(Late) Weekend WrapUp

I hope everyone had a very happy Easter! We headed North to see my parents and family and had a great time EATING and finding eggs. I wonder when my parents will stop having Easter Egg hunts for their all over 30 children? I hope NEVER. Last week we also had my brother and nephew come down for a few days. Usually in Brooklyn, we had TONS to do, so being here, I had to get really creative. They seemed to have a good time though. I love when they visit.

Father and son swinging in my front yard.

Pretty much my most favorite picture of Scott... ever.

Who knew Winston Salem had a pretty rad Science Museum? Not me! Nico loved this Hurrican Simulator.

We made a taco bar for dinner one night. SO good and SO easy.

Here we are at my parents house for Easter and my mom is dancing with the Easter Bunny. She has no clue I took this and that makes me laugh even harder.

Intense Baseball game with the fam and redneck golfcarts to get everywhere. Dream. :)

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Good Morning!

Hope everyone had a really nice weekend! Its amazing to have Spring FINALLY here! We were outside most of this week and couldn't be happier about it.

Scott said he was not going to have alcohol in the house for a bit... as you can see, the struggle is real and he ended up buying "just a couple for the Masters". Men.

We took these awesome crates from Scott's work and we're going to make some seating areas in our backyard. Stay tuned to see if we actually do it and how it turns out. Should be hilarious either way.

After being here 9 months or so, we FINALLY found something that reminded us of (our last) home. The Hoots Flea. It was really cute, had some great furniture that we'd see in Brooklyn for about $400 less. SCORE!

Hoots is an old Roller Bar Warehouse that they've redone for artists.

Our new favorite spot for dinner or weekends is The Porch. Its down home, artistic, plays good music and has character. FINALLY!

If ya don't know... now ya know. Offer Ends Tuesday EOD.



Macaroni loves my new kicks from VANS that support the ASPCA! Go get yourself a pair. They have kitties too!

I have my nephew and brother coming to visit this week and I'm a little nervous as there is NOTHING TO DO HERE. I did however hide little easter chicks around the house and if my nephew finds them all, he gets a prize. I don't know what that prize IS yet, but, I'll come up with something, I'm sure.

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Oh, It's Monday again... it just sneaks up on you, huh?

So, while its here and the sun is shining, I'm going to be OK with it. Maybe just this once. :)

So, this weekend was a lot of walks since it was WARM and absolutely gorgeous out. We made our way to Tanglewood Park which is located near us in a town called Clemmons. Its a gorgeous park filled with walking paths, backpacking, horse trail riding and mountain biking.

I work from home now and I'm trying to get used to the quiet of it all. I'm that person that does not love to work from home. I prefer to be around people and having someone to talk to. With that said, we've been working on my "office" and its nearly finished. I will have to share maybe next week. In the meantime, here's a picture of that little pup that HATES when I sit behind my desk. He'd rather me hold him or play with him. He sure is CUTE though.

 

I woke up this morning with THIS on my desk from the Huzbo. Isn't that the BEST surprise ever? Winston Salem is the home of the original Krispy Kreme and it's headquarters is here too. When that red light is on (Hot Donuts Ready), its hard to keep driving past, but, 9 times out of 10 we do. I guess Kirbo couldn't resist today! And, just so you know... it was SOOOOO good.

 

Have a great day, friends.

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Happy Monday!

This weekend we were pummeled with snow... really. I think in total we got close to 15 inches. In a town 1. it NEVER snows and 2. they maybe own two snow plows, this was a massive story. I loved every second of it though! Just look at that pretty snow!




Scott shoveling off our back deck.

 I wish we had sleds for our backyard.

Mack is NOT a fan of cold weather or snow. He stayed covered under blankets most of the weekend.

Not US! we built a huge snowman (or creepy snow creature) to make all our neighbors think that those new people sure are odd.

Me and a snow angel making Scott.

So, with all the snow almost melted, we are looking to have it be 70 here by the end of the week. Sweet Carolina, your weather sure has been interesting.

