Pittsburgh's Going to the Super Bowl! Here We Go!

It's Super Bowl Sunday! (just when you thought I wouldn't post about the Steelers)

My Steelers are shooting for our 7th Super Bowl Ring Today! Many people hate the Steelers, and other than the fact that they win a lot, I am clueless to why. Therefore, I feel as a rooted Pittsburgher, I need to explain a few things about the most hardworking team in the NFL.

Pittsburgh is a blue-collared town. People work very hard to be successful, and it is evident that this is reflected in our football team.  Players like Aaron Smith, Troy Polamalu, Ryan Clark, and Keiran Foxx have all been highly involved in the Pittsburgh philanthropy, and have given so much to our city. 

My mom works for Blitzburgh Incorporated as a financial advisor, and helps the Steelers manage the money that they want to give to organizations such as The Children's Institute that has helped my sister recover from cilliac disease which she suffers from.  I have met many of the players (including all of the four above), and they are men of great character.  Sure, many of you will bring up the fact that Ben was accused of rape this summer.  Yes, there are struggles with being a famous athlete, and there are players on the team who live a fast lifestyle (as every other team has those players). 

However, as a whole, the team is grounded in their faith, and their love of our city.  When they really want something, they will do everything in their power to achieve that.  I am so proud of the team that they are.  I am very fortunate to have met and personally got to know some of them through my mother's business, which makes today truly personal for me.

Offended doesn't begin to cut it, when I see other people just rooting for the other team because they hate the Steelers, because if you really look at our history, our team, and our city...there is not much to hate. 

Yesterday I was in the Strip District in Pittsburgh buying some more Black and Gold (or Yellow) gear.  It was packed! I am talking there was no walking room.  Everyone was in their Steeler attire screaming and singing.  It is such an amazing thing to be part of, and it is times like these that make me so happy to be back home in the city I love, and so proud to be part of this legacy. 

However, I do have great respect for the Green Bay Packers, and what they have accomplished this season, and am extremely happy about the Super Bowl turnout.  However, I hope you all will root for my Steelers today!

So in love of my Pixburgh Stillers, here are a few quotes, a song, and a picture all dedicated to my beloved team! STEEL CURTAIN LET'S GO BOYS!
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Max and I in our Steeler Gear, wait until you see what we

are wearing for the Super Bowl today!

"Now that I'm here, I don't want to just be here, I want to be here for a long time." --Hines Ward, 1998 4th round draft pick.

"He'll just smile and be cordial out there. Then he'll kill you."
--Aaron Smith, Defensive Lineman, on Troy Polamulu

Yes, I would have rather finished up in Pittsburgh.
--Franco Harris

(I met Franco Harris this past January, amazing man who still loves and gives to Pittsburgh)

I would always reserve a special place in my heart for Pittsburgh.

Nautical Trends to Fall In Love With

Right now, I'm eating chocolate. Not just any chocolate, but a Harry & David milk chocolate truffle...
(It's been one of those days).

Going to college in the south, is now considered a luxury to me. Walking in snow to class was forbidden at my old college, and classes were cancelled if we had an inch of snow.  It was glorious.  Now I find myself trecking through mounds of icky snow due to uncleared walkways.  Occasionally I fall due to ice, like I did on Monday.  Completely new experience to me, and I doubt I will ever get used to it.  So as I eat chocolate, by my heater I have turned on full blast, it's time to stop complaining and start blogging. 
Things that are great in my life:

• I have the best boyfriend alive. I'm sorry ladies, but it's true. He's the best.
• He made me a power point full of reasons why he loved me, it's hilarious, I will try to share it
• His texts are the thing other than my faith, that keeps me positive every day. Like this picture message he sent me today:

(His Arabic homework, which he put the Silly Band
that he wears, and that I wear to remind us of each other
...with I love you in the middle..I melted)

• The fact that in two short days, I will be in Annapolis with my boyfriend. I love Annapolis almost as much as I love him. 

