hello to the sweet weekend of relaxation. here are my 5 from this week.
{one.}
i got my hair did. earlier last week i had this crazy urge to go blonde. not totally blonde, but just a lighter look for spring. and if you know me, you know my horror story two years ago when i went to a lady who FRIED my hair and it literally fell out. i brushed my hair for the first time after getting it done and the top layer broke off 4 inches from my roots. i am not one to brag, but i had very healthy, very long, strong hair and had to chop it off to my shoulders to get rid of her damage. that was a sad, sad day.
anyway, i love my hairstylist now. not only is she hilarious, but she does a great job and has restored my hair greatly since i’ve been going to her. and she gives me wine. so when i talked to her about somewhat blonde highlights, i was prepared for her to slap sense into me. but when she said we could do this, but gradually, i was on board. so i have a few lighter colors in my hair. whoop!
more blonde to come later.
{two.}
i have trouble sleeping. i’ll wake up anywhere between 4-5 hours in the night. it’s horrible! whenever i’m sick though, i remember what great sleep i get when i take nyquil. i figure 8 billion other people are this way, so nyquil got smart and created a sleep aid – Zzzquil. i bought this inexpensive stuff on a whim and love it!
for the past couple of nights, i have slept solid until about 5:30am and doze on and off until my alarm at 6:45am. which is huge for someone who is used to seeing just about every hour on the clock at night. props nyquil peeps!
{three.}
tupelo honey.
last weekend we were in asheville & heard about this place, but didn’t get a chance to go. charlotte has recently opened up one and i’d heard great things. i convinced a coworker to go with me yesterday for lunch and it lived up to it’s hype.
tupelo gives you a complimentary handmade biscuit to top with honey & jam. oh my.
i ordered the “shoo mercy” grilled cheese which includes cheese, pimento cheese, ham, bacon, and a few fried green tomatoes. calorie overload, but hey a cheat meal every now and then doesn’t hurt.
if you’re looking for some good southern food, look no further. this place is awesome!
{four.}
bubble.
until last night after work, i had never been to bubble. it’s a trendy champagne lounge in the epicenter in charlotte. i usually don’t go to places like this, but a close coworker was celebrating her 40thbirthday yesterday and it was a no brainer that i would go.
their menu of drinks was awesome {yet expensive} & very diverse. i tried the juniper blush which was hendricks premium gin, germaine elderflower liqueur, strawberry puree, lime juice, and rose champagne. highly recommend doing that. happy birthday ann!
{five.}
tonight’s dinner at soul gastrolounge.
i’ve only been to soul one other time, but it left me knowing i would come back. allyson & chris, a couple we know, are meeting us there for dinner! if you go, a MUST is their pork belly tacos with watermelon. i’m not joking. if you go and don’t get this, you’re doing soul wrong. it’s a tapas style restaurant, so there’s plenty to choose from, but make sure you get these! i can’t wait to try some new items this time; with the exception to those tacos. i love couple dinners and can’t wait to see them and catch up tonight.
ps: i noticed this last night. this is our shower curtain in our bathroom.
zoom in closer.
does the paisley pattern not look like a frog face looking left??? now every time i’m in the bathroom, i’ll think this.
happy friday!
xo,
-A
