Weekend Recap

Last night while Jared and I were watching out Sunday night TV I couldn't believe that the weekend has come and gone. Seriously, where did the weekend go? This weekend was laid back but so much fun. Friday night Jared and I went shopping for a new fan for our bedroom and new globes for the lights in the master bathroom. Oh the joys of home ownership! We ended up going with a Hampton Bay fan that is flush to the ceiling. I didn't realize how having a fan flush to the ceiling would make the room seem bigger. This is a picture of the fan I took from the Home Depot site.

After our trip to Home Depot we were starving and not feeling like cooking or doing dishes since we currently do not have a working dishwasher. That's a whole other blog post in its self.

Quick question, do you and your significant other have a hard time deciding where to eat? We can always think of places to try when were not going to eat but when its dinner time and were hungry we can never decide on anything. Luckily Friday we were in a decisive mood. We ended up trying out Casablanca. I can't begin to say enough good things about this restaurant. We were seated immediately. The owner in the picture below on the left came and greeted us. Such a nice guy. The whole time we were eating he was visiting, suggesting foods and just getting to know his customers! I went with the Couscous Platter with Lamb and Jared got the Super Sandwich that had lamb, beef and chicken inside. It was ALL DELICIOUS! If you do go get their tea. You can thank me later!

This is a picture of the owner leaned up against their huge display of their olive oil, tea and deserts! Below are more pics of the restaurant.

Last month we purchased a Groupon for an unlimited month of aerobic kickboxing at Memphis Judo-Jiu Jitsu. The past two Saturdays Jared and I have gotten up and made it to the 9am class on Saturday. Getting up and working out early on Saturdays has really set the tone for the rest of the weekend. I'm going to be sad when my month runs out this Thursday.

That afternoon Jared's parents came to visit and help put up the fan. We hadn't seen them in couple of weeks since they decided to spend a week in Mexico. Not that I'm bitter or jealous! ha! We grilled steaks  and I made a cesaer salad and Iowa Girl Eats' roasted potatoes. It was enjoyed with my new favorite wine, Cupcake Merlot! So Yum!

Sunday was our lazy day. We went on bike ride and finished up laundry then ended the night with our Sunday night TV. I love spending the weekends with the ones I love. It makes my heart so happy.

Did you enjoy your weekend?

It's Soooo Close

Yep, that's right. Graduation is so close yet so far away. I'm in the home stretch of my college career and I couldn't be happier or more stressed than I am right now. I'm counting down the days til I can be a normal person again. I can't wait to come home, work out cook dinner enjoy a glass of wine and just chill with my husband. Ever since we have been together I have been in school. I'll admit I have taken a couple of semesters here or there off for various reasons such as getting married or not wanting to pay for summer school out of pocket. So I can not wait to be able to spend as much time with him after work and on the weekends without school interupting! And I'm sure he is ready to not have to help me with papers because I have procrastinated and I have two assignments due that night! he he

I'm also looking forward to reading books other than school books! I absolutely LOVE to read. Call me a dork but I don't care. I have a couple that have been collecting dust on my night stand that are screaming to be read. Any book suggestions that you all might have are gladly welcomed too!

Goodness Gracious December 17th can not get here soon enough until then I will keep this in mind.

Top Fives

Last Five People I talked to on the phone:

1. Jared

2. Health Insurance Company(YUCK!)

3. Ericka 

4. Mi Madre

5. Christi

Last Five Meals I ate:

1. PB&J & Sun Chips

2. Turkey Wrap and Kettle Chips

3. Vegan Cranberry Walnut Muffin

4. Dark Chocolate Granola Bar

5. Greek Yogurt & Nature Valley Granola Bar

*Wow I need to lay off all of the carbs!

Last Five Places I have Traveled:

1. Lake Thunderbird/Cherokee Village, AR

2. Destin, FL

3. St. Louis, MO

4. Cancun, Mexico

*I know that's not five but that I don't want to count the lake twice. Jared and I are planning a big road trip to Colorado in the Spring. I'm so excited! I have never been but he has so he is the one planning it. I know we have white water rafting, visiting Pike's Peak and mountain biking down it & lots of hikes on the agenda so far!

Next Five Places I will go:

1. Bed...after I finish Homework & a take home test...only two more months until graduation!

2. Work

3. Class

4. Hopefully the Gym after class

5. Starbucks

Last Five Workouts:

1. Walked Mable 2 miles (Friday)

2. Elliptical/Treadmill (Monday)

3. CY 4 miler (Friday)

4. 3 mile run (Thursday)

5. 3 mile run (Monday)

*It's tough fitting in workouts with school and work but I gotta get my butt in gear. The St. Jude Half Marathon will be here before I know it!

Five things that make me HAPPY right now:

1. Jared

2. Mable Anne Franks

3. FALL

4. Pumpkin flavored food

5. Knowing that I am graduating December 17th!!!!

I totally stole this from Chelsey's blog! Go check her list out!

Senioritis

I truly never thought I would see the day that I made it to my final semester of college...well guess what I did. Today is officially my second day of school in my last semester as an undergrad! Yes that right I will be a graduate of the University of Memphis on December 17, 2011! Praise the Lord.
Now I would like to say I officially have senioritis. Unfortunately I'm going to have to stay on top of my studies due to the fact that I started a new job at work so I'm still trying to learn that too! UGHHHH! To say I'm overwhelmed is a complete understatement.This too shall pass. I guess I better pay attention to my teacher. Did I mention I graduate 12/17/2011?????

I like Big Butts and I can Not Lie!

I saw this on another blog and I thought it was great. I've been working out and running more lately and I will gladly take my big butt over a flat untoned butt any day!

I'm so happy because today is my Friday. In 8 hours I will be at lake enjoy some time with my Honey and our sweet puppy. I can't wait! Here are a few pictures from the lake to make you a little more envious! :)

 My Sweet Hubby enjoying some Porch Time

 My view every morning at the lake....

 I can't forget all the trips to the Wal-Mart that I'm sure will happen this weekend. This was taken at the Wal-Mart in Truman, Arkansas. GOOD PEOPLE WATCHING

No post is complete without pictures of our sweet baby. You can really tell how big she's gotten and for good measure here are some pics of her as a puppy.

Happy Thursday/Friday!!!

Yoga in the Park

I'm an avid reader of healthy living blogs. Most of the bloggers live in larger cities such as New York, Philadelphia & Chicago and they are always talking about the fun exercise option they have. If you live in Memphis you know that it is not very up to date when it comes to being exercise friendly. However over the past couple of years our city has taken huge strides to catch up with the rest of America.

Lifetime Fitness which opened in Collierville has really helped people to get up and get moving. Also if you're not into spending an arm and a leg to workout you should look into the green lines around town. J and I love to bike the Shelby Farm Green line that is literally right in our back yard. I actually ran it last night. I'm a huge fan of changing up my workout routine. I love to run but running everyday gets old. I've tried Pure Barre Germantown which is an amazing workout. This weekend I'm really excited about participating in Yoga in the Park at Shelby Farms. I've always heard that yoga is great for runners. The only yoga I've don is Jillian Michaels and she kicked my butt. I'm so excited about giving yoga a try and plus it'll be outside at one of Memphis' greatest parks!

So Saturday morning I'll be grabbing my Camelbak water bottle.

My yoga mat

and heading to this beautiful park

to hopefully not make a fool of myself.

Maybe I'll be able to do this by the end of the class! ha ha

If anyone is interested they will be doing this every Saturday morning in June. Check out the Shelby Farms event calendar for more information.

Great Giveaway!

If you're a fan of greek yogurt especially Chobani you should check out this great giveaway at Foodie Fresh!