So. Much. Snow

Yesterday was Derek's birthday and once again we woke up to more snow.

Derek is sad, because there is more shoveling to be done. (Hehe)

This the pile in our backyard, it's to the point that we're running out of room to put the snow. 

I'm officially OVER IT! I'm not over my cute hat I thrifted for 99 cents, so warm!

We didn't let the roads and the excess snow stop us from having a good time for Derek's bithday. We walked down our street and hopped on the bus taking us down to Hertel Ave., where we went to a cocktail class and had a lovely dinner and drinks. I suggested to Derek and we do this more often and use the bus system when the weather is crappy. It also means I don't have to worry about driving and getting in an accident or getting stuck just going down our street! 

Time to go shovel, blah.

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Vampire Sweater, Stripes and Snowvember

Buffalo's had some severe winter weather and it's safe to say that it is a natural disaster. I feel so helpless as we live on the northern side of the city and we've had next-to-no snow, while about 15 minutes away friend's of mine have been trapped in over 6 feet of snow! There have been driving bans, the highways have been closed and there is no way to get to them to try and help them dig out or get food and supplies to them. Luckily I live in the 'City of Good Neighbors' and people are doing their best to help whomever needs assistance. This truly is a nightmare.

                       

To show you how crazy the ban of lake effect snow was, this a time lapse video. The sky is just dumping snow.

For us in the north towns, it's been business as usual while we watch the news and get updates from friends and family.

I'm off to work shortly, but keeping my friends in my thoughts as the temperatures are rising and the snow will start to melt. Flooding is a major concern along with roofs collapsing. Ugh! I have lived in Buffalo my whole life and have been through many blizzards, but this is the worst I've ever seen!!!!

I know doing an outfit post is silly while I'm talking about this disaster, but my friend Barb remarked that she is enjoying my posts as she's dealing with this mess. So "hello!" to Barb and I hope she didn't run out of chocolate!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Phew! What a Weekend!

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend! I'm happily exhausted from a weekend filled with clubbing. Last night was our kick off event for On The Wire, put together by three friends and myself, which will be a monthly event to add to the Buffalo fun. The event was a smash success, I was walking around in awe of the awesome vibe, new faces and how supportive everyone was about the new event. I danced my legs off and I can't wipe the smile off my face as we have a great team working together!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Tiki Is Around The Corner!

My lovely friend Beth informed us that JinLan Chinese restaurant (that is literally around the corner from us) serves Tiki drinks! How did we not know that Tiki was right under our noses!? Needless to say we had to investigate and though the food was 'meh' the drinks made us happy Tikiphiles.

Still trying to figure out what year the restaurant was built, the menu is 

ancient!

I was giddy that our Zombies were served in Tiki mug, believe it or not we do not own these particular style pictured, I am going to have to work on that. 

The restaurant is pretty dark and dank, yet filled with kitschy Chinese decor. I wanted to explore more, but we walked over for a late dinner and didn't want to hold up the wait staff by being a Lookie Lou.

Lantern above our table

Derek and I have been doing some exploring in our fine city and trying new and different things this summer. I think it's important to sorta take a stay-cation in your home city, do things off the beaten path or even do the tourist things as you may learn something new. Don't get me wrong I like to travel OUTSIDE of Buffalo, but for now I'll settle for fun day trips.

Thanks for reading and sharing my adventures with me!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Ice Cream and Sculpture?!

Wednesday is a day off for Derek and myself, we usually choose fun adventures or just get household tasks done. Then again, what fun is doing chores on your day off?! I had been craving an ice cream sundae and though I'm lactose intolerant, I took a lactaid pill and hoped for the best! We headed to Parkside Candy which is definitely one of the neatest (and historic) places in Buffalo to enjoy the view while feasting on ice cream delights.

My ice cream sundae is huge compared to Derek's. Oink oink!

PS-I didn't feel sick! YAY!

View from our little booth. Mmmmm candy!

I may complain about Buffalo from time-to-time, I think we all do when it's a place we've pretty much lived our whole lives, yet there are some amazing things to do that may have been forgotten about! I would love to get my lady friends together and come back to Parkside Candy to gossip over mountains of ice cream!

Derek and I took about an hour drive south to Griffis Sculpture Park, which I have been wanting to visit for years. The sculpture park is definitely one of those gems in the Western NY area that many people either don't know about nor have never visited. I sorta understand if you're not the outdoor hiker type (raises hand), that you wouldn't be too excited to make the journey. Derek and I excepted the challenge and not only did it kick our asses, but it was well worth the sweat and sore muscles!

Warning: Many pictures of silly people enjoying playing amongst the sculptures.

All silliness aside, this sculpture was my favorite. The way the figure is positioned with a sober and elegant mood it conveyed to me. I also thought it was very Tim Burton-esque, so naturally I was drawn to it. She stood over looking a small pond which was surrounded by other sculptures, so we sat down to admire the view and have a drink of water (I was sweating like a pig!).

Phew! I'm feeling the burn today! Not that I'm a delicate flower, but it made me realize how I'm not a hiker nor that experienced with rough terrain. I am pleased with myself as I did something out of my "comfort zone" which is always makes me glad that participated in the experience. What I did not enjoy was using the out house........yeah.

Thanks for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Cocktail Friday : Singapore Sling

Picture of my dear husband and I (a few months ago), but that's the face I feel in love with. Hahaha!

Happy Friday everyone! This week's Cocktail Friday is inspired by the delicious drink I had at a local restaurant called Vera Pizzeria. I took Derek there for his 38th birthday and we dined on delicious pizza and Pre-Prohibition cocktails. The restaurant's barman make these concoctions using tradition techniques and fresh ingredients (you won't find sour mix in these drinks!) to make wonderful libations. Next time I would like to sit at the bar and watch all the magic happen! So, without further adieu, the Singapore Sling.....

This recipe is invented by Mr.Ngiam Tong Boon, bartender at the legendary Raffles Hotel in Singapore sometime around 1915.

Ingredients:

1 ml gin
1/2 ml Heering® cherry liqueur
4 ml pineapple juice
1/2 ml lime juice
1/4 ml Cointreau® orange liqueur
1/4 ml benedictine herbal liqueur
1 - 2 tsp grenadine syrup
1 dash Angostura® bitters Mix all in a shaker and pour in glass filled with ice. Garnish with a slice of pineapple and cherry.

Mix all in a shaker and pour in glass filled with ice. Garnish with a slice of pineapple and cherry.

Mmmmmm! I enjoyed this exact recipe at Vera Pizzeria and I LOVED it. Can't I have one for breakfast? Pretty please?! *Wink*

XOXO-Meagan Kyla