Angry Breakup Songs

We all have those moments when we blare angry music at full volume on our stereo in an attempt to release those toxic feelings. Here are some awesome angry breakup songs:

* Tori Amos-- Precious Things
* Pat Benatar-- Love is a Battlefield
* Ben Folds Five-- Song For the Dumped
* Black Eyed Peas-- Shut Up
* Ray Charles-- Hit the Road Jack
* Sheryl Crow-- Anything But Down
* Ani DiFranco-- Outta Me, Onto You
* Elton John-- Love Lies Bleeding
* Evanescence-- Call Me When You're Sober
* Fleetwood Mac-- The Chain
* Fleetwood Mac-- Go Your Own Way
* J Geils Band-- Love Stinks
* Green Day-- Good Riddance
* Greg Kihn-- The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)
* Avril Lavigne-- So Much For My Happy Ending
* Alanis Morisette-- You Oughta Know
* Pearl Jam-- Black
* Tom Petty-- You Got Lucky
* The Police-- Can't Stand Losing You
* The Postal Service- Nothing Better
* REM-- The One I Love

elle

elle - aside from being the brains of our bunch she is also easy going and easy on the eye. just ask any of the boys who swoon after her witty ways. elle is someone i find myself running ideas or thoughts by because she always has a unique take on things and is able to offer me a fresh perspective. over the past few years we've become travel, music and cooking buddies and soon we'll be roomies, once we find a place that fits our wants/needs. i look forward to the new experiences we are about to embark on.

see.. a unique take & fresh perspective = good advice

the counter

it's eaten at the counter numerous times but this is a first for me.  a bun-less burger.  i think i should say it again just so you understand how painful this experience was for me.. A BUN-LESS BURGER.  i'm not gluten intolerant and i'm not feeling sick but i am trying to make better decisions when it comes to eating.  so her it goes the start of a new adventure.  don't get me wrong i'm still going to eat things that are over the top on the calorie counting charts but when i have options to cut back i will.  this does not in anyway mean that i'm going to give up on eating what i want to eat but i will simply find opportunities to make smarter choices.

how will i know

sam smith, that's how you will know.

Preach On Sam!! #nailedit

nielsen's

hey, do you mind if we stop off and grab some frozen custard??

ummm did you really just ask me that question?  if it's cold, packed full of dairy and fat and a bonus where i can choose toppings.. well then you should know that i'm game.  no need to ask just lead the way.  hahhaa

although i lived in utah for a short few months i'd never heard of nielsen's and i find that unfortunate considering i only lived 2-3 miles from one of their locations.  i guess at this point it probably worked out for the best since this custard is delicious and i would've have been a frequent customer.  what i'm trying to say is if you live in the area avoid it as best you can but if you are stopping in the SLC area then it's worth a short drive.

i poupon everything

grilled cheese mac and cheese

SAY WHAT??!!  yes i said  a grilled cheese mac & cheese (aks the mac daddy) and sweet corn tortilla soup from the melt.  i was surprised how much i enjoyed both the soup and the mac daddy.  also the melt has house made root beer on tap.. i recommend it.

pastrami

refuge pastrami party... happy birthday to me

why yes those are pastrami and cheese covered french fries.. would i eat them any other way?

cheesy eggs & potatoes and gravy

BIG MAMMA SPECIAL

this is a terrible picture of my greasy but super wonderful brunch on the go from roscoe's in long beach.  potatoes & gravy, cheesy eggs and a biscuit.  seriously i'm not sure what they do to those cheesy eggs to make them so fantastic but they are the best eggs around.

la sandia

an afternoon of shopping in santa monica at the promenade makes for some hungry ladies so we decided to stop in at La Sandia for lunch.  i ordered the chicken zarape since it was recommended to my by both the employees i asked what their favorite dishes were.  the dish was chicken with bacon, pico de gallo, cotija and chipotle sauce served with refried black beans and creamy white rice.

after the hype and recommendations on this dish i was sorely disappointed on what was delivered.  the chicken while draped in sauce was dry and majorly lacking flavor.  the black beans were fine but also needed help in the flavor department.  to me the star of the dish was the creamy white rice despite the fact i didn't feel like it belonged at a mexican restaurant.

12 best cookies in san francisco

here is the list of the 12 best cookies in san francisco from 7x7sf.  i can only vouch for 2 on the list since that's all i've tried but i will recommend both the cookies & cream and gingersnap cookies listed.

12 best cookies in san francisco

9) Cookies and cream from Anthony's 

Anthony Lucas' Mission shop switches up the cookie roster daily. But his regulars won't let him take away the cookies-and-cream flavor, specked with semi-pulverized Oreo chunks and perfect with a cold glass of Straus milk.

10) Gingersnap from Miette 
A long-running Big Eat selection, this ginger cookie may look thin and unassuming, but it packs in three types of ginger for a spicy, deep punch that's unmatched by any other. Get to the Ferry Building now and buy yourself some.

wing stop fail

why does wing stop hate me??  i'm a loyal fan and i eat it often.  is it too much to ask that they don't serve me burned rolls or soggy fries?  also, why did you think it was alright to keep a batch of burned dinner rolls in the first place?

tortilla pizza

tortilla's, prosciutto, sauteed arugula, pear and goat cheese.

701 Pennsylvania Ave.

701 was the perfect send off and last meal to end my trip to DC.  surprisingly my favorite part of the meal was the cauliflower soup with golden raisins, capers and curry oil.  i'm gonna try to find some way to re-create this so i can enjoy it at home.

this steak was a little underdone for me but i did finish every bite so i guess i can't complain.

these desserts are nothing to write home about and if i'd known better i may have ordered another bowl of soup instead.

Bon Appétit!

took a quick tour of the american history museum in DC.  of course i had to stop off and pay respects to julia child and all her wonderful achievements.

my thanksgiving at katz's

you may have heard of katz's from the movie when harry met sally

here's a picture of my delectable thanksgiving lunch with brenda in NYC.  sadly i didn't care for the pickles much but to say i thoroughly enjoyed my pastrami sandwich would be an understatement.  hands down the best pastrami i've ever tasted.  the meat was tender, juicy and packed full of flavor.  also pictured is my bowl of split pea soup which was lacking a little pzazz.  i ordered the soup to warm me up and of course because i love split pea soup but it didn't quite hit the spot like i was hoping it would.  the soup did it's job of warming me up but the excitement quickly vanished as the flavor somehow missed the mark.  the texture and aroma were promising but in the end i'd grade the soup as just above average.  although while i'm writing this i can't help but think that the high standard set by the pastrami could have helped with my disappointment.  so maybe you shouldn't take my word on this dish as i may be judging too harshly.

max brenner

dinner in NYC at max brenner

prosciutto & apple wa ffle sandwich

prosciutto, gruyere cheese, sliced apples, lemon aioli with waffle fries dusted in chili and cocoa powder

chicken and goat cheese wa ffle salad

corn waffle topped with chicken, crispy bacon, grape tomatoes, roasted red peppers, corn, goat cheese & balsamic vinaigrette

milk bar

milk bar

"i sold my soul for a pork salad'

yes, yes i did and i'd do it again.  this is hands down my most favorite salad in the entire universe!!  i dare someone to find me a better salad for under $10.  or even for more than $10 i don't think the higher price will make a difference.

 

mnf - niners vs. redskins

one of my bucket list goals is to watch a football game at every NFL stadium.  tonight i was able to check off the stadium number 4.  i realize i'm a little behind but i'm willing to put in the work to make my dream a reality.

i was so busy watching the game and freezing that i forgot to take a picture of my $6 hot chocolate.