The MOST of Monday!

- I have made FOUR batches of these babies in the past two weeks.  I took some Ghiardelli brownies (from Costco, of course), with some freakin' cookie butter melted on top, and then baked it.  It was so amazing... increds.

- Remember that challenge [see #4] I was doing?  I hit a bump in the road last week when we stopped by here and had this:

Moscow Mule

And this:

Truffle Oil Mac 'n Cheese

And this:

Nogales Burger

And this:

Warm Doughnuts with Salted Butterscotch Dipping Sauce

- ... and then our server gave us a free blood orange cosmo.  Who can't say no to free?  This gal...

-In other news, I bought this nail polish last week:

Essie Turquoise & Caicos

You see, I was having buyers remorse.  Who does shopping at Walgreen's on their lunch hour?  ... and then buys EIGHT DOLLAR trendy nail polish?  Apparently me?  Well, buyers remorse released.  Trust nail polish lasted through 4 loads of laundry, nightly dishes, home cleaning, moving a friend, and the daily grind for 6.5 days and NO CHIPS!  Whaaaa? 


-I TOTALLY took advantage of the redunkulous SWA sale and booked a trip to SanFran/Napa in the Fall.  The wiiiiiiiiiinnneeee is calling me! :)

-My birthday is coming up.  If any of you talk to my husband, tell him he can buy my anything from this site... especially this or this.... LOLz, in my dreamsssss

-Ok, have you guys seen THIS?!  Sprinkles Ice Cream.  Fo reals.  I might be making the trek to Beverly Hills ASAP to check this out.  Outta control!

Hope everyone is having a fab Monday so far... make the most of it!  

- Busy B

The Most of Monday... on Tuesday?

So I admit it, I forgot the most of Monday yesterday!  I was confused.  But don’t worry, here it is!

1.   I ate here on Friday night.  It was IN. CREDIBLE!  Like, we ate these redunkulous loaded chips that were outta this world!  And the No. 17 cocktail was phenoms.  We enjoyed the company of two of our favorite lovebirds on a double dater… too fun!

     2.   Saturday we played Bananagrams and had dinner at our house with some friends which was a blasteroo!  We love entertaining and it was so GREAT to see some more people we love!

3.   Sunday consisted of church and a whole lotta layin around and napping like toddlers …

4.   We started another 24-day challenge of fitness and healthy eating anticipating our trip to Florida at the end of the month …

5.   … and then I found this and want to re-think my decision.

6.   Instead, I am eating a whole lotta shredded chicken and egg whites.  LOLz!

7.   … and then I was watching Big Bang Theory and saw a commercial for this.  Good thing they don’t have a store close to us, I would eat it every. single. dayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!

8.   Speaking of Big Bang Theory, there is this guy at work named Will Withers and I keep wanting to call him Wil Wheaton.  Makes me chuckle every time! 

9.   And also about Big Bang Theory, have you freakin’ seen this episode?!  It’s my favorite.  I need to watch it daily to remind me about the simple things in life.  Like being a PRINCESS WITH MY TIARAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!  Seriously. 

10. Someone take me here.  Now!  We are planning our vacays for the rest of the year which HAVE to include a tropical place, some visits with some really cool peeps, and who knows what else.  Like here and here.  And we realllyyyy wanna go on a cruise with our besties!  Where have you gone on a cruise before?  Likes and dislikes?  Do’s and don’ts?  I’d LOVE your input!

The Most of Monday!

Happy Monday!  I hope everyone enjoyed their day and had some fun in the sun or somethin'!

