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Sunday, March 19, 2017
Coalhouse In Stamford Craft Beer Event April 6th 2017
This looks like a super fun event taking place at the Coalhouse in a Stamford. Check it out!
Sedona Taphouse Brunch in Norwalk CT
We had our friends come up from Brooklyn to spend the afternoon with us. I had to think of a place quick to accommodate a group of 8 people 4 people young kids it's hard because a lot of places are tight and not comfortable or their menu isn't accommodating. My husband suggested pizza and I said let's do Sedona. I have been already a couple of times with friends before but never brought the kids. It was perfect because it's huge and spacious inside.
Bottomless mimosas for $10. Fun brunch items or a lunch menu full of fun sandwiches, salads,small bites. Their kid menu had a great selection for kids. Traditional pizza, mac and cheese and even steak. We ordered a couple of each. They all came with sides and we got the kids salad and fruit cups and string beans. Really a lot of food and delicious. I ordered their short rib sandwich and a side salad. Delicious! Their slaw wasn't overpowering, their dressing on the salad was super refreshing. The children's pizza came out in a shape of a heart- which I absolutely love. Really a delicious meal. Love that they also have free parking in the parking garage, very accommodating.
Street Smarts: Something Learned Not Taught
Growing up in Norwalk and with having two sisters taught me a lot. Taught me to fend for myself but to also show people respect. It also taught me that is all in your approach. One reason I never wanted to leave my town was because I really like the diversity.
Growing up I would walk into the Columbian store and order food. They looked at me like I was crazy. Light skinned, blonde head, "Bianca" coming in asking for empanadas. But that's how it is growing up around here. You have little fear. You're able to adapt to your surroundings. You are exposed to different cultures and it makes you wiser. I think my parents exposing us to a lot also helped with that too.
A lot of people ask if we will leave Norwalk. Only if my husband's job relocates...which may be a possibility in the near future but reality is we become accustomed to a certain society. We adapt
to it and grow from it. I mentioned it to my daughter's teacher at school. I asked how was she getting along with everyone and if there was any situations I should be aware of. She said no and not to worry "your daughter already can hold her ground and has street smarts". Right there is something that you can't teach but is taught based on your surroundings. Being around people of different backgrounds and cultures makes you not react to situations because you are used to the diversity.
Right there I knew I was succeeding as a parent. You want your kids to be able to stick up for themselves not just be a bully or too rough around the edges but when situations cause them to.
Growing up I would walk into the Columbian store and order food. They looked at me like I was crazy. Light skinned, blonde head, "Bianca" coming in asking for empanadas. But that's how it is growing up around here. You have little fear. You're able to adapt to your surroundings. You are exposed to different cultures and it makes you wiser. I think my parents exposing us to a lot also helped with that too.
A lot of people ask if we will leave Norwalk. Only if my husband's job relocates...which may be a possibility in the near future but reality is we become accustomed to a certain society. We adapt
to it and grow from it. I mentioned it to my daughter's teacher at school. I asked how was she getting along with everyone and if there was any situations I should be aware of. She said no and not to worry "your daughter already can hold her ground and has street smarts". Right there is something that you can't teach but is taught based on your surroundings. Being around people of different backgrounds and cultures makes you not react to situations because you are used to the diversity.
Right there I knew I was succeeding as a parent. You want your kids to be able to stick up for themselves not just be a bully or too rough around the edges but when situations cause them to.
I Am Not The Same Person I Was Yesterday and Neither Are You
I am not the same person I was 10 years ago or 5 years or even yesterday. Everyday I change everyday you change. The situations we are faced with help make us stronger. Some stink, drain us, others are amazing. My Mom actually helped open my eyes to this. We were talking the other day and she said to me the other day you aren't the same person you were 10 years ago. You're stronger, more independent, tougher, more secure, and less fragile.
She's right and I bet you are too!
