62. June 8th, 2011 Picture.

So, around this time, about 6 months ago, the Bruins were making a hardcore run for the Stanley Cup - we all know how this turned out....it turned out very well, the won [spoiler alert].  I met up with Ratty in the North End to watch the game together at the Waterfront Cafe [literally we were savoring Ratty's last days as being a NeBo resident, 22 days to go!]  

I had planned to drive into the North End, grab a parking spot and walk over to meet Ratty.  Now, I am the most amazing parking spot finder on the planet, literally, ON THE PLANET, but I think it has more to do with  my stubbornness than actual talent.  I refuse to give up, circling street after street, spending sometimes HOURS looking for spots in Boston's most congested neighborhoods.  June 8th was one of those few nights that I almost gave up.  I had been circling for almost or just over an hour, and was absolutely boiling over with resentment.  I could not find a parking spot to save my life, and I ultimately broke down and called Ratty, letting him know that I wouldn't be meeting him at the bar.  I was stressed beyond compare and had convinced myself that I had to turn around with my tail between my legs and watch the Bruins game all alone in my bedroom.  Could I sound even more pathetic?

JUST as I was regaling Ratty with the sad and dramatic sob story that was my life at that very moment, TA DA!  I found parking spot, totally unoccupied, with my name displayed proudly on it with glitter and sequins.  Mmmk, the glitter and sequins weren't really there, BUT the excitement level was exactly the same.  Like fireworks, or finding $20 in your coat pocket or getting mail.  I quickly hung up on Ratty, threw my car in the parking spot and booked it to the bar.  I am seriously the luckiest parking spot finder ever!

Good thing I made it to the Waterfront - the Bruins won!

Just get ready, there is going to be an overload of Bruins talk on the blog for the next few weeks.  Just like Hansel, they're so hot right now.

62. June 7th, 2011 Picture.

MOST HANSOMEST MAN EVER!

Sigh, I love him so much!  This article is all about the movie 'Beginners' and also discussing how CP has become a hot commodity within the past few years.  I've ALWAYS known the guy was awesome, I guess the world is slowly catching up.  I honesty have zero desire to see this movie, unfortunately, mainly because CP's character has terminal cancer, which will obviously result in me sobbing hysterically through the entire movie.  He is getting serious Oscar buzz for his supporting actor role though, so I might have to bite the bullet, pack up some tissues, and cross it off my list.  We'll see.  

62. June 6th, 2011 Picture.

One of the many perks of my job is sometimes getting to attend really awesome events.  Me and my co-workers are pretty chummy with the department that handles corporate sponsorship and volunteering, so we've been able to nab spots at some pretty awesome events in Boston when our company is a sponsor.

This time around we were able to attend the Kelley for Ellie event at the Boston Harbor Hotel.  Kelley Tuthill is a news anchor here in Boston and she is currently in remission from Breast Cancer.  She has long supported the Ellie Fund, which I've talked about a few times on the blog, and has hosted this event for the past few years, along with other Channel 5 news anchors.  

This event was a fashion show, with the correspondents acting as the runway models, along with both a silent and live auction.  I could go into a lot more detail about the event, but let's just jump straight to the point.

Wes Welker.

Oh, hello there.  Are you looking directly at me?  I think you are.  Oh hiiiiii you are SO dreamy.  He's also drinking rose'.  Seriously how cute is he.

What was I talking about?  Oh yes, Wes Welker.  Phew, so adorable.  He was a special guest and was part of the live auction.  No, HE wasn't getting auctioned, he was just there to present the item and congratulate the winner.  AND make all the of the girls faint.  It worked.

As soon as the live auction was over, people literally rushed the stage.  Everyone wanted face time with Welker and I don't blame them.  I was at the event with a few coworkers, and while we debated for a bit if we wanted to push through the crowds and try and get a picture with him, we opted that it was just far too chaotic.  I did my best to get a shot of him from up close, but instead it just looks like I'm a creepy stalker paparazzi.  I'm cool with it if you are.

The event was really fantastic, and obviously for a great cause, but Welker seriously stole the show.  Just sign me up for next year, please.  And make sure my seat is MUCH closer to the stage.

