Hello again! I hope everyone had a fabulous Friday. I sure did! Late yesterday morning, I did something that I’ve been meaning to do for far too long. I called an old friend. She lives only a few miles away, yet we hadn’t seen or talked to each other in months. When I let things like that go for too long, it becomes harder for me to simply pick up the phone and call. I feel awkward for some reason. I decided I couldn’t let that stop me. I needed to reconnect with an old friend!
I called and she answered. Conversation flowed as if we’d seen each just yesterday…but of course we had tons to catch up on! My friend happened to have the day off and suggested lunch. Divine intervention?! Whatever it was, it worked out perfectly!
We headed to my favorite lunch spot, Trattoria Express for a delicious afternoon meal and lots of chatter. As soon as I walked into the deli, the thick, doughy slices of Sicilian pizza caught my eye.
I had to have a slice! Thin, crispy crust is nice, but sometimes you just need something you can sink your teeth into. That’s exactly what I did. It was perfectly cooked and delicious, but it was a monster! I ate half of this slice and saved the rest for later. I also had a salad with some tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
The food was good, but it was even better to spend quality time with an old friend. It can be hard to stay in touch when our day-to-day lives become busy, but I need to make it a priority. Friendships are meant to be cherished. Take the time to reconnect with and old friend.
By late afternoon, I seemed to be on a roll. Good things happening all day! I decided to keep it going with a fancy afternoon snack.
Fancy may not be the best adjective…but you know what I mean! I had high expectations for this bar. Want to know what I thought? Honestly? I like Larabars. I enjoy most flavors and I like the dense, chewy texture. I liked this bar, too. Simple ingredients, good flavor. I’m in! But cookie dough? C’mon. I will never mistake a chocolate chip cookie dough Larabar for real cookie dough. It was a sweet Larabar with chocolate chips. If you like these bars, you’ll like this flavor. If you want cookie dough, whip up a batch of Nestle’s favorites.
By the time dinner rolled around, I could feel tiredness creeping into my body. I was hungry, but needed sleep. I joined the family for dinner at Willow Brook – the location of my birthday dinner. I love the home-y atmosphere and comforting menu options. I opted for something simple – baked haddock and a baked potato.
Dinner also came with a nice side of seasonal summer squash.
I ate every last bit of my meal. I loved it. There was nothing fancy about this meal, but it was exactly what I wanted. That…and my bed!
After dinner, I curled up with my pup and called it a night. A premiere of Say Yes To The Dress – Atlanta was all the excitement I could handle! Now that’s some Friday fun. Haha! All kidding aside, it was a lovely day.
Is there anyone in your life that you would like to reconnect with? There’s no better time than now. The feeling is probably mutual.
