Blog recreation

Atempting to recreate a look
Pink shirt old navy
High waist jeans target
Pink ballet flats old navy
Blue scarf,  sam moon?
Gold watch charming charlies
Gold chain link bracelet joann fabrics
Big ring charming charlies
Gold bangles target
Turquoise beaded  gift
Turquoise and white mk prize
Rings: chain link and gold charming charlies, cz faux anniversary new York and co?
Makeup
White lily, sienna, chocolate kiss, emerald on eyes.  Black and navy eyeliners. Ultimate black mascara.   Sandstone and bronze diva bronzers, shy blush.  Icy peach and pink sateen on lips

Date #12 and Restaurant #8

We  saw Five Course Love at the Metropolis Arts Center and then dinner at Armand's

I thought the show was creative, the sets imaginative, the music and costumes good, but I didn't always believe the characters.

Dinner, we were seated right away with no reservation.  Garlic Bread, Pasta Fagioli and Minestrone soup, and Lasagna and Meat Ravioli.  Nothing super excellent, but good enough and we discussed meeting Jared off the train for Friday night pizza some time this summer.

Tea

I invited my mom and sister to tea at the Drake Palm Court for mother's day.  I was able to make a reservation on Open Table (love open table!)  We valet parked, and though we arrived a few minutes past our reservation, we were seated right away.  our server was very attentive and informative...we had never been to the Palm Court or tea before. It was a special treat for my mom. she even said everything was much nicer than she expected. the extra goodies and express services from Mario Tricoci were a fun surprise. She loved that she got a red rose. The cream puffs plated as swans were so cute, she even got two extra to bring home to my dad to show off! Valet parking made it easy to drive in to the city. A bit expensive for tea, $38 but a special treat to be sure.

Sara in California

Well, Sara and Brett moved back to Chicago, so I won't be able to complete this one...who owns a house for only a year?!

Handwritten note

I've been better at writing an handwritten note to people once per month.  At first, it was hard to think of someone to write to, but as with many things, the more you do it, the easier it gets!

Blood Donation #2 & #3

I completed this item!  January 31st and March 28th. I did go through lifesource this time as I could schedule my appointments online.  After the second one, I was already scheduled to donate again.  But they never asked me to donate after my third time.  Maybe they knew my goal was 3 times, I don't know.  Since the donation center was in the same complex as where we hold my book club, I went before book club.  I even tried to get some moms to go with me, but no takers.  Either way, I did something good.

Date #16

I just remembered we did a date for Jared's birthday!  We tried to go to Top Golf since he had gotten a gift certificate, but the line was 3 hours, so instead we went to Dave n Busters.  We went with Lori & Andy and we must have gone to dinner too, though since I am writing this in August, I don't remember.