Friday, April 24, 2009
Working for the Weekend
And what a weekend it is going to be! Whether you are Foxfield-ing it, parade-ing it, or golf-ing it, this weekend promises to be a hot and fun one. For me, I'm attending the Foxfield event at Farmington tonight to benefit Service Dogs of Virginia. It's a casino-themed party, so I'm ready to win big! It's a good thing that we are playing the games with fake money, because when it's the real thing, I tend to not hold on to it for long. Then, tomorrow, I am braving the heat at Foxfield. I'm probably the only person in C'ville that actually likes 90+ degree temps, so for me, it will be a perfect day. Then Sunday, it's a visit to Davenport Field to see the UVA baseball team take on NC State. Whew! Pictures to follow...
Also, a big Happy Birthday to our buddy, Todd Johnson! He's celebrating all weekend long. So, if you see him, buy him a tall, frosty one.
-A
Also, a big Happy Birthday to our buddy, Todd Johnson! He's celebrating all weekend long. So, if you see him, buy him a tall, frosty one.
-A
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
All The Single Ladies...
and married ones, too, for that matter, deserve a Sunday spa day like I had. A lot of times we forget that one of the best spas around, the Boar's Head Spa, is right in our backyard. It had been quite a long time since I visited the Spa, and for this visit I decided on a pedicure. The pedicure room is great, because it fits two people. So, I invited a friend to join me. Also, their chairs are massage chairs, so you get a two-for-one, really. After Debra gave me an incredible pedicure, we were led to the quiet room, where the doors were open to a beautiful, relaxing patio overlooking the grounds there. We laughed, caught up, relaxed, and left with absolutely adorable feet. The only un-relaxing part of the day was when we tried to figure out what we were going to go back for next time...full body massage, stone massage, aromatherapy, full spa day treatment?
Just a note: There was actually a guy in the 'quiet room' when we got there. So, I don't want you to think that only the ladies can go there. I just wanted to use the Beyonce title.
-A
Just a note: There was actually a guy in the 'quiet room' when we got there. So, I don't want you to think that only the ladies can go there. I just wanted to use the Beyonce title.
-A
Friday, April 17, 2009
Rock The Boat
Being a firm believer in the law of conservationism, I knew yesterday that my night was going to be a fun one, since my morning didn't start off with a bang. Whole Foods seems to be phasing out Powerbars (which has been my breakfast for as long as I can remember), and I did not have a chance to partake in the wonderfulness that is 5 cent cone day at Kohr Bros. Plus, work was crazy. So, I knew that dinner with the Vandas at The Boathouse was going to be the best dinner ever.
And it was. It is always great to get together with those two. The guys talk guys stuff, while we girls talk about reality shows (specifically 'The Cougar') and what's going on in the 'Ville. Oh yeah, we had some food there, too.
We started with the spinach/artichoke dip, which I believe I have raved about here before. More spinach, less cream=delicious. Then, Beth had the Mickey pasta (chicken, linguini in a spicy herb sauce). It was a little spicy for Beth's taste, but I thought it was just right. I had the salmon, which was very good, but there was just too much of it. The guys got Fish n Chips and steak individually, and both said the dishes were very good. (By the look of Steve's plate, I could tell that without him saying a word.) For dessert (which I usually won't have unless they have key lime pie), we had key lime pie. It wasn't green, like most fake key lime pies are. And it was scrumptous. A great ending to a great meal.
Felicia, our server, couldn't have been nicer. She let us 'friends-who-don't-get-together-often-enough' take our time to catch up and have a nice slow dinner. And, as always, Al, the owner, visited the table a couple of times. (So nice when the owner actually takes an interest in what is happening at the tables.) Everything was just wonderful...
So, I should have known that something was going to be amiss, being that the law of conservationism is always in full effect. Steve and I got a little ways down the road, when I realized that I left my boxed up salmon sitting on the table. By the time we got back, Felicia shook her head as if to say 'it's gone.' (Insert sad 'wah wah' sound effect here.)
