Weekend Roundup

Thursday night we had a team outing to the Riverdogs game with the entire Matchstick office, which was a blast. I have no idea what happened during the game, but it was nice to get out of the office and hang out with my coworkers in a new environment.

The Matchstick gang! (plus Regina!)

Although it didn’t end up that way, this weekend was supposed to be relatively healthy, as I was all signed up to run a 5K with my best friend from high school, Shay. She came down on Friday night and we had a disappointing dinner at The Green Goat in West Ashley. I’d heard really good things from a lot of people, so I was sad when everything–from the food to the service–was kind of subpar.

Except the fried green tomatoes with goat cheese. Those were pretty good.

Saturday morning, I brought Shay to Folly Beach for her first ever brunch at Lost Dog Cafe, one of my favorite haunts. We feasted on biscuits and gravy, french toast, chicken quesadillas, and homefries. We left stuffed and regretting our decision to wear bathing suits out in public.

But I’d do it all over again

After brunch, we decided to brave the beach, ignoring the thunder and threats of rain. We stayed for about 12 minutes before dark storm clouds forced us to pack up and leave. After the beach, we decided to head out to Johns Island early to pick up our packets for the race and get it out of the way. Upon arriving at Legare Farms, we were told that due to the weather, the race had been postponed until June 28th, which we were at once disappointed and excited by. On the one hand, we were really looking forward to getting all foamy at the 5K, but on the other hand, this left much more time for us to relax (plus it meant Shay has to come back at the end of June!).

Although I kind of think the mud would’ve made it even more fun. Photo via Legare Farms.

Since we were already on Johns Island, we decided to visit Angel Oak, since Shay’d never seen it before. It was surprisingly busy considering the weather, but we still managed to get a few cute pictures with the tree despite the crowds.

Well, cute pictures of Shay anyway.

On the way back to my apartment, we spotted a little Snow Cone hut along the side of the road and decided to stop. I stood outside in the rain watching as they made our snow cones. I, of course, got Tiger’s Blood, while Shay opted for Blue Raspberry. This was her first snow cone experience, and even with the rain it was quite enjoyable.

Snow cone juice or MURDER?! You decide.

By the time we made it through the flooded roads back to my apartment, the rain had stopped a bit, so we decided to try out the hot tub in my complex to relax. We hung around there for about an hour, switching back and forth between the pool and the hot tub, until we were pruney and ready to change into pajamas and grab some dinner.

I’m wearing a bathing suit, I promise.

We ate dinner at Shay’s favorite restaurant in Charleston, Bessinger’s Barbeque. We always order both a BBQ basket and a cheeseburger basket, and split the sandwiches in half so we can try both. I’ve asked numerous time if they’d make a burger topped with pulled pork, but much to my chagrin, they continue to refuse to do so.

I may have had more fun playing with my food than eating it.

After breakfast Shay and I went out to Sullivan’s Island, since the weather had finally decided to cooperate with us. We stayed out for about 2 hours, where I was delightfully sunburnt from head to toe, despite putting on multiple layers of sunscreen.

Shay, of course, turned a beautiful brown, while I looked like giant cherry tomato.

Shay and I had a quick lunch at Los Arcos before she packed up and headed back to Greenville. I took solace knowing it’ll only be a few more weeks until I see her again. After she left, I spent the afternoon cleaning my apartment and searching Charleston (unsuccessfully) for a 60-inch 5 shelf bookcase since I’ve outgrown mine. Although I didn’t find one, I did pick up a couple of other items at Target, so I still consider Sunday a success (even if I did miss Game of Thrones).

Even though I’ll probably wake up with this song in my head every morning.

Regina got inspired on Sunday and decided to plant a flower & herb garden on our balcony so expect to see more pictures of that as it continues to grow. I might add some more herbs and flowers to the porch as well in the coming weeks. I love summer!

I just love flowers.

This week has a lot of fun things planned, so be sure to check out my Facebook and Twitter pages to keep updated!

This weekend was a wonderful blur of food, friends, drinking, and adventure. Sean, Lily, Christine, and I started the weekend on Thursday night at Coast Brewery and Frothy Beard and dinner at La Nortena in North Charleston. We all ordered too many tacos and felt kind of crappy before going to bed. Friday morning, Lily met us at Bombay Bazar for an Indian lunch, which was delicious, but also left me feeling overfull and kind of gross. Friday night, Drew finally got into Charleston from Charleston (West Virginia) and we went to the Joe for the Riverdogs game, courtesy of Persimmon Cafe, which was so much fun!

Although Charlie’s face would suggest otherwise.

Saturday, Sean made breakfast (with assistance from some Hardee’s biscuits), and we watched Frozen before meeting up with Chrissy for a disappointing lunch at Fleet Landing. After lunch, we strolled through Waterfront park and along the battery before napping at Lily’s house until dinner at Taco Boy and drinks in Avondale.

Like moths to a flame we flock to the glow of the Taco Boy sign.

On Sunday, we had a delicious brunch at Lost Dog Cafe before bidding adieu to Sean, Christine, and Drew. Lily and I met up with Charlie to walk around Second Sunday on King Street. Sunday night, a bunch of people came over to my house for a Game of Thrones themed watch party, featuring “Baratheon Belly Sliders” (aka pulled pork sliders), “Take The Black Bean Dip,” and Pigs in a Blanket inspired by Theon Greyjoy (I’ll let you draw your own conclusions there).

Theon doesn’t think we’re very funny.

Sorry, I know I’m a little behind but I’ve been sick this week, so I hope you’ll cut me some slack. On to the weekend! I started my Friday with a Hummer wrap from Dellz Deli, inspired both by not being able to eat meat on Fridays during Lent and because the pictures from my review just looked so darn delicious. And it did not disappoint.

Although it never really does.

Lily and I left Charleston en route for St. Paddy’s in Atlanta and stopped in Columbia to pick up Marlowe and get some Chipotle for dinner. The whole weekend was a green, Guinness-laden blur that went by way too quickly. Saturday morning, we started with our ritual hungover breakfast at Waffle House.

I mean, really what else do you need?

For the St. Paddy’s Day feast, we each contributed something delicious: Sean made sausage balls and buffalo chicken dip, Lily and Marlowe made pigs in blankets and bought a bunch of Guinness, Raina brought Irish Cream, Jason & Kat made Devils on Horseback (aka bacond-wrapped cheese-stuffed dates), Christine supplied hummus, and I made spinach and artichoke dip (for the first time, yo!), which was pretty exciting. Then we all ate and drank way too much. It was awesome.

I know you’re jealous.

We all dressed up in our finest green apparel and accessories and proceeded to play games, do Irish car bombs, laugh, and take a bunch of goofy pictures. Basically St. Patrick’s Day is my new favorite holiday.

Pictured: fun

My least favorite holiday? The Sunday after St. Patrick’s day. Although it’s made slightly better with good friends and morning snuggles.

Lily is a little overly attached to snuggling.

We had our post-St Pat’s Day hangover breakfast at a place called Jack’s New Yorker Deli in Smyrna. I got The Italian panini (salami, pepperoni, cappicola, prosciutto, provolone, red onions, oil, vinegar, and oregan) with a side of fresh cut fries, a cup of chicken enchilada soup, and a drink for just $12.70. A great deal, and one of the best italian sandwiches I’ve had in awhile. Sean got one of their signature sandwiches, and it was also delicious, so I’ll definitely be stopping here again.

That panini was legit.

So that was my weekend. How was yours?