I got home from Philadelphia at around noon today and proceeded to sleep for four hours. Working out of town really takes it out of you. I ate a lot of wonderful food but didn't get much sleep. I'm glad to be home! Tomorrow I'm having brunch with my friend Shawna, getting my hair colored, and doing some more packing for Minnesota.

Here are some links from the past few weeks--it's been a while since I did a Friday Favorites, and hey, better late than never, right? I'm looking forward to a week or two from now when I can really jump back into blogging. It's been crazy around here!

So many good resources on Function. I'm looking forward to diving in soon!

Emma seems so sweet, and her blog is adorable!

On my current wishlist: this cute dress, this one, and this adorable white one (still looking for pretty bridal shower things). And okay, look at this little pink thing!

This was disappointing: Racists Very Upset Over Interracial Family in Cute Cheerios Commercial.
(But this was awesome: kids react to the commercial and don't see what the big deal is.)

I've seen these before and they move me every time.

Chicastic has cute little bridal and evening clutches, and their prices are really reasonable. And speaking of deals, Stylzoo is packed with clothes, jewelry, and more for under $20.

I'm enjoying Sarah's Weekend in Photos series. She's a sweetheart.

Disqus is kind of working, so if you can't leave a comment while I figure it out, just click on the individual post itself and the widget should show up. This has been frustrating! But I think it'll be worth it. Thanks for hanging with me while I figure that out and while I finish up my last week of work and move to Minneapolis!

Hello from Minneapolis! It's so nice to be back and visiting Rob. He picked me up at the airport yesterday and we immediately went out for some Thai food on a patio! It's going to be a nice weekend.

Check out a few links I've loved over the past few weeks:

I loved the Google Doodle on Maurice Sendak's birthday a few weeks ago.

This killed me. Someone on Reddit asked their father for the names of Game of Thrones characters, and this is what he got.

These photos were so heart-warming. What a great week to be an American!

Grandmas from around the world posing with their cuisine. So cool. I want to go to their houses for dinner and hug them.

Love this little white dress. Maybe for a bridal shower or engagement party?

And this tea print dress is too cute. I need more printed sundresses in my life.

Some of these were awesome (especially with the dragon!). I just want to give Wendy Davis a high five.

Original Winnie the Pooh drawings come to life in a new app. I love that artwork and I love Winnie!

An Open Letter to Paula Deen, written honestly from such an eloquent man. I'm glad this came to my attention so I can follow Michael W. Twitty. So interesting.

Alison is just really cool. I can't get enough of her bright and awesome engagement shots she shared for her anniversary here and here.

Don't forget that all ad spaces are 25% off this week!

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I'm working from home today and then we're meeting some new friends for drinks! We also have a trip to Ikea in our future. What are you up to this weekend?

Happy weekend to you! I've had a crazy week--work was extra busy, I managed to stop by the venue where we'll be getting married to taste our wedding dinner, and I've reached out to almost all my bridesmaids (who are all over the place, from Charlottesville to New York to South Korea)!

I've been flip-flopping between feeling overwhelmed with all the things I want to get done early and feeling a little embarrassed about booking a photographer only two and a half weeks into our engagement. And also trying to talk about something other than the wedding, which, as you can see, is almost impossible for me right now.

Anyway, here are some links for your weekend! I hope you enjoy:

I mentioned that one of my best friends, Patrick, finally married his fiancé Chad last week. Here are photos from their awesome photographer.

Loved this: The faces behind some Disney villains.

I am so glad that Kelly Ann is back to blogging. Everything she does and says is beautiful.

One of my favorite professors was featured in a Longwood News Release. You're so cool, Dr. McGee!

I almost always have the itch for a new watch, so I'm glad I found Watch Warehouse. I have my eye on this skinny little Michael Kors one.

This blew my mind. Science!

And this broke my heart. I think the BSA will be better off without these kind of people.

I love Danielle's blog and hearing about her awesome adventures with yeast-free eating.

I meant to post this last time, but my amazing friend Amanda started a blog. You can read her first post here.

I loved looking at these maps showing the ways we say different words around the country. So interesting!

Promoted content: The Hunt is a community that helps you find the items you covet but can't find--it's sort of an online shopper's dream come true.

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I'm having dinner and drinks at my favorite place with two of my girlfriends tonight, and then I'm looking forward to a relaxing Saturday and a brunch date on Sunday in Charlottesville with two of my bridesmaids! What fun things do you have planned this weekend?