FALL

What I love about Fall...

New music! I strongly recommend the new M&S CD... Marcus Mumford's voice radiates folksy soul that is hauntingly beautiful.

Folliage makes driving in Fall a treat! 

Football season : ) Just that much closer to College Basketball! (Hoosiers ranked #1 going into the season) 

Apples-- Apple picking! Apple pie! Apple crisp! Apple cider! YUM

Good shows are back! 

Harney and Sons Cinnamon tea... to die for. My mom and I order in bulk for the Fall/Winter. If you have never tried it, you're doing yourself a disservice! 

Boots! Leggings! Oversized Sweaters! Hats! Scarves! Mittens! I love fall wardrobes! 

Warms the soul.

Excited to see this movie.

What do you love about Fall?

Hoosier Hysteria

Indiana: 73

Kentucky (1): 72

12-10-11

This is not an accidental victory. This is years of hard work and persistence. This is Tom Crean not allowing the damage inflicted on the Hoosiers by Kelvin Sampson--the scholarship cuts, the recruiting restrictions, the probation--to stand in his way. This is the fan base of Hoosier nation never giving up on the program and believing we can put another banner up in Assembly Hall, even when our record reflected otherwise. THIS IS INDIANA. 

This is a win Hoosier Nation will talk about for years to come. It is an exciting time for Hoosier basketball. There are still a great deal of games to be played this season and improvement to be made. I am excited to see what this team can do, because I know this is only the beginning of good things to come.

I compiled some media clips and articles below for those of you like me who can't get enough. I still get goosebumps watching Watford's last second 3 pointer and I don't see that effect wearing off anytime soon. When Crean first arrived at Indiana to take over the head coaching job the fun new slogan for IU b-ball was "Crean and Crimson." After last night I heard "Dream and Crimson." And boy, do we have big dreams!

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=313440084

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/7340166/catharsis-tom-crean-indiana-hoosiers-beating-kentucky-college-basketball

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/news;_ylt=AvfHmaiEkkg6iof66VjCHvE5nYcB?slug=pf-forde_indiana_breakthrough_sinks_kentucky_121011

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/mensbasketball/bigten/story/2011-12-10/indiana-upset-is-beginning-of-new-era/51789132/1

http://indianapublicmedia.org/news/indiana-university-basketball-beats-1-kentucky-buzzer-24593/

Rivalry: IU, Purdue Edition

In a rigorous schedule of nationally top ranked teams such as Ohio State, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Kentucky, one game never fails to stand out to Hoosier fans everywhere, the Purdue game. The Indiana University (IU), Purdue University rivalry is among the best college basketball rivalries in the country. Yes, Indiana University proudly hangs not one, not two, not even three, but five NCAA Championship banners in Assembly Hall (tied with the University of North Carolina for third most NCAA Championships in the nation), and Purdue University has only one Championship title to their name (acquired all the way back in 1932) but Boilermakers have a 110-84 game lead in the history of the rivalry.

James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, once said, “Basketball may have been born in Massachusetts, but it grew up in Indiana.”  Growing up in Massachusetts, and attending college in Indiana, I can personally attest to that statement. High school basketball programs in Indiana are on a completely different level than those in Massachusetts. This is why it should come as no surprise that the two state schools in Indiana, IU and Purdue, have such a heated rivalry. The people of Indiana grow up being a fan of one of the state schools. One time I visited a fourth grade classroom in Bloomfield, Indiana and was introduced as an Indiana University student. I was met with cheers, as well as boos from those students who were Purdue fans. These kids were in fourth grade! It came as a bit of a shock to me at first, but I learned to embrace the rivalry.

Yes, this season Purdue may be ranked higher than the Hoosiers, but the beauty of the rivalry is whenever these two teams play their record means nothing. The two teams play their hearts out, and play for bragging rights around the state. I am excited about tonight’s game, which marks the 196^th meeting of the two teams. The game is being played at 8:30pm  (on the Big Ten Network) in Bloomington, giving the Hoosiers home court advantage, which has been huge for the Hoosiers this season. If the Hoosiers come out strong, and the fans are on top of their game as well, I think the Hoosiers will be able to come up with the W. 

From the Simple Life to Boho Chic Wife

Nicole Richie has come a long way from her "Simple Life," partying days. Her wild side seemed to get the best of her for a while, leading to a few arrests and a stint in rehab. However, Richie turned her life around, with the help of her husband and lead singer of the group Good Charlotte, Joel Madden (does anyone else remember when Madden and Hilary Duff dated? What an odd pair). She is now a New York Times best selling author, fashion designer, television personality, philanthropist, wife and mother of two adorable children. Let's take a look at evolution of Nicole Richie's style:

Trashy, to say the least

Are they eating Pringles?

Oof, girl you need to fire your hair stylist 

Getting better, but the extensions are too stringy

R.I.P. DJ AM

Someone needs a sandwich 

Joel to the rescue! 

So precious

Motherhood agrees with Nicole Richie

How cute is Harlow?

Winter Kate Fashion Collection and House of Harlow 1960

Mr. Madden is an IU fan!! I approve!

Family outing

Introducing Mrs. Nicole Richie-Madden

Cutest family ever award? I'd vote for them. It's almost comical how far Nicole Richie has come from her "Simple Life" days. In this case, change was for the best! 

Have an awesome weekend everyone, and check back on Monday for a new post! Don't forget, next week is Oscar Week!