I was low key in Baltimore this weekend celebrating a BFF's bday and another's big move to the city/new digs. B-more is definitely an underrated dining capital (see insert for poached oysters with caviar, served with stir fry and bok choy). Not to mention, you can't get a cab driver in NYC as enthusiastic as Richie, our cabbie on Saturday. He offered to take us for free - which being the Sober Sister, I agreed to (whoops). He had a mix-up of old-school Britney, Chicago and Mariah Carey Dreamlover blasting. Lucky for us, his AC was broken so we had to belt classic tunes out the backseat windows. We tipped him for an amazing ride and arrived safely to our destination. I could have sat back there all night, but I guess Richie had to attend to paying customers.A few more sidenotes since it's been a while:
- I mentioned previously that I bought into the whole trainer thing. I definitely haven't slimmed down since we started. I am, however, really popular at the gym now. My trainer texts me and tries to set me up with other gym-goers. I get high-fived like crazy. A coworker told me it's because they want me to keep buying into the packages (I happen to think it's because I'm that cool). He actually compared it to a strip club - fun until she tells you her name and all about her kids, and then you have to ask for you $20 back.
- Antibiotics are a miracle invention. That is, unless it's the summer and all your weekend plans typically involve alcohol consumption (in moderation, of course).
- I'm excited for the shortened work week and my annual migration to the Jersey Shore for the Fourth. Activities typically include Yahtzee, sunbathing, Whitney Houston dance parties and cheese lunches. I'm most looking forward to fireworks and, despite this past weekend's World Cup loss, that feeling when it's just great to be an American.
- Um, why didn't Zac Brown Band consult my summer calendar when scheduling tour dates in New York?
- My client's fiscal year goes from July - June. That means that it's end of year. From July 2009 through present, things haven't really gone my way ... but with summer comes a much more positive attitude and turn of events. So with that - Wednesday evening I'll be celebrating with an O'Douls (antibiotics) and a kiss on the cheek (strep) to ring in the start of my new year.
Over and out.
-HMOH
p.s. Make sure to read "27 Tuxedos" great post below!!
Happy (Fiscal) New Year!
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