Happy Memorial Day!  A big thank you to all the men and women who serve in our country's armed services.

Here's a little recap of the weekend I shared with the BF, family and friends.

Of course there was lots of grilling.

I hope you all enjoyed great food and cool drinks in the company of wonderful friends and family. It now officially feels like summer. The rising mercury might help that too ;)

Off to read some of the Hunger Games before bed. I'm hooked!

Its officially Memorial Day Weekend and the unofficial start to the summer!! Summertime always holds a special place in my heart. It's always a time of care-free, fun memories. Summer time also makes me crave certain things in my life. 

Here is what summertime means to me....

1.) Trips to the Jersey Shore-  I have grown up only 1-2 hours from the Jersey shore, so day trips and long weekends are a pretty common past time here.

2.) Country Music- I don't know what it is, but when the temperature rises, all I want to do is drive around, a little crispy, sundress on, and belt out my favorite Kenny Chestney, Tim McGraw or Sugarland tune.

3.) Phightin Phils Games- Now I will not pretend to be a die-hard Phillies fan, but I make a point to attend a game or two each season. 

4.) Road Trips- I usually get an itch to vacation during the summer months. My favorite trips have been during the summer months :) I've got a few on tap that you'll get to see later this summer ;)

5.) Summer Lovin' - Two summers ago I met the BF and between him and my girls trips to Montana, it was probably one of the best summers of my life. Drinking and Dining outside is still on of my favorite things to do with him when the weather is warm. 

But when I am feeling under the weather, there are certain go-to items that always make me feel better. This week a sinus infection and chest cold have rocked my immune system, so my “needs” are very specific to my sore throat, pounding headache and loss of taste and smell.

Loss of taste and Smell

After reading Eat,Live,Run yesterday, and her “When I’m Sick” post, it had me focused on only spicy food. What better way to clear out the sinus passages than with a  little Frank’s Hot Sauce.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to start on the most important part of recovery….rest

 (annnd a little housewives drama)

Question of the night: Is anyone else a terrible patient?

Dear Monday-
I'm over you. Why can't be more fun like Friday? I dont appreciate you being, rainy, dreary and making me sick
Until next week-
Shannon

Today has been one of those days. It's rainy, I'm getting sick and I just lost my blog post that was supposed to be riiiiiiiight here. Full weekend recap coming tomorrow.

It has taken me until 7:00 to realize it's Friday the 13th. Are you superstitious about Friday the 13th? I'm starting to think its lucky because my Friday was pretty great. 

I am all about relaxation tonight and it was a pleasant surprise to find the BF in the kitchen prepping dinner when I got home.

With good weather and good wine, I'm not really sure how your Friday night could go wrong :)

We decided to try Promis-Q-ous white table wine. Wow is it strong! We picked it up strictly based on the label. 

Solid decision.

Dinner was an arrangement of healthy items. Tilapia steamed with Mrs.Dash Caribbean Citrus seasoning, steamed shrimp, steamed mushroom caps with thyme and corn on the cob.  

With all that healthy food we're bound to have a little sweet tooth ;) We're off to get a little fro-yo. Perfect Friday night. I have
 a special visitor coming!! 

Question of the night: How do you purchase your wine? Are  you well versed? Or are you an amateur like us and buy based on label design?

TGIF! Happy Friday everyone! Are you as exicted as me about the approach of the weekend?

Things that I am loving today:

1. The Fray Pandora Station. Rocking.My.World.
2. I have a special visitor this weekend (but its a surprise- more on that later)

I plan on having an evening with a little of this (PS best watermelon beer ....ever)

and this

But before any of that begins, there is work to be done! Until later, sing it Rebecca!

What happens when you mix 90 degree humid heat, 1.5 liters of Smartwater and a runner that doesn't make time to stretch?

A beat up and sore blogger thats what!

Last night my running, work and workout buddy Erin and I decided to incorporate a little yoga into our workouts after feeling very tight during the Broad Street run.

It certainly helps that Ruelala was offering a special purchase for 10 classes for $25 at Philly Power Yoga.  It is important to note the last time I took a yoga class was with my sister Lauren who twisted and bent like Gumby. I had NO CLUE that power yoga was not like the Hatha I had practiced in the past. With the room cranked to 90 degrees, sweat dripping off the tip of my nose, and poses that made my arms shake like a leaf, power yoga was pretty difficult.

 I'd say it was pretty successful, that is until I kicked someone accidentally in the face. Yoga fail. 

Philly Power Yoga is a terrific studio for beginners and yogis' alike. The instructor Steve was soothing, encouraging and best of all, he did not single anyone out.  I will be using the rest of my certificate with excitement!

Today we both are a little sore to say the least, but its the good sore that makes you sleep like a baby. Speaking of sleep, I'm ready for some.

Question of the night: Have you tried Power Yoga? What did you think?

Hope all the mama's out there had a wonderful Mother's Day! In honor of my mama, Suz,  here is a list of (just a few) things she has taught me.

 4. Dress for your body type, not necessarily for the fashion trend.
 5. Learning Healthy Habits early on will benefit you later in life.
 6. Don't chew gum while wearing a dress- its unlady-like, buy mints instead.
 7. Both our loves for tequila further solidifies that we are mother and daughter.

 8. What you want to hear, and what she (mom) will tell you may be two different things. She's truthful.