Cup, Baseball, Prom...must be spring!

I consider myself pretty lucky! Recently, I spent two weekends in a row traveling to (in my opinion) the greatest state in the U.S.

With a perfect weekend in Charleston behind me, I hit I-20 once again to embark on my 4^th Carolina Cup.

First stop, Thirsty Fellow, to visit my favorite weatherman, Garrett, He promised to give us good weather for Cup, and as always, he delivered!

 

Just a few blocks away from the restaurant, we entered the gates of Carolina Stadium to watch the two-time national champions devour A&M. Go Gamecocks!

 

 

The main event for the weekend, however, was not Cola-- It was the ever-famous, ever-entertaining, Carolina Cup in Camden, SC.

 

Armed and ready, a great group of Carolinians (both North & South), headed to Springdale Race Course. We had everything we needed for a perfect day at the races:

Mint juleps

 

 

Good beer

 

Moonshine

Cornhole

 

Fabulous outfits

 

And...our ID's-- although, I'm the only one who actually needed it! :( (yes, I got carded at Cup!)

Because we were staying at Taylor's house on Lake Wateree, our tradition of racing to Monterrey's in the Vista was broken, but we had plenty of enchiladas ready to toss in the oven, and after dinner, some of us even enjoyed a chilly dip in the lake. I promise the mint juleps had NO impact on that decision at all!!

 

 

After such a fabulous weekend, it is always hard to return to work on Monday. Good thing I had a halfday and the Braves home opener to look forward to! This was my first "adult" Braves game, and I thoroughly enjoyed the festivities. Shout out to my new fave, Justin Upton--I know you've been hitting those home runs for me and my #8 jersey! ;)

 

 

 

Reliving my youth is a favorite pasttime lately, and I really hit the jackpot when Taylor asked me to prom!!!!! Ha :)

It was his law school "prom," AKA the Barrister's Ball, and boy, have I come a LONG way from the streamer-lined "old gym" at Clinton High School.

Pre-prom dinner was at Escorpion in Midtown. I stayed safe and went with Sangria and enchiladas. Taylor, as usual, was a little more brave-- lengua (beef tongue) tacos. I tried it, and I have to say, it tastes just like beef...but the texture is less than desirable!

 

 

 

 

The event was held at the Biltmore Hotel-- again, a far cry from the gym at my high school, which I'm pretty sure was constructed in the 50's!

 

A few highlights of the night: the brie platter, people watching (a girl wore a floor-length gingham dress...) and of course, the open bar!

 

Now, I've checked back in to my 22-year-old "adult" life and resumed my weekly schedule. Only thing getting me through this week is the blast from my past coming to town very soon. Can't wait to have my Stephsie in ATL!

Thanks for reading, y'all!