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I’ve been at San Antonio since yesterday afternoon. And it’s so nice to catch up with people I haven’t seen in so long!
I even watched Hansel & Gretel. Watch it. Love it. I did.
The wedding’s tomorrow! Can’t wait to see everyone!
Ahhh!
I don’t want to dress up though. Hopefully it doesn’t rain or else it’s even worse.
Sorry for a short update. I’m too busy hanging out with my peeps.
I’ll talk to you soon and hope that you all are having a great weekend!
Sissy is such a bad influence. She sent me another link to a shopping site. Eeps. Money is just draining out of me. I want to buy EVERYTHING!
Speaking of buying things, I bought these cute booties for the wedding that’s this Sunday at DSW. You like? I figure i can wear them out AND to the office. Win-Win. I want them in grey now. Or any color they have. Bows, Bows, Bows. Love, Love, Love.
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Mallory, Lauren, Samantha, and I bought a Groupon for Wine Tasting at The Cellar Door in Katy.
Sorry for my huge face … I was really close to the camera. Or maybe this is a wake up call to loose weight!
We tasted 13 wines. Red and White. I only had a few I liked. If you know me, I’m a beer person. But now I know which wines I like. So I guess I learned something.
If you ask my friends, they’ll tell you that I thought some wines smelled like fish … or moldy squid. How? I don’t know.
Later that night, Samantha and I went and ate Rudy’s then watched Silver Lining Playbook and Pitch Perfect. It was a pretty chill night.
Sunday, I even got to see Tammy, Jenny, their friends Mary and Jennifer (her boyfriend too) at lunch. It’s been a long, eventful weekend.
Can’t wait for this weekend. Friends and weddings. Exciting!!
P.S. I got on it and did my workout today! Holla!
I would oh so happily write all about my wine tasting experience.
But sadly I have to write my GPA report that’s due tomorrow at noon.
Eeep. Gotta best get on that.
Another thing I need to get on is the whole losing lbs thing.
I know people usually start right when January started … but I didn’t.
Therefore, I start tomorrow.
Until next time … Stay Positive & Think Good Thoughts.
If I ever am lonely enough and really want a man, I know where to go … New Orleans.
I got hit on numerous times to the point I had to tell my coworker to NEVER leave my side!
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Thursday night I went over to Samantha’s area of the world and we watched Les Miserables.
I thought the girl in the pictures was Honey Boo Boo … that someone photoshopped her face in their. Whoops. Sorry amazing singing girl.
This movie made me wish I was in theater and a singer. And it made me miss orchestra too. Bleugh!
I was so excited to see this movie I forgot my phone at the restaurant. Scariest moment ever. I couldn’t enjoy the movie as a whole since in the back of my mind all I could think about was the movie.
Oh, and he was a pretty cutie. Eddie Redmayne. When he sings though, his vibrato throughout his body is pretty ridiculous. His whole neck up just shakes.
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Last night, I went to Midnight Rodeo with Mallory, Samantha, John K., and Robert. Two others were suppose to come too but … nope.
We had fun regardless. Lots of laughs, singing, and dancing. It’s always fun with them!
Later today I get to go to my first wine tasting and then sushi after. Can’t wait.
Happy Saturday y’all!
How do I get 100+ unread blogs each day?! I can’t keep up! Eeps.
Since I mostly ate in New Orleans, I’m just going to do pictures of the places with food/descriptions. Enjoy. 🙂
Cochon
930 Tchoupitoulas St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 588-2123
www.cochonrestaurant.com
Fried Boudin [with picked peppers] | $8
I believe it has a Dijon mustard kind of dip. Mmm … it had a weird taste at first but after a few more bites it was actually quite good.
Oyster & Meat Pie | $8
I’m not too sure what the dip is but it was spicy. And I really did love this. It was filled with many bite-fulls of oysters!
I didn’t know that both of these dishes were fried, else I would of got something else but OHHHH shiet! So good. I wish I actually got to go there again before I left.
