Today was so incredible. It all started on Friday after I had one of the most trying weeks ever. Not really the way I pictured how my 2014 would start, but whatever. God gives us lemons, and I just squeeze them into some tequila...he also gives us grapes...I drink wine. Same deal.
Anywho, the week had some pit falls...I mean I had two mornings of just pure emotional chaos. My car wouldn't start. I locked my keys in the said car. I almost killed myself (twice) by tripping over the dog gate. I dropped my binder full of paper all over the snow. I spilled hot, delicious, sacred caffeine (Chicory coffee) on my pants and sweater...in my car...that has leather seats...yea my ass was wet for a while. There were some other things sprinkled between there, but that's not the point of this post. The point is...my mother is better than your mother. That's just a fact.
After a couple of emotional mornings, my mom called me up and said "hey! Lets go see Frozen!" Now, mind you, I've been wanting to see this movie for ever! I love Disney...I'm not all crazy Disney obsessed or anything like that, but I am 28 and I freakin enjoy Disney. My mom is the same way...Obviously, she is not 28. We've often said things like "dang, I wish I had a kid to take with me to go see (insert some Disney princess or Pixar film)."
Being the awesome mother that she is, she took her child. Me. Did I mention that I am 28 years old? I'm still her kid. Fact. So we planned it.
Saturday morning rolled around and I got up early..ish and headed out to pick her up (perk of having an adult kid I guess) and we headed to the theatre in the city. We got our popcorn...and hold on a second. What the hell is up with concession stand prices!?!. Holy mother of 1100 calories of kernel! Seriously!? My mom bought the tickets, which were $12.50 and I got stuck with the Medium popcorn, and two large drinks for $21.00. Ridiculous!
Anywho we got our seats and enoyed ourselves some Frozen. Super cute movie. The singing was a bit much for us, but overall the story, graphics, characters and such were really cute. We even gasped at a few parts...them boys are sneaky ;). Overall, the movie will be in my collection.
After the movies, we headed out to do some shopping. Actually, she was shopping, I was just joining to fantasize about shopping. She ended up not buying anything, so we made our way back to our town to have some lunch at Rasta Pasta.
Rasta Pasta is probably the best fusion I've ever had. It is Jamaican meets Italian meets...I don't know, but it all comes together so beautifully! It was my moms first time there, so she had to get the signature dish...Rasta Pasta....clever, right? The pasta is quite possible the best thing ever. It is spicy, tomato-y, onion-ie and Jerky-ish. All college level descriptions, I assure you. It is just the best thing that has ever happened to pasta.
After that, I made sure that she ordered the Banana's Marley. Imagine carmalized bananas in a rum infused Carmel sauce served over fresh vanilla bean ice cream? It sounds like heaven, right?
Look at those bananas swimming in caramel rum goodness...
It taste like heaven too!
Following this fun filled day, I got home and the hubby decided that we were going to head to the city (two city trips in one day is just what I need...on the daily). Our friend Kristen turned 29 and was celebrating it downtown. So we had to go. When I tell you that God has put people in your life, I truly believe that. More on that at a later date.
Any who, our friend Chloe had reserved a Penthouse suit for the celebration. Our other friend RhiRhi (thats not her name, but I've been calling her that since forever, so it might as well be her name) made a cotton candy flavored cake that was just too good for words. I mean...cake and cotton candy...together!?! Yes, please and thank you!
After some chatting, catching up and pre-party, we all headed out to Southern Hospitality for dinner. That's Justin Timberlakes restaurant in case you were wondering. The food was delicious as were the drinks! Southern Hospitality truly lived up to its name and hype. I ordered the Chicken and Waffles which were yummy and I washed that down with this grapefruit vodka, cranberry, simple syrup and lime creation called Southern Wildfire...I had more than one, trust me.
The hubs ordered a plate that had every farm animal represented. ..ribs, brisket, chicken and mac n cheese.
Why are chicken and Waffles so freakin good!?
I can only imagine what is brewing in our stomachs right now.
The hubs ordered a plate that had every farm animal represented. ..ribs, brisket, chicken and mac n cheese.
See what I mean? I think we are missing a goat.
I can only imagine what is brewing in our stomachs right now.
We will be doing a detox this coming week.
Aside from that, the best part was being with my girlfriends. It was nice. That night made me realize that I've been holding back on making and developing new and lasting friendships. Not anymore!
Do you have people in your life that you realize could and should be more than just an occasional side fling? I challenge you to take the time to develop those friendships and see where you are in year.
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