Nor'Easter

After finally getting my lazy butt off the couch from last week's never-ending rain, I headed out to check out the damage from the November Nor'Easter. The flooding was a lot worse than I expected. Here are a few shots from the storm...

It's been awhile since my last post, but I figured it's time to update with pictures from my new camera and trip to LA! I recently purchased a used Canon 40D from a good friend, so I just started playing around with it in LA.

Here's one on the Santa Monica pier...




Hiking Temescal Canyon...



Sunsets in Laguna Beach...



Moments in Hollywood...



And, of course, my best friends...

Zac Brown

"Chicken Fried" started out as my go-to Friday pump up song, but now it's hard not to be hooked on Zac Brown Band. Along with great tunes, they are the most humble, appreciative band I've see in a long time (Zac Brown said he would stay and sign autographs for everyone in the pavillion at his show the other night). It's refreshing to see such a talented group remain ordinary through their rise to fame. I got the chance to hear their newest song, "Colder Weather," the other night and LOVE it. Here's a live version of the song...

Cougar Town

I know I said Glee was on the top of my list for fall shows this year, BUT Cougar Town is a riot. Courteney Cox was funny in Friends, but this is her best role yet. She plays a recently divorced woman in her 40's who attempts to relive her 20's. Even though the show is only half an hour, you will be laughing the whole time at Courteney's antics and uncontrollable mouth. Take a look at this clip and see for yourself...

GLEE

Yes, September brings cooler weather, football, and changing leaves, but most importantly, BRAND NEW fall TV shows! Of all the indulging television this season, Glee, on FOX, draws me in the most. This show portrays high school misfits who put all their time and energy into singing in the glee club. The show is original, hilarious, and musically phenomenal. Of all the comedic characters, the overbearing cheerleading coach, Sue Sylvester, is by far the most entertaining. She constantly tries to destroy glee club and everyone involved in the success of these talented students. Who doesn't love a good musical? Watch the show on FOX, Wednesday at 9 PM.

AC off, windows open, and 70 degrees makes for perfect fall weather. What a way to start September on the Outer Banks. This is my first time living here past September and I'm loving it so far. I'm working at a local coffee shop, Front Porch Cafe, for a little while until I figure out my next move. Along with the perk of drinking all the free coffee my heart can take, I enjoy the people I work with and getting up bright and early. Go to frontporchcafeonline.com where you can order from a wide range of house, varietal, organic, and decaf blends.

Beef-Bourguignon anyone?

Wow...I am SLACKING on the blog. I just went and saw Julie and Julia with my mom and of course (along with every other viewer), it made me want to cook. American women will be slaving over Julia Childs famous, Beef-Bourguignon, for hours after seeing this film, along with wanting to eat everything in sight from their mouths drooling for two hours long. I give the movie an 8 for Meryl Streeps' and Amy Adams' brilliant performances, but I give this Baked Penne with Corn, Zucchini, and Squash from Williams-Sonoma a 10 for its delicious appearance (I haven't cooked it yet...). This will be my next meal!