Moral of the story, rock The Boat, but don't forget the fish! (Best I could come up with on a Friday morning.)
Have a great weekend!
-A
Monday, April 13, 2009
Eggs, eggs, everywhere
Seriously, what do you do with all those eggs after Easter? I am lucky enough to travel to my parents for Easter every year, so I never have to deal with the smell of rotting eggs in my trash or the tri-colored omelettes. I guess most people have switched over to plastic eggs these days, but I know there are quite a few of you out there who go old school and color your own real eggs. I applaud you. I just wonder what really happens with them after you are done with the hunt. I don't remember from my childhood, and I don't ask my parents for fear of being asked if I want to take some home. Please comment below.
Needless to say, I did not do anything hip in C'ville this weekend. It was very hip down in Martinsville, though, where, whenever I go, I am treated like the little princess that the whole world should see that I am. But, alas, it is usually only your parents who see that goodness in you no matter what you do. I am blessed with two really good ones, and it was good and hip to spend some time with them.
Hope your Easter was a blast! Coming soon: More hip events coming up in April and May. There are some great ones listed in my posts below for April. So, if you missed them, scroll down!
-A
Needless to say, I did not do anything hip in C'ville this weekend. It was very hip down in Martinsville, though, where, whenever I go, I am treated like the little princess that the whole world should see that I am. But, alas, it is usually only your parents who see that goodness in you no matter what you do. I am blessed with two really good ones, and it was good and hip to spend some time with them.
Hope your Easter was a blast! Coming soon: More hip events coming up in April and May. There are some great ones listed in my posts below for April. So, if you missed them, scroll down!
-A
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Where Everybody Knows Your Name
While I started this blog to share new experiences in C'ville, sometimes going to places where you know people and they know you and you are comfortable is just what the doctor ordered. Such was the case this past Sat-Mon. It's great to walk in to Outback Steakhouse, see good friends/acquaintances, and have the bartender know what you want before you even sit down. That was Saturday night. The big screen TV behind the bar helps, as I had to be somewhere that I could watch the tournament. Then Sunday, it was back to the Horse & Hound. Honestly, if you haven't been there for brunch yet, you are missing out. It was a beautiful day, and my friend Terri and I sat out on their patio. One of the servers, Ceril, whom I consider a pal now, came by to talk quite frequently. Just a beautiful day. Hope you did something outdoors then, too, as it has turned off chilly again in the Ville. And Monday, I watched the game at Rival's. They have added TVs to every wall in that place, so you don't miss a second of the game, no matter where you are sitting. Plus, there is tons of room. Tina and Gregg run the place and are just about the two friendliest people you would ever want to meet.
So, while I don't yet receive the 'NORM!' status at these places (yet), it is always nice to go where people like you and you know you will have a good time. Cheers!
A
So, while I don't yet receive the 'NORM!' status at these places (yet), it is always nice to go where people like you and you know you will have a good time. Cheers!
A
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Random Thoughts
-Why couldn't I come up with any good April Fool's pranks this year?
-Caring for Creatures, the no-kill animal sanctuary in Palmyra, was featured as a 'give to a worthwhile cause' post on Perez Hilton's gossip blog. Very cool.
-Did you know that there is an official street that goes right through the middle of Barracks Road Shopping Center? It's called Wise Street. That is so odd to me.
-Earth Week Eco-Fair is April 18th at the Pavilion. Official Earth Day day is April 22nd.
Happy Thursday-
A
-Caring for Creatures, the no-kill animal sanctuary in Palmyra, was featured as a 'give to a worthwhile cause' post on Perez Hilton's gossip blog. Very cool.
-Did you know that there is an official street that goes right through the middle of Barracks Road Shopping Center? It's called Wise Street. That is so odd to me.
-Earth Week Eco-Fair is April 18th at the Pavilion. Official Earth Day day is April 22nd.
Happy Thursday-
A
