Nearly three and a half years since I made a lighthearted prediction, it’s actually coming true. Less than two weeks from now, Bobby and I will be driving seven years of Chicago memories (four years at school in Evanston and three in the working world downtown) across the country. Why? WE ARE MOVING TO ARIZONA!!!!!!! […]
Tidbits and Treats
Book Review: Where We Belong by Emily Giffin
When I was in college, one of my best friends told me she was reading a book about a woman who was cheating with her best friend’s fiancé. The twist was that my friend found herself cheering for the woman who was cheating. Of course, I thought it was crazy! Fast forward four years or […]
Lake Geneva, Geneva Lake
Yesterday was a deliciously summer day. And by that I mean that it wasn’t humid, but still warm enough that you wanted to spend every minute outside. Bonus when you can spend every minute outside in Lake Geneva, staring out at Geneva Lake. The distinction between the name of the city and the body of […]
Three Years, Three Delicacies
There’s something about being back in my college town – even if it’s only 40 minutes from where I currently live – that wipes away the three years that separate me from graduation. It feels impossible that it has been nearly 38 months since I sat inside Pine Yard, soaked through on my graduation night, […]
CFA
A couple of months ago, we celebrated the fact that Bobby successfully took his Level III CFA exam. Yesterday, we celebrated the fact that he not only took the test, but was part of the 52% of test takers who PASSED! Needless to say, congratulations were in order. I couldn’t be prouder of him. When […]
Otherwise Engaged
This weekend I’ve been…otherwise engaged. When I wasn’t sleeping, I was eating food. Delicious food. From Dutch baby pancakes to pulled pork sandwiches, it’s been another successful weekend of meals here in the Bender household. My mom also recreated the Cucumber-Citrus Skinny Margarita. She did an amazing job! When I wasn’t eating, I was watching […]
An Impromptu Visit
Thank you all for the get well wishes! I’m feeling loads better since Tuesday and am now just waiting for my ears to pop. Unfortunately, I think I’ll be waiting a little longer because of my plane ride yesterday. Fortunately, it was worth it for an impromptu visit to the one and only Arizona. Bobby […]
Reunited
Hello! It has been quite the few days since we last chatted. A lot of fun with family and unfortunately, a not-so-fun summer cold that began last Wednesday and is still lingering this morning. I can’t remember the last time I was sick when it’s hot outside – it’s such a strange feeling. Fortunately, I’ve […]