Oops.

Well, I've shockingly found a way to abandon this blog.  Oops.  I apologize to all my non-existant/imaginary readers!  

Since my last post, here's a recap on what's been going on:

-I've worked.  A lot.  A lot a lot.  This whole two job thing isn't all its cracked up to be.  On the positive note: I don't think I've missed a Good Morning America once this summer.  Getting up before 7 am each morning really isn't terrible (especially because I've always naturally been a morning person).  My saint of a mother greets me every morning with a cup of coffee and an egg white omelet (does your mother do that?? didn't think so).

-I joined the cult and read 50 Shades of Grey.  Awful.  Terrible.  Worst book I've ever read.  Finishing it was actually painful.  But at least now I can understand what all the hype is about.  Side note-I immediately re-read The Great Gatsby to make up for it.  

-Watching Suits.  Two words: Harvey Specter.

-OMG TOM CRUISE AND KATIE HOLMES DIVORCING?!  Just heard this news now.  She's finally come to her senses.  

-Watching the Olympic Trials.  Obsessed.  

One of my favorite things I did since my last post was go to the farmers market with my mom.  We have an awesome farmers market every Saturday morning down at Market Square that my parents have been going to for as long as I can remember.  This past Saturday I joined my mom on a beautiful morning to go see what we could find.  Everyone there is friendly and there's just something so great about locally grown produce.  We ended up leaving with some fresh wild flowers, cucumbers, plumbs, potatoes, peppers, and a watermelon.  Yum!  If you're from Tallahassee, you know that afterwards you HAVE to go to Tally's Grill for breakfast (I got french toast and chocolate milk like a sugar-happy nine year-old).

Today's Favorites

-4th of July Pinterest recipes.  Decisions decisions.

-Finding my Frank Sinatra cd buried in my car.  Makes my ride to work enjoyable.

-The movie 'Peace Love & Misunderstanding'.  Great movie with my ultimate/favorite/I'dprobablydieifievermethim celebrity crush, Jeffrey Dean Morgan.  

Where I ate this week

I LOVE finding new local restaurants and trying out what they have to offer.  This week, I went to two of Tallahassee's great local eateries and had some delish food that I had to share!

First, I went to a restaurant called 'Sage'.  It's located right behind Premier Health & Fitness Club, and is a wonderful and tiny restaurant with great salads, wines, and excellent choices for any foodie.  I met my mom for lunch here this week after work (it's conveniently located just a block or two behind the law firm I work at).  That day at work, a Title Insurance group brought us in Jimmy Johns, so I couldn't pass up a little Turkey Tom to get me through my day (plus I got to shmooz with the attorneys- I fill them in on Duck Dynasty, the Kardashians, all the educational and important things that I'm sure they fill their day with).  Anyway, I had already pretty much eaten lunch when I got the text from my mom to meet her- but I just couldn't say no to Sage so I decided to go, confident I could find a little something that I could make room for!  

It was around 1:30, and the restaurant was full of "ladies who lunch", people enjoying great food over a bottle of wine (something I definitely respect at lunchtime).    I opted for a small caesar salad (I know- SO boring, but I saw someone eating it when I walked in and got a craving for it).  It certainly wasn't boring, so incredibly fresh and just the little bite I needed.  My mom went with a Beet and Mandarine Orange salad that I stole a bite of that was amazing!  When the waiter came back and asked if we saved room for dessert, I answered for the both of us and immediately said yes.  We had a creme brulee (at 2 in the afternoon) that was to die for!  It was served with fresh strawberries in a blueberry puree.  

On Friday, my sister and I went to 'Bella Bella', a great Italian restaurant down on Monroe.  It's a great vibe inside, cozy and fun, repurposed doors serve as tables- giving it that fun Tallahassee feel.  We started off with 'bubble bread', a Bella Bella staple (seriously, I don't think there was a table in the entire place who didn't have an order.  I went with one of their specials, a smoked chicken stuffed ravioli dish in a creamy pesto sauce.  It was AMAZING.  I'm much better at the food-eating than I am the food-blogging, so I know I am not properly getting across how wonderful this dish is.  My sister went with a spinach and cheese ravioli that was also amazing.  Great food all washed down with a crisp South African Sauvignon Blanc created a wonderful wine-down (how corny am I?) to my week!

Today's Favorites

-Everything royal.  Following the events of the Diamond Jubilee all day (including sneaking a look at pictures from my desk at the law firm)!  Three cheers for the queen!

-Watching last night's The Bachelorette on DVR- team Chris!  

-Ben and Jerry's Half Baked FROYO! (thanks mom) 

Around my neck

 

For as long as I can remember, I have been a necklace HOARDER.  It's rare that you'll see me wearing an outfit without a huge statement necklace with it.  I'm obsessed with all jewelry (what girl isn't?) but have a serious necklace fetish and in my opinion- the bigger the better!  Why? Well for starters, necklaces always fit, no matter how many cups of Starbuck's Mocha Ice Cream you have (my ultimate weakness- oops).   You can buy them online and not worry if you got the right size.  They're my favorite thing to dig for at a good antique shop, and they can transform a plain t-shirt into something amazing (why do I sound like a used car salesman?).  Necklaces are great over a simple black sweater in winter, but my favorite kind are bright, big, and floral for summer!  Here are a few pieces currently in my (online/wish-list) jewelry box.

Kate Spade Perfection

Orange Kate Spade

Green Coral Seed Necklace from Violet Clover

Chrysanthemum Necklace from Anthro

J Crew

Today's Favorites:
-My new Essie nail color: Mojito Madness
-The fact that everyone is watching Dawson's Creek on Netflix right now (I was so obsessed with this show that my dog, Joey, is named after Joey Potter)