Monday, February 21, 2011

Aforementioned Excitement

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I'm off work today for President's Day.  I haven't gotten this holiday off since I was in school, and only do this year because we didn't get New Year's as a holiday (since my job kind of involves the stock market being open, the company couldn't close down for New Year's because it fell on a weekend, and thus, the market didn't close).  I went grocery shopping, but have otherwise spent the day watching TV and playing Words with Friends. I'd feel bad about the laziness if I didn't have a ton of work waiting for me tomorrow, and pretty much until the end of March.

This is what I wore to go out for dinner with Fella's family last night.  We went to Two Brothers, a brewery and tap-house in suburban Warrenville.  If you're in the area, I highly recommend it.  The food was fantastic, and of course the beer is tasty.

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I hinted in Friday's post that there's some excitement brewing here at TCC Midwest.  I'm not one to jinx things, so I've kept it pretty quiet, but now that it's a little more official, I can share.  Fella and I have decided to buy a home!  We started looking last week, and were pre-approved for a loan on Friday.  We're hoping to stay in our neighborhood, but another option within our price range might be in nearby Evanston.  It's a big decision and a little scary, but I've been renting for 7 years, am at a financially stable place and am almost 30, so it seems like a decent time to buy property.  We're going to look at some more condos and houses on Saturday and hopefully we'll find something that works for us sometime soon.

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Sweater: The Limited
Tank: Gap Outlet
Jeans: Gap
Boots: Kohl's
Watch: Fossil, gifted
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21 comments:

  1. CynthiaFebruary 21, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Cool! I love Evanston. Prepare your guest room. Oh, did I say that out loud?

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  2. AllisonFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    That's great! Congrats on the home buying!

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  3. E-JoFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Super exciting! Good luck! I really like that tied cardigan. That light blue is so lovely on you.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Whoa, congratulations! Happy home hunting. You're looking lovely in the blue sweater...with the bit of sparkles underneath.

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  5. RaquelitaFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    That's awesome news about the house! Congrats! (And now I can stay with you *or* SFE! :) )

    That limited sweater is fab.

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  6. SheilaFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Congratulations! How exciting!

    You look awesome in this sweater outfit - a great colour on you.

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  7. Artfully AwearFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    The cardigan is such a lovely shade of blue! Good luck on the house hunt!

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  8. LyddieGalFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Your lazy day sounds a lot like mine - words with friends is so addicting. we should play a game -- my WWF name is lyddiegal.

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  9. Gracey the GiantFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Congratulations! What wonderful news!!

    I think this is the perfect weekend outfit - I love the detail on the tank.

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  10. RadFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    I'll have to claim the couch with Jude when Cynthia and La Historidora are in town! Many congrats on the loan. We're growing up.
    You look very happy and lovely in the blue cardigan. Glad to hear you enjoyed your day off.

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  11. AnneFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Cynthia: Well I live just 2 Metra stops away from Evanston now, and already have a guest room...

    Allison: Thank you!

    E-Jo: I was wary of the tied cardigan at first, but it seems to be working out.

    Terri: Thank you! I'm always a fan of more sparkles :)

    LHdM: Wait, does SFE live in the area too? And I had no idea?

    Sheila: Thank you!

    Ariel: I agree on the shade of blue, and I don't have nearly enough of it!

    Lyddie: Done :)

    Gracey: Thank you!

    Rad: Yep, we sure are growing up. Eek! I mean, yay!

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  12. RebeccaFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Congratulations!

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  13. JuliaFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Congrats on the home!!! I love living in Evanston. We could be neighbors :-)

    p.s. that sweater is beautiful. the color is so lovely!

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  14. lauraFebruary 22, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    congratulations!!!

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  15. rlutzFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    so exciting...I love evanston, my family lives there. Love the color of your cardi with the sparkly t-shirt!

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  16. Charlotte HolmesFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Good luck with your home-buying adventure, Anne. I hope you find a place you like as much as I like the blue of your cardigan.

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  17. Anna BonfiglioFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    Hello beautiful!I love your outfit! Come to my blog and tell me what do you think.. I accept the criticism!
    Excuse my English!

    Anna
    http://theyellowball.blogspot.com/

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  18. KristenFebruary 24, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    That sweater is faboo!

    We rented in Evanston for a couple of years. Make sure the place is up north, closer to downtown/university etc, or don't bother. We lived down by Main, and it was not good. The south part of Evanston is right on the edge of a not-great neighborhood of the city, and it shows.

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  19. CharlotteMarch 17, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Good luck with your home-buying adventure, Anne. I hope you find a place you like as much as I like the blue of your cardigan.

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  20. lauraMarch 17, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    congratulations!!!

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  21. JuliaMarch 17, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Congrats on the home!!! I love living in Evanston. We could be neighbors :-)

    p.s. that sweater is beautiful. the color is so lovely!

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