I'm loving...
-that I'm going to Charlotte this weekend for the ACC Championship and our whole tailgate group is going!
-my sister is flying back in on Friday afternoon to also go to the ACC Championship! It's so nice to see her TWO weekends in a row!
-my new running shoes!
-Trader Joe's Horseradish Hummus...deelish!
A blog on life, friendship and the Good Stuff!
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Thanksgiving Break Recap
My Thanksgiving break was awesome! As soon as I left work on Wednesday I headed to the gym to get in a quick workout. It ended up being super quick because my legs were killing me from the previous day’s workouts, I also wanted to get home to see my sister! We went to dinner as a family and then my sister and I went downtown with friends. The bars were all packed and we ended up going home early.
My sis and I both had camoflage tiger paw koozies in our purses!
Thursday morning I got up and made myself go straight to the gym. I knew if I didn’t go first thing I wouldn’t go and it closed at 1. After my workout I started drinking with my fam! I began the day with a delish Bloody Mary, seen below. My sister then made Apple Cider Margaritas and let me tell you, they were pretty much the best things ever. They were SO good that I’m sharing the link so that you can try them out for yourselves! While you’re there check out her other recipes (HowSweetEats) because everything she makes is AH MAYYYY ZING!
Awesome Bloody Mary!
Apple Cider Margarita!
After a few drinks the Packer game started. It was awesome watching them move to 11-0,Go Pack Go!
We didn’t end up eating our Thanksgiving meal until around 6. As hard as it was to cook all day and not eat the food I think it worked out better. We didn’t snack all day and I only felt completely full and disgusting once, score! After dinner we rested up and were going to go shopping at midnight. Well, midnight came around and we decided that we were wayyy too tired so we opted to go to sleep instead.
Friday morning we slept in and left to go shopping around 10. To our surprise it wasn’t that busy out and we got some good deals. I had to leave shopping early because I went to Atlanta to see Brantley Gilbert in concert.
My friend and I left for Atlanta around 3:30 and got to the concert venue at 5:30. People were already waiting in line so we got out of the car and waited. It was general admission and I was determined to get a good spot! We waited outside for TWO hours before the doors opened and then waited another 2 hrs for the opening act to come on. We did however get a spot in the front row thanks to my friend. She and I ended up going in different lines and hers moved faster than mine. You have NO idea HOW excited I was to be in the front row. I knew that I would get to shake/touch BG’s hand…okay yea that sounds creepy but he’s one of my favs. This was my fourth time seeing him in concert since June!
Brantley Gilbert!
Anyways, the opening act was a guy named Brian Davis and he was awesome…but I was getting antsy and ready for BG to come on. I knew that I had to get up early the next morning and we still had a 2 hour drive home. BG did not end up making an appearance until 11 but it was worth it. He was AWESOME and I got to shake his hand, eeeeeeek!!!! Can’t wait to see him again in February.
Saturday morning we got up early and my sister and I headed to Columbia with some of our friends for the Clemson/Carolina game. We met up with friends to tailgate. Our guy friends cooked a pig, which was delicious. We tailgated from about 12 until after the game. Believe it or not I was pretty sober the whole.entire.day. Definitely a different concept for me! My parents had let us use their truck, generator, tv and satellite so I knew I had to be extra responsible so the last thing I wanted to do was get wasted and forget something.
My sister and I tailgating!
The game was absolutely horrible and I officially HATE fireworks. Carolina shoots of fireworks after every touchdown they score…needless to say those fireworks got to be pretty obnoxious. After the game we went immediately to our hotel and hung out. Most of us had only brought Clemson apparel and didn’t want to go out and get ragged on for the loss. Even though we did lose it was still a great time!
We got up relatively early on Sunday and had breakfast and headed home. The remainder of the day I spent working out and hanging with my family. I was sad to that my sister had to leave yesterday but can’t wait to see her again on Friday for the ACC Championship.
It was definitely one of the best Thanksgiving breaks I can remember! So thankful for my family, friends and the blessings in my life!
My sis and I both had camoflage tiger paw koozies in our purses!
Thursday morning I got up and made myself go straight to the gym. I knew if I didn’t go first thing I wouldn’t go and it closed at 1. After my workout I started drinking with my fam! I began the day with a delish Bloody Mary, seen below. My sister then made Apple Cider Margaritas and let me tell you, they were pretty much the best things ever. They were SO good that I’m sharing the link so that you can try them out for yourselves! While you’re there check out her other recipes (HowSweetEats) because everything she makes is AH MAYYYY ZING!
Awesome Bloody Mary!
Apple Cider Margarita!
After a few drinks the Packer game started. It was awesome watching them move to 11-0,Go Pack Go!
