Bugsy's Dueling Piano Speakeasy in Hamden CT

I finally made it here and I will totally be going back. It’s so much fun! My best friend was home and we planned a girls night. At first we were going to do the typical night out in Sono and I said hey I been really wanting to do to this piano bar. Of course she’s like let’s go. 

Cover was $10 a person.  We didn’t make reservations but our seats were awesome. Right in front. They give you a sheet where you request songs for them to play. Everyone is dancing and singing alone. You can throw money on the pianos to stop them singing a song and move to the next one requested. Honestly it felt like we were crashing someone’s party. The energy in the room was amazing. Everyone was having a great time. 

So many people there for their birthday. They call the Birthday person down and they sit on the piano and sing to you. It’s such a fun atmosphere. We ordered a margarita pizza that had pesto. It was delicious. 

We met a cute older couple next to us that were celebrating her birthday. She shared her champagne and birthday cake with us. She even tried to set me up with her single son who wasn’t there. Funny I know. 

I love checking out new places. I left with a happy heart. Just to experience different things and it’s not even expensive. Loved to check this place off my bucket list. 

Great vibe. Great atmosphere. Just a happy, feel

good place.Can’t wait to go back!

Are You Happy For You or Those Around You?

I asked a friend this. They responded “good question”. 

See we tend to think if we do what others want us to do we will be happy. Not ok.  We can’t sacrifice our happiness to please others. Now being selfish and selfless are two different things. They give you two different results in life. One makes you content with some guilt.  Other makes others content at the cost of something on your end. 

We all have made some selfish decisions in our life. I get it and being concerned with others is always important. But at what cost to your own happiness and fulfillment of life. What are you willing to let go of to make others happy? What have you let go of to make

others happy? What hurt did you cause yourself?

I found this article it’s really fascinating and on point. Take the time to really read it and begin your true quest to being happy. 

25 Things You Should Give Up If You Want To Be Happy

https://medium.com/the-mission/25-things-you-should-give-up-if-you-want-to-be-happy-790f9eece5d4

Take a Time Out...Do The Things That Bring You Joy

What’s this settling in life business? You never settle. ever! 💜

A Father’s Role....

Relationship Goals!

Happy Father's Day To All The Men In Your Life & Mine

Men at times are under appreciated...I know I know women do not get mad, let's admit it. We all know men need guidance, a woman's love, help with daily tasks and need a woman's touch. Men live for danger and adventure. They get bored easily, like to be the protector. Men need to be desired, yet not smothered or mothered. Men thrive on feeling like a king and if you treat them like so they will treat you like a Queen. All jokes aside a good man isn't hard to find. A unwounded man is. Let's raise them to be good people. Let's appreciate the good men who are good father's to our kids. Let's appreciate what men do for us. They aren't like women, they are unique, sensual, creatures. 

Enjoy the men in your life and appreciate the Father's in your life; your husbands, brothers, fathers, cousins, ex husbands whomever.

Happy Father's Day to them all!

Haus Restaurant

Dad’s enjoy a free draft beer for Father’s Day At Haus in Bridgeport. 

http://www.hausbridgeport.com/

Playland Free For Dads On Father’s Day

$20 admission plus Dad rides for free. Awesome deal and a fun outing for the kids. 

https://playlandpark.org/

What To Do In Every State....Weird Stuff I mean!

Love this! My ultimate goal is to hit off each state at least once in my life. I used to think I would just try the best restaurants in each state but then I saw this and thought how cool would this guide be. How many weird locations have your visited?


The Weirdest Thing Every State Is Extremely Proud Of https://bestlifeonline.com/weird-state-landmarks/

Saturday Tip: Better To Be Alone Than...

Cheers To The Weekend!

Enjoy Your Own Company!

Yeah at times it can be lonely but it also gives you a chance to focus on yourself. Focus on your happiness. Be selfish in a way. See some people stay in situations to make other people happy. Eventually you suffer. No need to suffer in this lifetime. Deep down when you’re happy everyone else can be happy around you. 

Sorry...Not Sorry!

Raising girls today verse the past is completely different. What past generations of woman have been taught as having limitations of what we can’t do or not handle has completely changed. Gender role no longer is present. We are all capable of the same things. We all should not tolerate anything that doesn’t do us justice, for our mind, body or souls. 

