Showing posts with label University of Arizona. Show all posts
Showing posts with label University of Arizona. Show all posts

Friday, March 23, 2012

The Mustard-Colored Apartment

Tomorrow is the day....my return to Vegas! I haven't been there in two years, and for someone who was relatively a local for a few years, I CANNOT WAIT to get back there!! The southwest owns my heart.

Before I leave, let me recap a bit.

Although most of my meals have been super nutrient-and-veggie-dense this week (hey, pool parties!) and have looked like this:



....the week before, not so much. First was dinner I cooked at my parent's house last Friday...homemade guac, green chili chicken enchiladas, and blackened shrimp tacos with cabbage, radicchio, an avocado cilantro crema (made with plain Chobani), and homemade pico de gallo. I could eat like this every day.


Then St. Paddy's Day in Philly.

First we met a friend at a house party. Coop called to get the details about where to meet, and when he said, "Oh okay, the mustard-colored apartment?" I scoured the horizon for a bright yellow, French's colored building. Then he pointed here.


"That's mustard-colored?"
"Yes you know, like, spicy brown kind?"

...really? I would never consider that mustard-colored, but okay!

After the mustard party, we headed to Moriarty's for some drinks and apps. If you are ever in the area, Moriarty's is known for their wings. They are amazing! I didn't have any this time, but they are killer. The  girls from my dance studio and I used to go here before we would see any Broadway shows at the Forrest Theatre.


Even Stacy was in the St. Patrick's mood!




The next day, Coop and I wanted to try something a little different. Sunday was gorgeous here, so we opted to walk to South Street again. This time, German food was on our mind.


Two Germans at Brauhaus Schmitz!

Ohhhh my goodness. We both agreed this is one of the top places we have ever been. The atmosphere was awesome (the front of the restaurant was open-air since it was so nice out), our server was fab, beer selection was amazing, and the food was spectacular. Fresh-baked bread, a delicious soft-pretzel, smokey fish spread, spatzle with veggies, housemade bratwurst (I just typed "mousemade".....Ratatouille on my mind), sauerkraut....everything was on point. So different and so fun!












Oh....and two mustards came out with our pretzel. One is what I would consider "mustard-colored", and the other is what Coop apparently considers "mustard-colored."


Just like the building! He is a treat.




I also laughed at "WinterFahrt." Because I am a twelve year old boy.


We then stopped in the Adidas store where Coop picked up some sweet new high-tops and I lusted over interesting kicks and gear of my own....





Wow.

And then I talked him into sharing a humungous fro-yo on the way home, in true foodie form, of course. :)




Hope you all had a great week...happy Friday!!! Enjoy your weekend....I know I will! See ya when I return!



Oh....and to hold you over here until I get back from my vaycay... you may watch the penguin cam.

...you're welcome.

The 'guin Cam <- click here for instant happiness.


As my BFF said (thanks for the penguin links, Biggie), "Penguin has to get to the stock markets. Penguin has work to do."

Freakin' penguins. So cool.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Go Wildcats!!!

Heyooo.

We are so close! It's almost Friiiiday, Friiiday. Gotta get down on Friday. That means it is time for:


Throwback Thursday


Oh, college!!!! I miss it!

Good ol' U of A! (Source)
Gor. Geous. (Source)
Here is the sketch I did when I was graduating college and wanted to send out grad announcements. Instead of buying the pretty "A" ones that were for sale at my school, I opted for something more....me.

Rawr!

Here is the final card I sent out.



I miss college so much. And Tucson has my heart fooor. Eeev. Verrrr. Proof:

Sahuaro!
I miss the views while hiking...
A REAL wildcat (bobcat)!!! At the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum
Homecoming on the mall is RIDICULOUS.

Apartment complexes had pools like this....
Pictures don't do it justice. Simply gorgeous.
My very first apartment alone...sick mountain/palm tree/pool view.
I even saw a GILA MONSTER!!!! DANGEROUS!
My grandma visited and I took her out into the desert.
Ocotillos are my favorite! The tall skinny cactus thing with flowers at the top.
Oh yeah...and the parties....
Late nights with friends...
I have like 30 pictures posing with this turtle. Fun fact: I collect turtles and giraffes!
Going to Coyotes games! (Yes...my hair went through many stages)
Hiking is THE BEST in the Sonoran desert.
Thursday night dance parties....

Go Cats!!! (And I am SO short.)
More turtles!!!
Mill Ave in Tempe (and a stranger...)
We have the REAL Biodome!!!
So many friends I haven't seen in years...
But I love 'em just as much!
You are in love now, too, right?!

Um. Whoa, pic overload. And this is just a SMALL snippet of my life out there. Miss it!

I am jealous of my little sister and her fun new apartment and crazy college town. She goes where I went for my first two years before transferring...University of Delaware....and I have an intense love for Newark. Love all the little shops and restaurants and bars and campus and architecture...oh, and the people! Great school. I plan on going there often to see Sista and grab dinner or fro yo or a drink (or six). Something about being back in that town makes me so deliriously happy...freshman year was one of the most fun and life-changing experiences of my life. It just feels right when I am back there. Plus, they have lots of newbie places on Main Street now...like Chipotle (<3), an new Irish pub that I love, and this Winehouse I'm dying to go to.


On the homefront, look what I came home to the other day.


Yes. Dragging 3/4 of a duffel bag through a little hole in his crate.

This bag was no. Where. Close. To him.

He is a magic dog.

Abracadabra.
Pretty sure this was the same day he was mad at me for not feeding him right away at 5:45 AM when he woke up and decided to snack on my straightener cord instead. Good thing my dad designs wiring harnesses and is a pro at repairing such things.

All bettah after surgery!
Speaking of magic, I promise to be back next week with a magical Healthified Mac 'n' Cheese recipe and some freshy drawings. Until then, enjoy your last (long!) weekend of summer! ...well, fall doesn't technically start 'til the 23rd, but something about Labor Day Weekend signifies the end of summer for me. Depressing. But you best believe I will celebrate it right!

Oh, and happy September! Officially my second month of blogging has begun. Little bloggy is growing up! Also, as of today, I am a new member of "20 Something Bloggers;" starting to feel like a real blogger now!

Some things I look forward to this month?
  • LDW! We're going to play hard.
  • A fun wedding with fun people in Virginia! Roadtriiiip. (I need a dress...oops.)
  • Integrating Kodes into Philly.
  • Starting to cook/bake with pumpkin on the reg! It's acceptable in September, right? Then I have pumpkin picking and carving to look forward to!!!
  • Pretty fall-ish nail polish colors....like this. 
(How great is Pinterest?!)
  • Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?!?!
  • Winery outing (in the cooler weather!) with live music and light food and tastings.
  • Oh, and September 1st means beginning to utilize this little guy...so I don't go through 4893420 Post-Its a month, instead. I feel so organized!



Peace out.