Busy Busy Weekend (End Of February)

If you haven't noticed by now, one thing that We definately don't know how to do is sit still. So with that being said once again Kara and I were on the go again this weekend. After a long week we got the chance to hang out with a lot of people we haven't seen in awhile.

Iron Horse Tavern: A few weeks ago my friend Michael sent me a calendar invite to keep Friday night open. Originally it was going to be a reunion of a bunch of us that used to work at CareerBuilder.com. Michael started off organizing the event great, but in the end it only wound up being a few people. To be honest, I was perfectly ok with that. I've also learned never to trust Google Maps in giving me directions to give to Kara. (That's a story for another time).

Saturday in All It's Glory

Unfortunately Saturday, Kara had to work in the morning. I got up and decided to get myself breakfast cause I was going to have a very busy day. I had a few ideas that I've been kicking around for potential side projects I've wanted to persue so I started to plan those out. From there, I went to softball practice. Our team is going to be sponsored by a Bar in Norcross called Medlock Tavern. So last season was the last of Congenital Hercules. After practice it was the event that I had been waiting for all month...

Winter Beer Carnival: Doesn't that just sound fun?

Unfortunately the event sold out quicker than everybody expected. Neil, Bobby, and Dan were supposed to join us as well but due to the event selling out, they weren't able to get tickets. They took a trip to a brewery out in South Carolina. While we missed them we still had a great time. The carnival was in a somewhat small area, but was still a lot a fun. There were beers from all over the south east, carnival games (Pop a shot basketball... Rolka - 26 Worm - 57, thanks to Michael Maday's words of encouragement "Don't you dare disgrace your race by losing to a white boy" when we were tied at 20... He's such a motivator), great food... Oh yeah, and Beer! The A great time was had by all and I can't wait to do it again.

Some Pics from the Event: This is the result when your friend tells you to "Smile" and they forget they have beer in their hands...

But we got ourselves together...

And if nothing else... We learned that the ladies love Bobby B!


Angie's Birthday: Later that night we went over Kara's friend Angie to celebrate her birthday. I wasn't much fun that night as I had been oversearved earlier in the day (Again... a story for another time... maybe) we got to see the Men's 4 Man Bobsled Team win their gold medal as well. It was our first time to Angie's place and I know Kara is in love with it. I do have to agree that it is beautiful.

It was a long day and an extremely fun one as well.

Sunday in North Georgia: Originally we had planed to check out Sambuca Jazz Cafe for dinner this night. I'm glad we didn't. Kara mentioned earlier in the week that Ann & Paul invited us up for dinner. While I got up and decided to do some laundry Kara got a text message asking when we'd be up there. Turns out that they wanted to take a ride to Ellijay to a Cajun Restaurant for lunch. It was great! We also got to walk around a little bit too and see some of the "local flair" of North GA.

I know that its 2010 but somethings have to be posted when you see them. I put up a twitpic of this and the common question was "How Come You Didn't Say Anything" Well... Remember The Chapelle Show and When Keeping It Real Goes Wrong???

After Elijay We went back to the Raygors for a great dinner. We were joined by Neil, Alisha, and P Diddy.

The weekends always fly by too fast. Unfortunately even though we had a great weekend they always go by too quickly. I know that March is going to be a quick month before the worldwind that is going to be our April.

We hope that your weekend was great as well.

My Birthday Weekend

This past weekend was my birthday weekend and I decided to start it off at my Local Bar where everyone knows my name "MidTown Tavern." I hadn't been there in a long time and since Lin went without me last weekend I was anxious to get there and see everyone.

I had to pick up my dad that night at the Airport around 7pm and take him up to Exit 11 to meet up with Anne and the Kids. I left my house early to stop and get gas, but he arrived early and I headed strait to the airport without getting gas. Once Dad made it thru the busy airport and out to the car I told him we needed to stop for gas. He looked at my gas gage and said we would be able to make it to Exit 11 and then I could get gas up there. As we passed Exit 9 my gas light came one. Once I dropped him off at Wild Wings I headed to the BP station up the road. I was so afraid I was going to have to push my car at this point. As I got to the pump I realized I had left my wallet sitting next to my Laptop all the way back in the city. Thank goodness my dad was right down the street and had some cash to save my night.

Dana, Bobby, Angie and myself made it to the Tavern right after Lin arrived from his work Christmas Party at 300 Atlanta. (300 is an upscale bowling alley on 285 by Peachtree Industrial.) Check it out here http://www.3hundred.com/atlanta.html

I had a blast at the Tavern that night. Everyone had a good time singing Karaoke and so many people decided to join us. I wasn't the only person celebrating my birthday, Friday happened to be Dana Munson Birthday and she came by after her birthday dinner and birthday Margarita's. Thank you also to Maloof, Emma, Brent and Michelle for driving ITP to help me celebrate.


Around Midnight Lin decided to "Embarrass" me by getting on stage and dedicating a song to me. For some reason he chose to sing "You lost that loving feeling". Thanks babe but I haven't. LOL but it was cute and the whole bar got up and sung it with him as they pushed me closer and closer to the stage. Once he was done I turned around and had a beautiful cake and a few presents waiting for me. Thanks Lambie for remembering the WONDERFUL Publix cake Bobby got me last year for my birthday and arranging it again this year.

Saturday I got up and headed to the Nail Dynasty for Pedicures and Girl talk with Angie, Dana and Abby . We had a blast, it was so nice to be pampered for the day. If you are ever in town and need your nails done you really need to call Lisa and set up an appointment. Dana and I have been going to her for over 2 years now and we have never been disappointed. (Thanks Lisa for the $10 gift certificate)

After Pedicures and Girl talk I went back home to find Lin had bought me a GORGEOUS bouquet of roses for my birthday and a funny but oh so true card.

We then got dressed and headed up to visit his mother in Marietta. We had hoped she would be able to join us for dinner that evening but she wasn't feeling well so we just went and spent a little time with her.

We had dinner reservations at Maggiano's at 8pm at Perimeter. We met Alisha, Neil and my mother as Maggiano's is our favorite Italian place and we had so much to celebrate, My Birthday, Neil's Birthday, a Brand New Car for the Natic's and Alisha having Preston soon. As usual the food was amazing the service was good but the management couldn't seem to figure out how to use the $10 coupon Neil brought with him.

After dinner we headed over to CheeseCake Factory for desert. MMMMM it was so yummy. I had the Banana Cheese Cake and boy was it amazing.

Sunday we headed up to Anne and Dad's house for dinner then took Dad to the airport so he could head back down to Florida.

I truly enjoyed my Birthday Weekend! A BIG thanks to everyone who helped me celebrate this weekend, it made turning 29 a little easier.