Every Experience Teaches You Something

Father’s Day Beer Special At Iron Brewing Company

https://ironbrewing.com/

Proud Moments...

Yesterday was filled with graduation after graduation. My oldest and youngest both graduated and it’s funny my pre k graduating actually made me cry verse my oldest. Maybe it’s that sweet innonce that you realize changes in time. Not in a bad way. Just different. The sticky kisses and random hugs change. That they become an individual that still needs you but has an opinion of stuff. Just reallly hit my heart. 

My oldest received an award for High Honors and I must say it made me proud to say that no matter what happens in life. No matter what you go through. Your kids are number one no matter what. Your role is to make sure they are good people. They push themselves to accomplish what they are capable of and being there for them always. 

Congrats to all your children who graduated or moved up to the next grade and level in life. I hope they find success in their journey. 

Are You Happy?

A friend asked me.  I usually say yes but this time I said no. Let me explain. 

As humans we tend to focus on the negatives in our life verse the positives. Right?! Yes I am right. So honestly am I happy with my life...90% yes. There’s 10% missing and that 10% actually made me say no. 

Crazy right! 

So why say no? Because it’s ok to not always make it seem like life is perfect and great. We all know we can’t have perfect lives. That’s not real at all. We all have some pain and void. We all want to make our lives better. 

If that 10% was filled would I be the happiest person in the world. Probably not. Let me explain.

Life everyday is a challenge. We wake up and go to bed. In between we are faced with noise, problems, emotions, things that trigger us. I, You, anyone. Can’t possibly ever be 100% happy. 

My life is 90% happy. That’s huge! Yet that 10% occupies a big part of my brain. A void. But I can say that I won’t allow that 10% to take the best of me. I can say I will do anything in my power to be as close to 100% happy as possible so next time someone asks you if you’re happy it’s ok to tell them how ever you’re feeling in that moment. 

Love More Than Ever

I love seeing this around town. ❤️

Apple & Honey Detox Blend

Apple & Honey DIY Colon Detox Remedy

Ingredients:

A cup of water, filtered 

A tbsp of organic honey

A tbsp of chia seeds

A tbsp of flaxseed

One apple, peeled and sliced

Blend together and drink. 

Www.bestfolkmedicine.com

Do What You Love!

Feel Good Song: Lover Of The Light

Bugy’s Dueling Pianos Friday Night

“Bugys’s Dueling piano bar is a Speakeasy-style lounge with an amazing Roaring 20’s decor focused on great ambiance, classic cocktails, finger foods and Great shows from our musicians/entertainers.”

I have been wanting to go here for months and finally said to a girlfriend let’s go this weekend. Excited to check it out. Slowly checking off places on my bucket list. What places have you been wanting to checkout?

http://www.bugsysct.com/

Feel Good Song

Why Are You Really Upset? What Triggered You?

It happens a lot. A lot of people experience anger or frustration because at the moment something triggered something in them. Maybe something from the past or pain they feel or felt. Something that made us feel helpless or weak. So we lash out or become defensive. We may argue or take out our frustrations out on someone. We may grow silent. Numb. Ignore the reality that our current mindset isn’t upset with the present but something that reopened a wound from the past. 

It’s normal but not always ok. It’s ok if you realize I was triggered. It’s not ok when you can’t find the connection and correct it. 

It happened to me.  A song triggered pain.  A song. Then a conversation.  I got upset and then had to refocus. Obviously I haven’t heal for a simple song or a conversation with an old friend to cause such a reaction in me. But acknowledging it is progress and growth. 

I can go on about what I felt but reality when you feel pain you give emotion or situation that gave you pain control. Don’t allow that. Don’t allow anyone to have control over you or your emotions. Don’t show a side of yourself that you don’t even know or like. 

Be responsible for yourself and your own healing. 

Happiness Is An Everyday Choice

Daily reminder. You have to overlook everything you have been through and keep saying “I want to be happy and that’s my only goal.”  

Feel Good Song: I am still here

We Love Tacos...Yet They Aren’t Perfect

Pain Changes You!

Happy Taco Tuesday...Bar Taco

A friend put me on to this bowl and now whenever I go I get it. The pork belly bowl at Bar Taco is delicious. Sweet with a hint of heat. Pairs perfectly with their Margaritas. So it’s not a Taco but it’s close enough. How are you celebrating Taco Tuesday? 