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Annapolis is perfection when it comes to a small town with great business.  It is quaint, traditional, with tons of heroic history within it.  The bay is beautiful all times of the year, and there is always something new to experience every time I visit.  The fact that it is a town known for it's sailing, and The Naval Academy... it is appropriate for me to say that my recent obsession is the Spring 2011 fashion trend that is nautical themed! If you look past my old posts, you can see my obsession with this trend started early on.  It is so exciting for me to see that this trend is really taking off, stores like Forever 21, Express, and H&M are taking notice.  I am thrilled! Below I have put together a Polyvore for your enjoyment :)

I love my sailor (nautical themed) by pittsburghprep featuring sailor dresses

Send-Off Kiss Dress, $53
Natural Sailor Shorts, $160
Old Navy Girls Nautical-Stripe Fleece Peacoats, $25
BOAT SHOES at Express, $50
LIMEDROP PLAIN SAILING BRACELET, 73 AUD
Bazzill > Cardstock > Blue > Light Blue > Navy > Typhoon Bazzill..., $0.59
ASOS Nautical Cord And Twisted Metal Wristband, $7.76
Times Square Sailor Kiss Picture
Anchors Aweigh! Sail Into Style With These Nautical Fashions - SICKA...
I love my sailor > War & Peace > InternetBumperStickers.com Store

Let me know what ya'll think!
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Today I am thankful for heaters, chocolates, my family, and those serving in our military.

TGIF = mushy mushy blah blah.

Fridays are just so divine.  Looking around the classroom of my 10:30 am Spanish class, you can just see the eagerness from every student to be done-zo for the week.  This morning, I woke up to an e-mail announcing that my morning classes were cancelled due to the snow. Down south, classes would have been cancelled due to an inch of snow...Pittsburghers however, have to endure 10 plus inches of snow, and 12 degree weather for my unversity to cancel.  Yet, the fact I was able to lounge around, eating a huuuuge breakfast, just made my morning go so much better.

It is now officially the weekend in the life of Kalyn.  However, I know that it will go by way too quickly. Lately, I have been brainstorming ideas for blogs.  As you know, my blogs do have a lot to do with personal style in a way that applies to my own life.  So as I was browsing through old pictures, I came up with one that is very mushy and puke-romantic filled, but will involve moments that I will never forget. 

Last night, I was snuggled up with my puppy, watching Grey's Anatomy, and there was a statement made that really hit home for me.  Please forgive me because I am about to murder it, but it went something like this: "sometimes we don't see the purpose or significant of details, people, places, in our lives until years later...but they are what shape us as individuals, and thank God they happened". 

One of my earlier posts, I explained the way I met my heartthrob of a boyfriend, Pat.  What I can't get over, is how we worked.  I mean, I met him on a cruise ship during spring break for heaven's sake! Not to mention the fact that I denied him the offer to dance with me...annnd avoided him the next day as I made my final exit off the ship.  Somehow, I was found and convinced to drive nine hours up to a ball at Navy.  Then, somehow after three months of not seeing each other in person, we reconnected, and fell in love.  Oh, and also, the whole barrier of the fact that when I moved closer to home for school, he decided to spend a semester away at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.  {which meant three weeks apart for a semester}
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Announcement: MY BOYFRIEND IS NOW A THREE HOUR DRIVE AWAY! I saw him last weekend, and I am seeing him this weekend.  It's like Christmas all over again!  ________________________________________________________________________________
But...the time we spent apart helped our relationship to grow in so many different ways...and it was really amazing to be able to visit him in Colorado.  So as one of my posts today, I would like to share some pictures from our adventures out west. 

My first visit to see Pat, at The Garden of the Gods

He thinks he's funny

I never wanted this moment to end

This is why I love him :)

If engineering doesn't work out for him, he could always be a photographer...ya think?

You all are probably disgusted by now

At the Broadmoor Hotel, by the lake...breath taking...(my photography skills this time)

His way of forcing me to eat a marshmallow...my second visit

The guys exchanging at Air Force from Navy(and their pretty ladies)...they called themselves Nu Beta Chi (NBX)

also known as "Navy Bro Exchange" ...they booked a cabin in the mountains for us,

and included the Lacrosse pinnies...typical...there is a past blog about their style.

View from the mountains, outside our cabin

The Cabin

On our way to Helen Hunt's Falls...last day in Colorado :(

My ballet flats were not the best hiking boots, but they are cute!

The Falls

Our last day together, sitting by the falls...a perfect moment.

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I am thankful for Fridays, good breakfast foods, ballet flats, and the people and moments that make life so meaningful...hope you all have a supaaadupaaa weekend :)