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
May252012

Five Things Friday

Hi there!

Sorry for all of my late postings this week. I just haven't been able to get my @#$% together at all.

But!

I promise to be better next week..mmmk?

Meanwhile, I'm thrilled that it is Friday! I have a half day at work today and then a nice, long 3-day weekend to follow. I am ready for some sunshine, pool time, shore time...and maybe a nice sushi dinner this evening :) So on that note, here are my five things!

 

Multi-blue nail polish.

I used Zoya Yummy for the light blue...

and Deborah Lippman Lady Sings the Blues for the contrast ring fingers.

 

Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion. 

I kind of loved this book. A zombie falls in love with a human and you can't help but root for R through the entire book. It made me laugh and almost cry. And it's going to be a movie in February. Oh and now I'm on the hunt once again for a new book to read...

 

The Nordstrom Sale.

Though I wait all year long for the Anniversary Sale in July, I still plan to get down this weekend with the Half-Yearly Sale. I hear neons and summer dresses and clutches and shoes calling my name...Now I just need that whole bottomless bank account thing to kick in...

 

Dairy Queen Confetti Cake Blizzard.

Ok so I have been obsessing lately over having a Blizzard. I haven't had one since the pumpkin pie version in October and for some reason, it's been on my mind. And confetti cake?! Um, yes please!!

But! I stumbled upon the nutrition facts and the SMALL is 16 WW Pts+. And I only get 26 Pts+ for the entire day. Even the 'mini' (god knows how tiny that thing is) is 10 Pts+. That's a whole lotta Physique 57 to work it off. So no thanks, DQ. I think I'll stick to that sugar-free, fat-free pudding situation I have going on. (3 Pts+ with whipped cream). 

 

 

Lazy summer weekends.

And I plan to have one coming up! Laying by the pool at my parents house, followed by heading down the shore for Sunday and Monday is just about what I need to end this long week! I can't wait for sunshine and sand! Here's hoping this bad Northeast weather we've been having leaves us for good by this afternoon :)

So those are my things for this week. I hope you all have a great, fun and safe holiday weekend!

What are your five things this week?

What are your plans for the long weekend?

 

Reader Comments (4)

have a great weekend, chica! we're also going to be doing a lot of relaxation + sitting lake-side with friends - should be glorious! i've been doing the contrast ring finger nail recently, too, but in nudes - love the blues!

oooh fun nails! love it! happy weekend :)

i just saw an ad for that Blizzard! I need to try it!

May 26, 2012 | Unregistered Commenteralex

OMG that is WAY too many PP for a treat!
I too am a huge fan of the pumpkin version. My boyfriend and I found ourselves back at DQ last weekend. I was very close to rodering the fun fetti blizzard (great idea DQ), but went with the swirl ice cream instead with some bites of the BOY's blizzard. So sad...perhaps a blogger will come out with a skinnier version soon : )

May 29, 2012 | Unregistered Commenterluv what you do

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