What I'm Loving Wednesdays

For the past three days I have been in Salt Lake City, Utah for an internship interview with Goldman Sachs, more about that in a later post. But I thought it fitting to dedicate my What I'm Loving to things I love about this place.

1. Red Rock Steak Salad. I know that sounds like the weirdest thing but it amazing. I literally came up here just to be sure I could eat one. I would have been happy just having one, and I would have done anything to get to Red Rock as well. But as fate would have it the hotel I was put in happened to be located one block over from one of the only two locations! So naturally I walked there both nights. Got the same meal, a steak salad and carrot cake with a side of extra frosting, both times. And do not regret a bite!! I sat at the bar both times and the second night, randomly two men sat on each side of me and asked what was good and I told them, and I explained my little story. And they both ended up ordering one. I feel so accomplished. I am going to end my obsession here, because this is already ridiculously long for a post about a salad and I know I could go much longer.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Our Ranch House: My parents bought this house on somewhat of a whim. For what it is, and what it is worth right now it was a huge steal. We bought it mostly for the land, the house is suppose to be a fixer upper and besides tearing down the barn and guest house, we haven't done a thing! We have been so busy and with the economy, the timing is just so crazy. I love this house because honestly my best summer was spent in it. We had a party in it got busted by the cops, and while that may seem like a horrible memory, almost 3 years later, we still talk about it. It was my first summer in PC and talk about making a name for my self. It was also the summer I met CLS, thats a story in its self. And why nothing was very eventful that summer, I can never look back on that summer without remembering good times. I love every summer (okay expect for one) memory. That summer changed me more then anything and it was a huge turning point. But I guess this house means more to me then just that summer, I love the winters and summers, and every thing this house reminds me of. It also has the most amazing view of the mountains.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Main Street: PC's Main street is a typical small town Main Street. 4th of July parades, bars, restaurants, shops etc. But I do love spending the day wondering up and down. Plus amazing people watching during Sundance.
   
   
   
   
   
4. Park City Racquet Club: Without this place that summer would never have happened, I never would have met CLS, and I dont think I would love PC without what it gave me. And to think my mom practically forced me to teach lessons that summer. Thanks mom?

What I'm Loving Wednesdays

I have been using BareMinerals foundation for a few months and I love it. Can not use anything else anymore. If you do not already have it, go get some! But I forgot eye shadow this weekend while I was at home and even though I do not always wear eye shadow, only special occasions, dinner with CLS is definitely considered a very important special time. I have been wanting BM eye shadow and Nordstrom was having a sale over christmas I totally regret getting, but I finally got a pink color, and it is the best! BM will soon be the only thing in my make up bag.

Sour Patch Watermelon. My favorite favorite candy! They actually had them at the movies this weekend and it made me so happy!

The NPR app. On my very long drive home from school this past weekend I got so sick of listening to my music and I really do love listing to NPR in the mornings. So while in the middle of nowhere I figured they must have NPR. And the iphone has an app for it! You can either listen through your iphone/ipod or it will find the local station for it. It kept me sane on my drive, I will never go with out it!

Tory Burch Flats. Yes I know these are not anything new, but after a lot of drama (I tried to order the suede ones off line, and almost got ripped off) I finally purchased my first pair. I love them, they go with everything and will be perfect for the office this summer. Next I want nude/tan ones!

My crystal ZGallerie mouse. I am not sure if they sell them anymore but it makes my homework so much more enjoyable. I am trying to ONLY go on my computer at my desk so that I am more productive (no more laying in bed and being lazy!). And when I work at my desk I get to use my mouse. I lost it once before and luckly ZG had them on sale when I had to get my other one!

What I'm Loving Wednesdays

Words With Friends. I made CLS start playing with me, and yes he is definitely more intelligent then me, he takes for ever to play back and I have also decided who ever goes first is so important! I am also a very bad speller in general so I am not too good. But I love playing!

I lost my green pencil. I have had it all through out college. I had to by a new one, and its actually a really cool purple. These are the best pencils in the world. I can not use any other kind.

Decision Points. I started reading this last week and I absolutely love it. I dont care if you liked Bush or not, it is a great book about our country and how things happened from the point of view of someone in power. And I am not ashamed at all to say I balled the entire 9/11 chapter.

Sherrie Berries. My dad sends these to me every Valentines. I love them. I usually try to make them last at least a week but I think I am going to finish them tonight. They have more then just strawberries and gifts for every occasion. They are having a promotion for Susan G Koman for the cure, check it out, they are even discounted! such a great price.

What I'm Loving Wednesdays

1. Theory Sweater Dresses. I love this look on other people but I haven't been able to find any that look good on me. This past weekend I found one a Theory and love it! I bought one in black and one in charcoal. They are great to dress up with heals, or casual with tennis shoes, sandals, or flats! They are wonderful staple items.

