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| a few updates around the house: actual chairs to sit on // no trees :( // our new countertop! |
spotted //
- Buying denim shorts is pretty much the worst. I'm hopefully that this rolled pair from Gap is exactly what I've been looking for.
- A polka dotted linen skirt is basically the cutest thing I've seen all week.
- After spotting these Madewell jeans while at the mall yesterday, I decided it's time I finally try some higher waisted skinny jeans. I love the look on others, so I want to try to make it work for me too!
on the internet //
- Hallie shares her weight loss story - I've been waiting so long for this post, and it was so worth it. Leading a healthy life is more than just exercising and eating veggies - it's all encompassing.
- Rachelle's post about decorating her living room was so fun to read! I'm excited to finally show ours too...once we get any where near being done.
- I really enjoyed reading Ali's post about what she's learned in her two years of marriage. I love hearing what works for other couples - the good, the bad, and the stuff we don't normally talk about!
throwback //
- The best way to store your watches.
- HAHAHAHAHA
- Still one of my favorite summer outfits. Will have recreate this year.
ask me anything //
- I'm an Ob/Gyn wannabe at medical school in Canada and applying for residency this year. Not sure if it's different in the US, but here we are encouraged to apply for more than one specialty to reduce the chances of going unmatched. I'm wondering whether you thought about applying to another specialty as a backup, and what you think you would have done if you'd had to deal with going unmatched.
- Oh man, that's such a tough one to really answer because I know the matching system is different here in the US than it is in Canada. I chose not to apply to a back up speciality. I personally would have been really unhappy if I didn't get to do ObGyn, and it would have been unfair to a field like internal or family medicine for me to have that as my backup, because I just don't have the passion for it. All of my friends who are doing IM/FM really love it, and I know it wasn't for me. So while I was wrestling with the idea of having a backup, I chose to take a big chance and throw all my efforts into matching ObGyn. If I hadn't matched, which obviously is always a real possibility, I wasn't 100% sure what I was going to do. It's hard to answer now retrospectively - CR and I discussed me scrambling into to a transition year spot so that I could re-apply to ObGyn, but I am so so so thankful that I didn't have to go down that route. Best of luck in this crazy process!
- What kind of bag did you bring around to classes during medical school? Would you recommend something more formal than a backpack?
- During the week, I used a leather tote bag from Kate Spade (mine was very similar to this). My school had a dress code, so I liked looking a bit more pulled together. On the weekend, I would use my Everlane backpack for carrying all my books (and bookstand and noise canceling headphones and snacks) to the library. I personally liked having something a bit more formal for when I was at school, but that's just me!
- You graduated from a DO school, but are doing an MD residency. Will you be able to use both MD and DO after your name?
- No, I earned a DO in medical school, so that's what goes after my name!
on franish //
- on the blog: plans for our bedroom!
- on the instagram: hansi is famous now that pottery barn regrammed him ;)
- on the twitter: this was actually really awkward (and really quite unprofessional)
notable sales //
- Ann Taylor: 40% off everything (and free shipping!)
- Are gingham and blue and dresses kind of you thing? I found just the dress for you!
- Scallops and lace more so what you love? Then I have the perfect dress for you too ;)
- Black and white with patterns really what you prefer instead? Hello, this dress is waiting for you...and me, because I just ordered it :D
- Club Monaco: 30% off sale items
- I think CM makes some of the prettiest trench coats, and now one of their greatest styles is on super sale!
- Their scalloped trench is also so so cool..maybe less useful, but cool nonetheless.
- Gosh, isn't this dress gorgeous?! I could never pull that off but my god, so pretty!
- Shopbop sale selections: Jeffrey Campbell has a ton of cute shoes on sale, Kate Spade as always has so many fun and unique items, and so many pretty items for around the house!
at home //
- Lots of things happening at the house this week! We wrapped up "Phase 1" of the projects - so now everything is painted, all the receptacles and switches and hinges and door knobs are replaced, and all most lights are switched out. Now we are doing the fun things, like building floating shelves and painting the fireplace! My gold bookshelf also arrived, as did our dining room chairs (although still no table). It's slowly coming together!
- One more week you guys, and I officially start residency! We have about two weeks of orientation, and then I start on gyn surgery. I am so nervous.
- My mom was here this week to help my sister move into her place and to help me with some house projects (hello, white fireplace!). It's been so nice to have family around and explore our new surroundings!
