Cheers to a Happy Friday! And hopefully a better week next week!

Not going to lie, this week was the kind of week that made me really look forward to Friday. But instead of complaining like I have been doing the last few days (on and off the blog), I am going to focus on the positives and things that I'm thankful for. Here they are in bullet format!

My coffee maker in the morning has been back for almost a week now!!! Coffee delivered to bed? YES PLEASE :) Thank YOU!
Sidebar...sure their service has been rather slow (mostly because they seem to be extremely under-staffed), but their drinks continue to be delicious and their decor continues to be an inspiration.
People who go to Sidebar with me...they listen to me bitch and they tell me funny and sometimes tragic stories.
An awesome meet up with an old friend of a friend...sometimes, you meet people who are super beautiful inside and out and they blow you away - genuine, kind, loving, funny, and smart. It was so fun to just catch up and learn more about each others' lives. So thankful to meet people like that in my life!!
And of course...good food!!! Highlights this week: Jaleo (I love you, Duck Confit)...and home cooking!

More photos from Sidebar!

Cooking seems to be therapeutic for me, so on Thursday, when I needed a break from being annoyed and wanted something like Hainan Chicken, I decided to make it! Here's a recipe if you're interested in trying (click for link)

I love shallots. Yes, that's a whole chicken submerged in ice water...

Lastly...a quote for you :)
Albert Einstein said, "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving!" Okay, I added the exclamation mark myself....and I should have taken a photo of a moving bicycle to better illustrate the quote...but I really liked the pink handle bars.

Have a great weekend, everybody!