UMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM....

For the love of all things good in this world, will someone KINDLY steal my iPod and delete this song?

I CAN'T. STOP. LISTENING.

I think I'm a little tardy for this party... but now that I'm here, I am obsessed.

Nom... Nom... Nom... Nom...

Being a single (well, not technically, but you know what I mean) super busy law student makes eating healthy and following weight watchers even harder. I've had lots of friends and blog-friends ask me what my go-to meals or snacks are to keep me on track. I've decided to show you an average day of eating for me. I don't know if y'all think this is a dumb thing to share, but I always thinks it helps knowing what other Weight Watchers are doing and strategies used.

Here is what I had on Monday, which is a very long day for me at school.

8AM: Breakfast (5 points)

3/4 cup Kashi Cinnamon Heart to Heart

1/2 cup skim milk

12PM: Snack (3 points)

1 cup grapes

Tea w/ skim milk and splenda

1:30PM: Lunch (7 points)

Leftover stir fry (1 cup of brown rice and 1 1/2 cup of veggies)

Apple

4:00PM: Snack (4 points)

Kashi Coconut & Chocolate bar

Tea w/ skim milk and splenda

7:30PM: Dinner (7 points)

Small salad with broccoli, tomatoes, cucumbers and sunflower seeds

1 1/2 cup cauliflower soup

9:30PM: Gym (Earned roughly 7-8 points)

30 mins on level 7 of the Stairmaster

15 minutes on REV bike

45 minutes of weight training (Squats, lunges, arms, abs)

11:15PM: Late-night snack (4 points)

1/2 cup reduced fat Thin-Mint ice cream

1 Cadbury caramel dairy milk square

My daily points allowance is 27 per day. I earned 7 exercise points and used 3 of those in additional to my 27 for a total of 30 points spent on the day. On days when I'm not at school all day, I usually eat a little less and stay right on my points target.

Sometimes I end up going from lunch until 10PM without eating when I get home from school and the gym. Usually on those days when I haven't had time to prepare dinner in advance or don't feel like cooking I'll toast some high-fiber whole wheat toast, put 2 tsp of light mayo on it and cover with cucumber slices and salt and pepper. I'll have that with some grapes and maybe a few "hint of lime" tortilla chips. I ALWAYS end the night with a chocolate. I've found that I just NEED chocolate right before bed. Each square is 1 point so its easy to track and keeps me from going crazy! Also I go by the rule that when I *think* I'm hungry, if I am not willing to eat carrots, I don't need to eat and am not truly hungry.

Hope this ends up helping someone! This works for me, but to each their own!

Never-ending NEEDS!

Do you ever feel like you don't REALLY want to spend money but daily there is something that you actually just NEED? I'm running into that problem lately. I'm trying to curtail my spending but I feel like every day I discover things that I actually NEED and not that I just want.

Here's my ever-growing list... What's on your list of needs?

Nalgene Splashguard

$2.95 at REI

Do I actually want to go buy this? No.

Do I need it? After trying to drink from my Nalgene on the stairmaster last night and spilling half all over myself, I say Yes. Yes I do need one of these.

Timex Sport Ironman's Watch

$34.99 from Target

I own ONE watch. The white beauty I received for my birthday last year. It is completely inappropriate and inefficient to wear when working out.

I really need a watch to help me time intervals while doing my 10k training and also this would be handy if I want to swim laps.

This may be ugly but it's what I need to keep building up my fitness!

(PS- I'm in LOVE with this Adidas workout watch, but for double the price? I think not.)

BRAS!

So I've lost 62 pounds (and counting!) and yet I have only purchased ONE new bra.

Hm. This seems like a problem.

I was chatting with a bestie the other day on bbm, dropped my phone, bent down to pick it up and both of my girls fell out. I really, really, REALLY don't want to spend money on bras, but Stacy and Clinton would kill me if I didn't pony up and get re-fitted with new bras ASAP. (I think I also an reluctant because I think I've lost about 2 cup sizes and it makes me sad!!!!)

I'm a big fan of this one... I see a few of these pretties in my future!

(But I secretly am going to buy one of these... Will make me super busty again. YES!)

Gym Bag

I have been using this adorable JCrew navy polka dot bag for about 5 years now. It's cotton canvas... and therein lies the problem. Have we discussed how much I sweat when I go to the gym? After 30 minutes on the stairmaster (not to mention the hour of weights afterwards) my top and bra and half my pants are literally soaked through. I've been averaging about 4/5 days at the gym a week. Usually I put the wet, stinky clothes into my gym bag and head to school. By the time I get home at night I have a wet, smelly, slightly moldy mess of a bag!

