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As we head into the weekend I am fighting back a true feeling of being overwhelmed. Work has been really stressful the past few weeks and it's all starting to catch up. Big project due today - and It's not looking like I'll make the deadline... I created the deadline myself - but I still feel guilty as hell!
Also, you might have read that I feel like the only single person left in America these days... 99% of my friends are in a committed relationship or are married and starting to have kids. I'm 27, and I want no part of that right now - I am so different from most of the people in my life that it makes me wonder who really understands me. I wouldn't mind meeting the right person and having someone to confide in and rely on, but marriage and kids!? No way... not right now... and meeting that right person, just isn't a priority high on my list. I'm more of a "when it's the right time it will happen" type of person...
It's been hard for me to be around my married friends lately. All they want to do is stick to a routine and they hardly ever want to go out. How am I going to meet the right person by sticking to a 'married persons' routine and never going out!? They don't seem to get it... I'm trying desperately to switch things up and find new people to spend time with, who might share in my desires to be out and about... but it's hard. I don't want to let go of anyone, but I can't help but see my long-time friendships starting to dramatically change and morph into something I'm not sure I'm comfortable with...
Maybe I'll let the overwhelming feeling take over for a day or two and see where I land... hopefully I'll be able to find a happy medium sometime soon... I'm guessing that tons of other single people have gone through this... any advice out there?
Anywho - I'm not going to let it all get me down, the weekend is my time, and my time it will be!I'm hitting the local watering hole and hoping to find a cutie behind the bar! (or sitting next to me!) At least, I'm hoping to just sit back and laugh for a while :)
Have a great weekend everyone!
JenJen
Friday, May 29, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
The Gilded Otter Brewing Company
Hello There!
I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day Weekend! I went up to New Paltz, NY to visit a good friend and we ended up visiting the Gilded Otter Brewing Company. What a great time! I immediately ordered the sampler and tried a bit of everything - what a selection! From light, nutty tasting beers to dark, rich oatmeal beers. And my personal favorite, the blueberry beer - with real blueberries!
The food was fantastic too! If you go, and I highly suggest that you do, you cannot sit there without trying the Cheese Curds! Fan-tas-tic! I know it sounds ominous, but trust me, you won't be sorry!
The steak dinner was delicious and cooked to perfection and the pear gorgonzola pizza with a mini mesculin salad on top was to die for! The atmosphere was fun, the bartenders were having fun behind the bar, the waiters and waitresses seemed to be a good mood (considering it was the end of a holiday weekend, I'm extra thankful for that!) and the ambiance was welcoming and homey... New Paltz is great, but this brewery makes the visit extra fun!
The bathrooms were clean too - bonus points!
My grade: "A"
I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day Weekend! I went up to New Paltz, NY to visit a good friend and we ended up visiting the Gilded Otter Brewing Company. What a great time! I immediately ordered the sampler and tried a bit of everything - what a selection! From light, nutty tasting beers to dark, rich oatmeal beers. And my personal favorite, the blueberry beer - with real blueberries!
The food was fantastic too! If you go, and I highly suggest that you do, you cannot sit there without trying the Cheese Curds! Fan-tas-tic! I know it sounds ominous, but trust me, you won't be sorry!
The steak dinner was delicious and cooked to perfection and the pear gorgonzola pizza with a mini mesculin salad on top was to die for! The atmosphere was fun, the bartenders were having fun behind the bar, the waiters and waitresses seemed to be a good mood (considering it was the end of a holiday weekend, I'm extra thankful for that!) and the ambiance was welcoming and homey... New Paltz is great, but this brewery makes the visit extra fun!
The bathrooms were clean too - bonus points!
My grade: "A"
Friday, May 22, 2009
Red Diamond Merlot Review
So, anyone who knows me knows that I am a sucker for a nice, dry merlot. I know, I know... merlot - most people hate it. But, it's my wine of choice and no one can stop me! Lately I've really gotten into the habit of stopping by the liquor store on my way home from work on Friday's and spending about $30 on 3-4 bottles of new merlot to try. Some I like and some I've really hated - so I'm going to start reviewing them here. Because really, who doesn't love to find a GREAT bottle of red wine for $10 or less?!?
Last night I uncorked a fresh bottle of Red Diamond Merlot. (this is my second time trying it, but let's just say this time, I was able to actually taste it, ehem....) I found it on sale for about $8.00, which is a huge plus to start with.
Here's what the bottle says: "Just wait until you try it! Our juicy Washington Merlot is brought to life by a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon for structure and complexity while Cabernet Franc rounds out the fruity characteristics. Perfectly balanced fruit, lush tannins and acidity, Red Diamond Merlot will make your mouth water for more."
Here's what I think: Great bottle of wine, very dry with a tasty hint of fruit..just a hint! I was more than happy to drink my two (full) glasses and am ready to purchase another bottle (or three) as soon as it's on sale :)
My Grade: A-
Last night I uncorked a fresh bottle of Red Diamond Merlot. (this is my second time trying it, but let's just say this time, I was able to actually taste it, ehem....) I found it on sale for about $8.00, which is a huge plus to start with.
