Hiya everyone! Long time no update! Things sort of got busy after the wedding and before we knew it, it was finally time to embark on our honeymoon in Thailand! Because of Selma’s school schedule, we had to wait until Christmas … Continued
When I first started planning our trip to Jamaica, it was just supposed to be a nice little vacation for us before Selma begins medical school and I start my new job. I had no idea at the time that we … Continued
This past weekend, Selma and I attended the second annual Great Boston Chili Bowl in support of ALS TDI’s efforts to end ALS. If you recall (I don’t blame you if you don’t), we actually attended this event last year and … Continued
Welcome back to part 2 of our trip to Seattle. If you missed part 1, you can go here to get the low down. —– The next few days were filled with…you guessed it, more food! Lots and lots of ridiculously … Continued
A lot has been happening behind the scenes since the last post so I wanted to keep everyone in the loop as to why things have been so stagnant for awhile. Site got hacked. Not a fun time. Recovered site. Also … Continued
Last year during a Black Friday sale, I came across an awesome deal for a classy Bed and Breakfast (B&B) in York, Maine and decided to get it for Selma as part of her Christmas present. This past weekend, Selma … Continued
Downeast Cider is hands down my favorite hard cider to date. How is it different from other ciders you ask? Well for starters, it actually looks like apple cider because they leave it unfiltered. Next, it actually tastes like apple … Continued
If you missed parts 1 and 2, be sure to check them out before reading on! ———————- Our last few days in SF consisted of doing as many touristy things as possible. We didn’t have any real plans so we just … Continued
If you missed part 1, be sure the check it out before reading on! Or don’t if you just want to look at the pretty pictures. ————————– The next morning, after having our fill of Bob’s Donuts, we headed out … Continued
A few weekends back, Selma and I had the amazing opportunity to travel out to San Francisco for an engagement party for two of our very good friends – Mike and Natty. It’s a bittersweet conundrum having friends who live … Continued
This past weekend, Selma and I ventured out to Nashoba Valley Winery for some wine tasting and apple picking to celebrate the day of her birth. We actually did this exact same thing around the exact same time last year … Continued
Last Thursday, Selma and I ventured into town for an early dinner and a show for her 24th B-Day. But not just any show. As you may have guessed by the cover photo…it was THE show (but we’ll delve into that … Continued
Over July 4th weekend, Selma’s sister came back to Boston for a visit. Because she really wanted to go to the beach, she got us ferry tickets to Spectacle Island, one of Boston’s Harbor Islands. Selma and I have been … Continued
After our busy weekend in Philly, Selma and I were ready to for some time to ourselves in Boston. Awhile back, we had bought tickets for OneRepublic and The Script so we were really excited to say the least. We’ve both … Continued
After the TriRock Philly Triathlon, Selma and I headed back to her parents house in New Holland for some delicious grilled food and some much needed sleep. And because I enjoy putting myself through continuous physical pain, I decided to do … Continued
This past weekend, Selma and I ventured back to Philly for the TriRock Philly Sprint Triathlon and a little rest and relaxation at her parents house in New Holland. Because I needed to bring my bike along, we rented a … Continued
Oh good morning Selma! It’s wedding Day! Even though the day of the wedding was finally upon us, there was still a lot to be done. And though we were exhausted from the night before because of the rehearsal dinner, there … Continued
So if you remember my last post regarding the Bachelor Party, you probably realized that the wedding was most likely in the near future. However, unlike conventional bachelor parties, my brother decided to have his a month before the wedding, … Continued
Since our last PaintNite, we have been eyeing a specific painting that we really wanted to do since we first found out about PaintNite. You can choose your event based on either location or painting (or both I suppose) but … Continued
There comes a time in every mans life where he trades in his freedom for….well i’d rather not say. Luckily for me, it was not my time. It was, however, my brother Max’s last few weeks as a single man … Continued
In celebration of the Kentucky Derby, Marker’s Mark hosted a party in Boston for those of us who couldn’t make it down to Kentucky on short notice. The event was held at Boston Chops (super fancy venue) and featured complementary … Continued
This past weekend, it was finally warm enough to venture outside for a change and explore the city. We were at the grocery store picking up food for dinner when I remembered that the farmers market was open that day. … Continued
This weekend, Selma and I purchased a Gilt City voucher for The Great Boston Chili Bowl! This was the perfect way to warm up considering how cold it’s been here in Boston. The event supported ALS research and was comprised … Continued
This weekend, Selma and I decided to head to the Frog Pond and Scoozi for a nice night out on the town. Selma’s sister had an expiring Groupon for ice skating and I had an expiring LivingSocial deal for Scoozi … Continued
Last weekend, Selma and I went back to the Land of the Amish for some R&R with her family. We usually try to fly as much as we can (1.5 hours vs. ~7-9 hours) but sometimes the tickets are just … Continued
To celebrate the holidays, Selma and I went back to the motherland to spend Christmas with the family. My brother Max was also getting engaged so we went down to help with the proposal. There are so many awesome things about … Continued
After work on Monday, Selma and I headed downtown for some casual shopping and to see the Boston Commons Christmas Tree. We had originally planned to see the lighting ceremony but we were so tired from work we decided to … Continued
For the day of giving thanks, I went home with Selma back to the land of the Amish. I really like going to New Holland, PA because life just seems simpler and the food is always fresher. We did Thanksgiving … Continued
When opportunity knocks at the door, you should always answer. This was one of those rare opportunities. I recently signed up to be a Makers Mark Ambassador because it represents two of my favorite things: Makers Mark and free things. … Continued
Our last day in Seattle began with one of the most spectacular breakfasts I’ve ever encountered. Ashley took us to a place called Portage Bay Cafe that turns ordinary breakfast options into amazing creations with local, organic, and sustainable produce and … Continued
What do you do when you’re almost out of Top Pot Doughnuts? That’s right, you get another dozen. We are animals. And nothing goes better with their doughnuts than their own coffee. After breakfast, we headed out for a hike … Continued
The next morning, Ashley and Samir treated us to the perfect breakfast – Einstein’s breakfast bagels, vanilla lattes, and leftover Top Pot Doughnuts. Breakfast of hungover champions. Day 3 started off with a trip to Samir’s workplace at Microsoft out … Continued
Day 2 in Seattle began with the best donuts Seattle had to offer. Top Pot Hand-Forged Doughnuts are a staple here in Seattle. So much so that in 2010, Seattle Seahawk’s Golden Tate broke in after-hours to munch on some … Continued
Because Selma and I are such hard workers, we decided to reward ourselves with a short trip to Seattle over the long weekend (Selma actually didn’t get Columbus day off but we found that out after we booked the tickets…sorry … Continued
Whenever you go to Ikea, you should ALWAYS get the following: 50 cent hotdogs Cinnamon Rolls Köttbullar Apparently, you can also get furniture here… When we were moving into our new places in September, we made a much needed trip … Continued
Fall is my favorite season for a variety of reasons. Fall time means amazing weather, birthdays, holidays, and apples. We love picking our own apples, especially off trees (not from the grocery store…that’s weak). We usually go to this place … Continued
This past weekend, Selma and I joined some of my co-workers for a tour of the Harpoon Brewery. They have changed their entire layout since the last time I was there and they now have a huge beer hall complete … Continued
