Sweet Summertime

I think everyone can agree - for the most part - that summer is an awesome time of year!  You can get a nice little tan, sit outside at lunch, leave your windows down...yes, it's a great time of year!

Dating in the summer can also be very fun...you don't have to do the usual, "let's do dinner & a movie" but you can kinda branch out and do out of the ordinary type things.  I've put a list together of my favorite summer dating spots/ideas.

1.) The Drive - In:

Going to the drive-in in Winchester is probably one of my favorite things to do.  I love sitting at the pool all day, getting some sun, then showering - putting on some comfy clothes, grab some snacks & blankets & heading to the drive-in with a cutie!  There's just something romantic about this old fashion way of dating - and you're still seeing a movie - but you're outside!

2.) Porch Sitting:

Being outside is key in the summer - and sitting out on a deck sipping some wine or a cold beer is one of my favorite ways to spend most evenings.  I just like the simplicity of it - and also the conversations that you will have are priceless.  Guitars, bonfires, & mosquito repellent candles are also fun to throw into the mix.

3.) Blood Mary Brunches:

What better way after spending all night on the deck with your adult beverages to keep the fun going than to check out local mom & pop places for a Bloody Mary!  There are so many yummy places to eat around Lexington - Josies is still my #1 - but I'm curious to try out Glenn Creek Brewery...they have a Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar.

4.) Four Wheeling:

Who doesn't love a little "off roading"...if only I had a Jeep - I would be in the Gorge every weekend!

5.) Summer Concert Series Action:

I've been dying to visit Elk Creek Vineyard - they have a Summer Concert Series, Wine Tastings, Clay Shooting Range, & Lodge.  How romantic would that be for a night - and it's kinda like the best of all worlds.

Hope this has inspired some of you to get up and moving this summer - it has me - just got to narrow down the "who" I want to do these things with ;) . 

How Did I Fit That All Into A Weekend?

It's definitely been a long time since I've posted anything - that's kinda ridiculous right?  I've told people it's because I have no new material - nothing exciting going on in my life.  But I think it's really because there is SO MUCH going on I don't have time to write.  I thought linking up with Sami today would be a perfect way to get back into blogland!

Take for example this weekend - which actually started on Thursday at TNL.  A little rain didn't stop a good time, in fact everyone found themselves underneath the pavilion huddled.  Then we ventured onto West Sixth Street Brewery for a little Amber Ale & Fork in the Road Food Truck.  There was even a moonlit trolley ride with a handsome Alabama boy!

Continuing, one of my childhood friends is getting married and we celebrated her Bachelorette Party on Friday night at Palmer's & Comedy Off Broadway!  I literally laughed until the tears ran down my face.  It's so much fun to be with friends you grew up with and who know everything (good and bad) about you and love you anyway!

And Saturday, the Beer Cheese Festival hit Winchester - and Deb & I were the first people there.  Ale-8's in hand we sampled what seems like 109890 types of beer cheese.  I even came home with a couple tubs of Big Russ - Habanero flavor.

Then finished up the weekend with a little pool sitting - and somehow managed to get burnt between the rain showers.  And a little get together with an old friend - who is actually neither old nor just a friend I suppose - at Willies on Sunday afternoon.

All in all - one of my favorite weekends ever - definitely a taste of summertime - can't wait for more excitement this summer!

Confession - Good for the Soul

I think every now and again, it's healthy to purge those thoughts from your head that maybe no one else knows...maybe the thoughts that honestly no one even cares about but it makes you feel better to say them.  So, that's what I'm going to do...I'm going to confess a few random things to you guys...

 

I confess that I am super addicted to Cityville – I think the weekend away in the country with no cell service has helped break my addiction, but I’m not super sure yet….I know that there are about 8 crops of corn that haven’t been harvested. EEK

I think big clumps of clover are extremely creepy – I have no idea why but I think it’s so strange that they are always so healthy!

I am addicted to this stupid caramel candy – this weekend I took a bag to my mom because I knew she liked it – she probably had 4 – I had the rest.  I also have a bag at work...It’s hilarious because I keep it in a drawer thinking that will be harder to get to – nope, pretty darn easy!

When I was in college I had a couple scares with Melanoma – I was lucky and the doctor was able to remove all the bad cells.  Being a dumb kid I kept going to the tanning bed, I just loved the way I looked when I had a tan.  I was tan year round – because that’s normal.  Anyway – last year I had another scare, and finally took a hint and canceled my tanning bed membership which I had since I was 22.    I’ve been so proud of myself staying out of it – and wearing sunscreen.  But I still have to admit I love sitting outside at lunch and getting a little red on my arms.  I do not love the tan lines then that you have to even out.

If you follow me on Instagram – you know I have a real problem with curling irons.  I have 4 on my sink that I use regularly and then I have two under my sink in case of an emergency.  So the fact that my hair looks like vomville today is completely ridiculous – I should have this by now! 

And lastly - I confess that I pick some real jerks to date.  I seriously don't understand why one can't just be a normal guy - dates, drives in the country, walks after dinner...or even just being honest and saying what they mean.  Instead they "need you", don't understand why you are so attached after they spill their love for you, or think it's alright to tell you they want to date you - but find out later they are on a dating website telling every other female the same thing.  I bet they are all princesses too, eh?  

Anyway, I have concluded that confession is good for the soul! Thanks for listening!

High Five for Friday

I'm so glad that today is Friday...it's going to be a beautiful weekend!  I've linked up with Lauren - From My Grey Desk Blog for High Five for Friday!  Be sure to check out all the links on her page today!  I absolutely love this linkup!

 

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I've been obsessed with the app My Fitness Pal - I'm planning a vaca the end of May and I have 10 pounds to go!  I have been tracking my calories and am so pleased with the results thus far!

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Enjoyed a little snack with my college buddy, Laura Beth, at Starbucks on Monday night.  Well it was just supposed to be our "skinny" coffees - but the cutie behind the counter hooked us up!

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Ready for some fire pit action this weekend - as the weather is going to be fabulous!

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Today is Opening Day at Keeneland - probably the best, most wonderful, thing about living in Lexington!  Too bad I'm stuck in the workplace today :(

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Long story short - I'm interested in this guy, he may be the busiest person I know (it's a fact, not something made up) and going on a date with him has been pretty close to not happening.  He was in town last night (not with me) and I wanted to be a little spontaneous, asked him to go find a mini golf course with me (talked about this being a fun date) - and he said he was already in bed.  BUMMER!  The fact that he didn't bounce right up and be down for it was more upsetting than not getting to see him.  Time to focus on the ones now who WILL jump out of bed for that! 

What about you kids?  Have a nice week? Don't forget to visit From My Grey Desk Blog!