We didn’t end up eating our Thanksgiving meal until around 6. As hard as it was to cook all day and not eat the food I think it worked out better. We didn’t snack all day and I only felt completely full and disgusting once, score! After dinner we rested up and were going to go shopping at midnight. Well, midnight came around and we decided that we were wayyy too tired so we opted to go to sleep instead.
Friday morning we slept in and left to go shopping around 10. To our surprise it wasn’t that busy out and we got some good deals. I had to leave shopping early because I went to Atlanta to see Brantley Gilbert in concert.
My friend and I left for Atlanta around 3:30 and got to the concert venue at 5:30. People were already waiting in line so we got out of the car and waited. It was general admission and I was determined to get a good spot! We waited outside for TWO hours before the doors opened and then waited another 2 hrs for the opening act to come on. We did however get a spot in the front row thanks to my friend. She and I ended up going in different lines and hers moved faster than mine. You have NO idea HOW excited I was to be in the front row. I knew that I would get to shake/touch BG’s hand…okay yea that sounds creepy but he’s one of my favs. This was my fourth time seeing him in concert since June!
Brantley Gilbert!
Anyways, the opening act was a guy named Brian Davis and he was awesome…but I was getting antsy and ready for BG to come on. I knew that I had to get up early the next morning and we still had a 2 hour drive home. BG did not end up making an appearance until 11 but it was worth it. He was AWESOME and I got to shake his hand, eeeeeeek!!!! Can’t wait to see him again in February.
Saturday morning we got up early and my sister and I headed to Columbia with some of our friends for the Clemson/Carolina game. We met up with friends to tailgate. Our guy friends cooked a pig, which was delicious. We tailgated from about 12 until after the game. Believe it or not I was pretty sober the whole.entire.day. Definitely a different concept for me! My parents had let us use their truck, generator, tv and satellite so I knew I had to be extra responsible so the last thing I wanted to do was get wasted and forget something.
My sister and I tailgating!
The game was absolutely horrible and I officially HATE fireworks. Carolina shoots of fireworks after every touchdown they score…needless to say those fireworks got to be pretty obnoxious. After the game we went immediately to our hotel and hung out. Most of us had only brought Clemson apparel and didn’t want to go out and get ragged on for the loss. Even though we did lose it was still a great time!
We got up relatively early on Sunday and had breakfast and headed home. The remainder of the day I spent working out and hanging with my family. I was sad to that my sister had to leave yesterday but can’t wait to see her again on Friday for the ACC Championship.
It was definitely one of the best Thanksgiving breaks I can remember! So thankful for my family, friends and the blessings in my life!
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Turkey Day! I hope that everyone has a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving spent with friends and family.
I wanted to take a minute and reflect on all of the blessings/things I'm thankful for because I definitely do not do that enough.
I'm thankful for...
-my parents. They're always there for me and would do anything for me. My parents have given me so many amazing opportunities.
-my sister. I'm so glad she is home for Thanksgiving
-my friends. They're amazing and without them I would be lost.
-my job
-Blakeli. No matter what kind of a day I've had I know I can go home and see her and her tail will be wagging and she will be SO excited to see me
-my health
-that my family likes to drink!
-Green Bay Packers, hoping they move to 11-0 today
-Clemson Tigers...even though the football team stresses me out quite a bit I still love 'em
-for all of the other wonderful blessings in my life!
I wanted to take a minute and reflect on all of the blessings/things I'm thankful for because I definitely do not do that enough.
I'm thankful for...
-my parents. They're always there for me and would do anything for me. My parents have given me so many amazing opportunities.
-my sister. I'm so glad she is home for Thanksgiving
-my friends. They're amazing and without them I would be lost.
-my job
-Blakeli. No matter what kind of a day I've had I know I can go home and see her and her tail will be wagging and she will be SO excited to see me
-my health
-that my family likes to drink!
-Green Bay Packers, hoping they move to 11-0 today
-Clemson Tigers...even though the football team stresses me out quite a bit I still love 'em
-for all of the other wonderful blessings in my life!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
What I'm Loving Wednesday...
I'm loving...
-USB Christmas lights and tree. I got the Christmas lights at Big Lots last year and the tree at Target. I know Target has them again this year because I got one for my boss yesterday. Who doesn't love a little Christmas cheer at work?
-Brantley Gilbert and Eric Church are going on tour together in 2012. I will buy my tickets during presale and I may even go to this concert multiple times. It.will.be.AH-MAY-ZING!!!
-mah sista gets home today and she's home until Monday! Cannot wait to cook, drink, laugh and spend some QT with her!
-that tomorrow I'm spending the day with my fam and am going to eat a ton of good food! I've worked out hard this week so I can spluuurge tomorrow!
-these purple Hunter rain boots. LOVE!!!
-that as soon as I leave work today I'm off until Monday!
-USB Christmas lights and tree. I got the Christmas lights at Big Lots last year and the tree at Target. I know Target has them again this year because I got one for my boss yesterday. Who doesn't love a little Christmas cheer at work?
