Spring is (finally) in the air!

This weekend was the first time in....MONTHS...that I felt the slightest hint of a warm breeze.... Granted today's high was only 37 degrees, but I still went out in a light jacket and felt just dandy (who knew it would come to this - a southern gal used to sub-arctic temperatures?!) Well even though it has warmed up a bit, the week started out on the chilly side...

More snow (at least it was pretty!)

....and more snow...

...yep, more snow!

At least it melted off in a couple days!

Worked on arms Monday morning

Earlier this week, grabbed dinner at jm Curley to catch up with Sarah and Loren - I got some delicious cornbread and a beer and cheddar soup

The ladies :) 

New favorite snack - sweet peppers with aged blue cheese

Spiced up Tuesday with some leopard print (funny enough, the girl who sits next to me at work showed up wearing pretty much the exact same outfit...)

Wednesday community group - Christie made the most *delicious* salad and butternut squash lasagna.  

Learning all about Lydia

Enjoying a mouthwatering slice of Lemon Drop Cake

Friday - Amanda hosted a clothing swap at her apartment!

Everyone brings in things they no longer wear and then 'shop' for new items

Snack time

The lady EPs from CDU (Taylor, Marissa, Amanda, Rebecca, and me)

Genius - french bread toasted with brie topped with a strawberry slice, fresh basil, and a drizzle of honey. Looks *and* tastes good!

Our gracious hostess trying on a new item ;-)

Saturday - jammy time

I also made some of my famous French Breakfast Muffins for the church bake sale that happened this morning

After muffin-making, I headed to the 2nd floor of my building for a pizza making party with Sam and Sara

(noms)

Nothing goes better with fresh pizza than a nice glass of wine

Watching 'Get Him to the Greek' while chowing down

This stuff is *fantastic* - I'd sprinkle it on everything!

Christie was kind enough to share her recipe for the salad dressing she made at community group - I'm having the salad for lunch this week! The salad is really simple - cucumbers, tomatoes, fresh basil, red onion, and fresh mozzarella - and the dressing is easy and oh so tasty (recipe [here])

Switching up breakfast this week - made a casserole! I tried some tonight - I highly recommend it. Here is the [recipe] - I adjusted it a bit and left out the thyme and added in frozen spinach instead.

I think it's time for some cereal :) Hope you all have a great week!

31 Days

The countdown has begun...London here I come!!!! :-D

I'm sleepy, so straight into the pictures...

Stop at Tealuxe for a little soul searching...

....ok so not really 'soul' searching....(look at all that TEA)

I had "peachy white" while trying to figure out what I want to do with my life (reading "What Color is Your Parachute" by Richard N. Bolles)

I take my cupcakes straight up ;-)

Susan made 'alcoholic cupcakes this week - Guinness cupcake, Jameson ganache, and Bailey's frosting

Birthday drinks/dinner with Kristina and Sarah - I got an Oyster Po Boy at Granary Tavern

Friday lunch - I was craving truffles and (lucky me!) Roxy's showed up! 

Green Muenster sandwich and *truffle* fries! Nom nom nom

Hahaha love this girl - we manage to have fun no matter what we're doing (even if it's just going on a run to South Station for....)

PINKBERRY (we may be *slightly* obsessed)

Chillin' with the Han-ster :) 

Brunch at The Paramount with CJ! Apparently they have some 'unorthodox' seating methods (enough to warrant a sign) 

Bustling Saturday morning 

Dad - I think you need this! Wood-burning stove with a wavy metal grate on top (pretty darn cool)

OM NOM NOM NOM - brunch is my favorite

Aerial view

New favorite snack - peppers and blue cheese!  

Family - this stuff is LIMITED EDITION - run to Ingles and purchase all packages NOW. ;-)

Ok, I'm off to bed so I can drag myself to another 6 am workout.... 

Random Update

So I've been taking it a bit slow the past couple of weeks - we've had a TON of snow and it's been hard to get out/around...I do have a few photos from the past little bit, though :)

One of my favorite eateries - Boston Burger Co. CJ and I met up for dinner last week and it was tasty...

...Nacho Fries (dairy on the side for CJ)...I was SUPER impressed that they actually took the time to melt the cheese in a separate bowl instead of just giving me a cup of shredded cheese. Major props, BBC

THE best burger - the Hot Mess. Epic.

Latest obsession - Pinkberry. Vanessa and I go...a lot. :-D

Loooooooooove me some Pinkberry

For Shrove Tuesday I met up with Sarah for dinner. I was on a mission for pancakes, but couldn't find any, so opted for a burger (that was bigger than my head) instead...

...and chocolate cake with raspberry, strawberry, and mango

This is how people save hard-earned parking spots in Massachusetts after spending hours shoveling out their cars

Vanessa surprised me and we went out to lunch at a Brazilian restaurant (Santana's Plaza Cafe) and it was sooooooooo tasty

Brazilian dessert I couldn't eat (womp womp) because it had bananas and almonds on it...

Chocolate chip layer cake made by Melissa for Community Group (one of the tastiest desserts I've ever eaten)

Hahahaha Valentine's Day poem...

Awwwwwwwwwwwwww - my sister Madeline sent me a Valentine!

Look what she made for me!!!!!!! It's a magnet reminding me to "Treat Yo Self"

You can watch the video to see what I mean here:

Lol

Do you see it? One of these labels is not like the others..... ("Cilantro"? Not "real" cilantro?) 

Trying to get myself to like grapefruit because it's supposed to be soooooooooo good for you. Ick

I was talking with my dad on the phone last night and he was talking about cell phones/technology and he thinks it's just for convenience...I thought it was funny that while on the phone call, I got a FB notification, email, and text on What's App all in the same 5 minutes...

February looks like it'll be a pretty chill month, but I'm ok with that cause.....

.....I'M GOING TO LONDON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I finally booked my ticket and I'm set to go in March. I can't wait and I'll definitely be blogging about it :)