Here's what the bottle says: "Just wait until you try it! Our juicy Washington Merlot is brought to life by a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon for structure and complexity while Cabernet Franc rounds out the fruity characteristics. Perfectly balanced fruit, lush tannins and acidity, Red Diamond Merlot will make your mouth water for more."
Here's what I think: Great bottle of wine, very dry with a tasty hint of fruit..just a hint! I was more than happy to drink my two (full) glasses and am ready to purchase another bottle (or three) as soon as it's on sale :)
My Grade: A-
Revlon DoubleTwist Grade
Revlon DoubleTwist grade: "F" FAIL!!!!!!!!
It stayed on all day without falling down under my eyes and was easy to take off! I received compliments on my eyes all day and people had no idea that I was trying a new mascara!
Sounds too good to be true? YES INDEED!
Here's the problem: The packaging of this mascara is different from most. The brush and tube come separately, which is actually becoming more popular... Meaning that you can see the brush through the plastic and the mascara goop is in the tube w/a special closed top. When I first used the Revlon DoubleTwist mascara, I had to open up the tube and put the brush/wand in there for the first time to collect the mascara. Everything was great! BUT, when I went to use this mascara again, just two days later, I pulled the wand out and it was covered in gross GLOBS of black mascara - there was no way I was putting that to my eyelashes... I think they have a major problem with the suction/opening of the tube - it doesn't conform to the new brush they've created and it's really unfortunate because they've got a great idea that worked fabulously well the first time. I think that after the brush sits in the goop, it just adheres to it and the opening is not small enough to pull the excess off. When I say globs, I mean GLOBS!!! And no amount of effort to remove those globs worked...they weren't going anywhere!
Overall, I am extremely dissapointed with this because I was so excited in the beginning. A major let down. Maybe if they created the tube opening to match up with the ups and downs of the brush, this idea could, potentially, work - but for now - it's a good idea gone wrong.
On to Maybeline Colossal Lashes - the one in the bright yellow tube....
It stayed on all day without falling down under my eyes and was easy to take off! I received compliments on my eyes all day and people had no idea that I was trying a new mascara!
Sounds too good to be true? YES INDEED!
Here's the problem: The packaging of this mascara is different from most. The brush and tube come separately, which is actually becoming more popular... Meaning that you can see the brush through the plastic and the mascara goop is in the tube w/a special closed top. When I first used the Revlon DoubleTwist mascara, I had to open up the tube and put the brush/wand in there for the first time to collect the mascara. Everything was great! BUT, when I went to use this mascara again, just two days later, I pulled the wand out and it was covered in gross GLOBS of black mascara - there was no way I was putting that to my eyelashes... I think they have a major problem with the suction/opening of the tube - it doesn't conform to the new brush they've created and it's really unfortunate because they've got a great idea that worked fabulously well the first time. I think that after the brush sits in the goop, it just adheres to it and the opening is not small enough to pull the excess off. When I say globs, I mean GLOBS!!! And no amount of effort to remove those globs worked...they weren't going anywhere!
Overall, I am extremely dissapointed with this because I was so excited in the beginning. A major let down. Maybe if they created the tube opening to match up with the ups and downs of the brush, this idea could, potentially, work - but for now - it's a good idea gone wrong.
On to Maybeline Colossal Lashes - the one in the bright yellow tube....
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Revlon DoubleTwist Mascara Review
Ok, so I have to admit, I am obsessed with mascara. Actually, I'm obsessed with finding a good mascara - this is surprisingly hard as many of you women out there might know! In the past 5-6 months, I have spent nearly $160 on mascaras and have yet to find one that I want to keep.
Until today?
Last night I went and purchased the new Revlon DoubleTwist. I put it on at 7:45 AM and we're going on 12 PM - So far so good! The idea behind this brush is very smart - it combines the two things we really want - volume and a good strong bristle for extension. The wand has smaller bristles for the volumizing and also has bigger, stronger "rubber?" bristles that separate the lashes and extend them too! Fast drying and my lashes aren't crazy hard... people have also commented on how great they look... out of the blue (without me asking them)
Love at first application? I'll let you know my grade tomorrow!
Until today?
Last night I went and purchased the new Revlon DoubleTwist. I put it on at 7:45 AM and we're going on 12 PM - So far so good! The idea behind this brush is very smart - it combines the two things we really want - volume and a good strong bristle for extension. The wand has smaller bristles for the volumizing and also has bigger, stronger "rubber?" bristles that separate the lashes and extend them too! Fast drying and my lashes aren't crazy hard... people have also commented on how great they look... out of the blue (without me asking them)
Love at first application? I'll let you know my grade tomorrow!
Hello!
Hi!
Welcome to my new blog The Elbow Room! We're going to have a good time here!
I hope you enjoy hearing from me!
~JenJen
Welcome to my new blog The Elbow Room! We're going to have a good time here!
I hope you enjoy hearing from me!
~JenJen
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