I've fallen in LOVE with the Lululemon Victory Duffle. The inside is made of water proof material, it has lots of zippered pockets and little bags to put wet stuff in and it's TOTALLY cute! At $55.00 it is reasonably priced and I certainly would get enough use out of it to justify the purchase. Would I rather spend $55 toward a ruffley new dress? Yes, but for the sake of my locker and my nose I NEED this.

Everyday Shoes

My everyday cute but somewhat preppy sneakers are on deaths doorstep. I do so much walking that if I were to wear my cute flats every day I'd burn through them in about a minute. (As evidenced by my almost hole in the bottom of my black Tory Burch flats.) I really need a cute, easy pair of every day shoes that I can walk in and that is inexpensive.

I think these Tom's would do the trick and at $44 they won't break the bank. Cute, comfy and they donate a pair of shoes to people who need one for every pair you purchase. I wear lots of black and white tees with jeans, so I think this grey pair would be a perfect neutral color to go with everything!

(Even if I would rather be putting the money toward a new pair of Tory Burch flats!)

Weekend in Numbers...

10: The number of hours I slaved away in the computer lab yesterday...

9: The number of times I sneezed in Starbucks this afternoon (approximately)...

8: The number of cups of tea I've imbibed this weekend... (Intervention potentially in order soon)

7: The number of times I had to use the bathroom after said tea... (Apparently it's a diuretic)

6: The number of times I wanted to die while on the Stairmaster... (Multiply by 100)

5: The number of times a potentially mentally handicapped man told me I had pretty hair while in line at 7-11 to buy an apple and one of the aforementioned teas... (Too bad I'm already taken...)

4: The number of times I hit my leg on the corner of my bed today... Bruise in the process of formation... (Wait... make that 5... dangit)

3: The number of weeks (plus 4 days) until I'm Britain-bound for the summer... (Good lord, hurry up)

2: The number of days of class left until the end of the semester... (Paper-bag hyperventilation commenced)

(1.2: The number of pounds I lost at Weight Watchers this week... (YAY!))

1: The number of seasons of Bones I managed to watch this weekend while finish typing up all of my International Law notes and outline... (What? I got my notes and outline done.)

A Colorful Award!

The precious MMC passed this fun award on to me last week! THANK YOU!

Rules: In accepting this award list 10 things that make me HAPPY and pass this onto 10 other blogs! Here are my top 10 things that make me happy:

1. Humphrey- My obese adorable little chihuahua. Need I explain?!

(Side note- Does he or does he not resemble a baby seal in this pic?)

2. Doing yoga... I wish I spend entire days in yoga classes. Makes me happy, relaxed and super bendy.

4. Cooking! Whenever I'm stressed I love making an intricate recipe for PB or even just for little ole' me. I also tend to bake a lot when I'm stressed.

5. Playing scrabble with my Nannie & my mom. I always get my butt kicked but it's my favorite.

6. Reading. I LOVE to read. Seriously love it... I'll be so happy when law school is over and I can go back to reading for pleasure!

7. Going to the MOVIES! I absolutely loooooooovvvveeeee going to the movies. I go almost every week. The popcorn, the comfy seats, the huge screen... What's not to love?

(CCC is going to kill me for uploading this pic... At least we both look ridiculous together!)

8. Manicures. I LIVE for Manis & Pedis. I'm always a happy camper with painted nails! (And the ring is just a bonus happy maker :) )

9. Summer beach days... It gets no better than soaking up some sun and reading some mags with a bestie. Always makes me a happy camper

10. My fella. He does make me pretty dang happy.

10 Blogs that I LOVE and am passing on this award to:

Seersucker Scrapper

The Company She Keeps

Peach Bellini Bride

Susan in the South

Fabulous in the STL

Pink Maple Design

Monograms & Manicures

Fun and Fearless in Beantown

Displaced Southern Mama

3 Peanuts

Summer, Summer, Summer-TIME!

While the weather outside is frightful, I've been looking forward to something absolutely delightful:

SUMMER!!

I've been trying to reign in my purchases but there are a few must-haves I must snatch up before I head across the pond for the summer...