-Brantley Gilbert and Eric Church are going on tour together in 2012. I will buy my tickets during presale and I may even go to this concert multiple times. It.will.be.AH-MAY-ZING!!!
-mah sista gets home today and she's home until Monday! Cannot wait to cook, drink, laugh and spend some QT with her!
-that tomorrow I'm spending the day with my fam and am going to eat a ton of good food! I've worked out hard this week so I can spluuurge tomorrow!
-these purple Hunter rain boots. LOVE!!!
-that as soon as I leave work today I'm off until Monday!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Tuesday Thoughts...
-I did Pilates for the first time last night and it was okay. I didn't love it but would be open to going again.
-I cannot wait to see Brantley Gilbert in concert on Friday. It will be my fourth time seeing him live since June!
-My whole.body.aches.abs, arms, legs, the works.
-It's going to take a heck of a lot of coffee to get me to be productive today. this girl is tiiiiiired
-I am excited for dinner with Mer tonight! I have not seen her much lately.
-Is it Summer or is it Fall? This weather has been weird!
-Piperlime is a great website. I got a coupon in the mail yesterday and I can't wait to put it to use!
-I love breakfast foods.
-I really hope Clemson does not get their butts kicked by Carolina on Saturday.
-I cannot wait to see Brantley Gilbert in concert on Friday. It will be my fourth time seeing him live since June!
-My whole.body.aches.abs, arms, legs, the works.
-It's going to take a heck of a lot of coffee to get me to be productive today. this girl is tiiiiiired
-I am excited for dinner with Mer tonight! I have not seen her much lately.
-Is it Summer or is it Fall? This weather has been weird!
-Piperlime is a great website. I got a coupon in the mail yesterday and I can't wait to put it to use!
-I love breakfast foods.
-I really hope Clemson does not get their butts kicked by Carolina on Saturday.
Monday, November 21, 2011
My Weekend.
What a great weekend it was!
It began Friday with dinner and drinks with a good friend! We then watched a movie at her house and by 11 I was exhausted and in bed.
Saturday morning I went shopping with my mom...always a favorite activity of mine! Stores have started their Black Friday sales and I got some good deals.
I then picked up a friend and we went downtown to watch the Clemson/NC State game. I really have no words for what happened. Clemson looked horrible. I hope it was just an off game for them but I don’t think that’s the case. They have not played well the past month. Defense has been horrible, they’ve turned over the ball one too many times and they don’t look like they have that same momentum that they did before. I ended up drowning my sorrows in booze.
After the game I went home and changed and then went back downtown and proceeded to drink even more. I was seriously bummed about the game. We began our night with a Tiger in the Tank…it’s a slushy made with everclear at one of the local bars.
Then we crashed a wedding that a few of our friends were at. Now before you think “you crashed a wedding?”…we technically “did crash a wedding” but our friends told us to come and we only stayed for a few minutes.
After some wedding crashing we went out and finally my friend Amanda was smart enough to realize that we needed to go home.
Yesterday I woke up with the ab-so-lute WORST hangover. Thanks to some pedialyte, a bagel and a long nap I finally felt like a human again around 1:30. I watched the Packer game on my phone (still UNDEFEATED) and then hit up the gym.
Overall it was a great, great weekend. Now I’m hoping the short work week goes by fast so I can see mah sista!
It began Friday with dinner and drinks with a good friend! We then watched a movie at her house and by 11 I was exhausted and in bed.
Saturday morning I went shopping with my mom...always a favorite activity of mine! Stores have started their Black Friday sales and I got some good deals.
I then picked up a friend and we went downtown to watch the Clemson/NC State game. I really have no words for what happened. Clemson looked horrible. I hope it was just an off game for them but I don’t think that’s the case. They have not played well the past month. Defense has been horrible, they’ve turned over the ball one too many times and they don’t look like they have that same momentum that they did before. I ended up drowning my sorrows in booze.
After the game I went home and changed and then went back downtown and proceeded to drink even more. I was seriously bummed about the game. We began our night with a Tiger in the Tank…it’s a slushy made with everclear at one of the local bars.
Then we crashed a wedding that a few of our friends were at. Now before you think “you crashed a wedding?”…we technically “did crash a wedding” but our friends told us to come and we only stayed for a few minutes.
After some wedding crashing we went out and finally my friend Amanda was smart enough to realize that we needed to go home.
Yesterday I woke up with the ab-so-lute WORST hangover. Thanks to some pedialyte, a bagel and a long nap I finally felt like a human again around 1:30. I watched the Packer game on my phone (still UNDEFEATED) and then hit up the gym.
Overall it was a great, great weekend. Now I’m hoping the short work week goes by fast so I can see mah sista!
Saturday, November 19, 2011
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