Only Accept What’s Good For You & Your Happiness

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Live Your Best Life

Are you living your best life? If not, I hope you do! 

I have been looking up some activities to join like local Meet Up Groups and adult camps just to get out and meet people and try different activities. Then ironically I had a friend from high school I used to be really close with reach out to me. He was looking for people to join his Co-Ed summer team. Sign me up I said. We began to talk about life and how things have been. He and I are friends on social media so he asks “What else have you been up to besides living your best life? It’s great to see all you’re doing and you’re happy.” 

I laughed and then I thought about it. I only post about family or my kids on my social media platforms. Nothing about dating or my personal single life. I keep people out of that part of my life. His comment stayed with me. He was right. I really am living my best life. 

And I know social media makes everything look like rainbows and sunshine. It’s really a fake upfront cover up but luckily behind the scenes I do have a great life and should be nothing but happy and grateful for it. 

Summer Festival July 15th & 16th

Two day Summer Arts Festival on the Essex Town Green This Weekend! 

Learn more here: https://www.gnhcc.com/events/details/summer-arts-festival-17945

Feel Good Song: Intro XX

Avoid The Noise...

You can’t tie your happiness to a person. Tie it to your own life, to yourself. Life is full of twists and turns.  

If you’re single you know all about the rollercoaster ride of dating. Oh the stories. The friends you make along the way. The men who are still in your heart. The what if’s. The “What just happened, thought everything was going great” Yeah I get it. The “noise”. 

The lies and mix ups. The games that you don’t have time to play. Then the fun times. The great adventures. The day trips. The fun. Feeling young at heart. The excitement.  It all changes over night yet you still get up and continue living because that’s how single life is. It’s unpredictable can be painful can hurt yet can be awesome. You’re looking for the “one”. 

If you’re in a relationship or married then I hope who ever you’re with you’re not settling. I hope they make your heart and soul happy. I hope they bring out the best version of you and when they touch you and hold your hand you feel their energy throughout your body. I hope when you look in their eyes you see their soul. That deep, one of a kind connection. They distract you from the noise. Not make you want to escape life. 

 I hope you choose to spend the rest of your life with that one person who was made to love you and you were made to love them. Bring out the best version of yourself. 

That’s the goal. For us all to end up with someone who encourages us to bring out the best version of ourselves. Who helps us escape the “noise” not bring us the “noise”. Who loves us on our bad days and good. Who helps us feel young and love life again. 

Feel Good Song: Faded

Give It Your All...

Always give all your efforts to anything you do. Your job. Your relationships. Your life. Work hard. Love hard. Play hard. Never have regrets. Life is short to do anything half way. People may not be here tomorrow. Life is temporary. 💗

June 15th Calling All Pizza Lovers

How do you like your pizza? Are you a plain cheese type or a load it up with toppings? People say pineapple on pizza aren’t a match. I say it’s all in your preference but really all jokes aside this event seems pretty cool!

Pizza In The Park will feature a Pop Up Beer Garden, Pizza Vendors, live music, Lawn Games, and a Pizza Making Competition. The festival is held at The North Lawn & Grand Steps in Mill River Park in downtown Stamford. Tickets for this include 1 Free Beer Ticket admittance into the event.

BEER

Half Full beers on tap. 

PIZZA 

Coalhouse Pizza Truck

Dough Girls Pizza Truck

Abeetz Pizza Truck

Mobile Pie Pizza Truck

Roaming Woodfired

Bella Sera 

Learn more here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pizza-in-the-park-presented-by-half-full-brewery-tickets-60527874502

Warning Signs...

How great would if we could get someone’s whole truth before investing our time and emotions in them..

Kids Have Off Days Too

Monday Vibes...Go With It

Wake up....Monday Vibes this week is to just go with it. Set your goals and aim for them. Don’t let anything distract you. Don’t let pain or sorrow or emotions get the best of you. You got this! It all get better everyday!

The Perfect Summer Camp...For Moms

To Truly Heal...

Dig it out, let it come to the surface, put it all on the table. Feel. 

Then you can really, truly, heal from it all. 

