How to Save a Weekend + CT GIVEAWAY!
If you have a moment, head on over to the fashion company Free Endearment’s blog, which today is listing out bikini-ready tips for summer. The last one is from yours truly! And while you’re at it, check out my darling friend Jenny’s new blog, Tofu Swag. The fabulous title clues you in to what you can expect – vegan food porn and sassy commentary. Need I say more?
My weekend started out kind of crappy. I was feeling really, really down ever since Wednesday, and despite the fact that I had plenty of fun planned for Friday through Sunday, I was not feeling good. Blame my usual issues. However, I managed to slowly salvage the weekend – and my mood – thanks to family, friends, and the power of positive thinking.
So without further ado, I give you – how to save a weekend:
1. Wear a new shirt that makes you feel fabulous. Express surprise when your best blend wears a brightly colored shirt with an interesting back as well. Proceed to bring sexy back.
2. Don’t be afraid to make a fool of yourself. Otherwise photographic gems like these wouldn’t exist.
Oh HEY cardboard fox!
3. Go with your gut. If your first instinct drink order is a cucumber martini and the ginormous Greek dip platter is calling your name…do it. If you’re dreaming of a Wildflour vegan scone…order it.
Greek dips and Effen Good cucumber martini at Bar Louie in Foxborough, MA.
Still dreaming of this mushroom and spinach scone.
4. Drink wine. Preferably with family friends, your parents, and your best friend by your side. And preferably local wine.
Glass of Cabernet Franc (2007).
Lidia and I at the gorgeous Chamard Vineyards in Clinton, CT.
BFF
5. Don’t be afraid to ask your mom for a hug if you’re feeling down. Cry on her shoulder. It doesn’t help anyone to feel guilty for putting your worries on her or to hold your sadness inside. Just let it out so you can get to the smiling.
Height diff much?
6. Wear a flowy dress. Spin around. Jump. Channel your inner flower child.
7. Have the best dad in the world. Need I say more?
8. Drink tequila out of a wine glass at the vineyard. It looks like white wine – they’ll never know!
That is NOT Pinot Grigio.
Classy pairing.
9. Go to the beach. Yeah, that’s it. Just go.
I’ve fallen…and I can’t get up!
10. When selecting a restaurant for a Sunday dinner, look no further than the local spot where your sister is a waitress. She’ll pour you LOTS of red wine, give you slow service because she knows she can, and make sure you leave smiling (and not just due to the wine).
Sis and I at Giovanni’s, her place of work, in Glastonbury, CT.
This is NOT one glass.
I ended my weekend feeling WAY better than I had going in. I think I can give credit to every part of the ten steps above for how much better I felt, and am continuing to feel. Oh, and I don’t have work tomorrow. YAY.
And now it’s time for a giveaway for my Connecticut readers. The Hartford Symphony Orchestra is sponsoring an excellent outdoor summer concert series at the Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows. This Friday, July 6, receive a free dance lesson at Dancing Under the Stars. Or next Friday, July 13, listen to Music of Elton John at Rocket Man. Finally, on Friday July 20, get your fill of Big Country. Lawn tickets are only $20 in advance, and table tickets are just $40 (both prices go up $5 if you purchase at the door). Child lawn tickets are always $5!
But you have the chance to go for free by entering a giveaway for two lawn tickets for one lucky winner! The tickets work for any of the 3 shows in July mentioned above. To enter, just comment telling me which show you’d most want to attend (mandatory). Entries close this Thursday 7/5 at 12PM EST!
For extra entries (leave a comment for each) you can:
Good luck to all who enter!
