Recap dump.

First off, Tullifer is doing better - our normal vet said that nothing is physically wrong with him and the issue is most likely neurological in nature. He's still straining to go to the bathroom a bit, but it is MUCH better than it was a few days ago. Alas, I truly have a neurotic cat. Thank you for all the kind thoughts and well wishes for him!

So the point of this post is that I've learned I am completely terrible at recaps. So much has gone on in the past few weeks, I have taken so many pictures.. and they're all just sitting on my computer. Chillin'. Like they got nowhere to be. Like my blog doesn't exist for that reason.

Ugh. Lame.

So, for your Wednesday, I am treating you all to a massive brain/photo dump. Huzzah!

First off, Scot and I went to a local Greek festival a few weeks back. It was an abnormally gorgeous day in DC, and anything Greek related gets Scot and I all warm and fuzzy inside. Bring on the gyros and vino!

About a week later, Scot insisted on bringing me to this burger joint called BGR (can you tell I base my life around food?). Um.. best. turkey burger. ever. I inhaled that shiz.

Man I'm sexy when I'm swallowing my food whole, no?

Later that same week, I went to the National Harbor to meet up with none other than Em, Maria, and the lovely Hannah!! We went to Rosa Mexicano, where we got margaritas, guac, and some tasty taco-tacos (again with the food).

Oh, and of course we got a picture together!! These ladies are all seriously thebomb.com. Oh yes, I went there.

The next night, I went out for a bit with Gaby and Braden, aka my Mexico amigos.

Crazy times in the DC 'burbs, let me tell you. Sometimes I feel too old to be going out clubbin', but it can just be oh so much fun!

So the day after that (which would the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, for those of you who are keeping track), we headed up to Long Island to help celebrate Scot's grandfather's 90th birthday!

Future sis-in-law Shannon and grandpops

Grandpops and cousins

More cousins..

It was really nice to able to attend this, as I finally got to meet a lot of Scot's extended family that I always heard about, but never actually met. It was also great to see the future in-laws again; I'm super lucky that I get to marry into such a wonderful family!

Scot and sis Shannon

Typical Scot/niece/nephew brawl

We stayed with my dad and stepmom while on Long Island, since they actually only live about a half hour from Scot's extended family and the fiesta location. It was great to see part of my own family as well, of course!

The following week was a bit more tame after a jam-packed Memorial Day weekend, but I still kept busy seeing friends from near and far. Tuesday was super hot, so I invited some peeps over for some turkey burgers, pool time, and daiquiris.

Good times with good people, for sure! However, the highlight of last week was actually completely unexpected.. I was on my way to work Wednesday morning when I got a random text from my friend Steve, who lives in Philly. I probably haven't seen this guy in about 3 or 4 years? Nuts. He mentioned that he was going to be at the Nats vs Phils baseball game that afternoon, followed by some drinks at McFadden's in DC. As luck would have it, I had a VERY slow shift that day and was totally able to meet up with him and his friends for a bit in the early evening! SO random, but so much fun.

(I do have to admit that I was having slight conniptions over the fact that the bar was full of Phillies fans - apparently it was a Philly bus trip to go see the game or something. If you know me, you know I love the Mets. Hence, I hate the Phillies. Blech.)

So there you have it - most of the highlights of the past 3 weeks of my life, all wrapped into one post. Life's clearly been a bit hectic and crazy, but I'm loving it!! Hope your springs and early summers are just as dy.no.mite!

Stellaaaaa!

Hello chickens! Yes, I am still alive and will hopefully be able to be around a bit more this week. Google reader and I have a date this afternoon.

The past few days have been a whirlwind, but I had such a fabulous weekend! Friday was my last day at the law firm, so it was very bittersweet. Honestly, I'm pretty sure I'm going to miss being able to work side by side with my replacement Edia the most(!). But in all seriousness - great people, great firm, I will miss it all, for sure.

I also accidentally left my water bottle there (which I carry with me EVERYWHERE), so I'll have to go back this week anyway. They can't get rid of me that easily!

Friday night, we had a bunch of friends over for a little BBQ since it was over 75 degrees during the day!! Unfortunately, it's back down to 45 now, but no matter. Friday was gorgeous.

With Edia, and oh hey! It's Em!

I don't have any pictures of the food, but trust me when I say that the chicken kebobs were nomtastic.

We also had a crap ton leftover, so it's like kebob Thanksgiving in our apartment right now. Kebobs for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I'm totally cool with it. Teriyaki chicken and pineapple wedges? Sign me up.

On Saturday, Scot and I made our usual smoothie run..

Gratuitous? Yes. But you don't understand how good these smoothies are.

..and then we bought a new car!!

It's a Nissan Rogue and I am SO in love with it!!

Scot and I have been researching SUV's for the past two months.. we previously just had a little black Sentra. Seeing as I am starting a new job that may be easier to drive than metro to, and that we will probably be moving farther from the downtown DC area this fall, the need for a second car was increasing. Plus, that Sentra? While a good little car, it's small, especially during long trips. Scot's a big guy at 6'1, and he doesn't really "fit" in the Sentra without it getting incredibly uncomfortable. The Rogue's bigger size means we can stuff more things in it (that's what she said) and still be able to see out the back. And it'll fit a dog and future babies, according to Scot.

I told him to shut it because I am not thinking about babies until at least after we get married. Psh. Men.

Now I know I previously bad-mouthed the Rogue to other people because of other things I'd heard about it, but I am eating my words up. I love this car. Love. I'm so bummed that Scot will get to drive it most of the time (he has the longer commute), but I fully plan on stealing it whenever possible. I initially named it Clinton, like Bill, because yes, I have a thing for good ol' Billy. But I definitely think it's more of a girl car. So now it's name is Stella.

Sunday was blah.. nothing too exciting. I have today off, since my new schedule will be Tuesday - Saturday. So I am primping myself: massage, pedicure, taxes.. ok, so the taxes are unfortunate, but at least I can have a glass of wine while doing them.

Please tell me I'm not the only one who names their car?!