Special Events

This weekend I am working a couple of special events for MUSC. I have been with the Office of Development for almost a year now, and am so privileged to be to a part of such amazing events. This morning I helped out with the Dedication and Grand Opening of the James B. Edwards Dental Medicine Building. Dr. Edwards is a remarkable man. As a well respected dentist, a Senator and Governor of South Carolina, Secretary of Energy under Reagan's Administration, and President of the Medical University of South Carolina for 17 years, Dr. Edwards is admired by all.
The event in Dr. Edwards' honor drew in dentists, politicians, and donors from all over the state!

Tonight I will be helping out with the Children's Hospital's Chase After a Cure Gala held at Charlestowne Landing. A whirlwind of a weekend, if I don't say so myself.

Mondays

Today was Monday. It was raining. Class was long. The strategy paper wasn't writing itself.
Lately, life has been hectic (not that I'm complaining), but I just haven't felt like myself. You know, my fun/silly/young self. Things feel complicated and messy.
Sooo.....

I cracked open a beer and YES drank it (very rare for me).

I joined in on an oyster roast at Ashleigh's house complete with plenty of good friends and Katy's amazing chili...

Even ate some oysters! I know, what's gotten into me?!? I'm not usually a fan of those slimy suckers. This is my oyster sandwich masterpiece. You see the oyster? It's in there....swear!

Relaxing. Fun. Different. It's nice to just breathe every once in awhile and realize how blessed you really are!

Go Cougars

On Wednesday night, College of Charleston beat App State by a point in a last minute nail biter!
We are looking forward to the SOCON tournament....
Go Cougars!

Margaret Ann

My mother's mother, Margaret Ann, has been in a pickle lately. In December she suffered through back surgery at the age of 75, and recently she fell due to some complications with vertigo. It was a rough few weeks, but all seems to be getting better. She's currently in a rehabilitation center in Hartsville tirelessly working on her physical therapy and trying to regain strength.

Last weekend Ammie and I went to wish her a Happy Valentine's Day and try to lift her spirits (of course Ammie teared up as soon as we walked in the door). Watching our grandmothers age is something we aren't quite ready for. They have to be there for our weddings and help us through our pregnancies. They have to tell our children stories of us and our parents growing up. They have to spoil them rotten. They have to be there!

For those of you who know my "Moma" you understand that she's a pistol....sweet, but sassy....smart, but VERY stubborn. Moma is a part of me and who I am today. As a child, there was no place I'd rather be than her home. I adore her. She is a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She told me today she hopes to go home next week. She's been working hard and is ready to bounce back, like she always does. Congratulations Moma....feel better!

A Lovely Valentine's Day

I'm not a huge fan of Valentine's Day, but I was determined to make the best of it this year! Brad and I grabbed a quick lunch in Marion Square while taking a stroll around the wildlife expo. After I scarfed down a hot dog and Brad a burger, we were both craving something sweet.....

No place better than Cupcake in downtown Charleston! We split a chocolate cupcake with vanilla icing and sprinkles and hurried off to...

Charleston Music Hall to see RENT, one of my favorite Broadway plays. I had seen the play before, but it was Brad's first time. We had seats in the SECOND row. It was amazing to be so close to the performers and the show was phenomenal (minus the chick behind us who not only talked, hooted and hollered, loudly sang along, but also filmed the entire play on her beeping camera). Needless to say, it was a great show!

After the show we took another stroll around Marion Square to see the animals. Brad was in awe watching all of the dogs in the park. We ended the day with a nice dinner at Red Drum in Mt. Pleasant! I ordered the fish and Brad the quail....all was delicious, and I swear they have the best wine in town.





I hope every one's Valentine's Day was as special as ours! Now on to a week of midterms, interviews and papers!

Snow Way!

A winter storm in South Carolina? Snow way! Charleston experienced its first significant snowfall since 1989 on Friday. I was in my hometown of Hartsville for a doctor's appointment Friday morning oblivious to the storm, much to my father's dismay. For those of you who know my Daddy, you understand that weather watching is TOP priority in my household. Nonetheless, I was sent packing Friday afternoon. I hate that I missed hanging out by the fire with my parents and seeing the 5+ inches they had, but I was thrilled to see the beautiful city of Charleston covered in a thin blanket of snow.....

A snowman by the water....THEY DO EXIST!

Pretty impressive, right? Playing around my house Friday night

I LOVE the snow, but now I'm ready for spring!
.........a little goes a long way!

White Palms

It's snowing in Charleston! I never thought I'd see this day...

MHA Happy Hour

MHA students love any excuse to get together....especially Happy Hour! Here is Erin, Katy, Ashleigh and I at Moe's Downtown on Thursday, January 28th.

Stay Tuned!

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