In 36 hours...

I learned that I can do a lot in 36...and I can write a long post after that so stick with me.

Friday morning at 4:30am (Pacific Coast Time)- Time to Leave California!



I got up, worked out, and was on my way to the airport by 6:30, only to learn my flight had been delayed. I settled in with the free wi-fi, Starbucks, and even snagged a pre-boarding pass due to only having 15 minutes to make my connection. It was a rather uneventful flight, which is a very good thing. I landed early, and found my husband waiting at the exit for me. I can't tell you how excited it was to finally see him after two weeks- though time went pretty fast for this trip.



After a long day of flying we headed to a local brewery/restaurant for some drinks and dinner. During our wait for a table we caught up over some beer, peanuts, and popcorn. There is nothing like a chocolate cherry beer after a very long day of traveling.


About the time we finished the first round of brews we were seat, ordered up some dinner, and another round. For me turkey burger with Shock Top and for the husband Buffalo Wings & Beef on Weck with a new brew that I can't remember. Yummy!





After dinner I learned my husband had picked up a few items for me! New snow pants and a ski helmet- I know this might not sound like a romantic gift, but we're practical people. We had been invited to join on friends on Saturday for skiing, but I didn't have any ski pants that fit and I have been needing a helmet for a while. Then I was informed that our planned departure time was 8AM!!! I'm normally a morning person, but not after traveling.

Anyways we made it up and out the door in record time, only to learn our ski buddies were running behind- I guess you can't win them all! After everyone arrived we headed toward the slopes and skied for about 6 hours and I can already feel the workout my legs got!

Here I am sporting my new gear...


After a long day of skiing we hit up the grocery store in search of dinner. Matt created a panini that was a cross between a Muffaletta and a Cuban, I'm calling it the Cubaletta. I must say it was quite yummy with a side of blue chips and hummus, it is good to be home!


So what have you accomplished in the last 36 hours???

And the winner is....

I'm a little late with posting the winner, but in my defense it isn't 9pm on my clock so I guess I'll let myself pass.

The official winner according to the random number generator is
Natalia from A Side of Simple!

Thanks to all of you for your kind words. I'm happy to see that you all enjoy visiting me on my part of the blog world and I look forward to reading all the new blogs too!

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Adventrures in China Town...

Last night after work we decided to venture across the bay to check out a chinese restaurant recommended during our tour of San Francisco over the weekend.

Prior to heading out we checked the reviews online, and while the food got rave reviews we were warned that we shouldn't judge the restaruant based on the atomsphere. We were also warned that the owner might come to the table and decide to order for us, and just start sending dishes out.

And that is exactly what happened. He took one look at us and decided that since it was our first visit that he would send out his best dishes, and he so kindly checked to see if any of us had dietary restrictions. And then the dishes started coming...

Welcome to the House of Nanking!


Tsingtoa, an asian beer...


BEST WONTON SOUP EVER....


Potsticker with Peanut Sauce...


Crunchy Noodle Salad with Shrimp...


Chinese Beef w/ veggies wrap...


White fish and veggies in a brown butter sauce...


Nanking Sesame Chicken w/ sweet potatoes...


All these dishes were so full of flavor! My favorite was the wonton soup because the broth actually was flavored unlike any other wonton soup I had ever had. Also I have never had a sweet potato at a chinese restaurant before, but these were also amazing with the sesame chicken. All around two thumb, I'll definitely be going with my husband when we visit San Francisco together!

The Giveway...

Thank You!

As a thank you to all my wonderful readers, I'm hosting my first giveaway! It's completely self-funded so you're getting items that I selected from Trader Joe's and that I have been wanting to try after seeing them on other blogs.



Items include:
Peanut Flour
Banana Chips
72% Dark Chocolate
Omega Trek Mix Packs(5)
Fiberful Fruit Bar
Penguin Gummies

To enter, just leave a comment below about how long you've been visiting my blog or just say hi!

I will draw and post the winner on Thursday at 9pm ET, so enter quickly!

Stay Tuned...

As a thank you to all my lovely readers I'd like to do a giveaway. Since I'm located in California for the next week and have access to Trader Joe's it will include items I'd like to try! One for me, and one for you!



I'll post all the details tonight, so stay tuned!

Today she shops...

I decided to stick near the hotel today and do some relaxing. And any girl knows that a casual shopping day can be relaxing. Even though I'm not a big shopper normally, but it was nice to stroll through the sunny streets and go from store to store with no real purpose. It was a beautiful, sunny day so I was just enjoying myself.

And having no purpose caused me to find a few things...


Thanks to President's Day weekend there were plenty of sales so I picked up a few new tops...



And I got a chance to check out West Elm, which was fabulous! Luckily my bank account was spared too much damage because I have to travel home with the items purchased so I had to keep it under control- not an easy task!



We've been in need of some coffee mugs, and I thought these monogrammed mugs were great. Also found some great clearance/sale items that I could put to use around the house- sorry to ruin any surprises for my husband, but I just had to share!

Did you find any good sales this weekend?

A day in the city...

Street Car 'F' to the Pier...


Chocolate Macadamia Nut Coffee...


Open Motorized Street Car for touring the city...


Alcatraz from a distance...


Fisherman's Wharf...


Traditional Street Cars coming down the hill...


Ghiradelli Square...


Cars parked on a steep hill...


Palace of Fine Arts...


R32 spotting at the Palace...


Golden Gate Bridge...


Another perspective of the bridge...


Posing with the Golden Gate...


Gates to the Japanese gardens...


The 'Painted Ladies'...


The 'Painted Lady' used for Full House...


Lululemon spotting...


Lines in Chinatown for the New Year Parade...


A Garlic Restaurant...


Tulips in bloom...


Boudin's Sourdough Bread Animals...


Crabs waiting to be cooked...


Fishing boats at the Wharf...


Sourdough bread, yum...


Crab Cake Sandwich, yum...


I took over 200 photos during my adventures in San Francisco, came back with soaking wet shoes, and frozen in the open seating on the tour. Despite the negatives it was a great day and I saw a lot! Today I plan to lay low and maybe head into Berkley to actually shop at Lulumelon...

Definitely going to San Francisco again with my husband...