Weekending: Short and Sweet

Yall how is it Monday AGAIN?!?!?!  Today will be short and sweet because my weekend was mostly uneventful.

Friday night I got to have a little girls dinner with a new friend.  We had an absolute blast having dinner and drinks in Uptown.

Saturday I woke up with the worst stomach ache ever!  Ever since I completed Whole30, my stomach feels like it's in knots when I eat anything that's not Whole30 approved.  I spent Saturday in bed most of the day and was asleep by 9:30!

Sunday I tried a few new recipes which I'll be sharing later this week!  Can I just say meatballs? Yum!!!!!

Like I said, short but sweet today!  Linking up with the beautiful Biana from Boston! 

Weekending: C'mon Sunshine

Holy moly it's finally the weekend!  It's been rainy and cloudy the past couple of days in Dallas and I ma ready for some sunshine!  Linking up with Amanda today to chat about my favorite things this week!

Favorite Weekend Plans
A couple of weekends ago I went to a fabulous wedding and ended up meeting one of the bride's friends.  Turns out we have a lot in common and decided to grab dinner tonight at one of my favorite places for a little girl talk.  Just look how good this place is!  Also, can I just say how hard it is to meet girlfriends the older we get?

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Favorite New Song

I heard this during my Beyond500 class this week and have had it on repeat!  Perfect little summer jam!

Favorite New Recipe

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Katey shared 3 yummy "mermaid salads" this week on her blog and I swear I will be making them all summer!

Favorite Quote

I know this isn't a "new" quote but it is a great reminder!  I have been struggling with comparison a lot lately especially with moving to a new territory for work.  She's skinnier than me, prettier than me, funnier than me are all things that go through my head and I need to just STOP!  I can only be the best me I can be (as cheesy as that sounds)!

I hope yall have an awesome weekend filled with lots of sunshine and pool time!

Weekending: Cheers

Well Monday here we are once again!  I can't believe we are already halfway through June, time needs to slow down just a bit!  Linking up with Biana today to talk about my weekend.

My weekend started on Thursday night.  Absolut released their new bottle so I was happy to take advantage of the free drinks and fun!

Friday night I switched from vodka to tequila for our work happy hour.  One of the girls on my team set up a happy hour featuring Maestro Dobel tequila and yall, the drinks were SO GOOD!

After a quick dinner with friends I was definitely in bed by 10:30!  Saturday I got my butt kicked at a workout and maybe thought my lungs were going to explode.  Holy cardio!  I definitely wanted to take a page from Fat Amy's book

I had been wanting to try out a recipe for Dr. Pepper cupcakes so I thought Saturday was the perfect time.  After looking all over Pinterest I found this recipe and headed to the store.  Mine my not be as cute as hers but they did taste yummy!

I think I didn't add enough powdered sugar to the icing so mine was a little thin.  I'm still learning a lot about baking so if yall have any tips feel free to throw them my way!

Sunday I went to one last work event and headed to Hotel Zaza for their Sunday School party.  Sunday School is once every 3 months and it is a huge party in one of the hotel ballrooms.  I had never been before but always heard it was a blast so when I got offered a ticket for work I knew I couldn't miss it.

When we sat down we were offered carafes and carafes of mimosas and after an hour or so of drinking I knew I needed breakfast.  Thankfully they came out with trays of food.

It doesn't look like much but I promise it was all delicious!  After a few more carafes of mimosas, the staff comes in and takes almost everything off of the tables and then the lights go out!  All of a sudden a DJ starts playing and the staff reappears with bottles of champagne and sparklers that they pass out!  The music is blaring and soon everyone was up on their chairs dancing and waving around sparklers and glow in the dark wands.  It was a blast but at some point I hit my wall and knew I needed to go before the champagne hit me too hard!

Even though I am beyond tired today, the weekend was amazing!

Weekending: #Hendricksfurrever

What a weekend!  I swear it's going to take me a whole week to recover but it was so worth it.  Let's get down to it, shall we?

This weekend several of us headed down to Barton Creek, TX (Austin area) for our friend Natalie's wedding.  We stayed at the Omni resort and not only was the resort beautiful but the wedding itself was probably one of the top 3 I've ever been to.

Friday night we gathered for the "I DO BBQ"!  The invitation said western wear and yall know I was happy to bust out my cowboy boots!

The night was filled with amazing BBQ, an awesome slide show and several mexican martinis.