*Sam Edelman Silver "Gigi" thongs.*

I absolutely love silver shoes and at $50 they are in a price range this destitute law student can afford. (Also, they would match the adorable silver clutch I snatched up in Oxford this fall at this cute boutique.)

*Kate Spade Nicolette Top*

I absolutely LOVE this top. it would look so cute with dark cropped jeans and some cute sandals during a night of open-air Shakespeare in London. However, at $265, I don't think it is in my future!

*Kendra Scott Novia Beaded Post Earrings.*

I've already mentioned how much I love Kendra Scott. I think these huge studs would be perfect with a tan for the summer! At $65 they are a little pricey, but maybe I'll be lucky and get them for my birthday if I ask nicely!

*Jimmy Choo Phoenix Suede Espadrille.*

I desperately need a pair of wedges and these are my favorite I've found! Unfortunately they are the most expensive. If only I had a real job and wasn't trying to pay for a wedding! A girl can dream, right?!

PS- No idea why the picture is so tiny!

*Michael Kors Long Grey Vest.*

This would be perfect for summer in England where it is warm, but breezy at night. Would look fab paired with white jeans and those Sam Edelman thongs above! At $79.50 this might be coming home with me as a treat after finals!

HONESTLY!

I've been bestowed with a FANTASTIC award by the precious Pink Champagne!

The rules for this award are simple: state 10 things about yourself, then pass this award along to 10 other blogs.

Here are my 10:

1. I will ONLY drink soda (Coke Zero, I'm looking at you) from a can or from a fountain. If from a fountain it MUST have ice all the way to the top of the cup. Not half full, not 3/4 full, ALL. THE. WAY. FULL.

2. I sleep in the Brit's t-shirt that smells like him. Makes me feel a little closer than an ocean away!

(Don't judge me. I realize it's cheesy.)

3. I secretly *LOVE* McDonald's. The Big Mac. The Nuggets. The Grilled Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad. The Egg McMuffin. The Sweet Tea. The Fried Apple Pie.

It's literally an internal fight daily not to go!

(Oh, and if you're one of those McD's haters? Shut up. It's delicious and you're annoying.)

4. I have wanted straight blonde hair since I was born. I covet it. One day I'll have the courage to dye my hair blonde. ONE DAY!

5. I absolutely can NOT stand people that don't say "excuse me."

New Englanders? I AM LOOKING AT YOU!

It literally makes my blood boil when people push you and don't say "excuse me" or "pardon."

Same for "Thank you."

If I hold the elevator/door/etc I EXPECT a thank you!

6. I'm a ridiculously fast reader. When it comes to books I read faster than anyone I know, except maybe my Mom. When on vacation in March I finished a 600+ page book in literally one day.

It makes buying fun books expensive.

(Now if I could only translate my fast reading into fast reading my legalese!)

7. I believe in ghosts. I LIVE for Ghost Hunters.

Seriously.

Have you SEEN that show?! It's no joke.

8. I want an asian baby.

Yes.

I realize this presents some problems.

Adoption, perhaps?

9. I have YET to own a pair of jeans that fits correctly. Always too big in the waist if it fits my HUGE hips/butt/thighs. The day I find a pair that fits, I'll buy 400 pairs.

10. I could seriously exist on Cool Ranch Doritos.

Seriously.

No... but, really...

I'm not a good tagger, I always end up tagging people that have already been tagged. This is just too fun to discriminate so if you're reading this, consider yourself tagged and tell me all about you!

Hilarity...

I came across this picture on THIS website which was showcasing some of the best "fake-Teabagger" signs from the ridiculous rally yesterday.

I pretty much died when I came across this one.

I haven't laughed this hard in a VERY long time.

Complete and utter hilarity.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAUL!!!

Happy Birthday to be best fiance/old man in the world!

teeheehee

I LOVE YOU!

Questions Answered

Thanks for helping me get through my bloggers block last week! Here are the answer's to y'alls questions for me:

1. Are you going to be taking the bar exam this summer?

No. I'm a 2L so I still have one more year before I have to take the dreaded bar exam. Law school thus far has NOT been my forte so I am realistically terrified that I'll fail it!

2. Do you plan on practicing law when you move to England? Would you have to take coursework or more exams to be eligible there?

