How I Met Your Mother Finale

Alright, we're up and running again. Lots to catch up on. No more dilly dallying on Disco Bees, time to share the April exploits. Sorry for the delay (you'd be shocked as to how often I say that), but we're back on our feet. 

On Monday, March 31st, 2014 one of my favorite TV sitcoms aired it's final episode. How I Met Your Mother's nine season run kept me company since I was in college. With it's flashback narratives, catchphrases and inside jokes, I was instantly hooked. It's sad to say that one of my favorite television shows has gone the way of Friends and Seinfeld, but all good things must come to an end. The series finale was an emotional roller coaster, to say the least, but this season finale was topped with a special treat.

Unfortunately, I didn't get to see the finale live since I was at work. But thanks to our DVR, Bryan and I could enjoy it together. Little did I know, Bryan was planning a HIMYM themed finale dinner. Good man. 

"Thank you Linus" mock tail

Pancakes and maple syrup, eh

"MacLaren's" hot wings

Dude, that's a big sandwich

Big fudge with a side of legen-wait for it- dairy ice cream

What am I supposed to do on my Monday night now that this show is gone? My life has a little HIMYM hole in it. At least Game of Thrones started again. Hee hee.

-Akemi-chan

Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

Hey everyone. It's been forever since I've been here. I'm back from Spring vacation and it's so nice to be able to sleep in my own bed and cuddle with my puppy. It was so wonderful to spend time with family and friends.

Unfortunately, haven't been able to blog because my computer is on the fritz. But as soon as it's up and running I'll be able to share my adventures from April.

Happy Spring everyone!

March Randoms

I'm 27 years old. It's crazy to think that I'm that old. But I wouldn't trade my life for anything else. I'm incredibly lucky and 27 is going to be a great year.

Rum, pineapple juice and grenadine never looked so good

St Patty's shopping

Our first time makings ribs

Skyy ginger, lemon and thyme martini

Stalking the local chickens on our walk

Seared tilapia on sauteed kale, red onion, radishes and tomato

My tea fix

Date night at Aroma Cafe

Drinks at Boltini

Sweet potato fries, fresh veggies and yogurt dipping sauce

"Mexican" hot chocolate: Milk, cocoa, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and cayenne

Bringing a little bit of Japan to New Orleans

Reading on the plane, instead of sleeping

Birthday dinner at Sushi Kame

Looks like all I did in March was drink. Maybe I need to reassess my lifestyle?

Eating Our Way through New Orleans Part 2

After a couple of hours of sleep, we woke up the morning dew of the Crescent City. The air is damp and cool with bits of sunlight peeking through the iron balconies. Time for day two of our New Orleans adventure. Keep in mind that when we planned this trip, the only things on my itinerary were things to eat, not locations. Therefore the day should start with a light walk and hardy breakfast, followed by an early lunch, a few afternoon snacks and a big dinner. Trickle in some sightseeing and as far as I'm concerned, you have a perfect day. Shall we?

Warm enough to wear shorts and no sleeves

Egg's Stanley from Stanley: Eggs Benedict with fried oysters

Breaux Bridge Benedict: Eggs Benedict with boudin and ham

Nomming some pralines

Lunchtime in the garden; Shrimp & grits and muffaletta sandwich in the courtyard of Cafe Amelie

Just an afternoon snack; Crawdads from J's Seafood Market

Cute and delicious

Don't forget to suck the brains out! Haha

Love all the signs on the ground

Hop onto the streetcar on Canal street

Heading to the Garden District via streetcar

Beautiful homes

Lafayette Cemetery

Wish we had time to eat here, Commander's Palace

Love the trees and columns

Prosciutto and mozzarella balls and strawberry mint lemonade from GG's Dine-o-Rama

Beads everywhere

Another, less expensive, Hurricane

Jazz sculptures in Louis Armstrong park

Night lights

Gumbo Shop

Red beans & rice, seafood and okra gumbo and shrimp po' boy

Time to get rowdy

Whose that pale chick by the horses?

View from the top

Balcony view

Come get some beads!

Early morning fog before we leave NOLA

Farewell New Orleans, 'til we meet again

Without a doubt, I will be back. New Orleans has seduced me with her gorgeous buildings, rich history and amazing food and it's that kind of lust that keeps you coming back for more. What a way to welcome 27.

-Akemi-chan

PS: Did you notice how many times we ate on day two?