Friday, July 29, 2011

Insta-Friday {Scenes from Happy Hour}

I'm back! After the 10 Day Challenge, I was attending a conference for work in Connecticut. A recap will come of that very interesting trip, but for now, here is what I did this week Instagram style.

Monday:Monday is $1 tacos at one of favorite Mexican restaurants. Not only that -- but margaritas are $1.99. A big group of us came to remember a good friend that passed two years ago and to catch up.


Tuesday:
One of my very good friends (you may have seen him on an episode of Bridezillas...LOL) is heading to NYC for a few weeks so we had $1 burgers and $3 beers. I chose a Woodchuck Cider. Bar Louie is a chain restaurant and if you have one near you I totally recommend going! :)

Wednesday:
What is quickly becoming my favorite local happy hour is Wednesdays at Blue Martini. This too is a chain location and it usually is too expensive for me. However, their happy hour prices are amazing and every Wednesday ladies get one free martini and four sushi pieces. Everything else is pretty much half off. It is a very cheap evening and it's a nice stop on my way home!



The Palm Beacher
Three Olives Raspberry Vodka, Three Olives Berry Vodka, Cointreau, Lime Juice and Cranberry Juice

Lemon Pepper Chicken with Mediterranean Orzo

The Good Life Martini with Spicy Tuna Rolls
Bacardi Grand Melon, Sugar Free Red Bull and a splash of Cranberry Juice

Bellini
Grey Goose Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Peach Puree, Chandom Sparkling Wine, and a splash of Orange Juice

Needless to say our tab was not even $20 and everything was delicious. I think this might be an after work staple.

Thursday:
This was a unique treat! Sometimes "liking" a bunch of companies on Facebook can clog up your newsfeed but it is AWESOME when one of them posts about a totally free event in your city that you can attend. MGD64 posted a Beer & Movie night at local theater and a big group of my friends and myself signed up to attend!

Basically, you got two free MGD64s, free appetizers (I chose tomato and mozzarella skewers, mini turkey burgers, and shrimp and chicken skewers!), and a private screening of Friends With Benefits!
We tried both the MGD64 and the MGD64 Lemonade. The MGD64 Lemonade tasted very similar to Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy (which was on tap in every bar in CT that I went to last week!), but it has a fraction of the calories. It's sweet and refreshing. The food was amazing (bonus that it was free!), and the movie was awesome.

Friends With Benefits was totally funny and while it is basically the same story as No Strings Attached, it pulls it off anyway. Loved it!

Tonight:
This week just won't end! Tonight is a birthday party for an old friend -- Crystal -- who blogs at Thrifty & Frugal Living! It will be a blast I'm sure, I just have been so busy lately. :) In a good way -- of course.

This Weekend:
I am working both Saturday & Sunday afternoons but hope to catch Loni Love at the Improv with my madre and am helping the lovely Jennifer move some furniture. We live the glamorous life, obvi.

Next Week:
Can I just nap?

Link up over here!
life rearranged

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

It's ME on TV!

How to avoid becoming a bridezilla: MyFoxTAMPABAY.com


This past Sunday I woke up early, tried to dress super innocent, and headed for a quick interview about Bridezillas. :) It was fun! I actually don't think I've ever been on set in a news station before so it was something different. It was very quiet since it was a weekend but they were all really nice.

Saturday, July 23, 2011

10 Day You Challenge {Picture}




The first picture Scott & I ever took together.
This was St. Patrick's Day 2008. We "officially" started dating two days later.

And, one more, just for fun.


Taken March 22, 2008 at a friend's preppy birthday party.

Friday, July 22, 2011

10 Day You Challenge {Songs}


Two Songs.

These two songs remind of my wedding and such happy memories. :)


I'm Yours -- Jason Mraz
Our first dance and I walked down the aisle to this


Shots -- LMFAO
Played every hour when we did our special shots!

Thursday, July 21, 2011

10 Day You Challenge {Films}


Three Films.
I like too many movies -- most of them old -- so how about three movies that I loved as an kid!


Heavyweights.
This movie was TOO funny to me. I could recite EVERY line.


I'm feeling skinny Tony!!


"Attention campers. Lunch has been canceled due to lack of hustle. Deal with it. "


And, who could forget the BLOB!! I wanted to use one so bad!



Little Giants.

Loved Devon Sawa!


The Wedding Singer.
No explanation needed. I watched this on VHS like EVERYDAY during winter break one year!


Wednesday, July 20, 2011

10 Day You Challenge {Books}



Four Books
I am a weird reader. I only like certain books and very rarely get into a fiction book.
Here are 4 books that I totally still love even though I read them forever ago.


Naked Pictures of Famous People by Jon Stewart


ANYTHING by Laurie Notaro -- these books are great and so are her others! She's hysterical.


It's Not You It's Me by Stefanie Wilder-Taylor
I love her not only because her books are hilarious, but she wrote me on Facebook a Happy Birthday message. :)


Hypocrite in a Pouffy White Dress by Susan Jane Gilman


Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Happy 5 Months!

It's hard to believe it was 5 months ago today that we were...

...doing this...


...saying these vows...


...filming this show...


and GETTING MARRIED!


It's been a crazy 5 months and time is certainly flying. Since this post is totally scheduled, I hope that we made it to Hartford safely and that we are enjoying a nice night out. :)


10 Day You Challenge {Food}



Five Foods
{How about five things I've "pinned" recently that I want to make? YUM!}


Grilled Chicken Bruschetta


Mexican Shrimp Cobb Salad


Bacon, egg and toast cups


Roasted tomatoes with shrimp and feta {quite possibly three of my favorite things!}


YUM! Bloomin Onion Bread

So, now that I'm salivating.... I am en route to Hartford today! Wish me safe travels and all that jazz. I hope to enjoy this mini work vacation. :)

Monday, July 18, 2011

10 Day You Challenge {Places}



Six Places.
How about Six Places I want to go but have never been?

Napa
{Duh. I like wine.}

Source: google.com via Kim on Pinterest



Rome
{Obviously this would be a famously expensive trip but maybe one day!}

Source: zimbio.com via Nikki on Pinterest



England
{I think I would love everything about England}



Amsterdam
{Seems like a scandalously good time!}

Source: google.com via Tana on Pinterest



Texas
{I know, I know, out of EVERYWHERE in the world I put down TEXAS. I'm just curious about the place, know a lot of people who love it there, have family there, am just curious about it!}



Germany
{I took the language in high school for three years and learned a lot about the culture. Just would like to have some good German beer and see what this place is like!}


Sunday, July 17, 2011

10 Day You Challenge {Wants}



Seven Wants.
I want a lot of things. I'll try to keep these ATTAINABLE.

1. A trip to New York City in the winter time to see The Book of Mormon
{Very specific, eh?}

Source: placesiwishiwere.tumblr.com via Graciana on Pinterest



2. The time and money to redecorate the house like I want

3. New furniture

Source: hgtv.com via Rosie on Pinterest



4. A large dining room table



5. A deck



6. A pay raise (eh, this one won't happen but it would be nice)

7. MY MASTERS DEGREE



Hopefully 2011. Hopefully next month. Let's see what I find out tomorrow, the 18th, regarding my graduation. Send me good thoughts!

And, then, someone can make me these. YUM! :)