Hey, hey there!
Thought I'd drop in and chit chat a bit about my holiday weekend. I wish every weekend was like the last. I had a lot of fun.
I got home a little early on Thursday afternoon and was excited that Hal had bought a Death Cab for Cutie cd and Kings of Leon. Yeah, they've been around a while and we are behind the curve, but I love both groups. Nice start, but we also went to a dinner gathering with some friends in our neighborhood that evening. We had a great time with food, drinks and friends.
Friday was a fun day to sleep late and bum around out to a late lunch. Realizing that the weather was perfect and Hal's parents were out of town, we capitalized on the opportunity to borrow their Mercedes convertible. Such a great idea! Naturally, we drove around for a while. We even hit up the bowling alley. I bowled what may have been my best game ever, a 136! That's awesome for me, y'all. A great dinner at home capped off the evening.
Saturday was a brand new opportunity. With his sister also out of town, we took over her house and pool (right up the street from us, convenience, yay!) and had some friends over to have some Fourth of July fun. The day was great weather for swimming. Luckily, the rain downpour held off until just in time for dinner on the screened-in porch. It was a bit of a shock to learn that Steve McNair (to fill in most of you reading this, the NFL quarterback who led the Titans to the Super Bowl a few years ago) was found murdered in an apparent murder-suicide by his 'mistress.' I'm super sad that 4 young boys are going to grow up without a father. Steve was a big deal in Nashville.
Sunday brought the dread that the convertible had to be returned. Boo. And we couldn't bum around leisurely for the new few days. Boo hoo. Oh well, I'm still thrilled to be employed in a job I enjoy.
I'll wrap this up here, but can't not say how touched I was on Tuesday seeing the clip of Michael Jackson's daughter speaking at his memorial. It's easy to forget that his kids lost something so much more than just the icon we mostly only saw on tv. Very sad to lose a parent at any age.
I'll change the tone here and leave you thinking about happy things--whatever makes you happy. Enjoying life makes me happy. I'm so glad I get to do that every day.
Enough rambling. Later!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Another weekend down
Well, it's Monday again. The good thing is that we are that much closer to Friday.
I hope you had a fun weekend. I did!
We kinda chilled out mostly on Friday. We walked down the street for dinner at The Local Taco. I'd link to their website, but they just opened in May and apparently haven't updated their site. They do have some interesting taco selections (Korean BBQ for one--which is really good) and you can't beat the convenience.
On Saturday, we headed out for lunch at Five Guys. I know it's a burger chain in most cities, but that shiz is delicious, and I'm not scared to admit it. Since I'm already doing sailor talk, I'll just say that summer has definitely arrived. It's flicking hot as hades. The temp was around 95 on Saturday. I hate to say we skipped the Gay Pride festival downtown b/c there's really not much shade unless you are under a vendor's tent. After lunch, we did stop by Centennial Park to check out the American Artisan Festival. I was hoping we would find something cool to put in the house that was unique, but alas, we left empty handed. I'm a freak about stained glass stuff and could buy out an entire booth of that, but I resisted. We need to be focused on bigger art pieces than little accent things.
Sunday was another day of fun. We relaxed for a few hours before meetings Hal's parents and sister for a Father's Day dinner at Finezza. To cap off the fun evening, we joined Hal's sister to see "The Hangover." I'd been anxious to see it and was not disappointed at all. Very funny movie in my opinion.
Nothing much planned this week. I am gearing up for a holiday weekend though. We both have July 3rd off, and even though we dont have specific plans for that either, I'm READY already!
In case I don't update until then, fireworks and sparkler fun wishes to all of you!
I hope you had a fun weekend. I did!
We kinda chilled out mostly on Friday. We walked down the street for dinner at The Local Taco. I'd link to their website, but they just opened in May and apparently haven't updated their site. They do have some interesting taco selections (Korean BBQ for one--which is really good) and you can't beat the convenience.
On Saturday, we headed out for lunch at Five Guys. I know it's a burger chain in most cities, but that shiz is delicious, and I'm not scared to admit it. Since I'm already doing sailor talk, I'll just say that summer has definitely arrived. It's flicking hot as hades. The temp was around 95 on Saturday. I hate to say we skipped the Gay Pride festival downtown b/c there's really not much shade unless you are under a vendor's tent. After lunch, we did stop by Centennial Park to check out the American Artisan Festival. I was hoping we would find something cool to put in the house that was unique, but alas, we left empty handed. I'm a freak about stained glass stuff and could buy out an entire booth of that, but I resisted. We need to be focused on bigger art pieces than little accent things.
