Life lately...

READ

Just finished reading Watch Me, a follow up to A Story Lately Told.  As Mindy said, "I can't believe Jack is O.K. with this book." To which Anjelica responded "of course Jack is okay with it - It's a love letter."  Ugh, love her.

Next up, Purity for Babes and Books.

LISTENING
I'm really digging You Must Remember This specifically their season on the infamous Manson murders. Which is timely because Anjelica mentioned the Roman Polanski scandal in her memoir. After every episode I dive deep into Wikipedia to read up on all the crazy stuff surrounding that lunatic. It's fascinating and so sad.

Random Facts: Anjela Lansbury's daughter was once a member of his "family".
Charles Manson is only 5'2".
Beach Boy Dennis Wilson was affiliated with the cult for a long time. This took me down a Beach Boy bender where I discovered that Dennis' cousin, Mike Love is brothers with Stan Love who is the father of Kevin Love - currently playing basketball for Cleveland.
After mentioning my current obsession to my mom she mentioned that my aunt knew one of the women in the Manson family!!!
It's so good and scary... highly suggest!

TRAVELING
I'm going to Austin this weekend with Mr. Louisville.  He's working which means I get to play!  I've already made reservations at Parkside for a date night but I've been looking up all kinds of fun things to do and see in a new to me city. Timeline to come!

CHEERING
I went to a Louisville football game with M and a Bengals game with Ley.  Wins for both!

xo.

Halloween Weekend

I never look forward to falling back for daylight savings but I do love this time of year.  Halloween! Fall! Football!  And, randomly, my parent's 33rd Anniversary!!  Here's to 33 more, Mom and Dad!!  :)

Last Thursday I traveled to Louisville for the Florida State University vs. Louisville football game.  This game was a big deal!  And although UofL didn't pull off a win it was still fun.  Maybe a little too fun!

All the Betas before the game.

Friday I was back in Newport!  That evening was Halloween and I went out for my friend Nate's birthday! Last year we went to Below Zero and I've been looking forward to it again all year.  Mr Louisville dressed up as a nerd (um, not really a stretch for him ;) and I pulled out an old favorite, California Mountain Snake from Kill Bill!  The dance party was so much fun!  I could have closed it down but Thursday night's shenanigans caught up to me eventually so Mr L and I headed home around 1am.

Leyla finally met Mr. Louisville!

Becky creeping, Leyla, Hillie (who KILLED it as Red from Orange is the new Black, Kelly as My Little Pony and me.

Saturday, it was more Halloween fun!  But first, another birthday.  We met up with Mike and Abbey to celebrate Ab's birthday at Dewey's Pizza.  One of my favorites!  Then, it was off to Brett's for a party.  Mr. Louisville has quite the 'stache and after some contemplating we decided to go as a little girl and pedophile! I think we pulled it off!  The lollipops were a nice touch.

Finally, I don't think I can complete a Halloween post with out a picture of my niece on her first Halloween dressed as a little ladybug. I love her!

Leyla

Today is my friend, Leyla's, birthday!!
Last night we did a bit of celebrating that went like this:
1. Met up with Amy and Kelly for a drink at Sidebar.
2. Rookwood Pottery for appetizers and drinks.
3. Celestial for a quick shot.
4. Nada for dinner.
5. Village Pub.

Leyla is a newer friend of mine and I love it! She's been a good influence and addition to my life. She also helps me dress better!  She's a personal stylist at Nordstrom and is the best at picking out clothes.  So nice but a little dangerous.

Amy, Leyla and Kelly

Leyla and I

Birthday girl!

Swinging at Rookwood.