Writer's Block

I'm sorry for leaving you. I think I am suffering from a type of writer's block. Although I think it might be the opposite of writer's block if that is possible. I have so many thoughts in my head that I am afraid once I start typing I won't stop. So to save you from my rambling nonsense, I am keeping it all in my head. For now.

Thought on Thursday

In honor of The Great Gatsby premiering tonight at midnight:

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Virginia Gold Cup

It is hard to believe that in my 20+ years as a South Carolina resident I never made it to the infamous Carolina Cup. I've always wanted to go, so when I had the opportunity to go to the Virginia Gold Cup I was excited.






Saturday morning, Mary, Carter, and I drove out to The Plains, VA to spend the day with some of Carter's friends.

We could not have asked for prettier weather or a better view of the field. Most people who go to Carolina Cup joke about actually seeing a horse while they are there. Between the two tailgate spots, we had views of both the starting and finish lines and watched most of the races. 

It really was the perfect way to spend a beautiful Saturday. 

Fun Facts Friday

1. Oh hey, May!

2. #1 is a shout out to both the new month and my sister. On a side note, did you see the picture of Justin Timberlake floating around with the words "It's gonna be May." It made me laugh. So hard.

3. The month started out on a great note. Margaret and I received flowers in the office on Wednesday and my mom sent me a little something in the mail as well.

4. Spring fever has taken over. All I want to do is be outside.

5. Thankfully #4 fits in well this weekend with both Gold Cup and Cinco de Mayo. I'm a little torn between my love of bourbon and margaritas. Liver, I apologize in advance.

6. My travel schedule is picking up again this month. I have two trips planned to SC and a work trip to Boston. Racking up those frequent flyer miles.

7. You know how some brands of jeans recommend that you wash them before you wear them. Well, they aren't kidding. Friday night I was wearing my new jeans and at some point during the night I sat on my hands. While I was brushing my teeth, I noticed that my hands were blue. I immediately thought worst case scenario, as in some allergic reaction to my allergy medicine or a circulation problem. Thankfully I figured out the cause before waking my parents up in the middle of the night because you never think you are dying when your roommates are home.

8. I took a field trip to Mount Vernon this morning in preparation for an event we are having there on Monday. I treated myself to Starbucks on the way and have felt jumpy ever since.

9. I feel like my thoughts are all over the place but welcome to my life.

10. Happy Friday!

Lately

We celebrated Smythe's birthday with a Johnnie Walker tasting at the LivingSocial.

I spent most of the weekend outside enjoying the sunshine.

 And welcomed a new friend to town. 

I put my KitchenAid to use and baked these cookies.

 I decided that waiting until 5 o'clock to have a glass of wine is overrated.

 I made the crispy gnocchi with pesto and added chicken, sautéed onions and peas.

And these are just a few things that have been happening lately. 

What I Baked on Sunday

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Or cookies. Chocolate chip cookies to be exact. But not just any chocolate chip cookies - How Sweet It Is Brown Butter Oatmeal Chunk Cookies which incorporate two of your favorite things: oats and cinnamon.

Then eat the cookie dough for dinner and the baked cookies for dessert. And realize that all your doubts have gone away. Happy baking!

The Friday Five

1. What I'm Reading:

From Amazon: Three women arrive at the local airport, observed by Josh, a Nantucket native home from college for the summer. Burdened with small children, unwieldy straw hats, and some obvious emotional issues, the women-- two sisters and one friend--make their way to the sisters' tiny cottage, inherited from an aunt. They're all trying to escape from something: Melanie, after seven failed in-vitro attempts, learned her husband was having an affair, and then discovered she's pregnant; Brenda embarked on a passionate affair with an older student that got her fired from her prestigious job as a professor in New York; and her sister Vicki, mother to two small boys, has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Soon Josh is part of the chaotic household, acting as babysitter, confidant, and, eventually, lover.

2. What I'm Eating:

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I've been adding Zoes Kitchen Spice of Life to it. So good.

3. What I'm Listening to:

OneRepublic's new album. It's easy listening. 

4. What Recipe I'm Bookmarking:

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Pan Fried Brussel Sprouts with Sriracha, Honey and Lime

Two of my favorite things in one dish!

5. Things I'm Loving:

And this article.

Happy Friday!