“What fun plans do you have this weekend?”
It was a simple question my sister asked and I, for the first time in a long time, didn't have an answer. Originally this weekend was supposed to be one of travel for my full-time job. The plans got squashed, and I didn't feel the need to fill up my time. And it was glorious!
So what did I do? Bits and bobs. And a burger got involved.
Board on a Friday Night
You want to party WPC-style on a Friday night?! Yeah…it was wild and crazy in the Lady Parlor!!! Jared installed my new chalkboard, and dry erase calendar in my office for me. And as soon as I got home, all I wanted to do was write out my thoughts in chalk, and dry erase markers.
Seriously, though, I am looking forward to using these boards for schedules and brainstorms related to the blog. I am a very, very, very visual person. Having the calendar and chalkboard in my line of sight from my office chair is super, duper awesome (and functional, I hope!)
Binging on Nostalgia
Saturday was the ultimate “Slug Day”. I spent the entire day in my pajamas, and a shower wasn't even remotely in the cards (gross but true.) The morning was filled with coffee drinking. The afternoon was filled with…
Growing Pains. When did Amazon Prime add one of my favorite childhood shows to their line-up? Featuring Jason and Maggie Seaver as the cool, fun parents to Mike, Carol, and Ben. The show is still the right kind of terrible. Kind of like a Pop-Tart. Looks good. Tastes meh. But you still want it in your life.
So…that was my Saturday. Binging on an 80's television show. What's your nostalgic TV show of choice?
The Exclamation Point
My writing whether for business or personal is riddled with exclamation points. I am an excited talker…and writer!! But when the “!” in a triangle shows up on your car's dashboard…your tires are trying to tell you something. In my case, the car said, “Take thou to the dealership to check me out and wash me. Thanks!” And I obliged.
Wagyu and Wine
So while the car got serviced, Jared and I went out for Wagyu and Wine at The Capital Grille. In the fall, the restaurant has a special $25 menu in their lounge – a selection of cheeseburgers and robust wines. I went for the first time last year and was so excited when I got the email that it was coming back this year. Does the menu below entice you?
My wine of choice? The Col Solare Cabernet Sauvignon. It was a full-bodied red according to our attentive server. To me? It was rooted in berry flavor, smooth, and delicious. I wish I had sommelier capabilities. I am more caveman-like in my assessments. Is “me like” acceptable?
Jared and I went twinsies on the wine but decided to get different burgers. I chose caramelized onion with gruyère cheese. OH MY GOD. Imagine the flavors of French Onion Soup commingling with a burger. Just imagine. Did you swoon? I just did.
After a heavy lunch, Jared and I walked around the mall to kill some time and get some needed (and some not so needed) items for the house. We are days away from Halloween. The photos below aren't a trick. The mall is full-on getting ready for the holidays.
Thankfully we weren't at the mall too long (for both of our sakes) as my car was ready. The dashboard no longer had an exclamation point. End of story. Period.
See what I did there?
My weekend was filled with bits and bobs (and the best burger). Not anything of significant note but relaxing and enjoyable. I needed that.
What were you all up to this weekend? Did you do anything fun? Did you hang out in your pajamas for an entire day? High five if you did!
Work Hard. Play Hard. Drink Chard.
Laurie