It’s Friday, gang, time to usher in another weekend. While Fridays are for Oscar, my favorite German Shepherd, it’s all about the Bulldogs this weekend. Georgia Bulldogs that is who won the National Football Championship last Monday night. Yep, Kirby and the gang finally beat their nemesis Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide. GO DAWGS! It was an exciting game, to say the least, that didn’t end until midnight. Final score 33 – 18! The festivities began shortly after we clinched the win with the students filling the streets of downtown Athens. Yours truly was fast asleep by that time, but the celebrations continue this weekend with a parade scheduled at 12:30 pm, Dawg walk at 1:00 pm, and program at 2:00 pm. Tickets are sold out, but there will be a live stream on georgiadogs.com, Facebook, and SEC Network+.
What I love about living in a college town is the energy the students bring, the opportunity to cheer for the Georgia Bulldogs, no matter if it’s football, basketball, baseball, or the sport of your choosing. Plus, we have a vibrant arts program that hosts plays, ballets, string quartets, choirs the list goes on and on. It’s a vibrant town that’s just plain fun with more than one nationally recognized restaurant for all those foodies out there. Moving to Athens was the best decision Mr. Style and I made six years ago. I can’t even believe it’s been that long. Where does the time go?
Best sweater joggers
Since Fridays are always about casual ease, I slipped into my favorite sweater joggers (limited, similar here and here) on sale for $49 from Banana Republic, popped on a ribbed turtleneck (limited sizes, similar here and here), added a windbreaker (old, similar here), and polished off with white sneakers (similar here). It’s a monochromatic outfit that can be replicated in any color. All I know is that it’s cozy, cute, and comfy.
sweater joggers (limited, similar here and here) | ribbed turtleneck (limited sizes, similar here and here) | windbreaker (old, similar here) | white sneakers (similar here)
sweater joggers (limited, similar here and here) | ribbed turtleneck (limited sizes, similar here and here) | windbreaker (old, similar here) | white sneakers (similar here)
sweater joggers (limited, similar here and here) | ribbed turtleneck (limited sizes, similar here and here) | windbreaker (old, similar here) | white sneakers (similar here)
Mocktails: virgin jungle juice
Continuing on with dry January, I’m serving another delicious mocktail Virgin Jungle Juice.
sweater joggers (limited, similar here and here) | ribbed turtleneck (limited sizes, similar here and here) | windbreaker (old, similar here) | white sneakers (similar here)
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Taco spaghetti squash
On the menu, today, we’ve got a healthy Taco Spaghetti Squash. Who doesn’t love tacos? This version is a Southwest blend of ground turkey, black beans, red pepper, and green onions. Tweak the veggies to suit your taste, but the filling is deliciously stuffed inside spaghetti squash instead of a taco shell.
sweater joggers (limited, similar here and here) | ribbed turtleneck (limited sizes, similar here and here) | windbreaker (old, similar here) | white sneakers (similar here)
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Fridays with Oscar
sweater joggers (limited, similar here and here) | ribbed turtleneck (limited sizes, similar here and here) | windbreaker (old, similar here) | white sneakers (similar here)
sweater joggers (limited, similar here and here) | ribbed turtleneck (limited sizes, similar here and here) | windbreaker (old, similar here) | white sneakers (similar here)
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Totally agree on the college town atmosphere. I grew up in Durham, UK – the University there is not much younger than Cambridge and Oxford. Unfortunately, town/gown relationships are not the greatest there (working class locals in a traditionally coal mining area see many of the students as ‘toffee nosed snobs’, and many of the students do look down on the locals, you’ll regularly hear them making comments when you’re out and about). But I always loved the aspirational air of having them around, it made me think I could go to University too (which I did, as a first gen student and then masters student too, that one here in the US), and the diversity they brought. Now I work at a major University, directly with some of the students. I’ve been here for 15+ years, and will retire from here too, though that is still another 20 years away probably, I’m only 43. The energy is fantastic, the culture varied and there is always something interesting going on. I wouldn’t want to work anywhere else.
I saw the news about the Bulldogs and thought of you right away. Enjoy the celebrations!
It totally sounds fun, but I’m wondering if – during a pandemic with huge breakout numbers and hospitals filling up – a post about crowding the streets for a parade is maybe not the best message. Everyone is feeling a bit of FOMO while trying to be careful and I would just encourage a bit of restraint as we are battling our way through crisis.
I, too, live in a college town and totally understand the vibe. It’s energizing and fun. Altho’, I do have to say, I really do enjoy the quiet that prevails when the students are on breaks and the whole merry go round slows down a bit!
My husband (of 50+ years,) and I moved, when we retired, back to the Illinois college town where we met. Our children also graduated from same college, and live in the area. Best of both worlds here…College events and Family involvement! The positive energy that is in the air only reinforces that this is the place to live!
I am going to try that recipe! Yum.
Today’s outfit is very cute. I tried my first sweater joggers and sure had to size way down. They are great for a cold weather day inside. Have a lovely weekend.
Hi Beth, just wondering about the weather in Athens, mild Winters and hot humid Summers. Also is there lots of insects and creepy critters to deal with. I’ve been to Savannah which was lovely.