Last Thursday I drove to the Jersey Shore for a friend's 40th birthday party. To be honest, I was a little intimidated by the party. I didn't know many people besides the birthday girl, I was unfamiliar with the area and I was afraid that these party attendees live a more lavish lifestyle than I do. Normally I can hang, but money is kinda tight these days. The party agenda included time at the beach, a BBQ and then a limo to Atlantic City. Meaning I needed 2 party outfits - casual for the BBQ and then dressy for AC. Whew! That's a lot for a party. You can understand my trepidation.
I considered not attending, but this friend has been very kind to me over the years. Plus she is in the middle of an ugly divorce. I wanted to be supportive of her. So I put my big girl panties on and went. And I had a GREAT time!
On the way there, I got caught in traffic. Ugh. I ended up arriving just as the limo pulled up for Atlantic City! So I had to race inside, put on my dress and join the party fast. The good thing about this is that I had no time to graze at the party table. And I missed the cake! Someone put together a plate for me to eat in the limo. I had just a few bites of a sandwich and some fruit salad. Then we got to AC and stumbled into a private party with an open bar. Free drinks! Later we took the limo to another casino and danced at the club for at least an hour. I got some nice compliments over the course of the party and everyone was very friendly.
So I rocked the food, drank just enough and got tons of exercise at this party! Awesome. We didn't get home until 3:15. I popped awake at 8am feeling great and got in a walk before breakfast. What a great road trip. I had so much fun that I'm headed back to the shore this weekend to visit my friend again. Although I doubt that a limo to AC will be on the agenda this time.
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I made a really yummy recipe for dinner tonight. Summer Succotash with Chicken. Of course I modified it slightly, using less onion and garlic and subbing poblano pepper for the bell pepper. This one is a keeper. Cooking Light lists it as 4 servings, but I got six 1-cup servings instead. Only four WW points per serving. Yum!
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Oh, I finished The Book Thief by Zusak. A very worthwhile read.
4 comments:
Congrats on the loss!
That party sounded fun! Way to go for heading out even though you did not want to.
Welcome back, Juice! No wonder you didn't have time to blog!
I would like the recipe minus the lima beans. I might make it and substitute edemame beans, which I am in love with...
Glad you had fun at the party even though you were a little intimidated. Sounds like it was fun!
Im glad you went even though you didnt want too!! Congrats on the loss!
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