Brunch

This morning I had brunch with my mom, her bff Debbie, and Debbie's daughter Sara. We went to Eggs Cetera in Oldtown. I'd heard good things, but I'd never been there before. It was pretty good! No Something Brewing, of course, but really...what is? God I miss that place! Anyway, Eggs Cetera was nice (previously we'd done the brunch thing at The Good Egg, which is in Bradley Fair on the east side...a pretty good restaurant, although I can't remember what I had...quiche, maybe?). This morning I had a breakfast sandwich on a bagel with scrambled eggs, smoked salmon, and cream cheese. Yum!! It came with a Waldorf salad, which was alright, and I also got a side of their house potatoes, which were NOT a good contrast to the salad. Bad move on my part. After brunch, we all sat around outside next to the parking garage across the street (where this picture was taken) and talked. Looking at this picture makes me wonder what a purse says about a woman...if anything. I asked my mom that question, and she looked at mine and said, "Uptight." Hmph. From left to right: Debbie, Sara, me, Mom.

Empowerment Day

I decided to spend today reminding myself that my personal happiness lies in my own hands. I got pretty for myself (straightening my hair for the first time in about a month!), and then I treated myself to coffee and beautiful California sunflowers and a long drive in my car. I spent the afternoon shopping with my mom at two of my favorite stores (Hallmark & Target). I almost got the sweetest freaking camera ever for my birthday, but it was sold out. Bitches. But a purple argyle sweater and a caramel frappuccino helped me bounce back in a snap.

After shopping, my mom & I met up with Tyler at Johnny Carino's, one of my favorite restaurants. I got pleasantly buzzed after a glass of my favorite wine, feasted on a honey-pecan salmon salad, and indulged in the dreamiest tiramisu I've ever had in my life. Talk about a fantastic birthday dinner! I even made it home in time to catch the season premiere of Ugly Betty, although I ended up sleeping through about it half of it.

Anyway, this has been one of the happiest & most satisfying birthdays of my life. I'm glad I took control of the situation and did what I wanted to do today, instead of sitting around and expecting everyone to read my mind. I know today wasn't really my birthday, but it was the perfect day to celebrate it.

I think I found my happy. Again.

Lemon Polka-Dot Birthday Cupcakes!

What the hell, Mother Nature?

So in my last post, I sing your praises for bringing autumn early. And in return, you bring us a week of 90-degree weather. This is unacceptable.

A Cure For Loneliness?

Not much has happened since the last time I posted. I'm still horribly lonely, but I'm trying to get over it.

Right now I'm in the process of autumn-izing my world. Luckily for me, the weather is cooperating! I figure autumn-ification is pretty darn difficult when you want to wear a sweater, but it's 100 degrees in the shade. For once, Mother Nature seems to agree. Anyway, my world smells like pumpkin & cinnamon, sounds like sweet slow jazz, and feels as warm and cozy as yo mama's womb. Translation: I've got pumpkin cupcakes in the oven, Madeleine Peyroux in the CD player, and socks on my feet.

I've decided to take a stained glass class and make my own damn mirror, because it's nicer than wanting my mom to die. Because I don't. That would be horrible!

Mum's Chubby Pumpkin!