Wine & Awards!

Had a super fab day in Sonoma yesterday. I had no clue that Robert Kamen winery existed- Kamen is a screenwriter who has written The Karate Kid, Taken, etc. Love the film theme at the tasting room! The wine is expensive, but good. I bought 1 bottle of "Writer's Block". Fun!

Also found "Sigh" - a great sparkling & champagne place that I loved.  So much fun! We spent quite a bit of time there and walked away with a few bottles. Highly recommend!

Hit a few more tasting rooms, had some yummy thin crust pizza and salad... All around a super Sonoma day with friends.

Enjoyed a great day with friends, got lots of sleep and now ready for a day of awards. The Oscars! Fashion and celebrities galore! Good thing I have some special wines to enjoy the day...

Recommendations for today:
Robert Kamen wines
Sigh sparkling fun

Enjoy celebrity day, everyone!

Tourist Time

You often hear- "Be a tourist in your own town"- I kinda did that last night with Rachel & Rachel! So fun!

Drove into the city and viewed Alcatraz from the Bay bridge
Saw the Bay bride beautifully lit up from the Embarcadero- great angle for photographers
Watched a few cable cars drive by
Had a glass of wine in a cheesy sailor-themed bar
Walked by Ghiradelli Square at night- pretty
Enjoyed a traditional seafood dinner at old school Scoma's on the water
Got chatted up by a toothless homeless man on the street

These are just a few fab things about the city by the Bay. Well, I could have skipped the homeless man. What a fun night.  Thanks San Francisco, Rachel & Rachel!

Evolve Your Fitness Routine???

My friend, Jennifer Weland, is a fitness and lifestyle coach. She recently launched a new, "at home" fitness program especially designed for busy women who want to lose weight (of course), tone up, shave inches, have more energy and build the healthy habit that will help them stay that way. 

It's called the 8-Week Challenge and it includes all of this: 

• 8 weekly workout plans and video demonstrations of the exercises
• 2, 20-minute coaching calls with Jennifer
• Weekly emails with tops for success, Meal ideas & healthy recipes
• Tools & resources to help you be successful
• Plenty of motivation & support from Jennifer and through a private Facebook group just for Challenge participants.

You can join whenever you're ready to get started (there's no set time period). And through March 15, you can join for just $89 (regularly $149). 

Check out the details and sign up at: www.evolvefitnessandcoaching.com/8-week-challenge. 

Much About Nothing

Well not even that.. Not much to say about this past week.

Traveled to LA for a few days. Busy work week.
Flew to Utah Friday morning to spend a relaxing weekend in Park City. Beautiful weather. Relaxation. Good food. Gym time.  Lots of movies.

Sleep, Gym, Work, Eat. Drink. Drive. Fly.
That is all for the past 5 days prior to the weekend.

I did watch "What To Expect When You're Expecting". Cute.
Watching "Man On A Ledge" right now.  Decent.

Updated my Netflix que, 24 movies to see. Now I just need more time to spent at home to see them!

That is all for this week.  Looking forward to time at home and outings with friends this week.
Happy Belated Valentines Day!

The "To-Do List"

I have been working on my To-Do list for the past 2 days while I am home for the weekend, before I travel again for work.  Finished everything on it.  Here goes:

Called or texted all my friends
Wrote a few letters (yes, paper letters)
Sent a few emails
Went to the bank
Went to the candy store (gifts)
Went to the gym (twice)
Cleaned the leafs off the patio
A home facial
A few loads of laundry
Washed and unloaded the dishwasher
Got a pedicure
Sent electronics to recycling
Cleaned a few carpet stains
Paid some bills
Went to the grocery store
Went to the drugstore
Organized all drawers and cabinets
Organized the linen closet
Washed bed sheets
Changed kitty litter
Prepared all February & March Birthday cards
Filled bags for clothing donation
Cleaned out my purse
Washed all the rugs in the house
Scheduled a massage for next weekend

Anything I missed?

Bam. How is that for completing my list? Ahhhh.....
Now it's time for more DVR catch-up before the Grammy's begin tonight.
Until my list builds up again.... They always do!

