tacos. De-lish.

4. Singing in Carnegie Hall. It was completely surreal and something I will never ever forget!

5. Waking up to morning kisses from my man :)

6. Being told I'm doing really well at my job and also that I've been recommended for a position where I get to manage a little more ;)

7. The new clothes at The Limited - all my money will be gone, but they are SO SO CUTE. Lots of taupe with bright green and mint - perfect for spring!

8. Buying the Steve Madden sparkly flats I've been wanting for over a year! They were on sale at Von Maur and my size was one of the only pairs left for weeks! If that's not a sign, I don't know what is!

9. Getting to catch up with old friends and some family while I was in NYC. It really is a small world!

10. The fiancé doing a ton of laundry for me on Tuesday while I had to work all day - I had absolutely no time (or energy) to start any of it since I got back so late on Monday night. He's a keeper, that one!