Mint julep cups have been floating around the Internet recently and I LOVE all the uses people are coming up with. But why are they so awfully expensive? Btw, has anyone ever had a mint julep? I hear they aren’t super tasty, but I’ve never had one. They are infamous mostly because it’s the traditional drink at the Kentucky Derby – here’s a fact for you: They say that mint was planted at Churchill Downs...
This weekend is supposed to be in the mid-60s, which is exciting. I have lunch plans with my dad Saturday, tentative plans to hit up downtown somewhere for a drink or two, and possible BBQing on Sunday. Should be a good one. Now, let’s fill some blanks! Link up with Lauren. 1. When I wake up in the morning, the first thing I do is head to the kitchen to make a cup of...
If you live in the Portland area, you know how amazing the weather was this past weekend. It was astonishingly warm – in the 70s and 80s – and man, did I soak it up. Sure, it was our annual tease before summer starts in June. Or July or August, depending on when it feels like it. Oregon is stubborn that way. But I’ll take whatever I can get. Beggars can’t be choosers! Friday evening...
I debated whether or not to write about this subject but, in light of a recent sponsorship experience, I couldn’t not. I am channeling my inner Jen, from People I want to Punch in the Throat because, let’s be real…THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT I WANT TO DO. Rarely am I approached by companies offering me money for a spot on my blog so, when it happens, I get excited. Blogging is a hobby of mine, and...
Life gets a little rough sometimes – it’s just the way things go. I’ve got a hard month ahead with a surgery scheduled for mid-May, and all the pre-op appointments that go with that. I won’t go into depth about it – probably TMI – but I’ll be totally fine. I’ll just go dark on you for a couple weeks. Some of my girlfriends are also going through a bit of a rough patch, so...
This weekend was absolutely glorious. I did a whole lot of nothing, but the sunshine made me so incredibly happy. Though Portland is back to rain and gloom, the temperature is starting to warm up, so I’ll take what I can get at this point. After a long week at work, I was overjoyed to just get some sleep and catch up on TV. Of course, I didn’t let the sunshine get away from me,...
Happy Friday! We made it. As usual, this week felt like two. Work has been crazy lately, and I think my brain is fried. Some sleep will definitely help. I’m going to keep this post short and sweet, and just get straight to the blanks. I’m much too tired to think of anything interesting to say. Play along with Lauren, as usual. Have a lovely evening! 1. Today is a good day because I am nearing the...
Fresh flowers make me one happy lady. I love spring and summer for this reason alone, when I try to buy fresh bouquets regularly. Any kind will do – tulips, daisies, roses, etc. Easter Seals came into our office building late last week selling tulips, so of course I bought a bunch. At $5 for 10 stems, it was a steal! More importantly, it went to a great cause. They also handed out a flyer with...
This weekend rocked. I mean, all weekends are awesome because I get an escape from work, but this one was filled with both friends and family. Bonus! Friday night I had dinner at Via Delizia, an intimate Italian restaurant in The Pearl. It wasn’t too expensive, as house wine was only $5 for a giant glass. I had the cheese ravioli and it was so yummy. I would definitely order again. They are also known for its...
Besides what I described yesterday, this weekend wasn’t all too horrible. But where else can a girl rant, if not her own blog? On Saturday I visited City Liquidators – a gigantic multi-leveled warehouse filled with furniture and many, MANY, oddities. Where else can you buy a male mannequin? This place always kind of gives me the heebie jeebies, and I think that’s one reason I love it so. Didn’t purchase anything but not due...
This weekend was a bit more tumultuous that I expected – and not in a good way. I went out with a couple girlfriends for drinks at Portland City Grill, which was lovely, but then we went to a club – The Barrel Room – and it all went downhill. I’ll spare the details, as I won’t bring my friends onto my blog, but I had a very “Jersey Shore” moment. Like, I realized how...
