March just came and went, next month lots to look forward to……..

Posted under by Jenn

The first weekend of March, my husband went up to Truckee to ski/snowboard/snowmobile and visit with his parents.  I stayed behind and caught up on house cleaning.  Plus, I had 3 friends over to play Mah Jongg.  It was a relaxing 4 hour game.

Thursday March 11th – Sunday March 14th my hubby leaves for Arizona for Baseball’s Spring Training.  I believe this was his 10th year going with his friends.  His two brothers went with him too.  Betcha they all had things to remember this trip by  Hmmmmm.

Friday March 12th, I had the ladies from my social group over for a Jewelry Party hosted by Premier Designs.  It was a small gathering with lots of  martini’s, good food and great friends.  I also took home some nice freebies of fun jewelry.

Friday March 19th, my husband invited his parents over for a casual relaxed dinner.  It was a very nice dinner relaxing in our new dining room.  We even ate on our China.  Salmon, roasted asparagus, and sweet potatoes were the meal for the night with a nice Merlot from Wente Vineyards, a local Livermore wine.  

Saturday March 20th I drove up to Sacramento to visit with my friends.  I was able to visit with Juli, Gina, my friend Jennifer from Las Vegas and a few other friends.  I drove up to Sacramento early so I can site see my old stomping grounds (Sacramento State, a couple of my old houses, stopped by Bruce’s house but he wasn’t home, went to Arden Fair Mall did some fun “me only” shopping, went and ate at California Cafe’ which my friend Jennifer introduced me to when my hair used to be died black back in 2002.  Then, I went to downtown Sacramento and went to one of my favorite shops “The Mixed Bag” on 24th & K St.  Bought a few mementos and little gifts for upcoming birthdays.  Drove over to my hair stylist, she had to re-do my red high lights since my old red wasn’t “red” enough.  I love it now.  Good contrast.  Afterwards, I drove to my friend Jennifer’s parents house in Natomas.  We were then off to one of our favorite eateries “The Melting Pot” on 15th & H St.  Not a great area but the food is always good at The Melting Pot.  We had many drinks before dinner and our conversations were very interesting and we had a great time eating cheese, drinking and eating more cheese.  No dessert was necessary since we had a couple of chocolate martini’s with dinner.  YUM.  We kept texting Juli to come join us after her 20/30′s social group b-day party was over with.  She picked us up at The Melting Pot and drove us over towards Lavender Heights since Jennifer wanted to take some pictures.  Before stopping at Lavender Heights we stopped by the 3 bars on R St.  One of them were cool.  All of them were all just bars with music playing and some wanted ridiculous covers for just a bar, no DJ, no dance floor.  Juli and I played some pool while Jennifer watched and we soon left after we started to do horrible.  Actually I was playing horrible and Juli was playing fine.  Always stop playing and never embarrass yourself any further, stop before you completely bury yourself, which is what I did.  :)  We  headed towards the Merc to get a drink, don’t know why we didn’t get a drink but we walked around surveying all the trannies and doing a little “people watching”.  Lavender Heights is the perfect place to do just that.  It was a hoot.  Jennifer wanted to stop by the local sex shop to take a peek at their items.  The cards are always fun to read, the toys, the lotions, etc.  Very informative too much stimulation for me since I had a good buzz going on from the drinks at dinner, so we continued to walk around and “people watch” and realized all the work done at “Faces”.  After half an hour after that, we walked back to our cars.  I took Jennifer home and drove to meet Juli at her house to spend the night. 

Spent the night at Juli’s.  Her cats were cute and they brought me leaves in the middle of the night to show me how much they care “little gifts”.  

Sunday Morning, Juli and I met Nicole and Jennifer R. at Charlie’s in Citrus Heights for breakfast.  The food was really delicious and worth the 10 minute wait for a seat.  I asked Juli if we could eat at a “non chain” a little Mom and Pops Place.  I love those types of places.  The nostalgia of the uniforms, the waitress sense of humor, the wall decorations, the menu options, really unique and a good change from all the damn chain restaurants that lose their appeal of being a unique restaurant.  Afterwards, we said our goodbyes and as they drove away in their car, I drove back towards Sacramento to visit with one last friend that could fit me in.  Yep, you know it……. Gina.  She never lets me down and always has time to squeeze me in.  But before I headed over to her place, I went to Target off Broadway Blvd to pick up some Polo Shirts.  Women’s Polo Shirts are really hard to find and I needed more than the 1 bought at JC Penny at Arden Fair Mall and I wasn’t going to pay another $17 for one.  I was able to buy 3 more at $10 each.  A good buy with great Spring colors.  Finally, I headed over to Gina’s place, we hung out with her for over an hour to chat and catch up.  A lot has gone on with her and I.  Lots to share.  Sat at a picnic table under the trees on a nice sunny day at a park off 8th & W St with views of a pond and families eating lunch nearby and children playing across the way.  Finally headed home.  Whenever I go to Sacramento, it’s always jam packed and back to back with events.  I need to see my friends, I love my friends, I love spending time with them, engaging, relaxing, having fun, catching up and I don’t mind that it’s a crazy busy weekend.  

Friday March 26th, my hubby and I drove up to Truckee to spend time with his parents and one of his brothers.  We got up their late on Friday night, hung out and went to bed.  Yesterday (Saturday) we went to Reno after breakfast.  I played penny slots while he bet on College Ball.  His first team lost while West VA won buy over 4 points so he has to go back to REno within 120 days to pick up his winnings.  I on the other hand won over $450 on pennies.  Quite a successful day.  We had a good time.  Reno was sunny and pretty but who would know, we were inside the whole time.  Drove back to Truckee and were able to watch the last 8 minutes as West VA took over Kentucky.  It is exciting if money is riding the line.  Today while my hubby and his brother went skiing at Squaw Valley, my father in law stayed back to pay bills while my mother in Law and I hit the streets to do some shopping at the Bass Outlets and downtown Truckee.  Bass Outlets always has good deals and their shoes are super comfortable, durable and are super soft leather.  Didn’t buy any shoes, bought a bracelet, a set of earrings, and a summer top and polo shirt for my man.  I just can’t buy buy buy for myself anymore.  I have to buy at least a little something for him.  I love my man! Headed back to the Cabin and prepared food for everyone a bit later.  Drove home, got home around 8:15 pm, even stopped by the grocery store to pick up a few items, so I don’t have to do that tomorrow.

 

Damn, logged into the internet to check to see if need to go to Jury Duty tomorrow.  Crossed my fingers.  Doh.  I gotta go in to Jury Duty tomorrow in Oakland.  Contacted my boss and I covered my tracks on Friday just in case I had to go on Monday.  Meaning, I did everything humanly possible to get the work off my desk and completed so that whomever took over while I was gone only had to do things that were pressing for Monday.  Orders, calls, a couple of reports, that’s it.  Hopefully. 

I only worked Jury Duty one other time in my life, not actually worked and stayed but my number got called, waited in the room and then was asked to leave.  Hopefully that will happen tomorrow.  Hopefully I can leave by noon.  Still gotta get up at the same time- 5:30 am to leave house by 6:30 am to get to Oakland Superior Court by 8:30 am.  Need to pack some snacks, fruit, so I am not starving.  I can’t remember, do I even get a chance for lunch?  Wonder how that works.  Prepare for the worst.  Pray Pray Pray for me that I only have to attend for 1 day.  Pray Pray Pray for me all. 

 

Good Bye March.  It was fun.  Time to move on to my Birthday Month.  Lots to look forward to in April Everyone.  CHEERS.