Got back yesterday from our trip to Boston (pics to come) and it was amazing. Other wonderful news: last Wednesday a new grocery store (Publix) opened in a nearby town, you cannot fathom how excited I am to let go of our Walmart habit!
So this weeks menu seems to have an Asian theme ::mouth watering::
Teriyaki Chicken
Chicken Katsu
Pad See Ew
Asian Ginger Salad
Steaks (marinade TBD)
It was an exciting moment when I found rice noodles for my Pad See Ew at Publix. There was a woman looking over my shoulder in the ethnic food aisle and she commented that they had everything, she sounded shocked "even Thai food!".
I've rediscovered my want to switch what we consume over to organic. Making most things from scratch, or mostly scratch, has always been important to me but just thinking about how much better our food can be for us without all the chemicals and hormones is also exciting business. Now all I have to do is figure out how to not bust our weekly grocery budget...
Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 12
Thursday, September 23
america's first planned city
Savannah, Ga.
J and I took a long weekend. It was sort of on a whim, and definitely worth it.
Left Thursday afternoon after Zoe's vet appointment, and jumped on the road for what was supposed to be a 6 hour drive. It turned into almost 7 hours because J's GPS took us a crazy round-about way, plus we failed to remember the hour time difference between Alabama and Georgia so we got in around midnight.
The first night we stayed at this gorgeous place called the East Bay Inn, it was of course a challenge to find a pet-friendly hotel but this one was great! Our huge room had high ceilings, brick walls and an enclosed outdoor patio. Too bad we weren't staying there the whole weekend - but we made the best of it. For the next two nights we stayed at their sister property, the Olde Harbour Inn. This place wasn't as spectacular as the first but the location was perfect. The inn is situated right on River St. which, let me tell you, is where you want to be!
We didn't have any exact plans since we love visiting places and just walking around, soaking up the city. Savannah is the perfect place to do that.
J and I took a long weekend. It was sort of on a whim, and definitely worth it.
Left Thursday afternoon after Zoe's vet appointment, and jumped on the road for what was supposed to be a 6 hour drive. It turned into almost 7 hours because J's GPS took us a crazy round-about way, plus we failed to remember the hour time difference between Alabama and Georgia so we got in around midnight.
The first night we stayed at this gorgeous place called the East Bay Inn, it was of course a challenge to find a pet-friendly hotel but this one was great! Our huge room had high ceilings, brick walls and an enclosed outdoor patio. Too bad we weren't staying there the whole weekend - but we made the best of it. For the next two nights we stayed at their sister property, the Olde Harbour Inn. This place wasn't as spectacular as the first but the location was perfect. The inn is situated right on River St. which, let me tell you, is where you want to be!
We didn't have any exact plans since we love visiting places and just walking around, soaking up the city. Savannah is the perfect place to do that.
Wednesday, September 22
blogging is not my friend
So it's official: I suck at blogging. Blogging and I are not friends, in fact, we're barely acquaintances at this point. But, as for many things in my life, I plan to work on this. I will re-grasp my relationship with blogging, I will tend to it and make it flourish (let's just hope it isn't like my garden!).
I've been busy lately. Health problems have taken up my time with hospital stays, doctors appointments and plenty of medical bills but we won't focus on the bad times only...
...the good: Travel.
I recently visited the great country (don't laugh) of Canada! Even though we are far too old for a family trip, that's exactly what it was. Ironically our last 'family trip' was also to Canada. When I was 18 we took a train from Calgary to Vancouver now, countless years later, we did the other side. For a week we visited Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Toronto and Stratford.
It's interesting that no matter what age I am, family trips are always astruggle balance. 7 days, 1 hotel room and 3 family members isn't easy but we had a blast.
My favourite (that's Canadian, hah) part was definitely Niagara Falls. Maybe because that was the first leg of our trip and I was delighted to be out of Alabama, but we'll just say it was the amazing scenery.
I've been busy lately. Health problems have taken up my time with hospital stays, doctors appointments and plenty of medical bills but we won't focus on the bad times only...
...the good: Travel.
I recently visited the great country (don't laugh) of Canada! Even though we are far too old for a family trip, that's exactly what it was. Ironically our last 'family trip' was also to Canada. When I was 18 we took a train from Calgary to Vancouver now, countless years later, we did the other side. For a week we visited Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Toronto and Stratford.
It's interesting that no matter what age I am, family trips are always a
My favourite (that's Canadian, hah) part was definitely Niagara Falls. Maybe because that was the first leg of our trip and I was delighted to be out of Alabama, but we'll just say it was the amazing scenery.
Sunday, April 18
will you marry me?
We went to Arizona for a friends wedding, who knew it would be a big weekend for J and I too?! (well actually both of us knew but that's besides the point)
Of course; I said yes!!!!! Now the fun of dreaming and planning can commence...We have loads of time, since we both want to be far far away from 'Bama when we get married. J even knew that he couldn't propose in Alabama since, as he put it too my parents: "she's not really happy here". And lucky me, I even get a second proposal! We had to send my ring back to the designer to get resized and once it comes back J has a few more things he wants to say :)
As much as I cannot wait to get out of here, I can definitely say I feel like the luckiest girl in the world to be with man of my dreams...and wouldn't change it for the world, 'Bama and all.
Of course; I said yes!!!!! Now the fun of dreaming and planning can commence...We have loads of time, since we both want to be far far away from 'Bama when we get married. J even knew that he couldn't propose in Alabama since, as he put it too my parents: "she's not really happy here". And lucky me, I even get a second proposal! We had to send my ring back to the designer to get resized and once it comes back J has a few more things he wants to say :)
As much as I cannot wait to get out of here, I can definitely say I feel like the luckiest girl in the world to be with man of my dreams...and wouldn't change it for the world, 'Bama and all.
Sunday, March 14
the beach
Last weekend J and I took the kids down to Pensacola and we had a blast! J needed to get fitted for a tux at Mens Wearhouse and that was the closest one (130 miles away) so we made the best of it. There's nothing like a little sun, surf and sand to brighten your outlook! It was just what I needed.As many beaches as I've visited around the world...nothing compares to that white sand, I was in awe. The only downside is that, unlike California, nothing in that area of the panhandle is dog-friendly. We did go searching and found a dog "beach/park" in Pensacola which was fun and then, off the advice from the lady at a dog bakery in Fort Walton, found a little marina and boardwalk in Destin Beach that was dog-friendly. We even ate at Harry T's with the pups, the waiter brought them a water bowl and they were stopping traffic (as per usual).
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