Happy February! I hope you have enjoyed your 1/12th of 2019 so far! I'm still trying to figure out how 31 days can go by in what seems like Spaceballs-level “Ludicrous Speed.”
Here are some of the things that have been going on in the Work Play and Chardonnay world throughout the month that didn't really lend themselves to full-blown blog posts. Or in some cases…too tired to write about them (6.2 miles is a lot, Y'all!)
Monthly Race Report
One of my goals in 2019 is to complete a race a month. Midway through 2018, I signed up for the 10k that was a part of Disney's Marathon Weekend. At the time of registration, I had every intention to train…
I didn't train. Not one lick.
But instead of letting the $125 (Disney ain't cheap) turn into dust, Jared very kindly offered to drive me to the race at 3:30 IN THE MORNING to keep me accountable. When my alarm went off at 2:45 that day, the devil and angel that reside on my shoulders battled royale about getting out of bed. But having the support of such a sweet man made me drag myself out of bed to pull on ALL THE LAYERS for the 40-degree Orlando weather.
Race #1 wasn't even close to being a PR, but I finished. Thankfully, the Run 4 Love in February doesn't have such an early start time!
DryISH January and the Sinful Sandwich
I was successful in completing my 10k but not so much “Dry January.” So it is now being referred to as “Dryish January.” Putting an end to my “dry spell” with rosé at Wine Bar George was well worth it. Adding a BLT sandwich coated in a cheese sauce made going bad feel oh so good. No ragrets.
Sorry not sorry, Grammarly. I'm using the We are the Millers spelling of “regrets.”
Membership Has Its Privileges
If you've been a regular reader of Work Play and Chardonnay (thank you!!), you know that I am a fan of attending classes at Leu Gardens in Orlando. If you are new to WPC (welcome!), here are a couple of posts here and here about my cheese and wreath-making experiences at the Gardens.
After attending a couple of classes and a Jazz Stroll at Leu last year, I finally realized that I was doing it all wrong. A membership to the Gardens allows you to enjoy nature all year long while providing discounts to on-site events and classes. So guess who is a member now and paying less for classes? ME!!!!
Instagram Discovery
Instagram has been bombarding me with ads for weighted blankets and cosmetics lately. I haven't hit “shop now” for the blanket YET, but I've got a few more pieces of makeup in my Amazon version of Caboodles. The brand that I am so, so, so happy to have recently Insta-discovered? FR & Company – a shop based in a Missouri that has an online boutique featuring women's apparel, home decor, and gifts. I can't wait to use my new F&R tote at the local Farmer's Market and Tim's Wine Shop!
WPC Chardonnay of the Month
A friend of mine introduced me to Meiomi Pinot Noir a couple of years ago. Although I am not much of a red wine drinker, I became a fan of the winery. So when I saw Meiomi Chardonnay at my local grocery store, I had to pick it up (sadly I didn't use my new tote!).
I do love me some wine corks, but sometimes a twist-off cap just makes my oenophile life a wee bit easier. Seriously…I waited tables for five years and would pay other servers to open wine for me. It's like Meiomi just knows me(iomi). Their Chard is fruit forward, not oaky. It's on the cusp of being too sweet, but somehow they reined in the sugar just right (for me). I didn't pair it with anything other than a rainy day. It made staying inside a little sweeter.
January Blog Post Round-up
2019 Food & Wine Hopes and Dreams
How was your January? Have you stuck to your resolutions? Or have you “Ish'd” some like I did with “Dry January”? Let me know in the Comments Section below!
Work Hard. Play Hard. Drink Chard.
Laurie
P.S. Nothing within this post is sponsored. All opinions are 100% my own.