Saturday the girls left for their bridesmaid duties and headed to the pool solo.  I managed to lay out for a whole 2 hours without a magazine or book but then I got so bored!  I did however have an awesome lunch poolside.

That evening it was wedding time.  I never like to take photos during the wedding because I want to be able to enjoy every single moment.  I always turn and watch the groom's face when the bride walks in and I am never disappointed.  Natalie and Andy are very much in love and I am so happy for their new life together.  After the ceremony it was time to party!

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The band was amazing and played such great music!  I'm pretty sure everyone but the drummer actually came down into the crowd at some point and danced with all of us.  It was a blast!

Sunday I headed back to D-town, got in a little pool time and got ready for this crazy busy week ahead of me!

Linking up with the beautiful Biana today!

Weekending: So Much Relaxing

Well it's Monday once again but you know what?  This Monday is just slightly better than most because it is finally SUNNY in Dallas!  After weeks and weeks of rain and gloomy weather (not to mention the flooding) we are finally getting a break.  PTL!  Also today is my LAST DAY of Whole30!  I can't wait to share more about that tomorrow.  Linking up with my favorite Boston lady, Biana today.

I wish I could say that this weekend was spent doing amazing things but it was pretty uneventful (which was really nice).  Friday night I made a Whole30 version of "fried rice" out of cauliflower and veggies and it was amazing.  Saturday morning I had to get a biometric screening (AKA blood drawn) for work.  Always a fun start to a morning.  After that was done I drove out to Frisco to meet up with my aunt and uncle for a bit.  They were in town for the Jimmy Buffet concert which is a HUGE deal out here.  People camp out in their trailers for the weekend and it is basically a 2 day tailgating event.  We walked around so we could see everyone's set up but I only managed to get a couple of photos.

Sunday I worked at the barre studio and got a great class from Taryn.  Holy seat work!  The rest of the day was spent relaxing and cooking.

Hope yall had a fabulous week!

Weekending: NKOTB and Wish Night

Well it's the start of another extremely busy week!  Work meetings, trying to hustle and meet new buyers, happy hours and going away parties are all on the agenda Monday-Thursday!  Let's recap the weekend shall we?  Linking up with the lovely Biana today!

My weekend started Thursday night when I grabbed 2 of my best girls and headed to the New Kids on the Block concert!  We had a great time and I'm pretty sure I didn't stop singing or dancing!

Nelly was the first opener and I seriously felt like I was back in high school driving my first car.  We used to blast the Country Grammar cd!

TLC was the next group.  It was REALLY awkward watching them because T-Boz sang the majority of the time and Chili danced (kinda half-ass dancing) with the dancers.  It was fun to hear all of their old stuff but just a little weird watching the 2 of them.

FINALLY it was time for the main event and I've seriously never heard a crowd SO loud!  My ears were ringing!

I'll let the next few pictures speak for themselves.

They did all of the old dances and I'm pretty sure the entire audience knew every word to ever song.  So much fun!

My mom got in town Friday and we picked up a few new pretties for the apartment.  I STILL can't find throw pillows for my bed that I like.  I'm super picky and everything I buy just doesn't work the way I want it to.  Blah!

Saturday I gave my mom her Mother's Day present and took her to Blushington to get our makeup done.  Yall this place was gorgeous and our makeup looked beautiful.  Unfortunately I forgot to get any good pictures of makeup but just trust me, they did a great job!

After the makeover, we headed to Wish Night for Make a Wish North Texas.  My mom is a Wish Manager and took me to the event as her date.  It was a beautiful night and so amazing to meet some of the Wish Kids that Make a Wish has helped throughout the years.

I will say that night was the HARDEST night of Whole30 that I've had.  When we sat down at our places, they had dessert already out.  It was freaking chocolate mousse which is basically my favorite dessert in the whole world.  I literally had to sit there and stare at it for 2 hours and not eat it.  I just had to keep reminding myself that it wouldn't be my last chance to have dessert and to just stick to my plan.

Sunday was spent in the kitchen and the laundry room.  So domesticated I am :)

How was the weekend for yall?

Weekending

Hey yall!  Remember me?  I used to blog around these parts!  Jumping back in full force today to catch up on my weekend.

This weekend was interesting because it was my first full weekend doing the Whole 30 program (I started last Sunday).  Usually I spend my weekends trying out a new restaurant and having a couple of drinks but this weekend I had to get creative!  Friday night my friend A who is also doing Whole 30 with me came over and we ate whatever leftovers were in my fridge.  I think I had a little stir fry and tuna salad left over so we made a little smorgasbord of food.

