Hangin' with my homeboys

FACT: 75% of my friends are dudes. (GASP!) A girl that hangs out with guys? Yes, and guess what they are the most fan-freaking-tastic people in the history of ever.

Last weekend Hunt was in town so clearly I was in store for a guys weekend (don't worry, I'm used to it, and love it). Friday we drove out to Dunedin and went to two local breweries and did some beer tasting and tours. It was a great way to spend the day, would have been better if I would have remembered my ID and didn't have to try and bribe the bartender to let me drink without it (I've really been lacking the common sense lately. Hey, don't judge).

Saturday we drove out to the horse track to do some good ol' gambling with all my favorite boys. I bet 3$ one time, lost, and as a result spend the rest of my time drinking beer out of the cooler you're allowed to bring in with you (how freakin' neat, right? right).


Picture Galore:

FRIDAY.

Those eyes. I melt. 

SATURDAY.

22 going on 12. 

Moral of the story is: Guy friends are the best friends. (I love my girls too, but how many do you know want to go beer tasting and to the horse track? Yup. Zip. Zero. Nada). 

Thanks for a great weekend Hunt, J, Andy, Maurino and Alex. Love you guys! 

P.S. It's almost Friday- whaaaaaat!?!

Day 3.

I'm going to go ahead and warn ya: I'm currently watching Jwoww and Snooki so if you read a mildly inappropriate comment here or there, don't blame me.

Day 3 was NYE. I love new years, there's just something about the idea of getting to start fresh. Ya, ya I know you're not really starting over, it's just another day but hey, let the girl think what she wants. (WOOOAH Snooks, the lumineers? Put those bad boys away will ya?)

Hunter and I went and got coffee in the morning and sat in the park for about an hour, literally just sitting on a bench, holding hands, talking and thinking. It's moments like that when I ask myself how on earth I got so lucky.

We frolicked down River Street, going in and out of some of the stores and ate lunch looking out on the water (poor us, right?) For dinner we went to 700 Drayton, which was breathtaking (we also felt that way when we looked at their fixed NYE menu prices, so to the bar we headed to split a 3 course meal- Hey now, were still just broke college students living on love.. and student loans).

After dinner we popped some champagne (mmmmm) at the hotel then headed to market street to ring in the new year with the rest of the city. They had lights everywhere, projection screens set up with the ball drop up, the next thing I knew we were doing the whole 10-9-8-7 thing and then BAM there I was kissing the same sweet natured, hilarious, abundantly caring, smart, gorgeous guy for the third year in a row. He keeps surprising me, every year I think there is no way I could be any more in love than I am at that given moment, and every year he proves me so incredibly wrong. Thank you for that.

Sorry for all the sappy talk, now here's the good stuff:

Just call me Left Eye.

Clearly I wasn't thrilled to be leaving. Savannah, you'll forever have a place in my heart. 

Hope I didn't bore you babes too much. Until next time-

Day 2

Alright here we go, Savannah Day 2.

It went a little something like this:

Frolicking around the historic district, making comments roughly every 54 seconds about how beautiful it is, commenting on every restaurant we pass. We found our way to Vic's on the River: yum yum yum yum. Period. We sat outside next to some heaters, drank a glass of wine (ordered the wrong wine, received Guinness beer as a result...uh?) GREAT fish tacos, still dreaming about those little guys.

We frolicked some more, played some pool and air hockey (yup, I said it).

For dinner B and Chris went out to celebrate their 1 year wedding anniversary (!!!!!), Happy Anniversary (again) you love birds! So Hunter and I went to Belford's. Great atmosphere, and even better food. Shrimp risotto to die for I tell ya.

We met up for drinks after at the Bohemian Roof Top.

And we lived happily ever after. Just kidding but then we really did go home and go to sleep.

Just look at those. Still trying to take it all in.

Did I mention that it was freezing? Secretly loving Hunter with a beanie (shh)

 

I didn't get to mention how much I love these leather legging I got for Christmas from my sister, so here I go: I really really love them. (Thanks Christa!)

