The Siberian American: Friday Favorites: Residency, Football, and Vacation

Friday, September 5, 2014

Friday Favorites: Residency, Football, and Vacation

Phew, what a week. Is it just me, or do four-day weeks seem more chaotic? Work was so busy this week that I felt like breathing was optional.  Needless to say, I am so glad it is Friday. Here are five things that made me happy this week.

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Chris and I spent hours narrowing down his list of residency programs. It is tough because there are so many factors, but I finally feel like we’re in a good place with it (which is a good thing since his application is due in less than two weeks).

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I am about 25 percent of the way through The Escape Artist by Diane Chamberlain, and I really like it so far.The Escape ArtistIt is not one of my favorite books by her, (that honor goes to The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes) but it is keeping me interested.This one is about a mother who loses a custody battle for her son and decides to run away with him instead of give him up. Diane Chamberlain’s books are quick and easy reads with many twists and turns (some are obvious, but others have blown my mind).

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I finally feel like we are getting closer to our vacation! I can't wait to be back on a boat. We booked it back in May so it has been a long time coming. We love traveling with family so we haven’t taken a “just us” trip in years. We are also celebrating our fifth anniversary late, and this is our last hurrah before Chris starts traveling all over the country for interviews so I am ready to get this party started.


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I am so excited to watch football this weekend (both college and NFL football) and to play fantasy football for this first time. I have no idea what I’m doing, but it should be fun!

/ / Five: 
Speaking of our vacation, I am in full fall clothing and formal dress shopping mode right now. Never mind that it’s 100 degrees outside. A girl can dream, right? 

Linking up with Lauren, Amanda, Karli, and Amy.

12 comments:

  1. I'm so excited to hear more about your cruise - packing is the most fun!! Have a great weekend!

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  2. Good luck with the residency application process. That seems so daunting!

    And a cruise? That sounds amazing. I've never done one, but I really want to.

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  3. Thanks for stopping by my blog today!!! Dress shopping is simply the best!!! I could do that every weekend!!! :-)

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  4. I'm with you on the fall clothes shopping - the temperature may still feel like summer, but I'm ready for some sweater weather!

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  5. You're going on a cruise?! So fun! Shopping for fall is definitely the best! I plan on making some shopping time this weekend! Good luck with your fantasy football team! I've never played it before, so I would definitely be lost haha

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  6. Hmm I tried to comment but it didn't seem to work... anyway I have the Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes on my reading list but haven't read anything else by her. Vacation is so exciting- where ya headed? Have a great time!

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  7. Have fun on the cruise! I've never been on one, but would love to experience it someday! Enjoy your weekend!

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    1. Thanks, Sarah! We love cruising. We are so addicted that we have been at least once a year lately! I hope you get to go someday. :)

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  8. Thanks for coming by my blog today!
    You are going to love Fantasy, I have no idea what I was doing my first year playing, and now I'm hooked! :]

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    1. Hey Michelle! I really like fantasy football so far. I think I'll be hooked soon too! :)

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  9. Yay for football!! We've been watching it all weekend! Happy Sunday! :)

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  10. Woohoo, vacation. Where's your cruise?

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