This past weekend was a great one. I might even go as far as saying it was epic.
…That’s not to say there weren’t any glitches, though.
The biggest of which came on Saturday evening. I left my apartment for a minute to greet Amanda and help her carry in her things, and we returned to find ourselves completely locked out of my apartment. It was the door handle’s fault, I swear! 90 minutes and $110 dollars later, the mishap was a distant memory. Still, it was quite the MISS.
The upside? Lesson learned. Everyone needs some sort of “first night in the new apartment” crisis anyway, right? HIT.
Thankfully, a good night was not entirely lost. In fact, our night in the city was one for the books. Another HIT.
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But, you see those two pictures? Those are the only ones taken throughout the entire night. MISS.
His and her ‘berries = HIT.
Checking my phone and finding multiple “where are youuu?!” texts? MISS. Oops!
On Sunday morning, the girls and I exchanged Christmas gifts.
Amanda got me that amazing glass-framed poster, and from Erica I received my very own moleskin! HIT and HIT.
When I arrived back in PA yesterday, discovering a dozen receipts in my wallet was a grim reminder of how much money I spent on food over the past 24 hours. MISS.
Thankfully there was a delicious and comforting meal of homemade beef soup simmering away in the crock pot, and it didn’t cost me a single dime. HIT.
I was bummed to leave my new abode after just one night there. MISS.
But I’m glad I decided to spend one last week at home to be with my family during Christmas. HIT.
Can you spot the kitten?
What were some of your hits and misses as of late??
Oh my gosh, your cat in the tree….priceless. ours used to do that but they’ve since learned that they’re too big and tend to topple the thing…
I went to Mike’s last night and his mom got me an immersion blender and nut butter. HIT!! I think his mom knows me better than my own…
Hit= HUGE sale at the store Madewell.
Miss= ATM was not working.
So jealous of you moving to New York! You will have a blast!
i’d say your weekend evens out to a Hit!.. my major HIT was eating the most delicious thing ever I just posted about.. it definitely counts as 10 HITS.. the fact that I just finished eating it. MISS
I love the keep calm and bake on posted. I have a keep calm and buy shoes one, and a keep calm and eat bacon magnet.
Little Bookworm says
Love the photo of the cat in the Christmas tree.
Glad the moving went well!
Stephanie @ Single in the City says
Priceless pic of the kitten “ornament!” She’s so mischievous!!!
Lucie says
Glad your move went well - your christmas tree is beautiful!
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I successfully planned a tablescape for my dining room table since I’m hosting Christmas: HIT.
ahhhhhhh!! kitty in the tree!! we’re getting a kitty for christmas. i can’t wait!
You will definitely have a few more “misses” the first couple of months living outside of your parents house, that’s for sure! It’s all about lessons learned!
I feel like looking at your tree is one of those Highlights magazine features where I need to circle the cat. I’m losing at this game.
I had so many misses in my first solo apartment. I set off the smoke alarm, made a soapy mess from the dishwasher and burned out my pilot light in my gas stove!
Love your cat in the tree!!! I also love that poster; I want the one that says “Keep calm and write on.”
Shannon says
Not going to lie, I feel like my entire experience in my first apartment was a miss! Noisy upstairs neighbor, toilet broke, hot water heater broke, refrigerator broke, I was right by the dumpters so flies were a massive problem over the summer.
HIT - Curried butternut squash soup for lunch to past two days
MISS - I microwaved it too long last night and made it way too hot, and seriously burned my throat.
Stuff like getting locked out is a bummer, but it’s all in the attitude, and you definitely have a great one! Can’t get dragged down by those little things. So glad you’re enjoying your NY life!!
Miss: getting horrifically sick on Friday night for no good reason…cannot determine the culprit..argh
Aw dang! Crummy time to move into the apartment. It sounds like my adventure on the first night into the dorms:
Our mini fridge sparking and smoking: MISS
Meeting everyone in our hall that came into our room to see what the heck was going on: HIT
looks like hits are more than misses at least!
Nicole says
I love reading your blog!! What’s in that delicious looking soup?
Hi Nicole!! The soup has chuck roast beef, potatoes, green beans, carrots, celery, white beans, and pasta in it. It was TO DIE! I’ll have to ask my mom for the recipe, but I’m pretty sure she adapted it from a Paula Deen soup recipe!
I’ve locked myself out of my apartment a few too many times. I now make sure that my parents and grandparents have a set of car keys and house keys just incase!
HIT that I only work until thursday then have off until Janury 4th
MISS i havent been able to blog as much as I woul dlike!!
PB2-HIT
My sister coming home from Europe- HIT
Christmas Break- HIT
Have not started Christmas shopping- MISS
Please tell me blue BB belongs to a HOTTIE!
I feel like everyone has at least one bad experience with their first apartment. At least it’s something you can laugh about later!
HIT: Making supercharge me cookies
MISS: Having to dig my car out of the snow and then get all 4 tires replaced
Danielle says
LOL @ Keep Calm and Bake On! Cute.
PS. Your blog has such personality - it’s awesome!
OMG, please do share where one can get that keep calm print…
My friend got it off of Etsy. You can tweet her @AmandaKaminsky for deets if you want!
How did that cat…?!
Hahahaha.
Loved this post, Gracie!
Hope you’re having fun
Kat says
I would say that all in all, your weekend was a hit, lady!
All I want to know is how on earth the kitten made it up so far?
she climbed! she’s crazy!!
Definite hits as of late, i have to agree with you, being able to eat at home with a fully stocked kitchen is great, and making my own soup (!) and our big arse Christmas tree (!!!!) no CB Christmas tree this year loL!
Misses are having to work today boo but it’s okay i have the rest of the ady off! another miss is not seeing my bf much lately due to our opposite schedules