Random Friday Night

Just thinking about last night.....bad cold... but dinner out with Jennifer was great.
Delicious shaved veggie salad (shared)
Tasty glass of white wine that was the special (wish I remember what it was!?)
Scrumptious margarita pizza with roasted chicken (shared)
Wonderful dinner at Pizza Antica in Lafayette- highly recommend.

When I got home, Jarrod and I watched "Ted" on DVD. Ok, I was expecting tons of raunchy humor based on what I have been told.  Did not get it.  Did not think it was all it was cracked up to be.  Sure, there were a few funny lines...  but still... a talking bear? I guess just not my thing.

Not horrible, but not what was hoping for.  Dinner was great. Relaxation on the couch was great. Fell asleep at the end of "Ted".

Now, just want my cold to go away.  Neti pot, meds, sleep, Vitamin C, water.... trying all I can.  Guess my excuse of a lazy Saturday is what I need.

Have a great weekend!

Flu- Blah

I don't have much to say today other than this:

I have never had a flu shot before this year. Had one a few weeks back. All WAS good.
Yesterday, I woke up so incredibly congested and it is much worse today. Cannot breath. Cannot stop sneezing.  Just starting coughing. Blah.

Is this the flu? Or is this just a bad cold?  I had one in December.... I should be done.  It's making my
"To-Do" list not getting done.  That is not good.
It's making me lazy and afraid I am going to miss my workouts.  Again, blah.

Other than that, I am eating healthy, taking vitamins and getting plenty of sleep.  Is this my punishment for being healthy?

Well, after work tomorrow, I guess it will be a relaxing weekend.
Get a pedicure (nice toes make me feel better)
Watch the movie "Ted" (hear it's dirty-funny)
Cuddle with my kitty
Sleep

I think that's all.  I am boring for now- too congested to say more.
Hope you are all healthy!

My Favorite Sundance Pics

 

 

ASHTON KUTCHER IN "jOBS"

AMY & CASEY WILSON (HAPPY ENDINGS)

DARIEN, AMY & KARI POST FILM VIEWING AT ECCLES

DARIEN, AMY & KARI WAITING IN LINE FOR A FILM

AMY & DARIEN AT FILM MAKERS LODGE ON MAIN STREET

CAST OF "BREATHE IN" FEATURING GUY PEARCE, FELICITY JONES & AMY RYAN

KARI & JOSH RADNOR (HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER)

DARIEN, KARI & AMY AT THE FOUNDRY GRILL AT SUNDANCE RESORT

DARIEN & SHANNON AT SUNDANCE RESORT

MAIN STREET AFTER SNOWFALL DURING SUNSET

End of Sundance

Well, once again Sundance came to a close.  I was not great at updating my blog while at Sundance- so here is a general recap of what I failed to post after the first few days:

8 movies-
LOVED "jOBS"
LOVED "Fruitvale" (won both the main dramatic grand and audience awards)
Really liked "Emanuel and the Truth About Fishes"
Really liked "In A World..."
Really like "Two Mothers"
Liked "Breathe In"
Liked "Before Midnight"
Loathed "The Rambler"

There you have it.
Aside from the films...

Both 90-minute massages at Align Spa were fantastic.
Both meals at Purple Sage were superb-
Blue cheese fondue, wedge salad, spinach salad, corn chowder, boneless fried chicken, green beans, and butterscotch pudding (of course, not all at once!)
Dinner at Grub Steak was tasty and fun
Both brunches at The Foundry Grill at Sundance Resort were to die for
An impromptu parade on Main Street was comical and new
Time at the gym took place to work off said food (needed more of that!)
The company over both weekends was fabulous
Seeing Chris Noth, Casey Wilson, Josh Radnor and Ashton Kutcher were highlights

The mountain air, snow, excitement of the festival and all-around-glory of every January kept a smile on my face and a skip in my step.  Oh the joys!

Thanks Lil Amy, Kari and Shannon for 2 fun weekends in Park City for Sundance 2013!
I recommend it to all- see ya at Sundance 2014!