I Heart Peanut Butter

So my annual and this year decade wrap up blog will be coming soon. I think tonight I will work on either one of them. Both my last year and the last decade have been filled with change and growth. I can’t believe 10 years ago I was fresh in Denver.

Where does the time go? I feel as if I have lived 10 peoples lives in this time period, with my knack for reflection it should be interesting. Since being a January baby born in 1980, I turn with the decades and as I enter my 30′s I have a laundry list of things that are for once focused on me and not someone else.

Anyways I will save it for the post.

Tomorrow night will be kicking the New Year at the Emporium, Stu (Dr. Gonzo) is having a “Knights of the Colander New Years Eve Party” where everyone wears colanders on their head. Should be a good time, low key NYE. Just the way I like it.

ONE more week until my Birthday.. Nothing special planned on my actual birthday, but who knows…

The Day before Christmas….

I couldn’t care less. Been a really crazy year for me, I will be writing my yearly and decade reflection post soon enough, so I can go into 2010 with a clean slate more or less. Just not feeling the holiday spirit this year. I even listened to hours of Christmas music the other night hoping that would strike me and make me festive. Not so much.

I have 13 days until I am 30, craziness. I know many who say I am still a baby and they would give anything to be 30 again. But I am sure it was a milestone that many who say this did not want to hit. Just made some going out plans for the 8th of January as Beth’s birthday is on the 5th, so we try to celebrate together as much as possible. I think even though I have had many adventures in my 20′s I still feel there is so much I have not done. Sure I moved around A LOT! But ……But I have not done the move yet that is the move where I want to be. Meaning everyone should have a well planned and executed move in their life, the one they move for a job, have the apartment all set and spend 5k+ to move all their junk across the country. I hope that within the next year to two years that will be me. It may take me all this coming year to get some debt paid down, get my credentials and really start “hitting the pavement” of jobs, locations etc.

I am going to make sure my 30′s kick ass, as my 20′s were such a time of uncertainty…

HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS ….Or just a great long weekend due to Christians

Needed a break from the torturous project for my class. I can’t believe this will be my last class at Fisher, very excited and nervous, because now I have to think of what is next. I have been looking to start with the distance learning for University of Cincinnati for HIM, but then again if I just moved to Ohio and lived there for a year I could pay a lot less for the program. The next two years at that school is going to run me another 20k, which tacked onto my 20K dollar student loan I currently have makes me nervous. That is a lot of money and this better pay off for me.

But I also need some time for me, that I can just live and go away on the weekends without coming home to exams and papers due. I have been having a lot of fun, I have rediscovered my life. Spending quality time with friends, catching up with old ones and just getting out there. Then when I am home alone I am perfectly content because at that point it is needed. I have started saying yes to almost any invite as I really want to form some worth while friendships in Worcester. Things are coming around. Have a holiday party tonight, two weekends in a row, starting to feel like a real person again. Who truly loves her life.

Last night went with Julie to see “Brothers” it is the best movie I have seen all year. True to life dialog, PTSD symptoms and reactions that seem real, the fact that the movie draws you in and captures your heart. If you have not seen it you really must see it.

Have a couple friends who are both coming home this week from Cali for the holidays so more catching up to do. Have some out of town company coming from Thu-Sun, so Crystal needs to be entertaining

The next few weeks are going to be busy but eventful.

17 more days till my 30th birthday… What to do……

Think I am fighting odd some sort of sickness, had both the flu shots so if anything most likely a cold. But maybe it will not fully transpire. Suppose to get like 6 inches of snow tonight and a couple more inches tomorrow. I am also suppose to be going to a holiday shindig tonight, of course since I live alone the idea of sitting home alone doesn’t sound to jazzy, I didn’t go out last night, so I don’t care if I walk home, I am going tonight. Should have some pics to share tomorrow…

Be Safe….

My 100 Things About Me- Was written 4 years ago today….
WOW things have a changed and somethings have not changed.

My friend Tina’s son plays the drums for Daily Pravda, they will be at Paradise Rock Club with StellaStarr.

Paradise Rock Club
967-969 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Doors at 8 PM 18+ show purchase tix Friday December 18 2009

What a great weekend.

Well maybe yesterday was the ultimate in laziness, as getting back from my friends in Connecticut after the Saturday night shindig, I collapsed on the bed and slept till 1pm, only to get up and shower, get a bite to eat and back home to do nothing.

Friday night was drinks and fun.

Saturday I headed down to the rents for a bit, needed to visit with them and see my darling niece who is getting far too big too quick. Then headed to Kelly’s for the holiday party. I didn’t take any pics except that of one of her friends with a beer box on his head flipping me off, I am glad we are so all grown up. But Kelly being the best of hostess never let me have an empty glass and those Gingerbread Martinis were like candy. No possible was was I driving home, the line of Connecticut/Mass always has a cop on one of the sides and I would not risk that. So I crashed until about 6am and headed home to sleep in my own bed.

Yesterday headed to Brew City and happy too see they had Dogfish 75 Minute (Cask beer) on tap, YAY.

Very Busy week ahead, the new job is going well…..

I am one of those bad relatives, I take 4 years to follow up and see people again. So Saturday morning I left Baltimore and drove to Delaware to pick up my cousin. It was a cold, rainy day in December which later turned to a mid day buzzed drive through snow up RT1 in Delaware.

The only plans we knew we had were heading to Milton to the Dogfish Head Brewery for 2pm, well it was almost 10am when I picked him up. How to to kill time in a state where there is not much more than “Gods Country”

So I was like, lets head to Rehoboth Beach and maybe I can see the Dogfish Head Brewpub too, well we made it to the beach at 11am and the pub does not open till 12. So we grabbed some coffee from Oby Lee Coffee Roasters, killed just over an hour and headed over to the Brewpub.

