Weekend Updates: Lobsterfest

This weekend was absolutely perfect. Saturday while RJ went off to some Tough Mudder Race with his boys, I met my girls for our Annual Girls Beach Day. This year it just so happened to be the same weekend as Lobsterfest in Bradley Beach, NJ. I was running late (as per usual) so I took the train in. It was only a few short blocks to the beach which was awesome. We started at the beer garden and took turns getting up to get food. In all, I ate: Lobster Rolls (yes plural- so freakin good!), Lobster Mac and Cheese, Lobster quesadillas, and buffalo fried calamari. The only thing that wasn't delicious was the calamari- they had run out and took it off the fryer or whatever before it was really crispy... Hmph. Oh well. 

After filling up on foods and beer we made out way to the beach. I'm not one to really go in the ocean, I was quite happy just sitting in the sand and soaking up some rays, especially since this was my first time getting to the beach this summer! 

beach- taken from the train

lobsta goodness

deeeeeelicious

Girls Day!

Sunday was a lazy day, since we were both tired from Saturday. Lots of TV (yay Germany), some True Blood, and Chinese takeout. Maxing and chillaxing. 

Now in just trying to get through this week so I can spend some time with my grandpa this weekend! 

Confessions

My grandpa is visiting from Puerto Rico. We (my mom and I) just found this out last weekend. He is  suppose to be staying with me from Thursday- Friday. And then we are suppose to go down the shore Sat-Sun. However, he is currently staying with my aunt in Long Island and has not called or answered his phone since Sunday night, so I really have no idea what the hell is going on with this plan and it's giving me anxiety.

It's also giving me anxiety because I have about 11 billion things to do before his impending arrival. Unless he's not coming. In which I have like, 2 things to do.

Having a lot to do does not motivate me... it makes me want to do absolutely nothing. Until the last minute.

I just realized yesterday that my driver's license expired... in May. I don't drive, so it's not completely terrible, but I do get carded often. Luckily no one has noticed yet *knock on wood*

I finally went to the dermatologist to figure out wtf is going on with my skin and I was right- I gots the eczema. They prescribed this cream which has been working wonderfully; they also prescribed a special shampoo which makes my scalp feel like it's on fire so... I only used it once. I am not a fan of pain.

My brain hurts and I have a shit ton of work to do, so that's all for today. What are you confessing? Share it with Kathy!

Friday Favorites

Favorite Surprise:
I sold my first item on Poshmark! I am so excited and can't wait to add more items to be sold!

Favorite [FREE] Find:
The only thing I feel like my apartment was missing (other than a microwave) was a coffee table. I had been planning on hitting up some yard sales this weekend to find one. Last night, I went out to get some meds from the pharmacy, and it looked like someone was throwing out their entire living room. There were dressers, lamps, couches, pillows, and... the below coffee and end tables which I scooped up and carried back to my apartment! Hurray!

Favorite Recent Purchase:
I took advantage of the Victoria's Secret Semi- Annual and picked up this bikini top for only $18!

Favorite Upcoming Event:
I will be wearing that above beauty tomorrow when I head to the beach for our annual Girls Beach Day! It's my first time heading down the shore this year and I am so excited to spend some quality time with my girls!

Favorite Funny:

Favorite Song:

July 4th Weekend

What a fantabulous freakin weekend. These are the kind of weekends I wish would never end. The weather was absolutely gorgeous and the time off with great friends and delicious food was much needed and just perfect. And now it's Monday and I'm sitting at work with a heap of work to be done and problems to solve and I just want to rewind time and be back here:

sporting my red white and blue!

matchy match

The host/birthday boy and hostess had a lil too much fun!

probably due to these...

#frands

BBQ #2!

Happy birthday America!

Not pictured: Any food (oops), beer pong tournament, backyard soccer, RJ climbing a fence to get said soccer ball after he kicked it into the neighbor's yard, fireworks, my second BBQ outfit (which I loved- hmph), further drunken shenanigans that need not be shared publicly...ever.

How did you celebrate the holiday?

June Goals Review/ July Goals

Last month I made a pretty ambitious list of goals because I thought I would be off for over two weeks, and therefore able to accomplish a lot. Unfortunately, my work schedule changed, so I was only off for 3 days, which were mostly just spent resting and recharging. So though I didn't accomplish the majority of these, I'm not too upset about it. Here's the rundown: 

- save $300

Fail. I saved $100. Still better than nothing!

