The Kit Kat Lounge? Don't mind if I do!

My first night out since moving to Chicago occurred last night via The Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club.  It was so much fun as you will soon witness.

My friend, Kareem, who lives in DC by way of NYC, has been in town visiting a group of his friends that always get together every year for the 4th of July weekend and he invited me to go out with them.  I am so glad I accepted the invitation!!

Kareem actually invited me to brunch earlier in the day where I had a fabulous time catching up with him and getting to know all of his friends, who are, by the way, AMAZING!!  So, when I met up with them last night for a martini at The Kit Kat Lounge it was like hanging out with old friends.

I present to you, Kareem & Company and Ms. Traci Ross, female impersonator extraordinaire! 

Enjoy! :)

Kareem, I adore you! Thanks for such a fun night!! 

True Friend

Lucky me, I came home to the most lovely surprise today.

This came in the mail:

Now, if you read my blog, you might recall this post that I wrote back in February expressing my supreme desire to own a lisa leonard necklace. 

So, imagine my surprise when I opened this lovely box and read this sweet note from my dear friend, Helen.

Cue the tears. The mother flippin' tears.

Then, I opened the box and found this.

More tears.

And, then, I flipped the necklace over to read this.

It's kind of hard to see... it is engraved with True Friend.

Even. More. Tears.

 That Helen Wise is one amazing woman and an even more amazing friend.  She is so thoughtful and kind and I am so incredibly blessed to have her in my life.  She is a true friend.  She is a FOREVER friend.

Rockin' my necklace. :)

Thank you, My Dear, Sweet, Anastasia! I'm so fortunate to have a friend who is so supportive, loving and thoughtful.  Thank you for my fantastic necklace and triple thank you for your beautiful friendship.  

I miss you.