Weekend Updates: Post- Thanksgiving Edition

Happy Monday all! Things have been a bit quiet in these parts because of the Thanksgiving holiday, and I apologize for not responding to your lovely comments sooner, but I think I'm back in the swing of things again! 

Last week there was a major water main break in the town where I work, so we got released at noon on Monday for the rest of the week! Best news ever! Which also means I have a lot of updates today!

The rest of Monday I did absolutely nothing except do some minimal planning on what to do on Tuesday/Wednesday with all my new found free time and it was wonderful. On Tuesday, I got my butt up and headed to NYC. I got my brows done (which warrants mentioning, because I had let them go FAR too long), and went to Michael's armed with a shopping list, a coupon, and no adult supervision. I was surprised to find that the store was practically empty, and I perused the aisles leisurely for almost two hours. Bliss. Then I headed to Home Depot for couch legs, since my couch is basically on the floor, but I hadn't measured, it and there were so many options that I was starting to get overwhelmed, so I left. I met my mom for drinks and then headed home. 

Wednesday was a day I planned to stay in. I did some crafts, and cleaned closets and junk drawers and other areas that usually get neglected. Then Blue came over and we went to my favorite Italian restaurant, Casa Guiseppe. It's not fancy, but it's great food at a great price, BYOB and they make the best chicken parmesan I've ever had. It's also around the corner from my apartment. 

best damn chicken parm ever and wine

Thanksgiving was Thanksgiving-y and quiet. I had saved this bottle of Cranberry wine from our NJ Blate to Cream Ridge Winery, and it was sweet and delicious. Below are some of the apps from the dinner I was supposed to go to at Blue's aunt's house, but didn't because I was curled up in a crampy ball of pain. Womp. 

ravioli, stuffed artichoke, spinach quiche, and caprese salad

By Friday I was feeling better, but pretty lazy. Blue and I started re-watching all of the Star Wars in preparation for the new one coming out December 18th. We got through the first two, and then headed out to a friend's birthday dinner at a Cuban restaurant. The food was good, but there was singer who was horrible... it was as if he was just screaming Spanish lyrics into the mic. There wasn't enough sangria in the world to help the assault on my poor eardrums, and after a quick attempt to teach Blue how to salsa on the dance floor, we headed out. Saturday was spent watching the other 4 Star Wars, and stuffing our faces some more. I also saw Rocky (the first one) for the first time ever. Oh, and cat cuddles with Keebler. 

the birthday girl and her niece, and Blue playing with her food

Star Wars viewing is a family affair

On Sunday, we decided to rejoin the world, at least for a little while. We went grocery shopping, and Blue made two huge pans of baked ziti and a vat of turkey chili. Below is what typical Sundays look like: the iPad gets set up in the kitchen so we can watch football while cooking and drinking wine. Or rather, Blue cooks and listens to the game, and I refill our wine glasses and sometimes pay attention. This Sunday though, I brought out some of the Christmas stuff and helped to decorate. 

We brought one of the pans of baked ziti over to our friend's house, who missed a step and shattered her ankle last Monday, and has been laid up since. She had sent out a text asking if someone would be willing to walk her dog while her bf was at work, so we took the first shift and kept her company for a bit, and then headed back in time for The Walking Dead mid-season finale. 

Chef Blue and typical Sunday scene

Keebler already snagged his spot under the tree

How was your weekend? Did you cash in on any of the super sales? 

Linking up with the lovely Biana for Weekending!