Fun Fact Friday! Ready to learn another interesting thing about me? Well, here ya go...

1. I once "borrowed" an old research paper from a friend who went to a different school to use as my essay in a Political Science class.
2. I cheated on one of my ex boyfriends for over a year and to this day he has no clue.

So I have not always been so virtuous. But where does my dishonesty happen? In the classroom? Or the bedroom? Hmmmm....What do you think? Can't wait to read your answers! 😀

Speaking of answers, I'm still open to answering your questions. Ask me anything! I'm still waiting for some more Q's to add to future posts. Click me. 🙂

Now...all about 'da ATL! Today I hit up downtown Atlanta, more specifically the Atlanta Airport, to have lunch with Lindsey before her flight to see her family, friends, and man in Ohio. Lindsey is one cool chick who shares a similar mindset about healthy eating and fitness. We actually met through an online fitness forum last year and enjoyed talking so much that we just had to meet in person when we got the chance. This is our second time getting together outside of screen time and it was great. 🙂

We ate at Atlanta Bread Company in the airport to make it easy for her traveling time. I got the half and half combo with the balsamic bleu salad and half a chicken salad sandwich. I love that combo. Mmm mmmm! And I JUST realized that I did not get any pictures while we were out. 🙁 I get distracted too easily, what can I say? We shared some good conversation and laughs over Makenzie and her antics. I can't wait to get together again...although I look forward to not having to bring the little monkey along for that one since she takes up too much attention with her I-need-a-nap-now antics.

So, since no post is complete without at least SOME pictures, I thought I would include some things that I saw on my drive through the city that reminded me of various things I experienced here growing up.

The Georgia Dome

In high school, when the Superbowl was played in Atlanta, a local news station had a competition for cheerleading teams to make up a routine about the Superbowl. The top 5 routines sent in were shown on Good Day Atlanta and were then asked to perform at the Dome for the Atlanta Falcons. Our cheerleading team was one of those recognized and it was a really cool experience to be down in the Dome.

The Fox Theatre

I love the Fox! I have had quite a few fun memories here. From going to see my first ballet and play with school fieldtrips or with the fam, to my first prom with my first love (even if it wasn't love until later in our 7 year on again off again madness relationship).

Centennial Olympic Park

I passed by the Olympic Torch of Atlanta on my drive today and it reminded me of all the excitement I felt in 1996 when the Olympics were held here. I was in middle school and we went down to where the Olympics were held a few times and it was so much fun. I LOVED the Olympics then. Funny how now I haven't been as into them. I think I've always been more into the summer sports though.

The Georgia Acquarium

I think this one speaks for itself. So cool to see all the different sea creatures up close! And it was even more special when we went this past year with our good friends Mandy and Jerry & Makenzie's best friend Bella during their visit from out of town. The little girls were so cute looking at all the fishies!

Little Five Points

Lots of cool restaurants and shops. We will be going here to eat tomorrow at the restaurant where my sister works. So cannot wait!

The Westin Hotel & Restaurant

This is a classy hotel with a restaurant at the top that spins to give diners a view of the city. I had my 16th birthday party here. We ate at the restaurant and then stayed overnight in one of the rooms. It was fun having a sleepover in a swanky place without the parentals.

Those are just SOME of the fun things to do in Atlanta. I mainly focused on things I saw while driving through and the memories they brought up for me. After all, I had lots of time to look around with another thing Atlanta is known for...

TRAFFIC

I WISH I had pictures of all of the old times. I'll have to see about getting old pictures from my parents' and getting my scanner to work to show you all some old photos. It would be interesting to say the least. 😉

• What are some places or things you love about where you're from or that bring back fun memories?
• Anyone out there from the Atlanta area? It's so much fun to find people of similar interests and meet them in person after knowing them through the online world. In a non creeper way of course.
• What is your favorite type of sandwich to get from a deli? I'm a southern gal so chicken salad is usually my fave. It has to be chunky though and more savory than just a bunch of mayo blended with chicken. Blech!

I have been scoring in all sorts of ways today 😀 And no....not the dirty way....yet, at least 😉 Rawr!

If you couldn't tell already by my playful mood, I woke up feeling tons better this morning. Still not 100% by any means since I still have a bad headache that won't go away and I find I get fatigued way too easily. But not wanting to puke my guts out is a step in the right direction I say. SCORE!

I spent some time this morning catching up on my Google Reader, per the usual am routine. And I found out that I won a giveaway from my pal Julie at the great blog Julie Go Lean. I won a coupon to try out a Rudi's Organic Bakery product. Cool! Or should I say SCORE! 😉

Rudy's Organics Image from Julie's Blog

After getting some breakfast into the baby girl and I, we headed out to the consignment sale. I never realized so many people in the blog world were fans of these things! I guess bargains are hard to pass up, huh? These are a bit different than consignment shops though. It is one sale that lasts a weekend in a temporary location (fairgrounds, church, other public buildings) and is solely for children items. I actually don't go consignment shopping for myself since even all the consignment shops around where I live are for children items only. Good thing there are places like Kohls and TJMaxx closeby for my own bargain shopping 😉

Anyways, check out all the loot....

Four Dresses

Five Complete Outfits

Eleven Tops

Eleven Bottoms (one went unpictured)

Three Pairs of Shoes

Two Bikinis

and Eight Books

...and all of that for UNDER $100!!! SCORE!!!!! M could very well be set for spring and summer. But I know I'll end up buying more at some of the other sales I enjoy that are happening in upcoming weeks. It's too fun to shop for such a cutie pie!

Another awesome part of the day was the lovely weather. We even got to play outside.

It's A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood a'la Mr. Rogers

kick the ball

If you have kids, you know what a huge benefit that is. So that gets a SCORE!!! too. Ya sick of those yet? I'm not! After such a lousy week, I'm gonna be peppy. Ha!

And it might seem odd, but I was also pumped that I got to clean and feel caught up on everything. Laundry, sweeping/mopping, kitchen odds and ends, etc. Even scrubbing the stroller and cleaning my car. Ahhhhhhh... Oops. I meant....wait for it....SCORE!

Something else that made me smile = seeing new faces in the comments sections. I love making new bloggie friends. Score!

And tomorrow is Friday. I know you want to shout SCORE!! with me on that one. Yay for Fridays! And tomorrow will be extra good for me, since I get to meet up with Lindsey to make up for our snowed out date last week. I can't wait 🙂

• What are your plans for the weekend? Girl time lunch date tomorrow, visit with my family and seeing my little bro on Saturday, church and the usual on Sunday. It'll be a good one!
• What ways did you score today? I think you know my answer by now 😉
• What is the best bargain you have ever found? Mine would have to be M's furniture. We fully stocked her nursery with TWO dressers, a changing table, a crib, a crib mattress, and a glider for $150. Like 10% of what it would cost if we got it new.

ETA: Remember to ask me ANYTHING by clicking here!! I don't have any questions yet. Maybe that just means I am too open of a book? 😉