Weekend Shenanigans: A Birthday and a Re-Birth

It has been an eventful past couple of days. I'm not used to all the excitement. So lucky for me I am on Spring Break this week so I can recoup and unwind. I gained two pounds I am sure that is partly the $1 drinks from Happy Hour Thursday and part the fabulous Easter dinner my mom prepared. It was worth is so no shame in my game.

A group of us went out for my Best Friends birthday on Thursday to Off the Hookah. (That's her full of glee in her race car flag. Her words not mine) I normally don't like that place but it wasn't crowded like it normally is. Although the man at the door was very off putting. Like someone spit in his rum and coke. However the $1 drinks as I stated before were on point! 

They also had $1 sliders which I did not partake in but they did look delicious. So I will give their Happy Hour a thumbs up. We all had a really good time. And Shareka and I looked cute so that what was most important.

Friday Tyra called and told me that Old Navy had 50% off shoes so of course you know I had to go buy browse the shoes. But when we got there obviously Tyra did not read the email correctly because it was only until 1. Which why? Everyone is at work still. Whatever happen to 6? So we gladly exited that building quick and made our way to Target where I couldn't resist a pretzel and an Icee. Well I could resist but Desmond has a habit of not eating before we leave then crying that he hasn't eaten all day. Thus resulting in me eating cause I mean I need to eat too....

Friday night Sharekas boyfriend cooked dinner and invited all of her friends over for the second round of her birthday celebrations. Dinner was good and I had fun catching up with friends I haven't seen in a while. I of course didn't take enough pictures :( but I did get some good ones. And I also learned how to perfect a no head selfie. How cute am I with no face?

Hope everyone had a great Easter. Or as Desmond calls it the Re-Birth. Church was super long but dinner was bomb! Tyra insisted on having a photo shoot because you know why not? She said there was great lighting so I'm guessing she was right. I felt bad wearing black on Easter because I feel like you're supposed to wear bright colors or pastels but I didn't want to buy anything new so black it was. I did try and spoof it up a bit with some blue though. Great way to end a weekend! 

Last but not least Happy Birthday to my BFF! Love you!

Until next time....

Movie Monday! 4-6

Checkout these new releases to DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, April 7 and new releases in theaters Friday, April 10!

New Release Tuesday! 4-7

A Most Violent Year

An immigrant struggles to protect his family and his business during 1981 in New York City.

Starring: Oscar Isacc, Jessica Chastain, and David Oyelowo

Rated: R

Running Time: 125 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 90%


A Most Violent Year can be found in the redbox© Tuesday for $1.50 a night plus tax. All other titles can be purchased or rented from other video store locations.

Weekend At the Movies! 4-10

The Longest Ride

A young couples love story connects with an older mans memories of his first love.

Starring: Scott Eastwood, Britt Robertson, and Alan Alda

Rated: PG-13

Running Time: 139 min

Photos courtesy of imdb.com

My Favorite Things March!

My Favorite Things March by ninjahtam

1. I love the color of these heel sandals and the fact that the heel isn't too high.
oldnavy.com - Women's Block-Heel Sandals $32.94 

2. A friend reccommended this and YES it does work. You can paint your nails and be done in no time.
amazon.com -  Seche Vite Dry Fast Nail Coat $6.50

3. I have a tan bucket bag I love! You can find them just about anywhere just depends how much you want to spend. (I got mine from Old Navy but couldn't find it anymore)
shopbob.com - Sophie Hulme Large Drawstring Bucket $995

4. I love Redbook and I love LC! Check out the magazine for great articles!
redbookmag.com - Redbook $15

5. Got this on sale and have been in love with it since. Makes my lips juicy Kylie Jenner style.
walgreens.com - NYC Big Bold Plumping Lip Gloss $3.99

6. Summer is almost here and what better way to embrace it than to drink wine on the patio while the sun sets. Can hardly wait...
Cupcake Moscato D'Asti *prices varies

7. My sister got me this one weekend for $3 and I have been using it everyday since. It is just big enough for what you need but doesn't take up too much space.
boarddudes.com - Magnetic Dry Erase Weekly Board Combo $13.79

8. This eyeliner goes on smooth and neat. I have it in green and purple and it instantly adds a little flare.
ulta.com - Pixel Party Prood Liquid Eyeliner $1.49

Clicking on the picture above will take you to polyvore.com where you can click a direct link to each item.

Movie Monday! 3-23

Checkout these new releases to DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, March 24 and new releases in theaters Friday, March 27!

New Release Tuesday! 3-24

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Bilbo and the others must protect Lonely Mountain from darkness and enemies.

Starring: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, and Richard Armitrage

Rated: PG-13

Running Time: 144 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 60%



Into the Woods

A witch sends a baker and his wife on a magical quest to break a family curse.

Starring: Anna Kendrick, Meryl Streep, and Chris Pine

Rated: PG

Running Time: 125 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 71%


Unbroken

Olympian Louis Zamperini faces many challenges after a plane crash in WWII.

Starring: Jack O'Connell, Takamasa Ishihara, and Domhnall Gleeson

Rated: PG-13

Running Time: 137 min

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 51%



Weekend at the Movies! 3-27

Get Hard

A millionaire is caught for fraud and sentenced to jail so he enlist some help to prepare him for life behind bars.

Starring: Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, and Alison Brie

Rated: R

Running Time: 100 mins


Home

An alien and a human become fast friends as they embark on their own adventures.

Starring: Jim Parsons, Rihanna, and Steve Martin

Rated: G

Running Time: 134 mins


Photos courtesy of imdb.com

Tuesday Treasures!

Things I'm loving right now...

I feel like I have never had yellow rice which could be a lie so let's just say maybe I haven't had yellow rice that taste this good. Mahatma Rice is not expensive and it is easy to make. Since I like it so much it is also a plus it makes a pretty good size portion. Not that I am eating it by myself but I mean I could....

A little late to the party but nevertheless I have arrived. I knew that Childish Gambino was a great artist because I heard a few freestyles he had done but listening to his most recent mix tape I fell in love. The songs are upbeat and just remind me of GOOD music. His bars are nothing short of amazing and it just gives you an overall good feeling and isn't that what music is supposed to do?

As if I need a new show to watch right? BUT Secrets and Lies has me hooked. It has more drama than a reality TV show and that is saying a lot because I watch a lot of reality TV. The plot is good and it is really one of those whodunit shows where you have no idea who REALLY donit. Trust me it’s worth it. 

Spring is almost here and the last thing I want to do is clean. Getting started a little at a time however can make it less painless. I found this printable Spring Cleaning Sheet from Simple Living Mama and definitely plan to use it so that  deep cleaning will be one less thing to worry about during the summer. I need to focus on looking cute and the beach...

Until Next Time...