62. June 5th, 2011 Picture.

I have developed a new and somewhat unhealthy obsession with French macarons.  No, not to be confused with macaroons, which are typically found in coconut form [bleck to coconut].  I'm talking about the delicious, airy, crunchy and sickenly sweet perfection that is a macaron. I'm not even sure how I stumbled onto these things, it might have been on Gossip Girl when Blair ate boxes and boxes of them after her umpteeth break up with Chuck, or from one of the swanky cocktail parties I accompanied Ratty to, but wherever it was, I'm officially hooked.  Too bad they are SUPER expensive.  Like $3 a cookie expensive.  That's a hard price to swallow when you want to eat a dozen without taking a breath.  Plus, they sometimes make my teeth hurt because they're so sweet, so maybe it's a good thing I can't eat a bunch of them.

I did find this awesome book I <3 Macarons [yes the heart is part of the title], by Hisako Ogita where she maps out how to make the perfect cookie.  I am pretty sure I've talked about this book on the blog before, but I still don't own it.  What a travesty. 

62. June 4th, 2011 Picture.

Saturday afternoon I headed down to Eddie and Christine's to spend the afternoon with them and the girls.  We had plans to go to the ever famous Denly's for some pizza, I had never been there and I've heard everyone gushing about it, so I knew it was way over due.

Sometimes Abby likes to take my camera and walk around playing photographer.  She isn't the best, yet, but girls got sass!  Sassy Abby.

Of course when we got to Denly's both girls wanted to sit next to me, so we squeezed into the same side of the booth, leaving Eddie all by himself on the other side.  Honestly I think he was relieved to have some personal space.  I can't imagine he gets much 'alone time'.

This is what Eddie did with his alone time, drew a photo of me, Cassie and Abby.  I am the one in the sunglasses.  I mean, he nailed the glasses, but the rest is a little abstract, I guess.  I am also pretty sure, and hopeful, that my nose is not that big.

After eating a ton of pizza, we headed back to their house to hang out.  Which meant that I spent the majority of the time running around with the girls in the backyard.  Full disclosure, I accidentally hit Abby in the face with a volleyball.  I KNOW!  What a horrible aunt I am.  For the record, I didn't MEAN to do it, obviously, but we were pitching to each other and she is just so little and the volleyball is SO BIG.  Thankfully she's a trooper and she was totally fine, but a little stunned.  Phew, still the best aunt ever.

Seriously, look at that cute, unmaimed face.

Isn't Cassie just the prettiest little girl ever?  I just love her!

62. June 3rd, 2011 Picture.

Friday night Jamie and I decided to go out in Faneuil Hall for a few $1 Bud Lights.  We used to be in Faneuil every weekend, drinking cheap beer and dancing our faces off in 5 inch heels, but let's be real, those days are over.  Well, not really over, but they definitely don't happen as much as they used to.

Coogan's was popular with my group of friends when most of us just moved to the city.  You were able to show up at 11 [that's 11 PM people!  Who goes out at 11pm?!]  not have to wait in line and there was never a cover.  That is the trifecta of appeal here, who wants to have to pay AND wait in line?  Especially in the winter.  In 5 inch heels.  Not me!

Coogan's fell off the radar for a while, but they are smart, I always knew they'd land on their feet.  They decided to start offering $1 Bud Light drafts which made people FLOCK to the bar.  And I mean flock, the place was absolutely packed when we got there!  We usually go to Sissy K's because they have $1.50 drafts, but they start charging a $7 cover at 10pm and then every single time, without fail, the keg 'kicks' at 11pm and you are forced to buy $5 bottles of beer.  It's stupid, but we've caught on to their game, we make sure to get there early!  The best part of Coogan's is that they never pretended to run out of beer, so I can insure that I never leave with a tab higher than $10.  I mean, yes, you are at Coogan's and drinking Bud Light, sometimes I will look past all that to have a fun, CHEAP night out.  Boston is expensive folks, I'm going to take advantage of a bargain when I can!

We had a great time, meeting up with Hannah and a few of Jamie's friends from work.  We stayed until we couldn't handle the crowds anymore, and we scooted off home.  Literally scooted.  Two friends had to ride bikes back to Somerville!  I do not condone bike riding.  At night.  After drinking.  But they survived, thankfully!

62. June 2nd, 2011 Picture.

I met Ratty at Jerry Remy's for a beer after work and was totally pumped to see that they now have Grey Lady on tap!  Grey Lady is our favorite beer, well MY favorite beer from Cisco Brewers, the awesome brewery we visit every time we're on Nantucket.  I love how popular it's getting and how you can find most Cisco products at Liquor stores and/or restaurants around the city.  What I don't love is that it's usually pricier than other beers, I'm talking like $9 a glass.  I don't love that, not at all.

But another thing I DO love is their tap, a hilarious Mermaid Barbie.  It's totally perfect for them, it's so random!  So I love 2 outta 3 things, I'll take it!