Irish Pubs and Rain Boots

So I guess it’s been awhile since I’ve been on here…

Life has been moving ahead as usual. Since we last spoke I have attended Hannah’s first birthday party, seen some great local bands, and met some wicked fun people (haha).  Needless to say I am exhausted and in need of a serious recharge! Lucky for me I can do that next week when my family flies over and we all head up to the beach house for a week. I can not wait for some relaxing on the beach, boogie boarding and family game nights. Oh and it’s my birthday on the 8th. The big two nine. One more year of 20’s. Looking forward to my 30’s. Pretty sure it will be my most formative decade yet. Either way I’m so excited to spend it with the whole family in Maine, if only Penny could have come…

Found another spot we love to go to called Ri Ra. It’s a chain Irish pub, but since there are only like 5 in the U.S. it doesn’t really seem super chainy to me. Great food. Seriously the Guinness beef stew is heaven on a cold day and of all the times we have been there (I think 5 times in the last two weeks) the spinach and artichoke dip has been a high priority. And I love everything potatoes so this place is the best.It totally helps that all the bartenders are friendly and hot. It’s just not right. And hell, half of them have our names down and know that I want a Smithwick’s and Em wants a Guinness… hmmm I’m starting to think a pint tonight sounds great! Although we should probably take care of some business before this storm rolls through.

Ahhh the storm. It seems people are going to extremes with Ms. Irene. Not that being prepared and safe are a bad thing, I just don’t think it will be that bad when it finally hits Maine. Might as well keep that between us or the poor news reporters here will have to go back to talking about lobster catches and airport grants. We’ll see I guess. Should buy a flashlight and some bottled water just in case. Probably should have already had those…

Maine has definitely been growing on me and is feeling more like my home than a vacation. I’m excited for the trees to change color and for me to splash around in my new rain boots. Damn I love Fall. This will be my first in New England and I can only imagine how great it will be. Looking forward to apple cider and pumpkin scented candles. Oh snap, I think a trip to the Yankee Candle store is in order! Maybe I’ll wait til Seany gets here…