I’m fully aware that I have not truly blogged much this summer. It’s really not on purpose. It’s just that between work and jam packed weekends, I’ve barely had any time for myself. (I’m still working on that whole work/life balance thing…so far I’m struggling with it but it’s a work in process.)

Things that have happened so far this summer?

A fantastic girls night out at Taylor Swift. I’m pretty sure Erin and I purchased these tickets a good year ago (and had a full strategy on the purchase). Erin and I are sort of the ultimate T. Swift fans and I’m pretty sure our group did not sit once during the concert. Oh did I mention we got upgraded tickets? No biggie. Just a few feet away from T. Swift.

I heart these two.

Oh hey girl.

NBD

I enjoyed a fun filled week in Las Vegas with the American Advertising Federation. As part of being on the executive committee for the Cleveland Chapter, I was able to represent our chapter, receive a couple of awards – including for the ADDYs (my baby) – and meet up with some friends in the process. That week literally kicked my ass but also gave me the opportunity to learn a ton, talk to one of my work idols and come up with a ton of ideas for my presidency with AAF. (Planning on going to the Cavs watch party the night I returned, with very little sleep, was probably not my best idea and through off the entire week but what can you do.)

Kate Fagan is a boss.

So glad I got to visit with these two even if it was just for a little bit.

Of course, some annual things happened this summer so far too…like spending time with the bestie and her family (stealing the kids glow-sticks, laughing until our stomachs hurt and spending the night in the burbs).

Tradition

We’ve become family.

I promise to attempt to start blogging more regularly again. Again…that work/life balance thing.

p.s. Congrats to Monina and Jennifer on winning two tickets each to Country Jam. Please email me your information at lifeinthecle at gmail.