snOwMG

I've been reading all about the Smowmaggedon/ Snowtorious B. I. G. that swept Washington, D.C. last week and was really excited to hear that Charleston might actually get some winter weather this weekend.  Well, the weatherman had it right on Friday!  It actually snowed in the Lowcountry. 

Lash and I after a yummy supper at Basil:

Here is a picture of my house in the snow.  However, the Lowcountry is totally NOT prepared for snow and our electricity went out probably an hour and a half after it began and did not come on again until 5 am!

So, we didn't want to open the fridge and spoil our food- so we had a makeshift cooler on our patio furniture.  (P.S. Can't wait for summer so we can grill out in our little courtyard-- isn't it adorable?)

This would have been a really cute picture but the snow flake covering the right side of my face kind of messed that up!

So, because of the snow/ no- electricity situation, Lash, my roommate, her boyfriend and I decided to have a night in. . . complete with mexican train dominos :)  (Note: I have a beautiful glass dining room table that I did not want to scratch with dominos so I covered the table with towels)

It was so fun!

Surprises :)

Today was kind of a long day at work, because I keep eagerly awaiting an announcement that we were closing early due to the inclement weather approaching.  Needless to say, it didn't happen but TGIF and hooray for snow anyways!

Well, I got home, ran upstairs to put my bags down, and found this:

An early Valentine's day surprise!!!  

Lash snuck into my apartment with our spare key and surprised me with my favorites!  Tulips, milk duds, and DDP?  I am a happy girl!!!  And, he is a keeper for sure!

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things

I'm so excited to hear and see that people are reading my blog!  A special shout out goes to those of you who have left comments or clicked the official "follow" button.  What an honor!  And, those of you who have left a post on my Facebook wall or seen me in person and told me you are reading, it means so much to me. . .  Thank you!! :)

It really is neat seeing how blogs get passed along to friend of friends or visited by the random passerby.  So even though I honestly have no idea who all actually reads this mess, I am flattered you are here, and my curiosity of who exactly you are hasn't killed this cat quiet yet!  However, I would love to hear from you!!  Leave me a comment with what your own blog is, your favorite blog, how you found me, or just saying hi!  (P.S. thanks Nola Girl for the post idea!)

Also, in honor of these new readers that have shown up on ClustrMaps or Google Analytics (I've turned into a tech junkie.. who would have thought!), I thought I'd do a little post to get to know me better. . . through my favorite things!! Though I'm no Oprah, here's a list of eight creature comforts that I reallllly enjoy in this world.  Warning, this post is not to be taken too seriously as these are very material. . . and in no particular order.

1. Cooking Light Magazine- Cooking with healthy flair AND you get to keep all the flavor- what's not to love?!

2. Mentholatum- The Best Chapstick- in the world.

3. Ugg Bedroom Slippers- So comfortable and so warm.  My feet are happy!

4. Kombucha- Try one, and your life will be changed.  Instant cure for any ailments, gives you TONS of energy plus all the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants you need. A miracle.

5. Heating Pads- Heaven in a blanket.

6. MacBook-  I <3 Apple.

7. Pashminas- A great accessory, especially in the winter to spice up a drab winter day!

8. Patagonia Fleeces- I practically live in mine in the winter (aside from the 9-5 business casual attire).

Things That Make You Say "Awwwww!"

Hooray for the Saints for pulling off the victory last night!  And for Mr. Brees being an adorable family man!  How cute is he with his son and gorgeous wife!

Don't you know New Orleans had a great time last night celebrating!?  I wish I was going to be going to Mardi Gras again this year, but I will be making the trek to the Bayou in April for a bachelorette party and in June for a wedding so I can't whine too much.  Regardless, WHO DAT!

Super Bowl Sunday

Though I think Peyton Manning is a great guy, tonight I will be screaming "Geaux Saints!!"  Why?  Because I'm pulling for the city, the people that deserve this championship more than anyone in the world.

Per Lash's request, I have been making Emeril Lagassi's Roasted Asian Chicken Wings all afternoon.  This is a completely new experience for me as I have never made wings, but all the reviews from Food Network says it's "BAM" good!! :)

I've had a little bit of trouble getting the sauce to thicken, but thankfully managed to pull it off with google and a cornstarch slurry.  Online, it estimates that it should take about 1 hour and 20 minutes to cook. . . well, I'm on my third hour so these things BETTER turn out!

Anyways, hope everyone has a wonderful evening-- whether you are watching the game for the football or the commercials!

Happy Lost Y'all!!

My roommate and I are having a season premiere party right now and in honor of it, made "Dharma Wine!" Haha we are so cool, but I hope everyone has a good night!!

LOST is almost here :)

Have you noticed the LOST widget on my blog?!?  YEAH!!  We are entering the final 24 hours until the greatest show on TV returns for its sixth and final season!  The end of the fifth season left us loyal 'losties' completely mind-bloggled by its brilliance and begging for more.

I can't wait to see how the creators, writers, and producers wrap it up in the final 16 episodes.  The finale was such a cliff-hanger that I have no clue what to expect this time around! There are just so many questions left unanswered and mysteries to be solved. . . but that's why I like it.  It's smart.  It makes me think.

Besides LOST (and Jeopardy, too), I don't have any regularly scheduled TV shows that I have to watch.  But I can guarantee that from now until season 6's end in May (sob), I probably will not be blogging on Tuesday nights unless I can somehow get it in after work and before it starts. And I promise, that this Tuesday night for the 3 (!!!!) hour premier, my phone will be OFF!  (Okay, probably on silent).  Sorry, LOVE YA, but I've waited 9 months for this blessed event.

Does anyone else have a TV show they are as passionate about as me?  It is so silly, but so fun!!

P.S. If you are thinking about starting LOST this season, don't!! Part of the brilliance of the show is watching it progress and seeing how the writers layer plots, characters, interactions on top of each other.