Sunday was another day of fun. We relaxed for a few hours before meetings Hal's parents and sister for a Father's Day dinner at Finezza. To cap off the fun evening, we joined Hal's sister to see "The Hangover." I'd been anxious to see it and was not disappointed at all. Very funny movie in my opinion.
Nothing much planned this week. I am gearing up for a holiday weekend though. We both have July 3rd off, and even though we dont have specific plans for that either, I'm READY already!
In case I don't update until then, fireworks and sparkler fun wishes to all of you!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Tuesday Time
So, I'm still not posting as frequently as I once did, but here I am again.
I don't have a ton of interesting things to blog about, but I'll do it.
I was so happy for the weekend to roll around last week. Hell, I'm happy for any weekend. It's not that I don't enjoy having a job, I just love my personal weekend time.
We had a mostly low-key weekend and stayed in on Friday night (a few drinks were enjoyed of course). We headed to Green Hills Mall on Saturday. We never really got around to getting anything for our walls since we moved in--a freaking year ago. We still need to paint walls also, but that's a different story. One reason we aren't so quick to decorate is because it's hard for us to just settle on something, and we probably don't focus on it enough. At any rate, we ran across some artwork we liked. It's still sitting on the floor unhung (yep, I went there), but I love it. They are the same print, but reverse colors--one is heavy red with white, the other is heavy white with red. We'll get around to putting them up on our own time--probably when we have someone over next. That seems to be our motivation.
We did get some new porch furniture this weekend too. I bought a wicker chair on craigslist last year that I loved, but it isn't made for the outdoors, and even after a winter inside, it just couldnt stay outside. I'm happy to say we now have matching outdoor approved wicker chairs with adorable cushions. I think we sat out there for hours on Sunday night before we came in to watch the Tony's (without commercials of course, thanks DVR!) Hal's not a big fan, but I am, and that means a lot around here :) He hasn't accepted it yet, but he IS going to go with me to see Melissa Gilbert in the broadway production of Little House on the Prairie this year. How can you NOT be interested?
That's about it for now. Is it the weekend yet???
I don't have a ton of interesting things to blog about, but I'll do it.
I was so happy for the weekend to roll around last week. Hell, I'm happy for any weekend. It's not that I don't enjoy having a job, I just love my personal weekend time.
We had a mostly low-key weekend and stayed in on Friday night (a few drinks were enjoyed of course). We headed to Green Hills Mall on Saturday. We never really got around to getting anything for our walls since we moved in--a freaking year ago. We still need to paint walls also, but that's a different story. One reason we aren't so quick to decorate is because it's hard for us to just settle on something, and we probably don't focus on it enough. At any rate, we ran across some artwork we liked. It's still sitting on the floor unhung (yep, I went there), but I love it. They are the same print, but reverse colors--one is heavy red with white, the other is heavy white with red. We'll get around to putting them up on our own time--probably when we have someone over next. That seems to be our motivation.
We did get some new porch furniture this weekend too. I bought a wicker chair on craigslist last year that I loved, but it isn't made for the outdoors, and even after a winter inside, it just couldnt stay outside. I'm happy to say we now have matching outdoor approved wicker chairs with adorable cushions. I think we sat out there for hours on Sunday night before we came in to watch the Tony's (without commercials of course, thanks DVR!) Hal's not a big fan, but I am, and that means a lot around here :) He hasn't accepted it yet, but he IS going to go with me to see Melissa Gilbert in the broadway production of Little House on the Prairie this year. How can you NOT be interested?
That's about it for now. Is it the weekend yet???
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Memorial Day Weekend scoop
Well, I guess you know the weekend is over by now. I had a great one and hope you did too.
Hal & I chilled out on Friday night(aside from going out to dinner) and I had a chance to do one of my favorite things--sleep late on Saturday. Then I got myself up and headed to East TN. I always go over Memorial Day weekend b/c it is Homecoming/Decoration Day at the church I grew up in. My mom & paternal grandparents are buried there and it's a time to put new flowers on their graves and visit with a lot of people you don't normally see. It may sound odd to some of you, but I guess it's just an old southern tradition.