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Our weekend was full of freezing rain and sleet, so getting outside wasn't the grandest of ideas. So, with all our time indoors, we made my grandmothers Moravian Sugar Cookies Recipe. YUM! Its basically the typical from scratch sugar cookie with a bit of a twist. They are SOOOO yummy and even though we only know ourselves in this little town -- we have about 200 sugar cookies to eat on our own. Luckily I'll hand out some in little holiday boxes to the cleaning women in our building and doormen. I'll also hand some out to the homeless I see on Mack and I's daily walks. Say "hi" -- get some cookies! Pretty good deal.

Aside from being buried in cookies we started the series Downton Abbey. I LOVE it and can't stop talking in an English accent and wanting to wear beautiful long dresses. I've also asked Scott to address me as "his ladyship". I'm not sure if that will stick. I know I'm late to this party, but, that series gets addicting quickly!

What did you do? Anything fun? Bake anything yummy? If you want Granny's recipe, let me know.

HAPPY MONDAY, Y'ALL!

Yummy sugar cookies cooling

my kitchen is covered in flour

im not the greatest of decorators, but, I try.

Scott reluctantly helping sift dry ingredients

I posted this on Instagram the other night because it made me laugh so hard. We always give our pooch WAY too much attention and I guess he was getting tired of all the attention (poor Mack!) that he put his paw up to Scott as if, "No More Kisses". What a little brat! 

Just look at that sweet face down there -- so, adorable!! Oh and Mack, he's cute too. ;)

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I loved this weekend! We had my brother's family down and we did North Carolina right -- in my opinion at least. We did the Dixie Classic and saw some ridiculousness in regards to sideshows, tractor races, tigers, pigs and rifle shooting. It was a good bucket list cross off in regards to that one. Not sure I'd go again. :)

We then headed to a corn field maze that was 3.3 miles of corn stalks! I loved it and we had a blast trying to get through it. I think it took us about 45 minutes!!

I love having family visit.

Scottie is a little mad I snapped the pic of him getting funnel cake for little Nico.

We broke the gumball head mural in Winston!

The Maize Maze. Yes, I really am that pale AND I may have made a massive mistake in dying my hair what I thought was "medium blonde" which came out to reddish brown. HATE IT!

Kirberican Gothic.

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What's the best thing about Monday? Nothing.

This weekend we hung out a lot with our little family, explored a little more of North Carolina and enjoyed the snippits of fall we are seeing. Still no leaves changing... yet. But, the chill (even though its still slight) feels great!

Found some street art!

Mack met a new friend at the dog park. This is Bella.

This is the first time we've had Bo J's since moving down. My God... so good. Working out all week now because of it.

Back to my fave place for my weekly veggies. The fall produce is unbelievable right now.

Some of our produce we bought from our farmers market. Its so fun to pick your fruits and veggies from venders in a barn. And, that kettle corn up there, it never lasts the day with Scott.

Ever since I put these pants on the Skins started winning! My new Sunday outfit -- sorry, Scott

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Happy Monday!

This weekend was pretty wet down here, but, that didn't stop us from checking out some really entertaining acts outside our apartment. This little town does have a lot of music going on. Whether its Gospel, Oldies, Country or Bluegrass, you can definitely find it here. Now, big name acts? Hmmmm... we have Passion Pit and Joy Formidable next week! I am VERY excited about that. Let's see how these NC'ers watch music. Do they turn their backs to the bands and have full on conversations like they do in LA? Do they bounce around and not care if they elbow you in the head like in DC (I like that), do they not move at all and just watch like in NYC (not all shows were like this, but, a lot are) or will it be a mix of all the above like Philly? I'll let you know.

We finished up Saturday going to Bibs Downtown. Did you know they won PitMasters 2013? Yeah, neither did I. Well, they did and holy hell... its good. When all my friends come down to visit me (hahaha! I know, that was funny huh? Like anyone will actually visit - even family) we will totally come here and pig out. Pun intended.

Pulled pork, brisket with Texas toast and mac n cheese! Started out strong then got reallll full... but ended with a smile.

