Matt and I hosted our very first Derby party this weekend. We had a small crowd at first, but closer to race time, we had a packed kitchen and started running low on bourbon! For the juleps, I made a simple syrup and then packed the jar of syrup with mint to sit in the fridge overnight. They were good! I made a simple spread of food because I wasn’t sure how hungry people would be at an afternoon party…
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We’re back from a wonderful few days in San Juan, Puerto Rico. We had a lot of rainy weather, but when the sun was out, the beach was gorgeous! We stayed at the Marriott with Matt’s rewards points and we were really happy with it. The resort is right on the beach in an area called Condado, with lots of restaurants and shops within walking distance. We were high up on the 12th floor with a view of the pool…
…not the bird, the country! We’re en route to Istanbul for some history, relaxation, and European culture. I can’t wait to see the architecture and hopefully step onto the continent of Asia for the first time!!! We planned the trip back in January, and since we’ll be celebrating Matt’s 30th birthday, he got to pick the destination. We fell in love with Greece last year, and figured Turkey’s got to be the next best thing:) In addition to Istanbul, we’re…
Well, we’re here! It took me about ten minutes to adjust to our apartment and Matt and I were out exploring the neighborhood. Matt’s company helped us find a place to sub-lease and it’s very cute! Oh how I’ve missed living in a place with a sunny bedroom (our Durham apt is like a cave)! I could get used to this:) We are within a short walk of adorable shops and restaurants in an area known as Virginia Highland. Lucky…
For the first time ever, I tried yoga. The verdict? I didn’t love it, but I didn’t hate it. I was really worried I would hate it, so that is a good thing. I realize the class was only one type of yoga and there seems to be quite a bit of variation between the types of yoga. A couple of thoughts from the experience: It was a beginner’s class, but it was power yoga, so I had hoped…