Colorado... a (belated) timeline!

Sorry for the summer break around here. But I'm back!  With a belated timeline...

Wednesday- Mr. Louisville and I catch a flight first thing to Denver.  As soon as we land we pick up our car and head to lunch.  Ate at Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.  Quite possibly the worst meal of the trip.

Afterwards we drive over to Heather and Aaron's whom we haven't seen since San Fransisco.  After a nap we wined, dined and had a great time!  They made us delicious grilled fish tacos with fresh pico and guac.  It was a lovely night of catching up!

Thursday - Duck eggs and bacon for breakfast before hitting the road to Fort Collins.  M and I get cleaned up then head out in search of drinks. We had a drink at the Blind Pig (moscow mule for me!) then walked around a bit landing at the Drunken Monkey.  We were there early so we snagged a swing at the bar.  Fun!

Finally, we found Social which was by far my favorite drinking hole. Ambiance, good service, rose!  Highly recommend!

After our own little happy hour we met up with Andi, Payne and their families at Beau Jo's for a pre-wedding pizza party.  After feasting the younger crowd went out for night caps at the Town Pump.  Jello shots and light beer at this point!

Friday - M and I woke up early to go on a little hike per the recommendation of the bell hop at our hotel.  First, a little breakfast burrito fuel at Wild Boar Cafe then we made our way to the Horsetooth Reservoir and did a quick little hike to Horsetooth falls.  It was perfect!

Afterwards, we hit up Target then went back to our hotel to freshen up.  Mara and Brian came in and we went to lunch at Fort Collins Brewery.  Then walked to Odell Brewery and New Belgium Brewery.  Shew!

Around 5 we met in Mara's room for some celebratory sparkling rose before heading to the hostel for a welcome barbecue.

Saturday - We woke up early again and grabbed a quick breakfast at Avogadro's.

Afterwards we met up with Mara and Brian again to go white water rafting.  A little 30th birthday adventure for Mara!
We lunched at Vern's after then headed back to the hotel to get ready for the wedding!

Before the wedding we went to Black Bottle Brewery for a drink then headed back to the hostel.
The wedding was perfect!

After the wedding we made our way to the reception at Horse and Dragon Brewery.  We were greeted with Bluegrass music and beers and feasted at the taco truck parked outside.

Sunday - Mr. Louisville and I got up and freshened up before heading back to the hostel once last time to say goodbye.

Afterwards we hit the road for Boulder!  We met some of Mr. Louisville's friends for lunch at Med and then walked around downtown a bit. I even got to stop into a legal pot shop to check it out.

After lunch M and I made our way back to Denver where we met Aaron and Heather at the pool.  It was a perfect pool day and I proceeded to drink a bottle of rose all by myself. We grilled a bunch of different sausages and had a few different types of salad for dinner.  Perfection.

Monday - Our flight wasn't leaving until 6pm so we were up around 9 for more duck eggs and breakfast sausages.  Then Heather took us up the Mountain to Evergreen Dam.  We walked around the dam and wondered about living in such a place.  We drove around a bit to look at the big homes nearby and we spotted some Elk!  We stopped off for a quick lunch which would've been great had the waitress not dropped an entire ramekin of salad dressing on Mr. Louisville's shorts!!  She was apologetic but didn't comp a single thing. Poor form.

After heading back down the mountain we cleaned up and got ready to go then were off to the airport.

Colorado, you're okay!

A to Z about me!

Carly motivates me to keep blogging.  Besides, I can't resist a questionnaire!

A - Age: 30

B - Biggest Fear: Oh, you know... the big sleep.

C - Current Time: 6:55 P.M.

D: Drink You Last Had: Besides water, La Croix.  Apple-Berry flavor.

E - Easiest Person to Talk To: Leyla.

F - Favorite Song: I recently saw the Alabama Shakes in concert and I'm a big fan of The Greatest off their new album, Sound and Color.

G - Grossest Memory: Recently I was watching my niece Charlotte.  She was naked right before bath time and we were playing when she started to poop.  I screamed!

H - Hometown: Ryland Heights, Kentucky - it's about 15 minutes from downtown Cincinnati.

I - In Love With: My BKR water bottle.

J - Jealous Of: People that can seemingly eat whatever they want and never gain weight!

K - Kindest Person You Know: Mara.

L - Life Isn't Complete Without: Sex, drugs and rock and roll.

M - Middle Name: Rose after my maternal grandmother.

N – Number of Siblings: 2.  Older sister Molly and younger brother Elihu.

O – One Wish: To always have a job that I enjoy.

P – Person You Spoke To On The Phone Last: Mr. Louisville.

Q – Question You’re Always Asked: "Are you a nurse?"  When I tell people that I work at Hoxworth Blood Center.

R – Reason To Smile: LIFE.

S – Song You Last Sang: Build me up Buttercup with Charlotte and Molly while I was cooking dinner this evening.

T – Time You Woke Up: 7ish a.m.

U – Underwear Color: Currently white with blue and green hearts.

V – Vacation Destination: Anywhere!  Next up is Vegas and San Diego.

W – Worst Habit: Using a credit card.

X – X-Rays You’ve Had: Only at the dentist.

Y – Your Favorite Food: Chipotle.

Z – Zodiac Sign: Aquarius!

Your turn!

Charleston and Savannah... a timeline!

A belated timeline.

Tuesday -  Depart Louisville and fly to Charleston (via Baltimore).

Arrive in time for a late supper with Carly and Adam at Minero.  Quite delicious!

Wednesday - M and I walk around town and explore a bit.  We hit 10,000 steps before lunch!

