Do you ever just have one of those days where nothing seems to go right? Well today, I had another one. I really am a positive, happy person but I think I am just completely stressed out. I am so busy at work and am not making any progress. It is so frustrating. I am trying to make every last cent I can. Two days ago, I had a really bad day. Bad. Bad. Once I left work at about 6:30 I decided to go to Target and walk around. I knew if I went home I would just sulk and it would only make things worse. So I went to Target and found 2 new swim suits and a little matching skirt. The best part? They were 75% off and I had actually picked them out earlier this season but thought that $20.00 per piece (they are tankini seperates) was just too much. I got all 4 pieces for $20.00 - good deals always make me happy. Brooke got 2 new swimsuits too! So then yesterday, I went to Victoria's Secret over lunch - it was admininstrative professionals day and had planned to go buy my 2 admins. stuff from Bath & Body Works. I don't know what it is - something about all that pink stuff in the window always brings me into Victoria's Secret, always has. So I found little gifts for them in there and bought a little something for myself. Today, I went to the mall for lunch and bought myself a couple more little treats. I have to stop shopping - I think I have a problem! First step is admitting it right??

I should be feeling better - we have a big, big weekend planned. It's Winefest time! Tomorrow night we are going to a Wine Dinner featuring Van Duzer wines - it is like a five course meal - actually, here is the menu:


Van Duzer Vineyards & Stone’s Throw Vineyards
Hyatt Regency Wichita
Celebrity Guest: Tanna Massar Kutz, National Sales ManagerCost:

Reception
Pan-fried Ricotta stuffed Ravioli with a Charred Tomato Fondue; Duck Quesadilla with a Blackberry Demi Glaze and Black Walnut-crusted Cherry Gourmandise and Wheat crackers
2005 Van Duzer Vineyards Pinot Gris

Salad/Fish Course
Grilled Rock Shrimp, White Asparagus & Maytag Blue Crostini with a Blood Orange Vinaigrette
2005 Stone's Throw Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc

First Course
Garlic-seared Pork Tenderloin topped with White Truffle Oil in a Portabello Cup and Rainbow Swiss Chard
2002 Stone's Throw Vineyards Cabernet

Entree
Saffron-peppered Alaskan Halibut Romano with Tear Drop Tomatoes, Feta, Scallions, Calamata Olives, Oil and Lemon Butter
2004 Van Duzer Vineyards Pinot Noir

Dessert
Grand Marnier Créme Brulée with Candied Orange Zest
2005 Van Duzer Vineyards Pinot Noir Rose

We are excited. Plus, I get to dress up - WooHoo!

Saturday is the grand tasting at Winefest - always a lot of fun and even though I kinda feel like it is somewhat of a "working event" for me, I always manage to turn it into a drunkfest!

Maybe we will have pics later in the weekend. Then again, maybe not. :)