Somehow I managed to fit more in today than expected, which I am always okay with!
Today a couple of my flatmates and I headed over to Olio Trattoria for lunch. I still miss the old Joe Mama's, but my ravioli was pretty tasty (with vodka cream sauce...yum).
Our friend Marie was working, and we totally embarrassed her in front of her coworkers - something we never fail to do.
But their soundtrack was hilarious. The restaurant played everything from Frank Sinatra to indie pop. We didn't understand it, but hey anything can happen in an Oakland Italian place.
Afterwards, it was time to venture downtown a little to take a visit to Sally's. Downtown Pittsburgh is so easy to get to, it's just nice to go to clear your head a bit or for a change of scenery a few minutes away.
My stomach was yelling at me now as we walked out of the beauty store. As we passed by an Au Bon Pain, I suddenly started craving a MASSIVE cupcake. Like with all the decorations and a mountain of frosting. I wanted the works.
Nothing.
Just muffins and coffee cake =(
My hunt for the perfect cupcake continues!
On the bus ride home, my friend and I were just talking about next year and what we were excited for, and then out of the blue, I get an email.
I GOT INVITED TO MY FIRST GRAD SCHOOL INTERVIEW!!!
I couldn't breathe for a second. Did I really just read that right??
Yes. Yes I did. The subject headline read: "Interview Invitation"
After forgetting how to inhale for a second, I quickly dialed my mom's number (almost dropping my phone under my seat in the process) and pressed call.
As always, moms are the best with this stuff. She could barely hear me from the crowded restaurant she was in, but she was so happy from what she could make out whatever I was saying.
I still was in shock! This was the first I have heard from any school saying anything beyond, "Thank you for applying, we will review your application soon."
Talk about a subjective response! Now this is the first date I can mark in my calendar to look forward to in terms of moving on in this process. I was so relieved.
The best part about this is, one of my sorority sisters who graduated last year actually goes there now for the same program. She's always been helping me along this whole process (which started basically last April) and now she was going to be able to give me tips on her particular school.
I was still jumping as we got home. Which was great because I was about to bleach my friend's hair (not ideal for shaky hands!) so we could dye it bluish the next day.
Hair salon time! Probably something I never would have learned to do had it not been for college and my creative friends. It's like an art project, just on someone's head. Granted, I am not the greatest artist, so I'm still learning. Bless anyone who trusts me with a paintbrush in my hand.
And what's a Friday night without a midnight Redbox run? We popped in the movie Neighbors while sipping some wine and had a relaxing girl's night in. It was exactly what I needed.
Sometimes, all you need in life is a close friend and a tub of hair dye.
Until next time babes,
Xx
Amanda
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