The Angels wanna wear my red shoes!

Even though the weather is kind of cool today (about 55 degrees outside), it stills look like spring has come to New England. There are crocuses growing where I work; this is either because of the weather, or because they spend way too much on landscaping. However, it's going to snow Friday, but that's okay because April is just around the corner.

Anyway, I had such a wonderful weekend. Last Friday, Brian and I woke up at the crazy hour of 3:30 am to go to the airport in Providence, Rhode Island. Poor Brian-- he didn't have school that day and he still had to get up early to take me to the airport. I like flying out of the T.F. Green airport in Providence rather than Boston's Logan Airport even though it takes about fifteen minutes longer to get there because it's just easier to get to Providence, there aren't any tolls, and it's less busy. PVD also reminds me of Standiford Airport in Louisville. Anyway, my plane took off right at six, I landed in Cincy and had a twenty-minute flight to Louisville, and landed ten minutes early. In a perfect world, all plane rides would be this way. Grandad picked me up, we went back to Vale Circle, and Mom and I went to Friday's on 4th Street with Eliot, Graham, and Sarah Honaker. I know Friday's is a chain, but I still love it! That afternoon was totally a gorgeous day, the prettiest day of the year and mom and I did a lot of errands, including going to Papers Unique (our invitation spot), Plehn's Bakery, the Summit, etc. I bought a spring trench coat at the Gap, which I was not quite satisfied with, but regardless, I needed a coat. For dinner, we had a tasting at the Standard Country Club, where our reception is being held in August. We sampled five appetizers, three chicken dishes, and a filet. My mom and I decided on ahi tuna on a cracker, eggrolls, and toast points with tomatoes, mozz. cheese, and pesto for appetizers and chicken teriyaki and beef tenderloin for the main courses. I'm hoping the food is as delicious in August.

Saturday was the day of my bridal shower. Mom and I got up early to go walk at Oxmoor Mall; I know, we are such dorks. We arrived at my Aunt Diane's house before eleven and there were around twenty-six people at the shower, plus children. For the shower, I planned my outfit in advance and wore a cute silver/grey dress and beautiful red peep-toe shoes from Nordstrom. Like Carrie Bradshaw, I love shoes and though I wear plain shoes most of the time, I would rather wear fabulous, colorful shoes than wear black ones anyday. I think everyone had a lot of fun and the food was great, especially these sausage pinwheels my aunt made. I also had about four glasses of the mimosa punch! All of my gifts were wonderful and I am so grateful for all of them.

My mom recently bought a new condo in Louisville and we went to see it along with Patty, Georgia, and Sarah. The condo is really nice and suits my mom well. Hopefully she will be able to bring the outdoor cat Spotty to live with her at the condo and convert her to an indoor cat.

Later, we went to Von Maur to buy a baby gift for my cousin Hunter's baby, Anne Miriam. While there, I found this fabulous red spring coat that I decided to purchase. I returned the Gap coat soon afterwards. Mom dropped me off at Phil's house after the mall and we went to Mojito's for dinner. My favorite restaurant in Louisville is Havana Rumba, a Cuban place that has excellent plantains, yucca, empanadas, etc., and the people who own this restaurant opened Mojito's, a tapas restaurant. Even though I had an excellent Passion Fruit mojito and crabcake-like sandwich, I still like Havana Rumba better. Kyla, Joelle, Celeste, and Celeste's friend Anne also met us at the restaurant. We went over to La Bodega for a nightcap and had more mojitos. A couple of Kyla's friends met us there as well.

It's quite funny when you run into people from high school who are still as pompous as ever, yet work as a bartender. I don't really understand, but I'm glad I don't have to deal with them everyday. Oh never mind, I do have to deal with that most of the time, but not for very much longer.

On Easter Sunday, mom, Grandad, and I went to St. Francis in the Fields (me in church?), the church where I am a confirmed member, and enjoyed the service. There was a lot of music and that is always pleasant. However, I woke up with a sore throat and that is never pleasant. Easter dinner was at my mom's cousin Robin's house (my second cousin) in Georgetown. I love Easter dinner, but there are always several dishes with loads of mayonnaise in them. However, I love the pineapple casserole (kind of like a pineapple bread pudding); I could eat it all the time! The best thing about any holiday in Kentucky is seeing everyone in my family. I'm a very lucky person to have such a great family!
Originally, we planned to go see "The Other Boleyn Girl," but we were quite tired and instead, I went to Katherine's parent's house to meet up and look at mineral makeup. I bought some loose powder and it is great. Now, I've just got to get rid of these under-eye circles. Katherine, Eric, Jayne, and I picked up my mom and went to Cheddar's for dinner. I miss that place, too! All we have is the 99 Pub and Applebee's and I'm not too keen about either one. Except Applebee's blondie dessert-- that is good!

I was quite tired but managed to watch the Home Makeover show with Patrick Hughes from Louisville, who was born without eyes and also without the ability to straighten his arms and legs. Patrick's story was totally inspirational. He is a person born with physical setbacks, but he is so completely positive about everything. And he is a wonderful musician. I never watch this show, but this was truly a great show. So much better than other reality shows.

On Monday, Mom and i met Eliot for breakfast at Panera and then we went to the mall again to walk. We were going to meet Natalie in the afternoon andd see her new house in Shelbyville, but she was not feeling well, so we are going to go next time I am in town. Natalie is feeling better now, though, and so is her baby. Since we had some time, mom and I went to Cafe Lulu (I don't know how to add links, but I definitely would here). As you can tell, I love to talk about restaurants; a few of my dream jobs are food critic, travel writer, bakery owner. Lulu is a vibrantly cute lunch/dinner place with a Southern flair. They also have pizzas and calzones. Cafe Lulu has nice memories for me because some of my friends held a going away party for me two years ago when I was leaving for Massachusetts.

I ended up getting back to Providence ten minutes early on my flight. What a fortuitous thing to have two early flights in one trip! Brian and I have had an okay week, but he has been busy making a video for a band concert next week and I'm just writing thirty-four thank you notes for the shower. Written correspondence is great, though. I just think it's a lot more personal than e-mails or text messages. Don't even get me started on text messages, especially since some guy on the South Shore had a hit-and-run fatality while texting someone while driving. That is really stupid and awful. Writing letters is old-fashioned, yes, but a nice and sweet way to keep in touch.

I hope to leave you with a more positive thought but I can't because I have a big secret! Yes, it does involve a family member (or two), but I have to wait a little while. I'm quite delighted!