Ignore my creepy red eyes. I guess that's just what happens when your eyes are black.  

I'm ready to go back and I haven't even gotten to Day 3. sigh.

P.S. Back to school today (said in a very positive voice..)

Happy Monday!

Let's talk Savannah, shall we?

First off I want to start by saying- HOLY BEAUTIFUL CITY, PEOPLE! 

But really, if you haven't been there, please go. We stayed in the historic district, and it couldn't have been any more perfect (see how positive I'm being, here's to you, new years resolution). The city itself has so much history and charm that I would be perfectly content staying there, forever.

What did we do you ask? We wined, and dined, and site saw, and then we wined and dined some more. Which if we're being honest here, are my favorite things. I have pictures galore and could rant and rave all day about our trip, so for your sanity I'll take it day by day- deal? Deal.

DAY 1, party people:

I drove up with Bianca and her husband, Chris. And when I say drove up I clearly mean that Bianca and I slept about 80% of the time and Chris drove (sorry Chris, we are crummy co-pilots). Hunter drove from Tallahassee and met us there about 20 minutes later, can you say perfect timing? We walked around the city, drooling over the architecture and trees (seriously), and then ate at a restaurant called the Public Kitchen and Bar. It was adorable inside and their burgers were the best I've ever had (if you go, order the bison bleu cheese burger, you can thank me later). We loved it so much we tried to go back on New Years day but they were closed. Broke my little heart.

We walked around the city some more and then went back to the hotel, drank some wine and got ready for dinner. We made reservations at an Italian placed called Garibaldi's- nom nom nom. After stuffing our faces some more we walked down the street to a bar called the Social Club, drank some beer and listened to live music. OH, and then we froze, all the way home. 

Inside the Public Kitchen. Great atmosphere, food, beer choices and view ;)

B and her hunny.

The brownstones across from our hotel, so beautiful.

At Garibaldi's. mmmm. 

 It's only standard to take some selfies while waiting at the bar...right? Okay, if you say so.

 Little cuties.

The following was our attempt at taking a nice photo outside the Social Club. 

A. It was freezing

B. Couldn't stop laughing

C. How handsome is this guy??

Sorry for the abundance of photos, I just can't help myself. 

Also, make sure you check out my bff Bianca's blog: http://thestoryofherandhim.blogspot.com/

We'll talk Savannah more later. Enjoy your weekend babes!

Happy New Year!

2012, you brought me:

1. Living with the best roommates I could imagine. Oh Sherwood shack, I miss you.
2. Learning that building forts in your living room is good for the soul.
3. Finally learning that what others have to say about me has absolutely NO effect on my life.
4. Accepting the fact that those who want to be in your life will make the effort.
5. Putting into action- "You get to choose the people you have in your life, so why choose crummy ones?"
6. My brother and sister-in-law back to Florida (even though we no longer have anyone to visit in North Carolina, I'm SO happy you babes are back)
7. A college Graduation
8. Starting graduate school
9. Meeting a few new friends in this program (one in particular, my long lost soul sista: Love you Megan!)
10. Learning to compromise- oh hey, long distance relationships.
11. Falling more in love with the most amazing guy I have ever met- every single day.
12. Acceptance of the best accessory: Dog hair on every outfit.


My new years resolution this year is not to work out, stop cursing, stop eating junk food or any of that nonsense. It's simple, but challenging, real but life changing; I'm going to be more positive, in everything that I do. Wish me luck people.

Hunter and I spent out New Years in Savannah, GA. AKA the most beautiful city in the history of, oh I don't know, ever. We were there for four days with my best friend and her husband, and I really don't think I could have hand written a better way to ring in the new year  (pictures from our trip are coming soon). I hope your year is full of happiness, forgiveness, faith, and wine, lots of wine.

NYE day spent sipping coffee in the park with my sweet dude.

2013, I'm thinking you're going to be a good one. 

Only 364 more days...

I hope everyone had an amazing day yesterday as I did, with the best family I could ask for. 

Let the countdown begin: Only 364 more days 'til Christmas!