What-er-melon Juice?!?!

Andy made watermelon juice!! It was yum-city. And Andy was the mayor.
1. Slice watermelon. Preferably seedless (pulling out the seeds is a bi-atch and you'll lose a bit of juice).
2. Cut melon out of its rind. Place melon (minus rind) in a blender.
3. Pour into pitcher.
4. Enjoy in a tank top.

Or as Andy says: "Cut that shit, blend that shit, drink that shit". Sorry for the swearing :O

Creature Fear

Co-op Love

Tonight we came home to this: 

Look What I Got!

The Shutdown is over!! I start my new job on the 25th!! I got some new books, Aveda products, and vino to celebrate!!

OK, exclamation overload. I feel so relieved to finally have a start date for my new job, I just had to go celebrate. Fer realz. So here's what I got:
Back row: "Vegan Brunch" by Isa Chandra Moskowitz, "Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar" by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero, Dynamite cabernet and Coppola Merlot.
Front row: forest green lighter, Aveda be curly enhancing lotion (when I want to play up my waves), Aveda phomollient styling foam (usually after I wash my hair for styling control...and the amazing smell), Aveda botanical kinetics exfoliant at the end of the day), Aveda botanical kinetics facial toner (in the AM when I want to feel fresh). I can't wait to go make some cookies and spray toner on my face while drinking some WINE!!

Freaky-nomics

 

I have been reading "Freakonomics" recently. It's fascinating. A really quick read that draws you in instantly. Each chapter is a different journey that the reader travels through discovering piece after piece of delightful knowledge.  

I bought these pants for my second interview at the youth center and I love them! They are so comfortable.

tank: Rewind

jeans: NY & CO
flip flops: Target

hairclip: Self Made

coffee mug: West Suburban Teen Clinic

Bok Choy Breakfast

This AM I made a delicious breakfast. We had a ton of bok choy so I cut it up and threw it in a pan with some garlic, bragg's and chickpeas. Topped the dish with some cashews and served immediately. Yum.

Momma's Visit

Look how DEEP I got in the water!!!

Barb came up for a visit last Sunday. We biked 8 miles up the north shore. Before we left she said she would not wear a helmet. I said if she didn't have to, I didn't either. Then Andy reminded me that I currently don't have health insurance, so I wore my helmet. On the ride up north my bike lock fell off my bike and I slammed on the breaks, throwing the bike forward and propelling me off the bike.  I was grateful for the helmet after that.

I am LOVING being so close to such a gorgeous and powerful lake. It is so amazing being able to walk down the street/look out the window/hop on the bike and see the lake. Lucky.

Last Sunday I made brunch and had some friends over. I bought this Spumante to make mimosas. I don't really like champagne, so I often grab some Prosecco, Spumante or Asti to make my mimosas.
The price for the bottle was $10.99.
Ratings A - F, A = best; F = worst
Smell the wine: A - Fruity and fresh!
Taste the wine: A - Not too sweet, very delicate sparkle, delicious and fresh.
Did you enjoy it: A
Would I buy this again? Absolutely
Comments: I loved this. I didn't even add orange juice to make this into a mimosas, I just drank it straight up! It was so yummy and fresh. 

PS notice Gus, the kitty, in the window on that last photo? Cute.

Blowing off Steam

                                            

I've been so sad lately not knowing when the govt shutdown will be over and I can finally start working. Some people are saying it'll be over in 2 weeks, some say January.  Andy came home and recognized how I was feeling and said "let's go skateboarding".  We went down to the lake walk and had some fun. I really felt better when we got home.

About a year ago Andy taught me how to stake on a long board. It's actually really easy. I don't go very fast, but I go fast enough to get scared!!

PS I convinced Andy to do a mowhawk when he shaved his head. It's fun. 

yellow ballet flats: Fun Sisters

skinny jeans: Express

black tank top: Primp

sheer white tank: Aeropostle via Sarah

necklace: Buffalo Exchange (for Andy's halloween costume last year as Russell Brand (who does amazing standup BTW)

longboard: Sector 9

sunglasses: Electric Fetus

Dynamite: Cabernet Sauvignon

 

I bought this because a customer recommended it. This was a 2006 also from Sonoma, California. The price for the bottle was $22.99.
Ratings A - F, A = best; F = worst
Smell the wine: B - a rich smelling wine, can't wait to taste!
Taste the wine: B - a dry bold wine with berry after taste.
Did you enjoy it: B
Would I buy this again? Perhaps
Comments: Good wine. A little too "bold" for me. Nice berry flavors.

Going to the Library

 

One great thing about our new space is how close we are to the library! I have an English degree, so I am predisposed to nerdom. Anyway, while I wait for the govt shutdown to end, I have been busy reading some great books. I just finished "Girl, Interrupted" by Susanna Kaysen, after watching the movie again. The movie is so great, and the book is equally great. The book is pretty different from the movie, which makes this probably the best book turned to movie I've ever read/seen.

top: given to me by Alisun

tank: Primp

shorts/necklace: F21

shoes/purse: Fun Sisters

Here are some outtakes. I thought it would be a good idea to jump off the chest. I got hurt:

 and really blurry images:

Want it...

I am a sucker for infomercials...and I want THIS!!

Cribbage and Pesto

Tonight Andy and I lit some candles, poured a nice glass of white wine, turned some music on low...and played cribbage!!

Andy made an edamame pesto recipe we found here, it was pretty good! He used whole wheat fettucine instead of spinach linguine, so we added some spinach to the pasta to compensate.  I steamed some broccoli, baked some bread and made my favorite dipping sauce: tons of minced garlic, olive oil, salt & pepper.  The key to mincing garlic is to chop it up first, then pour a bit of salt over it and use the flat side of the knife to smash the garlic. It really brings out the flavor. My mouth is drooling just thinking about it!

 

I re-taught Andy how to play cribbage recently, and tonight he beat me!

Everybody's workin for the weekend

I'm working at the wine shop today and I am dressing for the heat!  I love dressing for the wine shop because I get to have fun with my outfits there.

top: Gap
shorts/earrings/necklace: F21
shoes: Aldo
lipstick: MAC "Chili"
nailpolish: Sinful Colors "gogo girl"
evil eye: Turkey