Since I was just there 2 weeks ago, I didn't stay around long and headed hom on Sunday to enjoy the rest of the holiday weekend. We chilled out again that night and headed to Whole Foods on Monday to pick out some food for a grill out. I haven't been there too many times (it's still kinda new to Nashville), but they have some awesome stuff. I think I could eat 80 of those little cakes in their dessert counter. I heart cake, but stayed away from them.
Sadly, Tuesday rolled around and it was time to get back get back to work. I do like my job, but also enjoy my time off. I was ecstatic to check my personal emails and see an email about presales to 'Wicked.' I've been wanting to see this show for a couple of years. I'm so excited it's coming here!!! I got our tickets tonight. Why wait?
Back to the purpose of the holiday weekend though, it was nice to reflect on our troops--past & present. I think we should think about them everyday, but I know a lot of us take it for granted. I don't personally know anyone in the service currently. Some of my friend's parents and grandparents were in the service. My great-grandfather was in WWII, but he died when my mom was a baby. I was very happy to get some of his military papers recently though. It was interesting to get a peek into his life that I didn't really know about. Salute to anyone who serves our country in tough times!
Hal & I chilled out on Friday night(aside from going out to dinner) and I had a chance to do one of my favorite things--sleep late on Saturday. Then I got myself up and headed to East TN. I always go over Memorial Day weekend b/c it is Homecoming/Decoration Day at the church I grew up in. My mom & paternal grandparents are buried there and it's a time to put new flowers on their graves and visit with a lot of people you don't normally see. It may sound odd to some of you, but I guess it's just an old southern tradition.
Since I was just there 2 weeks ago, I didn't stay around long and headed hom on Sunday to enjoy the rest of the holiday weekend. We chilled out again that night and headed to Whole Foods on Monday to pick out some food for a grill out. I haven't been there too many times (it's still kinda new to Nashville), but they have some awesome stuff. I think I could eat 80 of those little cakes in their dessert counter. I heart cake, but stayed away from them.
Sadly, Tuesday rolled around and it was time to get back get back to work. I do like my job, but also enjoy my time off. I was ecstatic to check my personal emails and see an email about presales to 'Wicked.' I've been wanting to see this show for a couple of years. I'm so excited it's coming here!!! I got our tickets tonight. Why wait?
Back to the purpose of the holiday weekend though, it was nice to reflect on our troops--past & present. I think we should think about them everyday, but I know a lot of us take it for granted. I don't personally know anyone in the service currently. Some of my friend's parents and grandparents were in the service. My great-grandfather was in WWII, but he died when my mom was a baby. I was very happy to get some of his military papers recently though. It was interesting to get a peek into his life that I didn't really know about. Salute to anyone who serves our country in tough times!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Weekend Wrap
Hey, hey, hey. I hope you're all enjoying some nice May weather. I'm glad we're past that point of all the cold stuff.
I also hope you all had a good Mother's Day weekend. I know a few people who are new moms, and I'm sure that must be a great feeling.
I did enjoy my weekend. I headed to the hills of East TN to visit family. My cousin, who I spent a lot of time with growing up,has two adorable twin girls. They had their 2nd bday party on Saturday. I don't think they cared about the party much, they'd rather run around, but it's fun to see them. I also took my ladies (my grandmother & great-grandmother) out for lunch on Sunday. It's always fun spending time with them. Even though it's been 19 years since I lost my mom, I'm so thankful I can spend time with them. They make me laugh.
It's back to work as normal though this week. I'm looking forward to a weekend at home before I get back to East TN over Memorial Day weekend. It's kind of unusual for me to be there 3 times in such a short time frame, but so be it.
I'm going to wrap this up now. Keep it cool!
I also hope you all had a good Mother's Day weekend. I know a few people who are new moms, and I'm sure that must be a great feeling.
I did enjoy my weekend. I headed to the hills of East TN to visit family. My cousin, who I spent a lot of time with growing up,has two adorable twin girls. They had their 2nd bday party on Saturday. I don't think they cared about the party much, they'd rather run around, but it's fun to see them. I also took my ladies (my grandmother & great-grandmother) out for lunch on Sunday. It's always fun spending time with them. Even though it's been 19 years since I lost my mom, I'm so thankful I can spend time with them. They make me laugh.
It's back to work as normal though this week. I'm looking forward to a weekend at home before I get back to East TN over Memorial Day weekend. It's kind of unusual for me to be there 3 times in such a short time frame, but so be it.
