Golf

For my birthday a couple of weeks ago, my husband couldn't decide what to get me. He said either golf clubs because I'm always talking about how I wanted to try golf again, or a Wii because I have a Wii fit without a Wii, go figure. He decided on the golf clubs because it's something that him and I can do together and bond over, plus it will be nice to do over the Summer and in the Fall. He said maybe we'll get the Wii for Christmas when it's freezing cold and we'll want to be inside. Although, it has been a record hot summer here, so staying inside during the heat isn't bad either. So far we've gone every Wednesday morning. There are a lot of starter sets that you can get. Most of them include a driver, a pitching wedge, a putter, irons, and maybe hybrids and a wood. Here are mine!

There are definitely times that I get frustrated, but it's good exercise and a good stress reliever (wacking the club at the ball). I think it's important for everyone to have AT LEAST one activity that is somewhat active and one that can help reduce stress and take your mind off of problems. I'm also thinking about taking up knitting. It's something I'll do mostly when I'm bored, but maybe I'll end up making some decent looking things! Another thing I'd like to take up is calligraphy. My husband surprised me with this talent of his when we were planning our wedding. He did the calligraphy for our envelopes on our save-the-dates and on our invitation envelopes. Anything you've been wanting to take up but haven't done yet?

YUMMY....

I've talked about my love for food before. My husband and I love watching The Food Network or the Cooking Channel. I could spend an afternoon watching Paula Deen, Giada de Laurentis, Bobby Flay, The Neelys, pretty much all of them. While watching these shows, we have heard about a local place here in Raleigh called The Pit. It's been featured on Throwdown with Bobby Flay, Good Morning America, on the Travel Channel as well as in Bon Apepitit magazine to name a few. We have been dying to try it and finally got the chance last weekend. You would think a place called The Pit might not sound that fabulous but it really is. The restaurant is in a 1930's meatpacking warehouse in the warehouse district downtown. Being a place that mainly serves BBQ and pork dishes, you would think it wouldn't have that much charm or ambiance but it does! Brick walls and decorative light fixtures add to it. No matter what kind of BBQ you like (Western or Eastern), they have it. Along with yummy sides like mashed potatoes and gravy, fried okra and sweet potato cornbread to name a few. For the vegetarians there are options for as well such as vegetable dishes and tofu barbecue! Check it out if you can!