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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

What Happens in Vegas

... taught me I'm getting too old for my old Vegas ways. Long gone are the days of staying up late, chasing cocktails, and squeezing myself into bodycon dresses.

Bachelorette party last hurrah!

I realized a few things on this trip: 1. Always pay Felicia a visit at the Southwest Airport bar- she is wonderful, plus you get to leave saying 'Byeee Felicia'. 2. Flying > Driving ALWAYS. 3. Vegas makeup is so much fun. 4. Cab's for life. 5. With a good group of friends you can have more fun hanging out in the room than interacting with people.

I've always been a bit of a Vegas snob; the older I get perhaps the worse it gets- but in a completely different way:

I didn't like waiting in lines, and now I don't like going to places where you have to wait in a line to get in.

I didn't go to clubs where table services wasn't part of the plan... now, I just don't like clubs.

Music you can't dance to? Eghhh. Now, the music is so loud I can't talk to my friends. And dancing?! Is that what those kids in the middle of the floor are doing? Who is Nene?

So, how does a bachelorette party work when you don't want to be around random drunk people? You leave the club early {But not before 1 a.m. by orders of the fiance} and get food. Spend more time getting ready and taking pictures in the room than you do dancing to bad music in a club 500 people too crowded. Plan your day around the bottomless buffet at the Aria. Go late to the pool to avoid drunkies mentioned above.

Thank goodness for the wonderful women in my circle who went along with whatever I wanted for this weekend... and pretty much any other Vegas weekend, come to think of it.

I'm sure going to miss being a Siriani

I love you all and appreciate you so very much! xoxo

The #SirianiSisters Take on Pitzer

Literally- posting this just before it becomes a thing of the past. ::Sad Face Here::

The Siriani Sisters, back together again, in the workplace! Woo hoo. Once upon a time, Chrissy and I worked together at one of our ALL TIME FAVORITE jobs. We went banana's at We've Gone Banana's. {Note: I still make Tickle Me Teyah's (spl?) often!}

Fast forward a decade or so and here we are, working again, side-by-side.

I can't even begin to express how much fun it was to come to work everyday and hang out with my sister|bestie. Whenever you need a walk, talk, and/or lunch date someone is always there. So much of a blessing! Thank you Jesus. <3

Now... the little sister is spreading her big girl wings and moving on. Friday is her last day with us at Pitzer. No more dining hall lunch dates, picking fresh goodies from the garden, carpooling for cash, or wearing the same shirt on the same day.

I'm so excited for her and her new journey! Now we can get back to our honorary Sister Nights since we won't be spending everyday together.

Honorary Sister Nights are a coveted tradition where we get super comfy, make a tasty dinner, beverage of choice, and binge watch our shows until it's time for bed - laughing until we can't breathe and just plain ol' being sister-silly. If you have a sister you're close with, you understand. :)

Good luck sissy! I'm going to miss you! <3

Working the Spurs/Clippers Game

Lunch Outside

Grammy and Britty came to visit for lunch

Pre-work Selfies

Coffee Break

Working Alumni Weekend

Making Magnets from Staff Party Photobooth Photos

Working Parent Orientation

Meetings in the Conference Room

Siriani Sisters... Foreva

Sunday, January 5, 2014

NYE Feast of the Seven Dishes

I hope everyone is having a wonderful start to the new year!

New Year's eve is such an involved event at my house. I've done the crazy parties in Vegas, LA, Pasadena, San Diego but staying home holds some allure for me. The thought of being able to kick off my shoes {if I even put them on} and not have to worry about a designated driver is OH SO peaceful for me.

We have a tradition {Feast of the Seven Fishes} for dinner on nye with family and close friends. It's a seven course meal; each integrated with a fish dish. This year we modified the menu and titled it Feast of the Seven Dishes. We started the first course around 3:30 and I think dessert was served around 8:40. So much fun!! We made sure to cleanse the palate with lemoncello of course.

1. Ceviche
2. Lobster Bisque
3. Caprese
4. Ravioli with Paprikash sauce
5. Shrimp Scampi
6. Bacon wrapped Fillet with those 9 hour mushrooms and rosemary potatoes
7. Chocolate creme with chocolate gnash and lemon raspberry trifle

Gahhhhh I'm still full.

Here was our meal…

Monday, December 23, 2013

Pre-Christmas Fun

Merry Christmas everyone!!

I'm so excited for this week. Not only because I don't have to go in to work, although that's something to be excited about, I'm so excited because most of my family is in town and we have so many opportunities to spend time together.

The holiday season is such a great opportunity to practice patience and time management. Sister Chrissy and I love crafting up gifts for our friends and family. It makes us happy and we love to customize for the people we are giving gifts to. It started with handmade cards and has evolved into full blown crafting Christmas.

I received an early Christmas present from Santa Kyle - a new camera!!! YAY! I've been practicing on everyone and everything who will let me - and some that won't {Bella is quite the diva}. It's taking all of my will power to refrain from posting those pictures. :(

This year is going to take some creative thinking to fit in all the important people in my life. We've got all sorts of family events to host and attend this year. I hope everyone is ready for the outfits, pictures, and festive beverages that are in our very near future… I sure am!

Here are some "just for fun's":