Cafe Du Monde
800 Decatur St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 525-4544
www.cafedumonde.com
I didn’t get beignets! I know! It’s a crime!
But I didn’t want sweets since I was so full from Cochon … so I only got a Large Iced Coffee | $5. It was too water downed and tasted like poop. What happened?! I guess they were just busy but meh …
Eat the beignets … they’re much more worth it.
Mother’s Restaurant
401 Poydras St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 523-9656
www.mothersrestaurant.net
Jerry’s Jambalaya [with cabbage & french fries]
I forgot how much it costs but mmm … they served TOO much jambalaya but it was pretty dang tasty. I really loved the cabbage and wished I had more of that. As for the fries … you all know I love potatoes and these were perfectly done!
It was pretty good … just don’t come here for breakfast. Definitely overpriced for that kinda food.
Pho NOLA
3320 Transcontiental Dr.
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 941-7690
www.pho-nola.com
I’m not sure what I ordered … but that it’s obviously Pho. And that it obviously does not taste as good as Houston. Obviously. But if you’re in the mood for Pho in New Orleans, this would do.
Lüke Restaurant
333 St. Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 378-2840
www.lukeneworleans.com
Canard Roti [Chappapeela Farms’ duck breast, confit leg, satsuma glaze, squash tian] | $28
If you had to get ONE thing in New Orleans … get this. I about died eating this. It was that delicious. It wasn’t dry like most ducks I’ve eaten at restaurants. My coworkers were actually jealous at how wonderful it came out.
Best –ish ever!
Southern Breakfast [2 sunny side up eggs, 2 sausages, grits, & biscuit with orange juice]
How do they eat such heavy breakfasts?! The sausages were super oily. No me gusta. The eggs were done up just right and though the biscuit looks burnt, it was actually quite the right amount of cripsness/softness factor.
I’ve never had grits before … or I’ve had but didn’t like it. Gave it another try and it wasn’t bad at all.
Breakfast at Lüke’s isn’t as great as dinner. That’s all I have to say about that.
Singha Thai Cafe
413 Carondelet St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 581-2205
Pad Thai
Um … it was actually, surprisingly good. They give you so much shrimp and chicken unlike many other places I’ve been too. This plate would be enough to feed 2 people … possibly 3.
Go here if you crave Thai food in New Orleans!
American Sector
945 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 528-1940
www.american-sector.com
This is located in the World War II museum … we got to watch the movie that’s in 4-d. It’s VERY educational. I want you all to go!
The chef is the same one from Lüke Restaurant … if y’all were wondering.
Abita Purple Haze
I was a little skeptical to not get Guinness … my go to beer every time I have no idea what to get.
I was not disappointed.
Meat Pies & Shrimp Pies
I’m not going to lie. I forgot which tin is what but they’re pretty much the same. The only thing is the inside. I liked the meat pies more. It was juicy and spicy! The shrimp pies on the other hand … it was just weird. But nonetheless good.
Shrimp & Crab Dip [local spinach and grilled ciabatta]
Mmm … I’ve had better. The bread wasn’t good to me at all. It was too hard to eat.
Mini Cheeseburgers [bacon-onion marmalade]
Oh man … they cut up that meat real nicely. It was kinda like sloppy joes … but without the slops. Must try!
Grilled Black Drum [farra and Covey Rise vegetables] | $16.50
Mmm … this was a “heart healthy” meal. And it sure was. One of my coworkers got the same exact meal as me … but she said hers was dry and cold … lucky for me, mine was the exact opposite. It was too dang good.
Only thing that confused me was that I had flowers and stuff in there … which I don’t think belonged.
They seemed pretty messy here. Hopefully it’s because they are still new. Else, they need some work.
My first King Cake. It’s a must since it’s so close to Mardi Gras time. And I got the baby! Yay!! It’s like a Cinnamon Roll … but with Mardi Gras sprinkles. I really do think sprinkles make everything taste better!
That’s it! I’m full just looking at it all.
Hope you all have a great Friday!!