Last Weekend of 2014

This month has flown by faster than I can even process it, but it's also been a ton of fun. Friday night, I went out for my friend's birthday. Her party was on Saturday, but I knew I had other plans, so I made sure to hang out with her on her actual birthday. The only weird part was running into my ex, RJ. Luckily my friend had given me a head's up before I got to the bar, but I was still a little worried/uncomfortable. However, there was nothing to be worried about at all (isn't that how these things usually work out?)- we stayed on opposite sides of the bar, and he left before me.

bday shenanigans

On Saturday, Seattle had a whole evening planned out as my Christmas present. We were supposed to see the tree, then go to dinner and ice skating in Bryant Park. We went to see the tree in Rockefeller Center and then randomly found a hookah lounge. I haven't had hookah in forever, and he's never had it, so it was fun to introduce him to something new. And then we headed over to Celsius for dinner. However, he had a Groupon and it wasn't good until after January 2nd! We decided to just find some dinner somewhere else and table the ice skating/dinner for sometime in the next few weeks.

Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree...

So where did we go? One of the most famous food carts in all the land- The Halal Guys! He's never had this either, but it was warm enough to eat outside, so after waiting on line for what seemed like forever, we got our eat on. And it was freakin delicious. We had a little trouble getting home (he should've let me handle the public transportation, since I know it better than he does, but I think he was trying to take charge of something). We got on the wrong bus home, but it wasn't too terrible, we were one town over. So we stopped in a local tavern for a drink, where he ran into some high school friends that he introduced me to, and then I got us a cab back. Overall, though we didn't go along with the plan at all, it was pretty damn perfect. 

street meats...nom

On Sunday, I got my Christmas present from Blue- tickets to the Giants/Eagles game at Metlife Stadium! Blue came early with bagels with cream cheese and Doritos (it's a high school favorite- don't judge), and a huge bottle of Jack and Coke which we guzzled on the trains to the game. I was a little worried about the impending rain, but it never came, and the Eagles won, and we had a blast!! And then we came back and got delivery from a local diner- I still can't believe that this diner delivers. I got disco fries, mozzerella sticks, and a sandwich, and we just hung out watching Game of Thrones. Another great, low key ending.

Go Eagles!

So that's what I've been up to. I can't believe it's almost New Years already- and then work on Friday... WOMP! I'm not making any resolutions, and I'm heading to a friend's house party, so I'm really excited for that. 

What have you been up to? Are you making any resolutions? 

Pre-Christmas Weekend Updates

I feel like this is the birthday that goes on and on, and I sort of kind of love it! Last week we had our work holiday bowling party, and even got a visit from Santa! And the my coworker won a tricky tray of Eagles stuff and gave it to me for Christmas! Woot woot! Unfortunately, the people putting the basket together kinda messed up though- and included a Green Bay Packers jersey! Gah!! Oh well, the rest of the stuff is pretty awesome. And I can't wait to use some of it at the game on Sunday!

"OMG SANTA! I KNOW HIM!"

Eagles gear!

Friday night I was planning on going to an ugly sweater Christmas party, but I didn't have an ugly sweater, or any inspiration to make one, so I backed out. Instead, I stayed in and hung out until Blue came back from her holiday party, and then we went out for Taco Bell. I had a major Taco Bell craving, so this was basically the perfect ending to the week. It really is all about the little things.

Saturday was spent mainly lounging and feeling like death. I think I finally got the cold that has been going around the office for the past 2 weeks. ::grumble:: Around 3 I got up and made some of my pumpkin Oreo cheesecake cupcakes to go with the bday dinner Blue was making for me- chicken parm-- my absolute favorite. She cooked while I wrapped Christmas presents. Then I tried to kill my cold with wine (it helped) and watched Elf and Love Actually. They're my favorite holiday movies and was in shock that Blue hadn't seen either of them. Luckily for our friendship, she liked them both :)

I love Buzzfeed quizzes

Sunday morning started at the diner, followed by more lounging and reading. Thankfully I'm feeling a little better, and happy that today is the last day of work until January 2nd!! 

How was your weekend? 

Friday Favorites

Good morning loves! I'm finally back to link up my favorites. I'm too tired and seriously wishing Dunkin Donuts delivered  and can't think of any more of an intro so here we go...

Favorite (Christmas) Music:

And my old favorite:

Favorite (Physical) Birthday Present (as in not including the dinner/concert):

Favorite New Purchase:

Favorite Wish List Item:

Favorite Funnies:

This card....

Happy weekend all!

Happy Birthday to Me!

Part of the reason I've been MIA was because my birthday was last Friday! And like any overly excited birthday girl, I started celebrating a week early. My other friend J's birthday was 2 weeks before mine, so we decided to have a no-boys-allowed, very small, bday brunch. We went to Il Bastardo with a few friends and got the prix frixe brunch, followed by a dance party... at 2 in the afternoon. And our friends even ordered us a special firecracker/sparkler dessert with whip cream and cookies. It was awesome. 

birthday girls

mimosas done right- in mason jars!

Oh yeah- there were also dancers. I don't remember that guy... oops

birthday "cake"

Last Wednesday my other friend took me out to dinner at Becco, followed by 102.7's Fresh Holiday Jam concert, including American Authors, Echosmith, Gavin Degraw, Daughtry, and Train! First of all, the dinner was off. the. hook. It was a very small, packed restaurant with some of the best all you can eat pasta I've ever had. They serve 3 different kinds, and they keep coming around until you tell them to stop. Of course they have other entrees, but pasta and wine are my favorite. And the concert was absolutely fantastic. 

#nom

deeeelish

Train

Blue and I at the concert

The next day we went to the diner, followed by this deliciousness, known as the cannoli-filled cronut, an original at Benny's in Fair Lawn, NJ. Mind you, this bakery run should have taken 15 minutes. It took us almost an hour because we kept missing the exits. It was a true "Big Ben, Parliament" experience. But as I've always said, the journey can be as fun as the destination.

cannoli-filled deliciousness covered in sugar and chocolate

Oh Hey... Confessions

Hey friends! It's been a while since I've updated this little space but I've been a bit preoccupied. Anyway, as it is Wednesday, I'm spilling some of what I've been up to in confession form. So without further ado, I confess::

- I absolutely love my birthday. I don't understand people who don't make a big deal out of it. (Update soon!)

- Something bad always happens on my birthday. This year I dropped my brand-spankin-new iPhone 6 which I got on Black Friday. Which I did not buy a case for, and the screen is all broken. The replacement literally cost me more than the purchase of the phone (I had scored an awesome deal at Best Buy).

- Work has been a major pain in my ass. My coworker has been out for a month because she broke her foot, which means I have to do everything. Plus, I'm getting pulled into a huge meeting with all the head honchos set for early January and I'm completely unprepared.

- I usually am a total Grinch around this time, but it's not too bad this year! I put up my tree, watched The Holiday, and having a holiday movie marathon on Saturday.

- I finished my first graduate class and got an A!!!

- Sorry for being MIA, But I think I'm back!