Hi, I'm Rachel.

A few years ago I could barely boil water.

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Determined to be a kick ass wife, I developed a love for football and learned to cook in my tiny Jersey City kitchen. I spend my days working in Manhattan, my nights and weekends chasing after a rambunctious toddler, and the hours in between cooking with my husband and feeding my TV habit...oh, and I blog about it all! 

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Friday
Oct212011

Five Things Friday

It's another Five Things Friday. How did it get here so fast? Time flies when you are having fun! Here are five things I'm digging this week!

Reuniting with Christine Bean.

I haven't seen her in two months and it is n.o.t. o.k. I miss my sister! She makes me proud every single day with her THON work and I just miss her when she is away. I'm so happy to be together with both of my sisters this weekend!

Spotted self-tie blouse.

I picked up this little number for my trip to the ABQ. I think it’s so pretty and though I often do not find F21 clothing to be flattering on my frame, I kinda sorta fell in love with this one. I will be pairing it with dark 7 for all Mankind flares, cowboy boots and big hoop earrings for the rehearsal dinner tonight.

  

 

 Heat Rises, the novel.

Any Castle fans out there? Call me super cheesy, but I am so into the Richard Castle books. To give you some background, Richard Castle is Nathan Fillion’s character on the show Castle. He plays a mystery writer and tags along with the smart and gorgeous homicide detective Kate Beckett in order to research for his novels. She is his muse, and he bases a whole book series on her alter ego, Nikki Heat. In a genius move by ABC, they actually publish these books for fans to read. Do you follow? The books follow the alter ego’s of everyone on the show, including Castle himself, written as Jameson Rook, a snazzy, charming and {obviously} ruggedly handsome journalist who just so happens to be crushing on Nikki Heat. Anyhow, I totally dig these books because they are legitmately good mystery books, whether you watch the show or not!

 

Zombies.

Our new favorite show, The Walking Dead, started back up on Sunday evening. Man oh man how I love this show! I found it gripping from the first five minutes of the first season, and the second season opener did not disappoint. I am soooo into it. Perhaps into it enough to go with zombies as this year's Halloween costume of choice? I just might base my zombie costume on this creeptacular zombie girl from The Walking Dead. Ack, I have nightmares everytime I see this image...

Falling asleep in a big cozy bed after a long day.

I'm spent from sightseeing and limited sleep last night. I'm barely keeping my eyes open as I type this post. There is no better feeling than being 100% completely exhausted and snuggling up next to the one you love.

Have a great weekend everyone!

What are you loving this week?

 

Reader Comments (8)

LOVE that F21 top and the way you plan to wear it! Take pics! Outfit post... :)

Love that top, so pretty! I have to admit I hated F21 until my sister turned me onto some of their super cute tops and great prices this summer. Now I am mildly addicted to that store!

October 21, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterLauren at Keep It Sweet

Oh the self tie blouse looks awesome. Need to get one of those and yeah for reunions- they are always so much fun! Hope ya'll have a amazing weekend!

October 21, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterKitchen Belleicious

hope you're having a great time!!! i'm loving my flannel sheets this week :)

the F21 top is really cute! this week, even though i don't love cooler weather, i did love breaking out some serious cold weather comfort food meals. =) they definitely get me in the spirit of fall!

October 21, 2011 | Unregistered Commenteramy @ fearless homemaker

F21 is so hit or miss for me! But I will say that the stores in NYC are so much better than the midwest stores. :)

I ADORE Castle, but I was a little reticent to read the book - however, if you recommend it, I trust you 100% and I'll give it a read!

October 21, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterLauraJayne

Geez I don't like zombies but I love watching The Walking Dead. I'm at the edge of my seat for most of the time when watching that show. Happy weekend by the way! :)

October 21, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterHalley | Brochure Printing

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