Since we were on a Sean Brock streak we lunched at Husk for a delicious lunch.

Pimento cheese and a bibb salad.

Shrimp and grits with a ginger beer.

After lunch we hit the road for Savannah!

In the evening we meet up with friends for happy hour then head out for supper at Blowin' Smoke.
Pretty decent barbecue!  Afterwards, Spanky's!!

Thursday - Pool day with TP. We are professionals but it was HOT!!  That evening, after happy hour we walked a little shy of 2 miles to Elizabeth on 37th Street.  The route took us through many of the squares so it was quite nice.  We were even up for the walk back!

Friday - I met up with TP and Kath in Savannah.  We lunched at Zunzi's and shopped around town.
That evening was the reception for Mr. Louisville's work thing.  It was a work trip after all! Afterwards, we hopped on the ferry across to Savannah and went to 1860 Gastropub.  It was definitely my favorite restaurant we went to in Savannah.

Saturday - Mr. Louisville and I met TP and BP for brunch.  Then TP and I took off for pool day take 2 while Mr. Louisville took a trolley tour.  A trolley caught fire across the river and we watched the whole thing!
We rendevouzed with the group later for $1 oysters and $5 glasses of wine at our hotel restaurant.

Best deal of the trip!!  Afterwards it was dinner at Huey's followed by drinks at Spanky's.

Sunday - Mr. L and I hit the road back to Charelston stopping along the way to visit with my cousin David and his lovely fiance Taylor!  They are living about 30 minutes North of Charelston for a few months so it was nice to sneak in a visit!  We lunched at Graze and caught up back in their apartment.

Afterwards, we headed back to Carly and Adam's.  It was nice to hang out and drink rose while Carly prepared the best meal of the trip!!  Coconut Mango Chicken Fried Rice.  SO GOOD!!
Mr. Louisville and I had a night cap down the street at a neighborhood bar while Carly and Adam watched the Game of Throne season finale.  We returned just in time to catch the end of the NBA final game 6 before calling it a night.

Monday - We left early and grabbed a biscuit to go and then headed home.

A great trip!

Derby week

Derby in Louisville starts on Tuesday...

Tuesday - Winefest.

Tipsy!

Wednesday - Beerfest.

Thursday - Wing Ding.  Annual shindig with wings, beer and an ice luge!

Friday - Oaks & Mr. Louisville's birthday!  We scalped tickets so we'd have a seat and it was a gorgeous day.  We were next to some folks from New York that helped us drink the bourbon we snuck in.

Abbey came!

Bathroom selfie.

Saturday - Derby.

With Tracie and Pam.

All fun and games until you can't get an Uber home...

Sunday - Tired.  But still managed to make it back home and have dinner with me ladies!

Read, Watch, Eat: Volume 3

Read

I'd like to read at least 1 book every month this year.  Last month it was Everything I Never Told You.
I liked the book.  Didn't love it but it was a quick read.

Up next: Girl on the Train.

Watch

Detroit '67 at the Ensemble Theater with my momma.  We have season tickets this year and this was my favorite show yet!  I loved learning more about the Detroit riots and listening to the Motown music.  Overall I thought it was heart-wrenching and beautiful.

Eat
At Kreuger's Tavern in OTR before the show.  This new ditty is of the same Bakersfield and The Eagle restaurant group which are two of my faves!  I'm still thinking about their chopped salad and chicken schnitzel! 

Last weekend...

I ran a 10k.  My third one ever but a personal best!

I went to the NCAA Tournament in Louisville.  I saw UCLA upset SMU, UAB upset Iowa St., Cincinnati upset Purdue and Kentucky dominate Hampton.

As much as I LOVE my Wildcats I still found some time to cheer on Mr. Louisville's Cards.  I'm a lover, not a hater.

I had my first patio drinks of the season pre-gaming for more NCAA madness on Saturday.

I saw Kentucky dominate UC.  I was never worried.  We are going all the way!

Mr. Louisville and I hung out with Payne!  Fun, fun!

I made sloppy joes after the long weekend.  Charlotte loved it!

xoxo

So long, Newport

I closed on my Newport house this week.  It was exciting and a lot of work to pack up and move but I'm thrilled for what's ahead.

But first, a little history:

I moved to Newport in 2008.  I had just started my job at Hoxworth Blood Center as my mom was moving home from grad school.  I found a perfect apartment on Craigslist for $600 a month.  817 York Street. Right between the York St. Cafe and Green Derby.  I had such a fun time in this apartment and remained there until February 2013 when I moved into my house on Washington.  3 blocks away.  Big changes, people!

Things I'll miss about 2008 - 2015 aka MY TWENTIES:

Inviting friends over to hang (in my first apartment).

Decorating a space that was mine, all mine.

Riding my bike across the Roebling (or Purple People) into Ohio for Findlay market trips, MPMF and all the things Cincinnati has to offer.

The original Southgate House and the Southgate House Revival.

Parties!

York Street Cafe.

Telling people about the Brass Ass but only actually going in once.

Hula-hooping with friends.

The first home I bought.

I'll mostly miss living close to all the action but the other things I'll miss about Newport include:
LEYLA!!  Dinners, walks and chats together.
Living close enough to the gym where it didn't feel like a big deal to go.
Living alone (although I'm loving my temporary roomies!).
Newport Pizza Company, Dixie Chili, Mokka, Dewey's Pizza... pretty much all the food.
Live music at Jerzees.
The Hofbrahaus patio with friends.
Walking to the Levee for movies alone.
The Crazy Fox.
Riding my bike around town.

Sigh... Newport, you'll always have a piece of my heart.