Always Be Who You Really Are...Set Your Soul Free

Be creative. Love life. Be good to your body.  Stay up late. Volunteer with every cause that makes your heart happy. Love with all your heart, so big that when people leave they never ever forget you. Play in the grass. Blast your music and dance. Meditate. Tip even if it’s a dollar in ever tip jar you see. Smile at everyone you walk by. Walk with your head up high. Be sincere and empathetic and laugh at everything. Set your soul free!

Girls Night...When Was Your Last One?

We had such a great time in Atlanta together we had to plan another night. Luckily we were able to get a room and tickets to see Impractical Jokers at Mohegan Sun. 

Girls weekends are the best. It’s nice to not have to take care of anyone but yourself every once in a while. Planning last minute getaways are my favorite. 

Mohegan Sun is only 90 mins away so it’s nice to have a place to go. Having a room is so convienent and I absolutely love hanging by the fire pit or walking around the casino early morning. 

I am not a gambler but I will admit I do get an urge to put a $20 in a machine. We were walking around and I put $20 in the Bachelor penny slot machine. One pull and all these things are going off. We had no clue what was going on. I ended up wining $50  Not bad for one pull and $50 on a penny slot machine. 

Life is about creating memories with those who enjoy being by your side. Who jump at the opportunity to

hang with you. Love these girls who know how to make me laugh, party and have fun together. Appreciate your tribe! Don’t force others to be in your life who don’t want to be. Embrace and love those who  do!

Ballo Italian Restaurant: Cheese Wheel

I kept seeing this and had to try it so when my Dad said we could pick a place for dinner, even though it was his birthday,I had to pick Ballo. Their cheese wheel pasta is an appetizer for $25 which is a portion size for 1-2 people as an appetizer.  They do NOT have this on their menu. It’s a secret item that you have to order when you are there. 

They served it as a truffle Mac and cheese. I wish it was a little hotter but it was absolutely delicious. So they put a little grain alcohol in the wheel. Light it then start scraping the cheese. They add a ton of parmigiana cheese, black truffle and then cooked pasta. Mix it all in the cheese wheel and serve. I LOVED this. I love new, creative food and experiences. 

We also enjoyed their fried calamari, pork belly, lobster and shrimp ravioli and zuppa di pesce. 

It was my Dad’s birthday so we surprised him with decorations and a birthday cake. He totally felt like a king. Was a great night. 

https://mohegansun.com/poi/dining/ballo-italian-restaurant-and-social-club.html

Pirates Day Today In Milford CT

Ahoy...what a cute event today in Milford for all the little pirates. Checkout their schedule and listing of today’s events here. 

Read on, me hearties!

Learn more here:https://downtownmilfordct.com/event-calendar/17th-annual-pirates-day/

Like A River...

Nothing stays the same. Every moment is different. Once you start you start again. 

Mommy Is Still Cool....

Wake Up & Start Again

Everyday is a new day to start again! Every decision you make or position you’re in allows you the opportunity to start again. 

“I am kindof digging this new life....”

Trust the Process

Wall Street Restaurant Week June 17th to 23rd

The Funniest Comic in CT Tonight Westport CT

“Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine.” Lord Byron

Tonight in Westport at the Treehouse Comedy Club. 

Featuring 15 Comedians. This looks so fun! This is the first round of the contest. Learn more here:

https://www.treehousecomedy.com/

Quality Time...Real Time...Little Feel Good Times

This was my fortune the other day. It made me laugh. It’s so true. I was never about materialistic stuff, ever! I cared about the little things. Spending time together. My favorite thing last summer was to pack a cooler and spend all afternoon and night hanging on a beach. Just listening to the waves and chatting. Laughing. Taking in the fresh sea air. Excited to do it all again this summer. So simple yet good for the soul. 

It’s the little things that stick with us.  Little messages that make a person smile. Taking time to do something for someone. Spending time together even if it’s picking up fun apps and hanging on a porch chatting all night. 

I once had a friend bring me a single rose because they knew I liked watching the bachelor. I had another friend who always has my favorite drink waiting for me whenever I would arrive at their house on ice with a straw. Another a Charcuterie Board for me with fig jam perfect for a night in. 

Little. Simple. Stay in my heart forever. Gestures. 

Whatever little gestures make your heart appreciate it, do the same to others too, and always make it clear to others what makes your heart happy. ❤️

You’re Never Stuck...You Always Have Choices

What Makes You Happy? Do More Of That!

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