I'm going to wrap this up now. Keep it cool!
Friday, April 24, 2009
Checkin' In
Happy Friday! As if everyone who reads this doesn't share my sentiment, I'm happy the weekend has rolled around again. I've had a good week at work. I actually started talking to a few clients on the phone. Woo hoo. It makes me a nervous wreck being new, but it's all part of the learning process. I had a couple of "oh shit" moments, but also some "aww, I actually helped" times. Good times!!!
I don't have anything too noteworthy to say about weekend plans, but it's going to be a warm one. It's still 80 something now at 6:30 and will be the same for a couple of days. I'm not complaining! I'm ready for it.
Since I blogged last, I had a quick visit with family in East TN and had a good time with family. I can't even remember anything exciting about last weekend, so it must have been pretty low key.
I'm looking forward to next week already! My company has an annual 'talent night' event and another night is 'Dining out for Life.' I mentioned this last year on the blog, but it's an event that happens at different times in a lot of cities where you go out to dinner and the restaurant donates a portion of the food money to AIDS related charities. We're going to hit up Germantown Cafe. They're donating 100%!!! That's awesome of them and I happen to really like eating there.
I'll wrap up my rambling and just add, wow, I feel like a lazy P-O-S right now. Hal has been trimming hedges and is now weedeating while I sit here on the porch chilling and drinking a beer. Just watching makes me tired! ha
Hope you all havce a good weekend!
I don't have anything too noteworthy to say about weekend plans, but it's going to be a warm one. It's still 80 something now at 6:30 and will be the same for a couple of days. I'm not complaining! I'm ready for it.
Since I blogged last, I had a quick visit with family in East TN and had a good time with family. I can't even remember anything exciting about last weekend, so it must have been pretty low key.
I'm looking forward to next week already! My company has an annual 'talent night' event and another night is 'Dining out for Life.' I mentioned this last year on the blog, but it's an event that happens at different times in a lot of cities where you go out to dinner and the restaurant donates a portion of the food money to AIDS related charities. We're going to hit up Germantown Cafe. They're donating 100%!!! That's awesome of them and I happen to really like eating there.
I'll wrap up my rambling and just add, wow, I feel like a lazy P-O-S right now. Hal has been trimming hedges and is now weedeating while I sit here on the porch chilling and drinking a beer. Just watching makes me tired! ha
Hope you all havce a good weekend!
Friday, April 10, 2009
It's a Good Friday!!
Happy Good Friday, y'all!
It's a super-duper happy day for me. Today was the end of my 'trial' period at the new job. I'm officially on board for good. It's definitely been a fun month getting back into the swing of the work routine. I'm loving the new & different culture. It's amazing being away from a more corporate type of environment. Good stuff.
I've been a little busy since I last blogged keeping up with hockey. They dont have any more regular season home games, and it's still up in the air whether the Preds make it to the playoffs, but we'll see. Que sera sera! I'm not as uptight about it this year as I have been over the last few years.
Sadly, there was a deadly tornado in Middle TN today, but Nashville really wasn't affected. I've mentioned before that this type of weather freaks me out. I hate it and hate the devestation it causes.
On a lighter note, I'm looking forward to a good weekend. I think we are going to hang out with some friends tonight. I'm heading to East TN to visit family tomorrow. I've got some relatives in from Michigan, so it's always fun to see them.
I hope you all have a hip-hoppity Easter weekend, too!
Go find some eggs!
It's a super-duper happy day for me. Today was the end of my 'trial' period at the new job. I'm officially on board for good. It's definitely been a fun month getting back into the swing of the work routine. I'm loving the new & different culture. It's amazing being away from a more corporate type of environment. Good stuff.
I've been a little busy since I last blogged keeping up with hockey. They dont have any more regular season home games, and it's still up in the air whether the Preds make it to the playoffs, but we'll see. Que sera sera! I'm not as uptight about it this year as I have been over the last few years.
Sadly, there was a deadly tornado in Middle TN today, but Nashville really wasn't affected. I've mentioned before that this type of weather freaks me out. I hate it and hate the devestation it causes.
On a lighter note, I'm looking forward to a good weekend. I think we are going to hang out with some friends tonight. I'm heading to East TN to visit family tomorrow. I've got some relatives in from Michigan, so it's always fun to see them.
I hope you all have a hip-hoppity Easter weekend, too!
Go find some eggs!
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