Saturday we got up super early and headed out to the Dallas Farmer's Market.

This was my second time at the market and I am seriously in love!  I was surrounded by amazing looking produce and just wanted to buy it all and get to cooking.  I think I walked out with strawberries, grapes, onions, jalapeños, avocados, tomatoes and limes for $20!  Gotta love those prices.  I also went and bought a planter for my balcony so I can start growing my own herbs.  I can't stand that the ones I buy from the store go bad in like 2 days.  If yall have any tips on growing cilantro and parsley, let me know!

After running around I went and had my first round of cryotherapy at The CryoZone in Preston Hollow.  Yall that stuff is COOOOOOLD!  I know it's so good for your muscles especially when you are working out a ton but holy moly it was intense! I mean, -300 degrees?  NEGATIVE?!?!?!

Saturday night we ventured out to have dinner like 2 normal people at Origin Kitchen and Bar.  Their menu looked delicious and our waiter was amazing with all of our stipulations on food.  I was extremely nervous that there would be a mistake and I would end up eating something with cheese or cream in it however, the chef did an amazing job.  We ended the night at the movies to see Hot Pursuit.

The movie was hilarious and like always, Reece Witherspoon was such a doll! I will say it was SO hard to be at the movies and not have nachos, popcorn or M&Ms.  I snuck in some grapes and La Croix so I could still have a treat.

Sunday I got in a great workout at Beyond500 and did a little shopping.  I also whipped up a chimichurri sauce and a chipolte lime marinade for some of the steak I picked up at the Farmer's Market.  I feel like I'm constantly cooking on the Whole30 but I'll go more into detail about that tomorrow.

I hope yall had a great weekend and are having a fabulous Monday!  Linking up with Biana today!

Weekending: Aaaaand I'm Back

Happy Monday yall!  Wow I feel like it's been awhile since I blogged on a Monday but here I am.  This week is sure to be a crazy one between meeting with 2 different suppliers and setting up 2 dinner events for some very important people.

My weekend started on Thursday when I went to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of one of my favorite places in Dallas.  The Standard Pour is hands down one of my favorite bars in this city.  I'm pretty sure they made the Moscow Mule so popular in Dallas because according to their facebook, they've made 116,986 mules in the 3 years they've been open.  Their anniversary party was complete with burlesque dancers, firebreathers and an awesome cake.  I stole borrowed a few photos from their site.

Friday night was very low key and I grabbed drinks and some dinner with a girlfriend.  Saturday I got a great workout in at one of my favorite places and then went to check out the Dallas Farmer's Market.  I bought a TON of stuff and can't wait to cook with it all this week!  I will definitely be checking that place out a lot this summer!  I love that everything I bought came from local farms.

Sunday started off with a fabulous little birthday brunch to celebrate my friend Katy!

We may have had one too many margaritas which resulted in an early night Sunday night!

Hope yall have a fabulous week.  Linking up with B today!

Weekending: The One Where I Remembered to Blog

Yall I think summertime may be upon us after this weekend!  The weather was absolutely beautiful and every second I had to be inside made me so sad.  This girl is ready for long summer days by the pool for sure!

Friday night I had a work event for March Madness at 2 of my accounts.  Buying tons of people Fireball shots can be fun but not always the most glamorous part of my job.

Saturday we decided to get outside and enjoy the weather so we headed to the beautiful Klyde Warren Park in downtown Dallas.

For my out-of-towners, this park is built on top of an overpass and is absolutely gorgeous.  They have a dog park, children's playground, splash pad and (my favorite part) several different food trucks to choose from.  We decided to have the best grilled cheeses ever at Ruthie's Rolling Cafe.

After lunch I got to the pool as fast as I could.  I'm REALLY going to enjoy this view for the next several months.

The sun definitely took it out of me though because I barely made it out past 11 Saturday night.

Sunday was spent at Pure Barre getting my #LTB on and working the front desk.  I also tried my hand at a new recipe that included crawfish stuffed sausage.  I will definitely be sharing that later this week.  

This week is going to be insanely busy with work (what else is new) and getting ready for my Vegas trip this weekend!  Hope yall have a fabulous Monday!

Linking up with Biana today!

PS the BEST part of my weekend?  Getting this in the mail