Monday, May 31, 2010

NYC SATC Girls Weekend Comes to a Close...

What a fabulous weekend in NYC!!! I could not have asked for a better time with Amy in the City. Here is a run down of our fun:

Friday- Shopping on 5th Avenue, the big movie- Sex & the City 2 in Times Square, dinner at STK in the meat packing district

Saturday- Morning exercise in Central Park, Sex & the City tour (See below), more shopping, and SATC Premier Party at Club Velour

Sunday- Picasso exhibit at The Met, Green Day's American Idiot on Broadway (so awesome), more shopping, and dinner at Blue Water Grill in Union Square

3 fun-filled great days! Some other highlights include a few celebrity sightings... (we think)... the hot dog street vendor experiences, tons and tons and tons of walking the streets of NYC, cupcakes!, and relaxing in comfy Waldorf Astoria beds.

The SATC tour was so fun- if you are a fan, you may know some of the the stops.... The Pleasure Chest where the girls purchased their "rabbits", many restaurants such as The Coffee Shop, Sushi Samba, Buddakahn... Aidan's furniture shop, the church where Samantha met her Friar, Scout- the bar Steve and Aidan opened on Mulberry Street... many neat places to see. Great tour that took us all over Manhattan- Chelsea, the Village, etc. for almost 4 hours of pure enjoyment.

I will post pics very soon.... Can't wait for more! Fun, fun, fun!!!

Friday, May 21, 2010

Pre-NYC Post- SATC2

Helllloooooo MR BIG!!!

Ahhhh.... Carrie Bradshaw.... My hero


I am so very excited- chompin' at the bit to share what Lil' Amy and I have scheduled for the premier of Sex & the City 2 in NYC!!! We did the first premier 2 years ago in Hollywood- did the whole Shutter's on the Beach, Robertson Blvd thing..... but nothing, and I mean NOTHING, will compare to this~

Thursday Night- Arrive via La Guardia and make our way mid-town for our digs for 4 days- The Waldorf-Asoria- ooh-lala!

Friday- THE BIG DAY! Premier of the movie followed by dinner at STK steakhouse- moo!


Saturday- The official Sex & the City tour (for all you fans, think the "Rabbit", Magnolia Bakery, Carrie's front stoop, Aidan and Steve's bar Scout, etc.) So fun! That night is the official premier party at Velour- a night club in the city. Tix could be purchased as... The Carrie, The Samantha, etc. Can you guess? We bought The Carrie. I am sure a cosmo WILL be included

Sunday- Green Day's American Idiot Rock Opera on Broadway!!! followed by sushi and such dinner at Blue Water Sushi & Grill- yum!

Monday- Sleep in and fly home.... :(


Of course, mixed in will be some shopping, more sight seeing, and I am sure some tasty libations. Did I say shopping??? I am like a kid counting down the days to Christmas or the last day of school. Or rather, like Carrie Bradshaw in front of Manolo Blahnik.... HELLO LUVA!

Keep your eyes open for the post-post. In the words of Jayzee and Alicia Keys... New York- It's what dreams are made of....

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Just the past few days....

I have had a GREAT past several days and anticipate the next several will be just as sensational, so thought I would just brag about that today. Lucky me.

After the wonderful family excursion to Cabo, I spent the next 12 days in California working- nice to be home in the Bay area for a bit and enjoy my house, my little Casey, time with my brother, etc. But... travel must come. Luckily it is in the form of Utah and Minnesota. I spent 3 days that FLEW by in Utah working AND spending some time with Mr Big/SMITH... call him what you want... I do. That is as much as you get about that. Just know that I am still smiling and I will be until I see him again next weekend. Remember, nothing else about my love life here. Just know things ARE amazing.

There is something about waking up in Park City to the sight of snow-capped mountains and smelling that clean mountain air. It's incredibly refreshing. I can't get enough. Best purchase I ever made- that little condo that could.

I arrived in sunny Minnesota last night and met my very best friend Andi for dinner and wine. Love, love, love Ciao Bella (if you have read my previous posts, you know my obsession). Parmesan crusted shrimp, edamame, Margarita flatbread, and a little (or rather alot) of Sienna vino from back home. Then, to top it off, Andi's sweetheart of a husband had gourmet cupcakes waiting for my belated birthday when we got back to their house. Wow. And yum! Thanks Mark! And Andi too.

This morning I met Eve & Erica for breakfast at Jensen's where we enjoyed a few hours of tasty food and good conversation. I can't believe I worked with those girls at The Limited over 20 years ago??? Yep, still good friends. How cool is that?

Now, after a good workout to allow for all the meals out with friends, Mom and I are heading out for a movie "Letter's to Juliet" followed by dinner for a belated Mother's Day- just Mom and me! Just great way to start a weekend with friends and family. More to come tomorrow.....

Hope your fishing opener weekend is treating YOU well... go fish!

Saturday, May 8, 2010

What is Your Music Genre of Choice?

I am sitting here on a beautiful Saturday morning, after a great hike with friends, downloading songs on my Ipod. Today: Hall & Oates, Orleans (you probably have no idea who that even it? Is it a band? A solo artist?), some new girl whose name has slipped my mind ("According to You" is the title of the cheesy song), and Tonic. Quite a mix, eh?

Got me to thinking about what GENRE of music I am drawn to. Pondering. Much thought given.... NO CLUE. I am at a loss. Take a look at a few of the artists I have on my Ipod now (and this is simply a sampling of the mix):

Prince
Santana
Neil Diamond
Indigo Girls
Michael Jackson
Jackson Brown
Toto
Taylor Swift
Beastie Boys
Carrie Underwood
Colbie Callait
Bush
Tim McGraw
Black Crowes
Richard Marx
Kenny Chesney
Jon Secada
Pointer Sisters

Huh... kinda weird. I know it goes without saying that my FAVORITES are GOO GOO DOLLS, BON JOVI, DIXIE CHICKS.... which is kinda weird in itself, but I think you can say I do not have a genre. Rap is out; all others are in I guess.

I love music, especially when it's a live venue. Can't get enough concerts.

With that, did you know Hall & Oates are coming to the Mountain Winery this summer? Could be fun.... Back to more downloads my friends. Enjoy your tunes.

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Cabo 2010 Recap

What a wonderful trip to Cabo with the family! Below are a few snap shots of the fun times with Mom, Dad, and Jarrod....

The first pic is at Cabo Surf 7 Seas for dinner and drinks- watching the surfers. Tasty and fun!




Didn't get any pics from wave runners on Monday, but Tuesday was a blast on the ATVs... see Mom and me below...

Jarrod and me relaxing on the patio of our suite before my birthday dinner on Wednesday...


Dad and Mom at my birthday dinner at The Office on Medano Beach- great seafood!



Jarrod on the Buccaneer Queen pirate ship for our last night of vacation on Thursday night...


Great times had by all with sun, the beach, many different resort pools, Mexican and seafood dinners, fun activities around Cabo, and much needed relaxation.
Until next year....