Katiedid go Gaga.

Over the past few weeks I have become insanely obsessed captivated with Lady Gaga. 

I love her uniqueness, artistry, honesty, and total weirdness!

Her message of self-empowerment and individuality is truly inspiring. 

True story:

Being my conservative little self, I was a totally taken back by her provocative costumes and performances at first. 

My parents felt the exact same way same way. 

Last weekend we all watched this  Lady Gaga & The Art of Fame interview on 60 Minutes.

By the time it was over, everyone was one of her little "monsters."

I encourage you to watch it. 

She is quite brilliant. 

On to the happenings of this week...

The beginning of the week went quite smoothly.

If I was fabulous enough to have the PAPA-PAPPARAZI following me, you would have seen this smiling face in the clinic. 

 My mom has been struggling with lower back pain/sciatica for quite some time and was scheduled for a spinal surgery on Wednesday. 

On Monday she had to be evaluated by a Cardiologist for an abnormal finding on her EKG. 

After a few tests {that took all day!} she got two thumbs up for surgery. 

Reassuring right?!

Not when both of her daughters are ER nurses. 

Anyway, Wednesday came and into surgery she went!

{Photo credit goes to my sister.}

My Dad and Holly were there bright and early to see her off. I was in the clinic. 

Bad daughter, I know. I feel awful. 

However, I was there with mini-cupcakes in hand shortly after she arrived in her room. 

The little yummies didn't make up for my absence, but they were delicious!

The surgery went well, minus one small complication. 

But, she should recover just fine in the end.

This sweet lady gets BEYOND sick after receiving any sort of sedation/anesthesia medication. 

We have tried to pinpoint certain medications that could cause the after effects, pre-medicate to prevent them, and just about everything in between. 

Unfortunately, she was just BORN THIS WAY.

So the next 2 days were pure TORTURE for her. 

{And for my devoted Dad who never leaves her side. Bless his heart.}

She is such a trooper and finally made it home on Friday afternoon. 

Please pray that she has a quick, simple, and speedy recovery. 

The middle of my week was spent running between home, the clinic, and the hospital. 

MM was out of town for a few days, which makes for a very BAD ROMANCE.

Yesterday, I was completely exhausted but dragged myself to work anyway. 

While in line ordering my usual Skinny Vanilla Latte I couldn't help but wish I was filling up these big bad boys with my favorite adult beverage instead.

How is this for a 6am POKER FACE?!

In attempt to not BE A DRAG, JUST BE A QUEEN I wore these sparkly kicks to work to make me smile throughout the day!

And it was our 20 month Anniversary yesterday {yes, I still count} so it was appropriate to wear a little momento from the big day!

There you have it. 

We are caught up to today {Saturday}.

The maid came this morning.

I just finished and submitted all my school work for the week.

Now, I am officially on THE EDGE OF GLORY to a much deserved weekend.

MM and I are heading over to a friends house shortly.

We will be poolside, soaking up the sun, with our favorite drinks in hand. 

Hope you have a glorious weekend! 

And go Gaga.

Katiedid win. And Katiedid lose.

I totally prefer to win. 

It is way more fun. 

But, losing at times tends to make the winning times that much sweeter. 

These past 2 weeks have been packed with all sorts of fun!

And not so much fun...

If you are up for a long and picture full recap post, consider this a WIN for you!

Let the WIN/LOSE battle begin!

My husband was out of town all week 2 weeks ago for a business trip/conference.

Not just the do-able 2 nights. It was all 5 people.

This wife spent the week doing husbandly tasks such as getting new brakes, watering the yard every evening, and taking out the trash {he was SO proud I remembered on my own}. 

All while doing silly school related work.

Think attending classes, reading books, struggling to write "group" papers with MIA members, and desperately avidly searching for a preceptor after a first failed attempt. 

{Insert tearful breakdown.}

LOSE. 

 After a seemingly never-ending and super stressful week, I was reunited with my cutie and received super-fab presents! Gracie did too!

We I made a very important deal when all this traveling began.

Whenever one of us goes out of town, you must return bearing gifts!

The gift doesn't have to be expensive. 

A magnet or my favorite candy bar is perfectly a-ok. 

Just a little something to say, "I thought about you."

Fair enough. 

WIN.

This little fur ball has been battling the miserable Houston heat. 

LOSE. 

I received this little notification in the mail mid-week and it was a major pick-me-up. 

Gap employee discount for a year!

Bam. 

WIN.  

That Friday we got to have one last baby free double date with wonderful friends. 

WIN. 

And on Saturday we celebrated Holly's new home with a family and friend filled 

Housewarming Happy Hour!

WIN.

Baby Cayden made his first appearance at a family gathering. 

He loved Holls!

WIN.

Cayden checked me out for ONE second. 

Then started to cry. 

Which continues the I ALWAYS make babies cry pattern.

MM thinks it's hilarious. 

LOSE.

We played 2 late night games of Left Center Right.  

So dang fun.

 A sister face-off!

 Momma G was in the running for one game too. 

I was THE lucky girl after BOTH games. 

WIN x 2.

On Sunday we ditched our neighborhood block party plans and had some fun alone time instead. 

We went to the evening Mass at St. Anne's and discovered a yummy restaurant, Brasil.

Delicious eggplant sandwich. My new fav!

Then we had a spontaneous movie date to see Bridesmaids. 

It was a total crack up!

We got to the theater way early so we played in the photo booth like children. 

WIN. 

 I spent the beginning of last week studying for and taking my first test of the summer semester. 

{Very happy with the outcome!}

And managed to squeeze in mini workout clothes updates and trips to the gym.

I am loving the fashion friendly t-shirt necklines and tv-toting eliptical machines at the new 24 Hour Fitness Rice gym. 

WIN. 

Last Friday was the first day of my summer clinical rotation.

After much persistence and finally talking to the RIGHT person, I scored a spot at the clinic right next door to the ER I work at part-time.

Such a blessing. And it couldn't be more perfect. 

RELIEF. 

I didn't take a picture, but I will use the one from my first day last semester because I was equally excited at the end of the day. 

WIN. 

Saturday night we said goodbye to the Garee's at Cafe Adobe.

Steph and Jason moved to Washington DC on Sunday. 

Steph is becoming the manager of an ER in DC.

And Jason just completed his PhD and works in Breast Cancer Research.  

Boy, we will miss them. 

Up close and personal with Steph. 

This A-MAZING girl raised me as a new nurse, helped plan the sweetest surprise proposal, stood behind me as I got married, and is such an inspiration.  

I was SO sad to let her go. 

LOSE. BIG TIME.

Yesterday we headed out to my parents house. 

The boys hit up the golf course. 

The girls perfected our summer tans and set up Momma's new iPad 2. 

We all played by the pool afterwards. 

WIN. 

Hope you have a PEACEful week.

And may it be full of WINS! Not LOSSES.