The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. --Eleanor Roosevelt

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Fried Green Tomatoes

Monday night I had dinner at this very eclectic restaurant, but it was not a planned dinner in the least bit. A certain boy I've been spending some time with decided to take a little afternoon trip to Meridian. While he tended to some business, I shopped. When the mall closed, I decided to do a little exploring. I had never been to this town, and I've heard they have a cute downtown area like Hattiesburg (which I am currently obsessed with!). I am pretty confident in my directional skills in times of exploration. Well at least I was until the streets starting splitting randomly and suddenly vearing. Then throw some one-way streets into the mix and I was absolutely confused. After about 10 minutes of thinking I should be headed one way, I found my landmark street was in the opposite direction. I honestly do not know how I got so turned around, but I found my way nonetheless. Before finding my way back to where my nerves were at comfort, I did find a little restaurant called the Hungry Heifer. Some might have looked at the Christmas light and road sign decorations and turned around. Not me! What personality! Plus the name described EXACTLY what I was by this time. One very, very hungry girl! So I picked up the boy and we were on our way to eat. I was so proud of my find, though he was a little hesitant.

I have to say, the fried green tomatoes were probably the best ever. They rival Crescent City! I know, that good! True they did not have the delicious crawfish and crab on top, but they were so good without. The portions were big, so I had some for lunch the next day. Still good even warmed up (in the oven though mind you). A must eat if ever in the area. Getting lost turned out to be pretty fruitful if I do say so myself!

P.S.-- Don't ask how to get there... like I remember :)

Monday, May 19, 2008

catching up

This weekend was great! I was able to go to my parents' house. I haven't been home in about 2 months, so it was nice. On Saturday I decided to layout and then wash my car. When you wash your car at my house you run the risk of having to wash others, but it was a beautiful day so I didn't mind a bit when my grandmother asked me get hers while I was at it. :) Well I didn't mind until I got out of the shower that evening. When I say my back looks like a lobster, I'm not even joking. You know those pamphlets and warnings that say, "Avoid prolonged time in the sun between the hours of 11 am and 2 pm"? Well they aren't kidding! Burnt, painful burn too, but Sylvia (my car) is all clean and happy!

This weekend I also got to hang out with my two best friends, Sara and Lexie. I haven't seen either of them since February, so it was long overdue to hang out! I love these girls! We've been best friends since grade school.


Here's a picture from Sara's wedding in 2006. Such a beautiful bride, and I have to say to very attractive bridesmaids! :) Lexie is probably the best 4th grade school teacher a kid could wish for! Sara is busy keeping up with her baseball playing hubby! Check out her busy life in minor league world here. Hopefully Lexie will soon follow with some of her funny stories from class with her own blog. These two girls are my hearts! I love them!

Friday, May 2, 2008

Well if it's for a Cause...

Have you ever noticed if something is for a cause, then its a hit! There can be an ordinary green shirt. No big deal, but if you put "I'm green" on it the likelihood of it selling more will rise. I'm not pointing my finger at anyone other than myself. Recently Southern Miss has started a "Go Green" campaign. One of the first things implemented were these nifty mugs. I know you might have seen them at your average gas station. It's a mug with a lid and it fits in your car cup holder. You can put cold and hot beverages in it (probably not at the same time... a coke and coffee eww). What makes this mug different from ALL the other mugs out there? Well my friend, this mug says "Drink to the Earth". Well if we're drinking to the earth, I must buy one! My eco-friendly drinking habits were never discovered until a mug told me to do so. Mugs like this have been sold for a very LONG time. Yet, when you stick a cause on it, its totally different. Yes, I do agree it does promote awareness having the message on the mug, so its not a total cliche. So I can and will be seen with my Drink to the Earth mug on campus drinking my coffee and lemonade. Hopefully I can remember to take it home on the weekends to continue my earth friendly drinking habit. :)

By the by my Go Green Guru, Larry Lee, has informed me though that I must drink EVERY drink out of that mug for FIVE years in order for it to benefit anything. Wow... that's a long time for one mug. I think I might have to go get another, so I can switch them out. hmmm...

ps-- check out thehungersit.com. Feed the hunger while you shop! Most of my Christmas presents came from here and I think its safe to say my gifts were loved!