New Thing #211: Inside Out

Due to exhaustion from screaming my heart out and losing sweet sleep hours from Monday Night Football, I realized after the entire day that I was wearing my underwear inside out. Getting dressed in the dark and in a rush didn't bode well for a sleep deprived Saints fan. It was humorous as well that I didn't realize it until the end of the day. 

at least it wasn't as bad as this favorite cartoon character from my adolescence

New Thing #210: Are you ready for some football?!?

Night games were always more fun in college, the atmosphere is more exciting, and people have had all day to get ready, or get drunk in some unfortunate cases. This was my first time attending a Monday Night Football game. The crowd was electric and the dome was filled with Saints faithful as always. Unfortunately the night did not end well, with a loss...I think for pro games I like afternoon games the best.

uga alum charles grant! (behind all that smoke that is)

New Thing #209: Bra Baby

Yes, you read the title right. Another perk of this new things project is product testing. I have seen these on TV infomercials and now you can buy them for your very own at Wal-Mart! My aunt brought this home, and since I am very unkind to my delicates I thought I would give it a try. The Bra Baby, does in fact baby your bra if you use it right. I didn't clasp it correctly the first time, user error. My only suggestion to the makers would be to make a giant ball so I can wash all the bras I need to at one time!

looks like a hamster ball to me

New Thing #208: Night on the Town

I have heard of this event and saw it passing by two years ago, but this year for the first time my aunt and I went to Art for Art's Sake on Magazine St. this year. It is a fabulous night where shop owners and art galleries on Magazine and Julia Streets stay open late. The streets are filled with bands and music and people enjoying the cooler night air. Shops and galleries have free food and wine for all to partake in. I had a wonderful time with my aunt complete with almond gelato from La Divina to end the night. I remember thinking that nights like these are one of the reasons I love this city so much.

New Thing #207: Ferry Land

The first Friday night in October called for none other than riding the ferry over to Gretna for none other than Gretna Fest. Complete with every fried food you could want, cute old couples dancing to zydeco music, and KC and the Sunshine Band. What more could you want? The ferry ride back also gave me an opportunity to take a picture of my favorite New Orleans bridge for the first time. New Orleans is an island in the sense to get out of it you have to take a bridge, or go to Metairie, which we all know I don't go there by choice :). The Crescent City Connection is my favorite of the bridges, and although this picture isn't fabulous it reminds of quite a lovely night.

crescent city connection via ferry

lovelies who accompanied me to the fest

New Thing #206: Veeps

I must admit I am not a fan of debates...call me a sissy, but they make me nervous and tense that I forget the object of the discussion and just clinch until they are over. I also must admit to not watching any of the debates during this election, or any other election. So I decided to see what all the fuss was about to watch a vice-presidential debate for the first time. I must say after watching the debate I was informed, not on the candidates platforms mind you, but on things you should not do during a debate, regardless of your party affiliation like 1) not answering questions 2) responding with the same answer to every question and 3) laughing and smiling while the other person puts you down. I think one debate was enough for me.

see for yourself

New Thing #205: Kyoto

Again, as mentioned over and over again, I love this new thing project because use it as an excuse to try new restaurants in New Orleans. I went with new and sweet friend Mary Lee to Kyoto, a Japanese restaurant, for some sushi. I have grown to love sushi and let me tell you, the sushi at Kyoto is delicious! Including as pictured below (thanks random person on flickr) yummy tuna, avacado, sprouts, and spicy goodness. I think it might have been my favorite sushi yet, however I am very willing to be proved wrong by going out again!