2. Paul Mitchell Skinny Serum. I have had this bottle for about a year now and haven't run out, and I use it ALL the time! But this past weekend I left my entire bag at home so I have been without it and realized how much it helps my hair. I cant wait to get it back.

3. Green tea lemonade. I have decided to make my own because Starbucks is such a treck onto campus from where I have my classes. I brew green tea and store it in Mason jars (of course) and then simply add a packet of instant lemonade (liek the crystal light ones) when I am read and drink it straight from the jar. Makes me so excited for spring!

4. Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese. I have always been a fan of grilled cheese but recently, after Trader Joe's had it on sample, I love tomato soup. They are wonderful together (as I am sure everyone already knows) and are great since I haven't been feeling well.

5. My heart rate monitor. I have been wearing one of these for about 3 years now, just because my parents wanted to know info about how intense my work outs were. But as I have been going longer and harder I have been so reliant on it to tell me how long I work out, how hard and how many calories. I went a day with out it last week and realized how much I need it. It makes me reliable to my self to push my self and to see my progress. I am honestly not sure how people workout without them because I felt like I was just running in circles with no purpose.

What I'm Loving Wednesdays

1. Sangria. I made a recipe last week and I am so obsessed with it right now. Yes it is a summer drink but it makes me a little bit more happy and excited for summer when I drink it. Also storing it in mason jars is a great decoration.
   
   

2. Hot Fudge sundaes. The red velvet fudge that I made did not turn out the way I had hoped and so I heated it up and drizzled it over vanilla ice-cream. It was delisouse. It was a treat and I will not be having them all the time, but I do love my grandmothers homemade ice-cream and hot fudge and while mine did not compare it remind me of all the wonderful times at her house in the summer.

3. Good morning text. I should probably learn to respond to these since they are my favorites and extremely sweet. I should also not accuse the sender of being drunk or having the wrong number. But come on who would have thought CLS could do something nice?

4. Outdoor showers. I have posted so many summer photos on tumblr recently it has gotten me very anxious for summer. One of my favorite things about summer and the beach is outdoor shower at the house. There is something so much better about them then showering inside, especially in the summer weather. Plus that way you aren't sandy and gross when you go inside the house.

5. Nike Training Club App. I am obsessed with all their workouts and their weight programs. It a great way to ton up and stay in shape. It is also a great motivator.

6. Laker Spurs tickets. I bought mine and CLS's tickets to the game today! I not only love the Lakers (Fisher you will be mine), but I love going to sporting events. Basketball and football are my favorites but actually GOING to any sport is exciting . I am learning to love baseball too. I mean hot dogs, beer and a sunny day, it really is the american past time. I am so excited to go to another Laker game, it is suppose to be a great game, the last one I went to the Lakers won by like 30. I am excited for a close game however if the Spurs lose I would rather walk home then sit in a car with CLS.

7. My pink Lilly Matches. There are a ton in the box and they are PINK. and Lilly. What"s not to love?

8. Apologies. Sincere and unexpected ones are the best.

9. Matchbook Magazine. . If you havent already checked it out I highly recommend it. It is my new favorite. I am so excited for all their upcoming articles.

What I'm Loving Wednesdays

I have decided to do a "My Favorite Things" post once a week. I am going to do it on Thursdays, hence Thursdays Things. It will be a collection of my favorite things that week and things I think you should know about! There may or may not be a theme with each Thursday but this week I am doing my favorite morning things. It may be because it is morning and I'm inspired right now. So here it goes.

1. Big coffee mugs. Like most people I need my morning cup of coffee but I dont understand how people drink out of small square cups. I need a cup that fits in my hand. It makes the morning so much better.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. Fruit and yogurt. Such a great healthy morning breakfast. Sometimes I substitute cottage cheese, or add granola. But I always have some fruit in the morning.

3. Hoda and Kathy Lee. Yes I do love all of the Today show but H&KL are such a wonderful ending to the show. They make me laugh and can completely capture my attention in the morning. I am currently waiting for the local news section to end and H&KL come on. Did anyone see the episode a week or two back where they worked out the entire time? I was laughing out loud on the treadmill with my head phones in. It was worth all the crazy looks.

4. Brookstone Nap Slippers. I got these for Christmas, but in pink. They are the most comfortable things I have ever put on my feet. I got the Nap bear a few years back and I sleep with it every night, dont make fun of me, everyone already does. But my nap slippers get put on my feet every morning! Check them out, you will fall in love.

5. My MacBook. I am addicted to checking my Tumblr and all my favorite blogs when I wake up. I have been thinking about getting an iPad, does any one have one or have a suggestion?