Let Them Be Tacos
Got my teeth cleaned today. And my car inspected. I can’t believe my car is 14 years old!! It will be a sad day when she stops working.
After my morning errands, I met my mom at the mall. We enjoyed lunch at Panera, and then I had to take my laptop to the Apple store because Safari has been acting up. I’m hoping the problem was resolved after reinstalling the operating system. Seems ok for now (knock on wood!). While I waited, I searched the mall high and low for a pair of colored skinny jeans. I wanted something fun that would make a statement but not too tight or stiff (hate that!). Oh, and my price limit was $30. Found a pink/red pair for $23 and they don’t even need to be hemmed. Score!
Matt is in the midst of finals, but was able to take a break for dinner. I made him chickpea tacos. I decided to make mine taco salad style with the shells underneath. Of course, when I sat down to eat this, I saw Matt’s traditional taco shells stuffed to the brim and wished I had just let them be tacos!!
I’ve started a new book and reading is on the agenda for this evening. 5 more Mondays and then it’s summer!!!
Read MoreWeekend With Gram
Hi from Baltimore! I’ve been having lots of fun hanging out with my grandma and doing some relaxing with my mom and sister!
Obviously, good food has been involved. Some highlights have been the authentic Maryland crab cakes, whiskey sours at the retirement center’s bar, and an enormous bread pudding that I shared with Kath.
And the Loehmann’s shopping was fabulous! Though I didn’t find a striped clutch, I found another cute handbag and four dresses!
I also found my nude heels when my mom and I peeked in Nordstrom rack today!! SOOOOO excited to wear warm-weather clothes, and the forecast looks awesome for the coming week.
I’m here for one more night and then I’m heading home tomorrow. It’s been great to get outta town and spend time with family.
Enjoy what’s left of the weekend. Ciao.
Read MoreBrainstorming for Spring
No trip to Baltimore is complete without stopping into the Towson Loehmann’s. My grandmother has been shopping there for like 50 years! Spring is here, so I’ll be keeping my eyes peeled for the following:
- A white blazer. I just gave away my old one away because it was too small and had stains on it. I’d love to find a longish one that’s also soft!
- Colored flats to add a pop to jeans days.
- A striped clutch for a nautical touch.
- A pure white shirt to make me feel clean and fresh.
- A silky blouse in a bright color or unique print.
- Nude pumps – they were on the list last year and didn’t happen.
- And a classic summer sundress. Because I live in them once we hit 80*
And, the inevitable question – what’s on your spring list?
Read MoreCasserole Wipe Out
Despite the cold temps and brutal wind, I had a fun-filled Monday. I took advantage of my day off and met my Mom for some shopping. We mostly just looked around, but I did come home with a new bra and a cheapy Target watch. I’ve always been into watches and tend to acquire them when I see funky and inexpensive ones. I also helped my Mom find a pair of skinny jeans! Well, they probably aren’t the kind you are imagining, but they were labeled as such and had a much straighter leg than most women’s jeans in department stores.
We took a lunch break at Brixx Pizza and had the most wonderful Thai chicken pizza with goat cheese, peanut sauce, pistachios, and red peppers. I’ve got to go to Brixx more often – I forgot how awesome the pizzas are!
It was just me and the tv this evening, so I stopped by Whole Foods for dinner. The hot bar items over spinach is def. one of the best dinners around.
The good news is that I loved every minute of this. My favorite items were the cheesy squash casserole, curry chicken, and honey sweet potatoes. The bad news is that I slipped on a little bit of casserole that had been spilled on the floor and wiped out beside the hot bar. I hit my knee, but was more just surprised to suddenly be on the floor. Falling down at this age is weird!
I’m off to read and then sleep!!
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I've created this blog because I'm in a bit of a quarter life crisis. Since graduating from college in 2008 and earning an advanced degree in school psychology in May, I still don't know what career path to follow. All I know is that time is moving way too fast and I find myself living only for the weekends. Bear with me as I attempt to reclaim my twenties by finding pleasure and balance in the work week and incorporating my passions of food, fashion, fitness, and fun into everyday life. 
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