We sat at the bar, looked over the beer menu, I just wanted something that I could not get anywhere else and that would be “Life and Limb” which is a collaboration between Sierra Nevada and Dogfish Head. Due to Brewery laws they are not allowed to sell it to go in Delaware because it is being brewed in California, something along those lines. It was amazing, rich and perfect.

Also right below was the Brewpub Exclusive for this month, called Black Thai. Not sure what I thought of it. The color as you can see is a bit rough. It is blackberries, Thai basil and soy. The rich texture should have given way to rich flavor at 9% ABV, but not so much. I wouldn’t expect this to be bottled anytime soon.

We ordered food, which was fabulous, I had a pizza with pesto sauce, portabellos, Asparagus and caramelized onions. Will had a Port.Mushroom Sandwich.

We then made it out of the Brewpub to drive up RT1 to Milton to the Brewery. The fun began, upon checking in they give you 4 (cut outs from the coasters) dogfish’s for your samples and of course they were sampling all high ABV beers. Palo Santo, 90 Minute, Midas Touch and Olde School.
John who gave the tour was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Everyone whom we came in contact with was engaging and friendly. One of the better tours I have been on in some time, plus I SPENT way too much money at the store. Look at this, the best reusable bag ever:

The Palo Santo Wood on the Right.

After leaving Milton and driving the rest of the way back to Newark/Wilmington area of DE, in the snow with a buzz, I checked into the hotel and we headed to dinner at Homegrown in Newark. This place is an eating palace for a couple of vegetarians. Also their beer selection is impressive. I had a fries with alioli and a Southwestern Cobb Salad (all veggie friendly, no eggs either) and of course my stand by beer of Victory Golden Monkey (this is in my fridge at all times, it is a people pleaser). Will had Pumpkin Bisque which looked amazing.

We almost went and got a tattoo each, now that I know what I would get I think that is 30th Birthday must-have. Yes I am losing my mind, but having a fantastic time doing so..

It was a shame the weekend had to end, I came back yesterday to winter wonderland through Connecticut and Mass, had some Sunday night evening fun that involved beer and Sammy Davis.

Overall I had an amazing weekend.

Started the new job today and the novelty of the short walk across the park may stick around at least until my ears freeze.

So finally getting around to the round up of this past weekend. What a great time I had, wish it was a longer time away but it was needed before starting the new job.
Last week my last day at work was on Tuesday which allowed for me to get my car, get packed and get A LOT of bullshit done before leaving.

Friday morning I left around 4am to Baltimore. YAY !! This was really just a “side trip” to going to Delaware, but I feel in love with Federal Hill and can’t wait to return in the summer to really explore. I spent the day walking around the city, eating pie and seeing the inside of peoples homes on Federal Hill. But summer will allow for less layers near the water.

So Baltimore:
I ended up getting a room at the ALOFTS, which is a very hip low cost hotel, they are the sister company of the W Hotels. The lounge was fun, welcoming and the rooms modern. Did I mention they are CHEAP. The bar had Happy Hour, which being from Massachusetts you don’t get that nice cheap drink hour.

Also I was able to meet up with Kerri that night, it has been 4 years since we have seen each other. She was in Greece for a couple years and now lives in DC. Her little boy is one of the best kids I have ever known. He has such manners and is so cute

During the day I explored Baltimore, I ventured around Downtown, Inner Harbor and Federal Hill, just not enough time to get over to Fells Point or Mt Vernon, but this summer going to meet Kerri in Baltimore again, and we will explore.




While walking around the pretty row homes of Federal Hill I starting talking to this women about how I would simply love to live in that neighborhood, she then goes “My home is for sale, want to buy it.” Of course I mentioned I was sure I could not afford it, but she showed me her great home, three large bedrooms, 2 and half bath, 3 floors and a huge terrace in the back yard. The home was amazing. She mentioned it was 500k, which compared to Mass/Boston prices that was a BARGAIN.

Then I continued my walk up Light Street to find the infamous “Dangerously Delicious Pies“. I sure did find it.. YUM Ms. Sara here one of the bakers was hard at work but took a minute so I could take her pic. The piece of pie shown is the Baltimore Bomb (from the website, is explained) Baltimore Bomb
“This pie has quickly climbed to a top selling position. Created especially for Baltimore by one mean Dangerously Delicious Pie slinger, it’s loaded with Berger Cookies (a local specialty) that melt down and swirl into a sweet vanilla chess filling. This pie could be the ultimate of decadence”


So if you are in the Baltimore area, you must try a piece or a whole pie. I feel bad as I was going to bring a pie back for my friend, but with no bag with handles and still a good 4 hours of walking around the city (I took the light rail from the hotel, no car) I was not sure it would be that great to carry the pie around.

Overall I enjoyed Baltimore even on a cool, gloomy Friday in December. Head back in the summer and really explore.

Trip is Planned…

Can’t wait to get out of town for a few days, much needed before the new job.

So making my way to Baltimore on Friday, have a kick ass hotel room in the ALofts Hotels by Starwood. Choose out of the city because a dear friend of mine is coming from DC to see me. YAY

Then Saturday off to Delaware for family, fun and beer. Have a hotel in Wilmington and Reservations for Dogfish Head Tour at 2pm in Milton.
Try to also hit up Clipper City Brewery in Baltimore….

Now if only they get my car back to me by tomorrow I am all good. 42 days today that the body shop has held my car hostage. Gurrrrr Even the wrath of my father has not helped move it along, but I was told it would be done by tomorrow..