My Eat, Drink and Be Merry Holiday Party was last night and it was fun! Five of my friends, from three different circles of mine, showed up to my small cocktail party. Here are a few photos taken after my first guest arrived: eat two kinds of cheddar cheese and three kinds of crackers and Ferrero…
Year: 2011
Ramblings from Michelle’s Day Off
Photo Credit I had a dentist appointment today, just a six month cleaning. I love my dentist and his assistant. They are so nice, and Dr. Johnson is a traveler like me, so we talked about the art of Italy, the food of Philadelphia, and the shows of New York this time around. It’s nice…
*Season’s Greetings*
Happy Holidays to all! Here’s my perfect little four-foot-tall Christmas tree: I am hostessing a Christmas party here next weekend. The theme is “Eat, Drink, and Be Merry.” I love the invitations I sent via Evite.com. I am so poor, but I still really wanted to throw one, so I think I can manage a…
Panettone
Panera’s Cranberry Walnut Panettone Panettone is a sweet bread with pieces of fruit and other goodies in it. A google search brings up articles starting with facts like it is enjoyed at Christmas and New Year’s in Italy and it is originally from Milan. It also commonly has this tall round shape with a big muffin…
Small Business Saturday!
Small Business Saturday on Facebook You know that I’m not a fan of Black Friday, but I am a fan of *Small Business Saturday* which is this Saturday, November 26th. It’s actually the 2nd Annual one. I believe that small businesses help give a place character. They ask for a single purchase and, unfortunately, I’m not…
Thanksgiving Wishes and Personal Black Friday Boycott
I want to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving. I hope you take at least a moment and think about what you’re thankful for. My list is endless, filled with more who’s than what’s. My apartment home happens to pops into my mind first however. I am also grateful not to be working in retail this…
Poverty and Spending Habits
I am really poor. I suppose I would be what you call “house poor.” I usually try my best not to complain and I did not intend this blog to be my forum to rant. It’s pretty frustrating to be able to just make all your bill payments and have so little left over each…
Weekend Activities
Here’s to Nights Out! I had a first date Saturday night, and it was really fun. We went out to dinner at a very nice restaurant and then we decided to have a drink in its bar. Unbeknownst to us, it was karoke night and we arrived just in time. I didn’t sing, but truly…
Vacation Days 3, 4, and 5
My vacation’s almost over as I have to be back at work tomorrow. I’ve had a really great time! Here are some highlights… Where in the World is Matt Lauer? on the Today Show started this week. I’ve liked Tuesday’s and Thursday’s destinations best so far– Madrid, Spain and the Jungfraujoch of Switzerland (which is on top…
Vacation Day Number 2
I ended up watching five episodes of How I Met Your Mother last night. I love that show. I love the type of humor– where they name ideas and come up with rules for each scheme. I feel like I want to quote the show in real life. I also enjoy their friendship, the way Lily seems…