1. Today is Memorial Day… I hope everyone took a few minutes to think about what today means.  It means life.  And death.  And freedom.  And fighting.  The thought of these things just blows my mind.  I’m so thankful for all of these things.  Thankful to be an American, to be protected, and to have the opportunities I have…
2. I had the most incredible weekend in Portland visiting my dear friend Mallorie.  Like, outrageous.  The food and drinks in the city are beyond good.  Like, realllllllyyyy goooood (don’t worry, a separate post of all the foooood will be coming soon).  There are three things I my best friend Mal and I do; talk about life, eat ridiculous amounts of food, and drink tasty adult beverages.  I ate so much I think I gained 5 pounds.  Operation eat-healthy-and-workout-a-ton for 32 days starts… tomorrow.  Hey, it’s all about a balance, right?
3. Speaking of eating, I ate here, here, here and here (and MORE!).  Don’t worry, they were all as incredible as their Yelp reviews.
4. I am still dreaming about this from Voodoo Doughnut.  Mallorie, if you’re reading this, please, please send me one!
5. I read Blue Like Jazz on the plane en route to PDX/PHX… I HIGHLY recommend it!
6. I start a new job tomorra… wish me luck!
7. In Portland, people do this really weird thing, called walking, biking, and utilizing public transportation… something I need to do more of.  Too bad it’s five billion degrees out for six months of the year!  Good thing I have a pool with a slide!   Seriously… a SLIDE.  Fo reals!
8. I am headed to Jacksonville, FL for a few days at the end of June and need recommendations of where to eat and drink… anyone?  Anyone?
9. I had the opportunity to be a part of the Nike culture this weekend through my friend and stuff.  It’s incredible!  What they do for the community, their passion, their people, their corporate campus.  Mal has worked there for eight years and I knew it was awesome, but I felt somewhat a part of it this weekend. Neat-o!
10. What kinds of things are you passionate about?  What is your life purpose?  I know part of my purpose here on Earth is to feed people and love people… I hope I am doing a good job of this!

That's about it for today... I think I am still in a food/drink coma from the weekend and need to recover (my brain, pocketbook, and body)... catcha later!

- Busy B

It's HOT! And the MOST of Monday ...

It's MONNNNNNDDAAAAYYYY!  Hope it's fabulous so far.  Sooooooo, It's May.  And we're in Phoenix.  And its HOTTTTTT!  Like, really hottttttt.  Holy smokes!  


All I can think about is food... and WATER.  Good thing it's restaurant week again!  Hubby and I are trying to watch the budget so we are stayin' in instead.  SUCH a bummer considering I realllllyyyyy wanted to take him to J&G or Bourbon Steak.  Oh well, there's always the fall restaurant week!


I'm going to start the most of Monday since most Monday's are a dragggg and I try to think about anything but work and working out on Monday's!


The Most of Monday...


1.  My sister made a bison sirloin steak with goat cheese sauce last night and I dreamed about it all night (and I didn't even have any).  NOTE TO SELF: Need.  Goat.  Cheese.  Sauceeeee.


2.  I am going to Postino's with my girlfriend tomorrow night.  She got engaged on Saturday night!  Can't wait to hear the deets, so exciting!


3.  Hubby got an offer to begin teaching online... should be interesting considering we are BOTH in school and working... totally worth it.


4.  It's exactly FORTY days until my best friend's wedding in Florida.  She told us this weekend during her bachelorette/bridal shower weekend that there will be a signature drink at the wedding called the 'GEORGE' ...  seriously, the GEORGE.  I can't wait.


5.  We went to Nimbus last night and had a Dirty Guera.  It was fantabulous and Rob seriously had the mac 'n cheese pizza.  Fo reals, it happened...


6.  We are headed to Portland to visit my best friend soon!  I can't stop thinking about this place... and this, and this, and this... needless to say, we're foodies and I'm pretty sure that's the reason why we're friends (well, and of course she's like, one of the coolest chicks I know...)  No worries, I don't have to fit into a bridesmaid dress in FORTY days...


7.  I NEED like 5,000 things from this website.  It's my favorite makeup but too bad I'm not a bazillionaire that can spend $42 on loose powder.


8.  I have a pinterest addiction and someone NEEDS to stop me.  Outrageous.


9.  Speaking of pinterest, I made this for the bridal shower this weekend.  It's HEAVEN.  In yo mouf.


10.  My dog won't stop eating soap... nast.  What in the world!?  She's eaten approximately 1.82 bars in the last few weeks... should I be concerned?


I hope your Monday was GREAT and you started your week off supercalifragilisticexpialidociously!

Busy B