Yes to both. In order to do so I have to sit for and pass the bar in MA before I move. Once I've done that I'm eligible to sit for an exam in England that will qualify me to be a solicitor or barrister there. If I pass that I then have to get hired by a firm as an apprentice and will do somewhere around 2 years of that before I'll actually be able to practice. I'll get paid during those two years but as I understand it, it won't be much. It's apparently like being a full time law clerk for two years. I've been in contact with one firm in London I really like who've invited me to apply for their lawyer trainee program (which is the 2 year program) next year, which I'll do and see if I get! If I fail miserably at trying to be a lawyer I'll likely just try to get another real job, or perhaps become a yoga instructor and spend my life being bendy, happy and broke! :)

3. What are your favorite stores in England?

I have a BUNCH of favorites. I know everyone says this but I really, really, REALLY love Harrods. I realize that it is just a department store, but it is SO fantastic and so different than department stores here. It feels exciting and magical every time we go. I also really like Kurt Geiger, who is a shoe designer in England. His shoes are fantastic! Paul brought me a pair of his shoes as a present last year- They are peep-tow flats with glitter and a gigantic bow on the toe. There is also this adorable little boutique in Oxford that we love. I've gotten 2 pairs of cute heels, 1 clutch and some jewelry there. I can't remember the name of it, but it's hidden and you have to hunt for it. There is another cute clothing boutique in Stratford that I love, but I also can't remember the name of that either!

4. Are you nervous about packing to move?

Yes and no. I'm nervous how much it is going to cost us to ship all of our wedding gifts and all of my pictures and frames, etc over. I'm not taking any furniture, however, so that will be the easy part. My mom and her best friend are likely going to fly over with me, so we'll each be able to take 2 big suitcases, so I hope I'll get all my clothes over that way and won't have to ship. I'm planning of doing a major cleaning out of all of my belongings and clothes before I move and really pairing down. I can always buy new stuff there!

5. How did you meet your fiance? Is he British or does he just live across the pond?

First, he is British! And, our meeting is kind of a cute story. I had just left a grueling yoga class and popped into the Starbucks at the corner of Boylston and Tremont streets in Boston to grab a quick latte to perk up. Paul was already having a coffee sitting by the windows alone while he was consulting for a business in the city. I noticed he had a British accent and struck up a conversation... who can resist a British accent? We chatted for a while, Paul clumsily ordered me a second skinny vanilla latte, and then I needed to head home to do reading for class the next day. We got up to leave and he held the door for me. As we crossed the street he asked if I was free the next night and if I'd be interested in having a drink with him at the Hill Tavern in Beacon Hill. I said yes and then he gave me a quick, unexpected kiss and said goodnight. I thought it was QUITE presumptuous to kiss me right away but he claims I looked like I wanted one. I most certainly did NOT! hahaaa

Anyway, the next night I went to the Hill Tavern and we had glass after glass of wine and laugh after laugh together... We've been inseparable (well, in spirit) ever since!

6. What are some of your favorite restaurants in Boston?

I have SO many. If I had all the money in the world and was a size 2 (with a will of steel) I'd eat out all the time. Here are just some favs off the top of my head:

• Breakfast: Paramount on Charles Street. On the weekends you have to get there early but it is BY FAR my favorite breakfast spot. They have ridiculous fruit salads, delicious pancakes, huge waffles and healthy options (like egg white omelets and turkey sausage). If you haven't been here you should definitely try it!
• Sushi: I'm tied on this one. My all time fav (and where I go when i don't mind blowing some money) is Douzo on Dartmouth Street near Back Bay station. They have the best rolls and the fish is always super fresh. Their cocktails are fun and fruity and the seaweed salad is delish. If I want yummy but a little less pricey I go to Ma Soba in Beacon Hill. They have this one roll that has chopped tempura shrimp on top in a spicy pink sauce and it is delicious (and unhealthy, I'm sure.) Ma Soba also has excellent fried rice- Not greasy and not drowned in soy sauce. Definitely get a side of it with your sushi!
• Steak houses: I have another tie. Either Grill 23 (if you want to bankrupt yourself) or Mooo. Mooo is a new find for me. I tried it last year and fell in love. I'm a HUGE fan of steak tartar and their's was AMAZING. They also have truffle fries which are yummy, but not quite truffley enough for me. I've had steaks there and I've tried their burger and everything was fresh and cooked perfectly every time. Grill 23 really needs no plug. It's ridiculously expensive and a little "frou-frou" but the food speaks for itself. I've only been once on a date (thank goodness we didn't have to go dutch!) but I'm dying to go back again. I got the twin petite filet mignons. This was a perfect option for a weight watcher because you can eat one (which is the correct serving size for a steak) and then save one for the next day. They were cooked perfectly and seasoned well. They had truffle tater tots. Those were SO yummy! My only complaint is that they weren't as crispy as tater tots normally are, but really good still.
• Italian: Toscano in Beacon Hill. This is by FAR my favorite restaurant in the entire city. I can't tell you how much I love it. I've tried pretty much everything on the menu and somethings they made for me that wasn't on the menu and it's all been PERFECTION. The waitstaff is knowledgable, courteous and prompt. The owners are always there and they remember you every single time you go in and they are also willing to make you things not on the menu if you ask for it. My favorite server is Katherine. If you go, ask for her. She's the best server ever and Paul and I only go when she's working. The pastas are fresh and homemade. The pizza is to die for, and I'm not even a big pizza eater. The best thing to get however, is not on the menu. It's always a special and the protein changes daily (some days it's with veal, some days it's with steak) but it's called the "Rossini." It's usually a red meat with foie gras on top in this black truffle cream sauce. It's $45 so I only order it when I'm not paying but it's essentially heaven on a plate. You MUST try!
• Casual: I love Parish Cafe on Boylston for sandwiches and bevies. (The hummus plate there is delish, as is the veggie potsickers). Match is fun for mini burger and martinis. (The lamb mini-burger is ridiculous). Hungry Mother in Cambridge is phenomenal if you're looking for upscale southern food. (The cornbread with sorghum butter is my favorite with the fried catfish). Eastern Standard in Kenmore Square has excellent burgers and good cocktails but crappy service. The salt cod fritters are my favorite!
• French: Aquitaine. No words for how amazing the food and service is. Get the escargot and the steak frites with truffles. You'll thank me.
• Bar: Bar 10 at the Westin is my favorite bar in the city. The strawberry fields cocktail is my jam there. I've never ordered anything else!

I'll be back tomorrow with a post about summer sandals that I'm currently dying for!

RIP Dixie Carter

When I was little we ALWAYS watched Designing Women. It's one of my favorite shows and I absolutely LOVED Dixie Carter at Julia Sugarbaker. I'm SO sad she died today. So, in her memory I thought I'd post 5 of my most favorite clips of her from the show.

This is one ofmy FAVORITE speeches but it won't let me embed. Click HERE to watch.

(This one isn't really of Julia, but Bernice... This absolutely cracks me up everytime!)

Let's play a game called I-have-Bloggers-Block...

I'm currently in a blogging rut. I can think of nothing to blog about that isn't boring, dull or annoying. So, I'm turning to you bloggy friends!

Hit me up with any question under the sun!

I secretly *HATE* it when people do this, but after 3 days of blog-soul-searching, I have nada. I'll answer all preguntas over the weekend.

All you New Englanders enjoy the LOVELY rain today. I'll be indoors at a racy "passion" party tonight to raise some money for a friend running the marathon. I'm planning on buying my BFF/Maid of Honor something incredibly embarrassing and I'm going to save it to unveil at her bridal shower (she's engaged too) in front of everyone. She'll die.

(Side note- This is a running theme. For her 21st birthday our group of friends pitched in and conspired with HER MOTHER to get her a stripper. It was amazing! Imagine a room full of girls in pearls and popped polos watching a gyrating man in a thong with a Jesus tattoo on his shoulder. Does it get any better?)

What's Cooking Wednesday

I haven't gotten my Cooking Light for the past two months thanks to a dumb new mailman, so I've been having to check it online. Luckily for me I found this recipe! I plan on making in Sunday. it looks SO yummy and is really healthy. It is only 3 points per serving for you Weight Watchers out there. I'll do a post Monday about how it turns out!

Flatbread with Pancetta, Mozzarella and Asparagus

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 wedge)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup warm water (100° to 110°)
• 1 teaspoon dry yeast
• 6.7 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 1/2 cups), divided
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• Cooking spray
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 ounces pancetta, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon cornmeal
• 1 cup very thinly vertically sliced asparagus
• 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Preparation

1. Combine warm water and yeast in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Add 5.6 ounces (about 1 1/4 cups) flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt to yeast mixture; stir until blended. Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead dough until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes); add enough of remaining 1.1 ounces (about 1/4 cup) flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (the dough will feel sticky).

2. Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 45 minutes or until doubled in size. (Gently press two fingers into dough. If an indentation remains, the dough has risen enough.)

3. Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add thyme, pancetta, and garlic to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until pancetta is crisp. Stir in pepper.

4. Preheat oven to 475°.

5. Place a baking sheet in oven for 15 minutes to preheat. Punch dough down; cover and let rest for 5 minutes. Stretch dough into a 10-inch circle on a floured surface. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cornmeal on preheated baking sheet, and place dough on sheet. Spread pancetta mixture evenly over dough. Arrange thinly vertically sliced asparagus over pancetta mixture; sprinkle evenly with shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese. Bake flatbread at 475° for 10 minutes or until crust is golden. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Cut flatbread into 8 wedges.

*Images and recipe from Cooking Light.*

Easter Bunny...

This little pink bunny was part of my Easter basket... Hilarious!

Do not judge.

HAPPY EASTER!

(As I said last year... Never gets old!)

Gimme them BRIGHT LIGHTS, LONG NIGHTS...

I'm back from my whirlwind trip to NYC. It was SUPER fun. I ended up not doing MOMA because it was packed beyond belief. The sweet girl at the desk warned that it was really busy and suggested I might want to come back a little later. That is when I scrapped those plans and decided to head straight for Saks.

On my way there I noticed this guy on the sidewalk holding a big sign thingy and I was wondering what his deal was. I got close and looked to my right and LITERALLY right beside me was this tall, beautiful blonde known as Stephanie March (aka Alexandra Cabot... former DA on L&O SVU.) I DIED. They were literally filming as I walked by so I couldn't stop and get a picture. I crossed the street but a stupid van was in my way. I wanted to yell "ALEX! I LOVE YOU! COME BACK TO ELLIOT AND OLIVIA!" Clearly I love me some Law & Order SVU.



Then we went to Magnolia Bakery and I got some cupcakes and we tried their banana pudding. One word: BAH-NAN-NAS! So delish. I could've died a happy person right then. I, of course, bought a few extra cupcakes to bring home. They've been calling from the fridge since 3AM but I'm ignoring.

It was then time for Kleinfeld's! They WERE filming Say Yes to the Dress but I didn't get to see the brides they were filming. I did recognize a few ladies from the show. I was underwhelmed by my experience. I went to try on ONE dress and I was very upfront about that I already bought a dress and just wanted to try that one specific dress. So, she brought it but did NOT bring me like a strapless bra or anything to try on with it. So I tried it one with a black bra and blue undies. Um. because that helps me get SUCH a good idea of how it really looks. The top was too big and she didn't even clip it back for me nor did she hold up a mirror for me to see the back. It was obvious that she just wanted to get me in the dress and out the door. I was pretty disappointed in the level of customer service from the bridal consultant. Suffice to say I did NOT like the dress and am sticking with the original. (That dress was also 3x as much as the one I've already bought. Good thing I didn't LOVE it!)

Then RPT and I hit Los Feliz for dinner since Barrio Chino was packed with an hour wait. It was AH-MAY-ZING! Literally was the best Mexican dinner I've ever had. We ordered 3 sets of tacos to share. We got the Pez Dorado (Crispy sea bass, valentia aioli, avocado, cucumber-ginger relish) , Camaron Enchilado (Sauteed shrimp, peanuts-red chili paste, pickled carrots, sesame seeds), and the Chicharron de Pollo (avocado,panela cheese, mixed greens
Adobo chicken crackling, guacamole, grilled pineapple, red chili aioli, cotija cheese) tacos. We also were given a brown paper bag full of homemade tortilla chips and this DELICIOUS smoky, creamy salsa. To drink we both ordered a jalapeno margarita.





I literally have no words for the deliciousness of it all. The chicharron de pollo were my favorite. They were super spicy (not heat, but just covered in spices) and they had this little orange slice that just cut the spice and in my opinion, made the dish!) RPT's favorite was the Pez Dorado. The sea bass was perfectly seasoned and I think the avocado really added something to it. Both of us would have passed on the Shrimp tacos. They almost had an asian flair and I think we both would have liked a little more heat with maybe a mango salsa with them instead. If you are in NYC- RUNNNNNN and go ASAP! I already told RPT that we MUST go back when I'm in town again.

Then RPT deposited me at the bus station around 10PM and I was homebound. The bus driver got us into Boston at 1:30AM. Only 3.5 hours??? Methinks he was going 90. I'm trying not to dwell on it!

How was y'alls Thursday?!