When your days are rough and you don't know what to do.. do it with friends!
Today, after work, I got to go out of town with one of my best friends. We headed up to a bigger city and just decided to have a girls day.
This involved spending money that we probably should not have allowed to be spent but sometimes you need to worry about yourself for once. Especially when the bills have already been paid.
We went out to the mall to walk around, she did some healing-spending and then we walked around some more. We went out to Olive Garden and had some DELICIOUS food.
Soup, Salad and Bread sticks anyone?
But first we started off with an appetizer. It was this Chicken Alfredo on Flat bread and it was amazing. It had basil and red bell pepper on it and.. just yum!
Then of course our soup of choice is the always outstanding Chicken Gnocchi (pronounced No-key).
Then for dessert, Tiramisu. I've never had it before and neither did the 'bestie'-- this is what we will always refer to this friend as.. cause she is-- but anyway, it was delicious. I am usually not a custard person but this was so good.
Then, we decided to see a movie. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.
I really liked it! It stars Karen Gillan, Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and Jack Black and is hilarious. A little cringe worthy and nerve wracking too! I was nervous at first because, lets face it, the first one was amazing. Not to mention Robert Williams was and is a big person in my life. Seriously, losing him has been like losing your favorite Uncle. Still, gave it a try and I was not disappointed. They paid homage to the first one really well. Spoiler; if you see it, there are no after-credit scenes. Which probably means they wont make another because the first one sort of set up for another one or the possibility of one in the future. Anyway, great movie and I recommend it.
Then, on the drive home, we listened to a ton of awesome music but of course what came on the radio at 1030 at night but to end a wonderful girls night? "Wannabe" from the Spice Girls! Wow, what a tribute to a great night.
Retail therapy, food, movie-- which by the way was at an awesome movie cinema in Peoria, Illinois that serves things like burger sliders, curly fries, Chicken and Waffle sandwiches, has seats that recline back and huge drinks and was just a great experience.
What a great night.
Where was the mini-me angel you ask? Well, she is going to see A Wrinkle In Time with her grandfather tomorrow so she is spending the night at her grandparents house. Then Ill get her tomorrow after work and shell spend some time at her dad and step-monsters house while I am at singing practice at Choral Dynamics and then home for bed for the both of us!
Monday my friend Chance and I are going to my first concert to see Lights in Chicago at the House of Blues. Looking very excited to it. Ill have to wait in line for over 2 hours for my basic ticket while Chance goes in 2 hours early for his VIP ticket but I do not mind at all! That's what books and headphones are for!
Anyway, it was a great night with a great friend and much needed for the both of us. The money spending wasn't neccesary though. We love spending time with each other regardless and it really helps calm us out.
Night everyone!
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