- get a microwave, new air filters for air conditioners, and HDMI cables

Semi-sucess! I got the HDMI cables, but then realized that my old as all hell laptop doesn't have a port. (Sidenote: does anyone know if it's possible to add this port?) I got the new air filters, but haven't put them in yet because the landlord said something about cutting out the old air filter, and I'm kinda nervous about it. Working on the microwave still, but holding off a little because I know once I get it I might succumb to easy micrwave dinners, nad I don't want to!

- finish [at least] one book

Fail. I did borrow a different book from a friend though, and I'm excited to read it!

- watch 3 new to me movies

Success! I saw Super, The Tracy Project, and Splice

-redo and follow a dang budget!

Success! Hopefully this will become a trend!

- create something artsy

Fail. Just lack of time. 

- go to a [outdoor] concert

Success! Went to see Janelle Monae for free and she was fantastic! 

- eye exam and new contacts

Fail.  Again, no time.  I'll definitely be going in July though because I have a Living Social that will expire!

- get car insurance

Fail, due to circumstances out of my control. 

- hang artwork

Nope. Fail. 

- donate/sell clothes that don't fit

Semi-success. I donated some clothes, but didn't start selling. 

(Sidenote: Have you ever sold clothes online? Where is the best place to post? Blog/Ebay/ Poshmark? Help!)

- blog more

I actually blogged the exact same amount as May, so Fail.

- cook 5 new dishes

Confession: I don't remember the last time I even cooked a full meal. Super fail. 

- get outdoors and reconnect with friends

Success! Just about every week and weekend I got some time outdoors and hanging out with new and old friends! I want this to continue allll summer long!

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This month I'm going to just focus on my Summer Bucket List, and enjoying being outside and hanging out with friends. 

What are your July goals?

Wednesday Confessional

+ Sometimes I don't read blogs for several days, but then catch up on all of their entries in one day. I call it binge-blogging.

+ My friend sent me this link on Monday regarding student loan repayment relief. I'm thinking I need to take a closer look at my student loans; paying 25% of my monthly income kinda blows.

+ The landlords provided us with hookups for our own washers and dryers, but I never bought them. I had made a deal with my friend that she would take me to the laundromat weekly, but she keeps going up to her parents' every weekend, which means I hadn't done laundry in about a month. So I "borrowed" my neighbor's washer and dryer on Friday. But I was so nervous the whole time that I actually gave myself a tummy ache.

+ I don't understand the point of the "mute" button on Twitter. Why not unfollow if you don't like what the person tweets?

+ I don't remember the last time I cooked a full meal- I've been living off of leftovers or take out. I should get on that.

+ I got caught leaving work early yesterday. Even though the company President technically let us out at 4- he said we could watch the USA game in the cafeteria, which me (and some other coworkers) decided that meant we could leave early and go to the bar. So I changed into jeans and headed to the elevator... and then my boss caught the same elevator and my dumbass coworker mentioned that our friend had reserved a table for us at the bar. I couldn't even play it off, since now I was in jeans too, obviously leaving.

+ I am super sad that the USA lost yesterday. Not sure I'll be watching a lot more of the World Cup.

+ I'm so disappointed in True Blood this last season but will probably continue watching just to finish out the series.

+ I told my friend/coworker she had RBF last night. I honestly thought she knew. Oops. She agreed though.

+ I am seriously considering getting a tattoo. I've always been a fan of them, but I've never gotten one because I wasn't sure what I would get. Now I have a pretty solid idea of what I want and where I want it, but am considering the pain factor since I am a giant wuss.

What are you confessing today? Share it with Kathy!

Summer Bucket List

So I'm a little late to the party, but better late than never right?! Right! So here it is-  my Sumner 2014 Bucket List!

In no particular order:

+ see an outdoor movie

+attend an outdoor concert/music festival

+see fireworks (especially since this didn't happen last year!)

+drinks on the deck

+start (and finish) a gallery wall

+attend a street fair/ yard sale(s) 

+beach day(s) 

+get my hair did

+binge watch a new show (rainy day activity)

+go on vacation 

+attend a baseball game

+go to Meadowlands State Fair and Hester St. Fair

+get a tan!

+go on a picnic

+attend a BBQ/food festival

+ go to the Renaissance Faire (late summer)

What's on your Summer Bucket List?