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This weekend I had one of the greatest people in my life visit me! I haven't seen my amazing friend Katie in about 1.5 years and that is entirely way too long. She flew down to good ole North Carolina on a Friday afternoon and I don't think I stopped talking or smiling the entire time. We have known each other for 30 years now... 30 YEARS! That is unheard of and I'm so happy that we have been so close through out them all. She's been with me through amazing times and also very dark times and I cherish them all. I love you, Katie! Thank you for visiting me and sorry I don't live in a more exciting spot. Made me miss NYC THAT much more.

Remember when I used to post pictures of amazing skylines and buildings? Yes, me too. Now its just random barns on walks.

So, now that I've been here two weeks already, I'm adjusting and I think facing reality that this IS my reality. I miss the city. I miss my friends... I miss having a friend. Dare I say I miss the chaos? OK, well, I do. I miss it a lot! I miss having things to TALK about and the "omg, did you see/hear/taste that?!" I miss the taxi's flying past me. I miss the hustle of the subway and I even miss "hello my name is Marty -- I'm homeless and I"m hungry" homeless dude on the L Train. I miss inappropriate street art. I miss choices.  I miss walking into my giant building on 6th Ave with my name on my cube at an amazing Tech Company. I miss getting a shitty $15.00 salad for lunch and my bagel guy who used to call me Boss. I miss delivery, boy... do I miss delivery.

The greatest part about living in NYC was that when I first moved there and didn't know anyone, the city itself, became my best friend. She was always there and she was always ON! I had endless things to do, see and explore and I'm so thankful that I did. Here... well, here, is different. There really isn't much to do, see or explore, at. all. I think I've done it all. I walk around my tiny town all day long and people must wonder what the heck I do. The answer, nothing. I'm basically retired (not many opportunities) and this is coming from a girl who never wanted to retire... I enjoy working. I enjoy having a schedule and I enjoy having things to do -- I thrive on being busy. It makes me who I am. Here, I have nothing but time. With moving comes adjusting and getting on with life a little differently. Slowing down to a near stop is hard, but, I'm doing my best.

Enjoy your amazing week, friends!

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This weekend we ended up finishing up our apartment full of boxes, buying necessary items and watching A LOT of football. I kind of like moving during football season, it leads to automatic Saturdays of watching it. Usually we move in February where there is NOTHING going on and its horrifically cold, so we end up staring at each other and being bored. Moving after Labor Day -- for once, a good idea.

I can't express the craziness it is to move (most recently) from Brooklyn/NYC to Winston-Salem. This is the SMALLEST town I have ever lived in. To put it in perspective, Manhattan is 33.7sq miles and has 1.6 million people living in it. Winston-Salem is 134sq miles and has 232,000 people living in it. There are 100 more miles of space here and not even a quarter of a million people... SMALL. TOWN. It really is charming though. I have a bakery with coffee downstairs, about 5 bars, a furniture store, some cute art galleries, a tiny music venue and a little market -- and that is town, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to my new life.

I found a bit of street art. Made me nostalgic for dear ole Brooklyn.

A post I will touch on this week. The question, "Where do you worship" is asked... A LOT.

Winston-Salem may have the greatest farmers market I have EVER seen. Its unreal and when I go next, I will take many more pictures.

One of my fave things I saw at the Farmers Market. I mean, deep fried candy bars and Pork Skins and Cracklin?

Another post I'll touch this week. We walked 10 minutes north and ran into Old Salem. Its adorably adorable. Seriously, that adorable. :)

So, theyre not hipsters on Bedford, but, this little country band set up on my street and covered Wilco most of the afternoon. I, along with the rest of the town lined the streets to watch.

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Our Weekend.

Kent Ale House trying to talk Kirbo out of making me go to the Mad Descent Block Party.

Dinner at Marlow & Sons -- So. Damn. Good.

Kirbo and friends for Jake's birthday at Roebling Sports Club

Action Walking Shot

ME.

sick... of taking pictures. Prob -- don't care though