30 Years Old!

My 30th birthday was very memorable thanks to my beau! He woke me up with breakfast in bed and surprised me with dinner to a Zahav! A very difficult place to get into and a place I have been wanting to try since I moved to Philly. It was delicious and so much fun eating Israeli food in our little yurt. So excited for 30 - let's go!!!!!!!!!!!

My Girl Julie is in Town

I was so excited when my best friend Julie came to visit Philly. I think it had been 3 years since we had last seen each other in person because she lives in AZ. We haven't lived in the same town since college and that was 8 years ago (woah... can't believe it's been that long since college!!). One night I was just sitting watching tv...I was like I should text Julie to come visit. So that's exactly what I did...and Julie being Julie is like "ok when should I come" haha. That's what I love about her, she is always down! And is not afraid to be spontaneous. I picked her up from the airport on a very snowy and gloomy Thursday afternoon (sorry Jewlez that you picked the worst weekend to visit haha). And immediately my fiance and I started taking her around to all the Philly spots. Thursday night we took her to W.M Mulherins in Fishtown. Friday I took Julie to Reading Terminal Market, then to Di Brunos so we could build the best cheese & meat plate ever. And Friday night we indulged to our hearts content. Saturday we ate some more (of course) and took Julie to the Art Museum & the famous Rocky steps. Sunday we binged chi-flicks because it was Valentine's Day. Eric being Eric prepared the most delicious breakfast and got me and Julie get V-Day gifts (he is the best!!!!!). Later that night we got Greek food from mine and Eric's favorite Greek spot called Zorba's Tavern. We watched more movies on our pull out coach and then sadly on Monday morning Julie had to go home. It is so sad when a special weekend ends. But I am already planning my trip to visit her in AZ!!!!!!!!

Cheers to 2021!!

2020 was an unusual year but we survived! And given the circumstances Eric and I agree that all-in-all it really wasn't that bad. Could you imagine a pandemic happening even 5 years ago?  Technology innovation has helped us be so equipped to survive something like this.  Eric and I were both able to work and connect to people everyday. On weekends during quarantine, Eric and I were like "we still eat amazing food, have hundreds of shows and movies to stream - and of course most importantly we have each other." Life ain't that bad!! But....with that said we are both excited for new beginnings in 2021. 

Personally, I have a lot to look forward to in 2021. I will be turning 30 (omg!!) and Eric and I will be getting married (omg omg!!).  We are really looking forward to the vaccine and reconnecting again with our family and friend and my 2021 goal is to always keep in mind what is most important. I want to make meditating a weekly (hopefully daily ritual) and make my mental as strong as my physical one. 

Christmas

There isn't much to see here....this year Christmas was spent in the four walls of our tiny apartment (just like every other holiday in 2020). But nonetheless, it was special as always!! It was filled with a lot of presents, laughs, good food & drinks.